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Hi I'm kazumi, your Kauai, Hawaii Photographer
*I am in Kauai. Only taking Kauai shoots at this moment, and will update when book a ticket to go Tokyo! I'm a Japan-born portrait and lifestyle photographer. Only uses natural lights, all weather has a beauty in it. My profession has been photography for almost all my life, as a professional over 25 years. I've worked with magazines, fashion photography, and I’ve had several exhibitions in Tokyo and New York. I’ve been based on Kauai for the past 11 years. I am also an avid traveler, spending more than half of the year away from home. I love connecting with people and creating open, fun, and creative environments during a photoshoot, and documenting real-life moments. I am based on South side Kauai. Limited availabilities and extra travel fee will apply other areas. I take only Shipwreck beach for 30 min shoot with $40 fee. I am often go to Tokyo, and available for shoots while I am there.
My Kauai, Hawaii Photography Portfolio















My Kauai, Hawaii Photography Reviews

So happy with the experience! -Wid & Liz

Kazumi was a fantastic photographer. She has a great eye for composition and does a great job giving direction. She helped us stage and photograph a newborn and a 3.5-year-old on a beach - no small feat.
The photos are stunning, and the editing looks very natural. Highly recommended! -Brent

Kazumi was wonderful! She did such a great job putting our multigenerational family at ease, while still giving us helpful direction.
The setting was beautiful and Kazumi did an amazing job capturing the natural light. We received our photos quickly and couldn’t be happier.
We all loved Kazumi and would absolutely book her again! -Sarah

Kazumi did a fantastic job! We were on a family vacation to Kauai and she was able to capture beautiful photos of my family of 6 in a short amount of time.
She was extremely kind and patient. I definitely recommend her! -Emma

Kazumi was fantastic!! She was so sweet, we had the best time during our shoot and our photos turned out gorgeous!! Totally recommend booking with her 🙂 -Keileigh

I can’t say enough great things about Kazumi. Kazumi is a professional who feels like a friend. She made my fiancé and me so comfortable in front of the camera, which is no small task. She gave the perfect amount of direction while still allowing the shoot to feel true to us.
And the photos, I mean, wow. A friend of mine said the photos looked like they were taken out of a fairy tale, and they do! Could not be happier with this experience, and it’s all thanks to Kazumi! -Gabrielle

We had an amazing experience with Kazumi. She has a true talent and has exceeded all of our expectations.
Kazumi helped us relax and brought our playfulness and energy out of us to capture these beautiful moments for me and my husband.
We are so happy we decided to do this post wedding shoot and so grateful to Kazumi for making this experience unforgettable. -Larisa

Kazumi did a wonderful job on our honeymoon photoshoot! She was so professional, kind, and efficient.
We ended up at the wrong location (our fault and not through any fault of Kazumi's, her communication was excellent throughout), but she still managed to get a ton of awesome pictures during the shorter timeframe. Would highly recommend her! -Aimee

Our photo session with Kazumi was amazing! She was very responsive and reliable.
During the photo session, she had great energy and worked well with our kids and the grandparents.
We loved the final photos. She knew how to use the light and surroundings well, making us feel at ease. Would highly recommend her! -Christina

I’m so grateful I was able to connect with Kazumi! She was so kind and very easy to work with.
Despite having family photos done multiple times a year, I still feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Kazumi directed us, and our photos still look so in the moment rather than like posed portraits.
She was a joy to work with, and her edits are just stunning. I highly recommend Kazumi, and hope to work with her again if we come back to Kauai. -Melanie

Kazumi did an amazing job with our photo shoot. It was our 20th anniversary. She was very friendly gave us options, and location inspirations, helped us pose naturally, and captured those precious moments that we can cherish forever. -Sharon

Kazumi did a fabulous job with our family pictures. We couldn’t be happier!! -Kim

We had an amazing time taking photos with Kazumi. She was incredibly patient with our large family that included 5 kids under 8!
She had great ideas and really captured our family beautifully! I highly recommend working with her, you will NOT be disappointed! -Kara

