Local elopement photography - oʻahu

I believe your elopement photography experience should feel effortless and meaningful as the day itself. My couples value more than beautiful imagery - they cherish deep connections, lived in experiences, and creating a beautiful experience for them and their most closest friends and family. If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear what you are planning. If you are a planner or venue, please reach out to me at melodeyrosephotography@gmail.com.

Five Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Elopement Events available islandwide.

what’s included in your elopement

What every elopement package will include:

01
pre-wedding consultation, timeline guidance, follow up meeting finalizing details

02
digital and film storytelling

03
online gallery with easy download + printing rights

04
sneak peeks within one week or sooner!

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Vendor recommendations

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wedding handbook guide

Our Services

Explore the perfect elopement story designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed.

  • For couples who want to celebrate every magical moment of their elopement, from sunrise to sunset. The Infinite Love package is for the adventurous, romantic, and free-spirited couple who wants a grand elopement experience.

    Imagine hiking up to a scenic lookout to exchange your vows, sharing an intimate “I do” by a waterfall, or exploring meaningful locations across your chosen destination—whether it’s the lush landscapes of Oahu or another dream location. From the first moments of getting ready to the last golden hour kiss, I’ll be there to document your entire day, capturing every laugh, tear, and unforgettable detail.

    With Infinite Love, you’re not just booking a photographer—you’re creating a fully immersive elopement experience, where every moment is celebrated and beautifully preserved.

  • For couples who want a more immersive elopement experience, Ever After balances intimacy with adventure.

    This 3-4 hour package is designed for those who desire a thoughtfully curated day that goes beyond the ceremony itself—whether it’s a hike to a scenic overlook, a quiet waterfall moment, or one special activity after your vows. I’ll capture the emotional, in-between moments that make your day uniquely yours, with the same attention to detail and care as a full-day elopement.

    Ever After is the perfect middle ground: meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable.

  • For the couple who cherishes the simplicity and intimacy of their day, True to You captures the essence of your love in its most personal form.

    This 1-2 hour package is perfect for couples who want meaningful photos of their vow exchange and intimate moments at one or two scenic locations, whether it’s just the two of you or with a few loved ones to witness your celebration.

    Every detail is thoughtfully documented, ensuring your special moments are preserved beautifully, without the rush—an elegant, heartfelt experience in a compact timeframe.

Videography and content creation

  • If you're interested in adding cinematic wedding film coverage alongside photography, these are a few videographers I love collaborating with.

    • Sophia Roud
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    Style: cinematic / documentary

    • Pono Grace
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    Style: romantic storytelling / documentary

    • Forget Me Knot Films
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    Style: romantic storytelling / editorial

    • Arista Films Co.
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    Style: romantic storytelling / cinematic / documentary

  • For couples who want behind-the-scenes clips and social media-ready moments delivered quickly after the wedding day.

    • Leialoha Socials
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    Instagram: @leialohasocials

    • The BTS Collective
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    Instagram: @thebtscollective

    • The Social Kay
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    Instagram: @thesocialkay

These collaborators book their services separately, and I’m happy to help coordinate coverage depending on everyone’s availability for your wedding date.

How the process works

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form!

  • I’ll walk you through the full elopement guide and your next steps and answer any questions along the way via our Calendly call.

  • A contract will be sent to you over a 48 hour period and a retainer will be required to secure your date.

  • I will follow up with you (and your planner if you have one) to solidify details of your beautiful day

  • Your day is finally here, and I’m about to document it in its purest form.

  • “Not only did I love the photos but I loved our relationship/bond that came with it. So easy to talk to! I felt completely at ease—Melodey knew the assignment. Her confidence in herself and in me made me extra confident in her. I have some shots during my wedding that I didn’t even notice she was there for. That’s how much I didn’t need to worry—I could be fully in the moment.”

    —Lehua Navares, Elopement 2023

  • “Melodey exceeded all my expectations. She captured the beauty of the Koʻolau at our wedding exactly how I imagined—and somehow even read my mind, photographing all the moments I hoped for without me ever saying a word. Her calm energy and kind words made me feel beautiful throughout the day. One of my favorite memories is her and her team flying my cape for a photo—it ended up being one of the best shots in the whole album. We still laugh and smile every time we look through our photos and relive how much fun everyone was having. Big mahalo!”

    - Ashlee Affonso, Wedding 2024

  • "You helped make the entire process enjoyable and relaxed. One moment you set up just for us made me tear up—it truly reflected our connection. When I look at the photos, I feel a deep sense of joy. Each image captures a moment in time that tells a story we’ll cherish forever. I know our kids will love seeing these one day.”

    - Vichelle Hashimoto, Wedding 2025

  • "Melodey did an absolutely outstanding job as the photographer for our wedding. From start to finish, she was warm, professional, and such a calming presence on a day that can easily feel overwhelming. She captured every special moment beautifully, preserving the joy, emotion, and little details that made our day so meaningful. During the post-processing phase, she generously shared several sneak peeks with us, which meant so much. Being able to relive those moments so quickly — and share them with family and friends — was incredibly special. If we find ourselves back in Hawaii (which we truly hope we do), we would not hesitate for a second to have Melodey photograph us again. We’re so grateful for her talent and care. Thank you, Melodey!"

    — Dev Chatterjee, Elopement 2025

  • "Working with Melodey has been an absolute dream from start to finish. From the ease of booking to the quick turnaround on photos, every step has been seamless and professional. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on maternity, family, and bridal editorial shoots, and every single experience has been nothing short of exceptional. She brings an incredible level of patience, knowledge, and creative direction to every session. Her eye for detail and ability to make you feel completely at ease in front of the camera truly set her apart. I’ve worked with hundreds of photographers across the globe—not just in Hawaii or the U.S., but internationally—and I can confidently say Melodey is one of the best I’ve ever worked with. Highly recommend for anyone looking for timeless, high-quality images paired with a seamless, professional experience."

    - Mikayla Bering, Wedding 2025

Your FAQs, Answered

  • To book, all that’s required is the date of your event, event location, and the minimum coverage you would like (you can always add more later! ). From there, I will send over a custom proposal for your signature and retainer payment. A 25% retainer is needed to reserve your event. Payment is handled through PayPal, Venmo, and my online website platform, Squarespace. After receiving your signature and retainer payment, the date is yours and you are all set!

  • Yes! Once you pay your 25% retainer to secure your wedding date, a payment plan is set up to separate the final payment into small payments each month leading up to your big day. All payments must be made 14 days before your event.

  • All photos are delivered through an online photo gallery, Pic-Time. There are high resolution photos meant for printing and web size images to store on your phone and post on social media available for download. You can also share the gallery link with your friends and family so everyone you’d like can have access to your gallery. Your gallery even has a personalized store to order prints, albums, canvases, and more and have full printing and sharing rights so you can post on your socials and print the images as you please.

  • I can guarantee sneak peeks of all weddings and elopements within 7 days of the event then remaining gallery within 4-6 weeks of the wedding date.

  • Yes! In fact, it is my dream to travel the world and I would be honored to meet you at wherever your destination will be. I am available on all Hawaiian islands, mainland USA, as well as abroad if need be! All destination clients have custom package quotes where travel fees are rolled into one making it easy to have me as your photographer no matter where you choose to say I do.

  • I am as involved as you’d like me to be! I am here to support you in any way I can - whether that be gift recommendations, collaborating with planners, fittings advice, and of course vendor recommendations that will help bring your vision to life on your big day!

  • In the chance I am unavailable, we can STILL work together! At a discounted rate, I can send an associate photographer in my place. This means I am still your point of contact up until the wedding day! A photographer(s) will shoot your wedding in my place, deliver the RAW (unedited) files to me and I will edit your entire gallery! This is a great alternative if you’d like to save some $$$.

  • Absolutely message me! We can brainstorm and talk about the details. You won’t be able to secure your date until a date is locked in but I am more than happy to assist and lend a helping hand! Once a date is decided, I will send everything over to get you booked ASAP

  • You are not the first to say this! MOST people in fact feel this way! Let me tell you now, I will guide you along the entire time. I am very experienced working with all types of couples and completely understand the nerves that come with a camera following you around all day. I can say that we will have plenty of laughs throughout the day and won’t be awkward at all