We could not be more pleased with the entire experience with Kazumi.
Communication was quick and easy.The turnaround time was prompt! Kazumi is PHENOMENAL.
We had a large group, including fussy babies, and she was a blast. We don’t have much experience as a family with photography. She was fast and gave wonderful directions.
The location was beautiful, and we had such a fun time together as a family for the length of the shoot.
I could not recommend Kazumi highly enough. We will cherish these gorgeous photos forever. Thank you. -Claire

Kazumi took so many wonderful photographs in our hour session. She had multiple great ideas for background settings and was helpful in letting us know how to stand to get the best angles and poses. We couldn't be happier with the photos we now have to remember our special family vacation to Kauai. -Katy

Kazumi is WONDERFUL! We did a family photo shoot, which included a 4-year-old who was acting very 4. Kazumi was able to capture beautiful shots of the whole family with some silly ones of the little one sprinkled in. She also recommended a perfect location at Hanapepe for the photo background.
We were so thrilled with her work that we bought every photo. Thank you, Kazumi!! -Lisa

Kazumi was 100/10!! Kazumi helped us select a location for the shoot, was prompt and responsive, and made the logistical experience seamless.
We had 9 folks to photograph, and she did a GREAT job of making sure everyone had time in the spotlight.
She took all sorts of combo pics, some staged and some candid. She gave great instruction and was very open to our thoughts and suggestions on location, poses, etc.
The photos are dynamic and expressive and we all felt relaxed. The photos turned out so beautifully that we ordered the lot.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Kazumi. -Gusek Family

Kazumi was awesome, gracious, patient, and friendly! The location was amazing. What looks like a beautiful beach has so many options, greenery, cliffs, and beach.
She knew the exact spots to go to. There were a few of us and a location with easy access for a grandparent was needed. She guided us and made sure to capture the moment no matter where we were on the beach.
5 stars for sure. Shipwreck Beach was awesome. -Kelly

Kazumi was amazing! She made us feel really comfortable and helped guide the photo shoot with a lot of different types of shots.
We are extremely happy with our final photos and had a great time doing them! -Brian and Cindy

It will likely be our last trip together due to my father in laws illness. My father-in-law loves Hawaii. He has been battling cancer and his overall health has declined. We decided to make the trip altogether while he could still tolerate the travel. Kazumi was absolutely amazing in making accommodations for him. She was a wonderful communicator ahead of time in helping us to make plans. She was prompt, directive, helpful, and patient. She caught some really special candid moments as well as posed ones. She’s very knowledgeable regarding the area. We met on a beach that didn’t require too much walking for my father-in-law but had options for the rest of us to get some really great individual family photos as well. We are so very pleased with how they turned out! You will not be disappointed! -Jacob

Kazumi did an amazing job with our photos and I love the entire album. She was such a joy to work with, so friendly, and absolutely amazing with our one-year-old. Kazumi perfectly captured our family and I will really cherish these photos!
Thanks again Kazumi! -Sanah Alban

One word, AMAZING! Kazumi did a phenomenal job. We were running late and she was very patient and kind and still managed to accomplish such great masterpiece with limited time (sunset was about to end). She made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera and she guided us with some shots that came out just gorgeous. 20/10 recommend her for your photoshoot! -Diana

Kazumi did a fantastic job with our photos and they turned out exactly how I wanted and more. She was also able to get such a variety of photos, which I LOVED! Highly recommend! -Abby

We had a wonderful engagement photo shoot with Kazumi! She helped an incredible amount with the planning and helping to make the surprise a great success. During the shoot, she made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, capturing beautiful moments that reflect our love perfectly. Her eye for detail, creativity, and the stunning way she used the natural light really made the photos come to life. We couldn’t be happier with the results, and we’re so grateful for the memories she’s helped us create. Thank you, Kazumi, for making this experience so special! -Steven