JK Okuna Photography
Engagement | Wedding | Portrait | Commercial | Event Coverage | Scenic
Portrait of the bride
A strong winter NW swell hits kona's west coast. Empty waves all morning
Portrait
For more images visit my photoblog...
www.jkokunaphotography.blogspot.com
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About Jeff
Local boy, amateur photographer Jeff Okuna, has grown up and lived most of his life here on the Big Island of Hawaii. Jeff says that "I'm fortunate to have been raised here in hawaii, and that is what makes me a well grounded person."
Jeff has always been interested in creative digital photograpy starting off as a hobby, while taking surf photo's of his buddies and others at local surf spots on the Big Island. Being mostly self taught and eventually wanting to learn more, with some help & encouragment while learning under 50 year professional photographer Robert Weygand Sr. has made him appreciate life's moments a little more
"There is just something about taking the photograph, of a person, event, or special moment in time that although it can be duplicated, that exact moment will never ever happen again. Walking down the same street everyday, so routine one, could never notice the fine details that surrounds us everyday. Seeing that same street in a photo, from a different perspective tells us a story that would otherwise go unnoticed." - Jeff Okuna
Included:
Color Photographs
B&W & Sephia Photographs (Random amount)
All images saved to CD (disc) for your own personal use. Ready to print!
Photography Release Form(s)
DVD Slide show of your event
Online gallery of your event
Options:
Printing
In an effort to provide the best possible rate, we currently leave printing options up to our client(s). That way you can print your images through the photo lab of your choice making your photography as affordable as possible. If you don't want to do your own printing then you'll also have the option of having us print your images professionally (additional seperate fees apply for prints).
Custom Prints/Images
Along the creative side is where JKOkuna Photography lays it's mark. Our high quality digital images can be transformed from your typical color images into black & white, or sephia images. We can remove any imperfections or blemishes within each photograph, or add softness for a more dramatic effect, our custom post production options will give your photo's a custom & unique feel, how it should be everytime you look at your images. Your imagination is the limit. (Seperate fees apply per image work requested and not per hour) Your disc will also include a few random custom images with no added fee. Additional custom work subject to fees
Albums
I'm sorry but we currently don't offer an album option at this time. Although we are working on it, in order to provide our customers with the best possible rate we have left this option entirely up to you. Most people actually prefer to make their own albums, and you can do so with the provided images you'll receive on disc..
Enlargements
Our photos are shot in RAW format for optimum clarity, and with a minimum resolution of 10mp and so you'll have ample resolution for photo enlargements should you want to do so.
*All photographs are property of JK Okuna Photography and can only be reprinted/reproduced with approval from JK Okuna Photography
Info on rates:
I do not consider myself and I am not a professional photographer. This means, I do not live off of photo shoot earnings and that I take my photographs as a hobby more so then a profession. You'll find that it's because of this reason I am able to charge considerably less then other professional photographers.
I am willing to offer a more flexible rate when compared to other photographers. I feel that just because you have a birthday party, sporting event, engagement, or wedding event doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to afford a photographer. It's all the more reason why you SHOULD have a photographer! This is what I want to offer to all of my clients, the option of having a photographer for your event. After all if can, can! If no can, then no can!
Rates:
Photography rates begin _ $240 per hour! Please contact me for information about my rates and services by using the "Contact" page on this website
*Discounted rates for Model WORK!! Aspiring models looking to start a portfolio? And interested in doing some TFCD? contact me.
Kama'ina rates available! For all photography services
Please book your date by using our "Schedule and Contact" page.
JKOKuna Photography
Kailua Kona, Hawaii
808-895-8107
Jeff_hawaiianimpressions.com
Please inquire by filling out the form below with some brief information, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Please mention the date of your event, and what type of event this is for. All booked events are shown and days are not limited to one event. Please inquire below
Aloha, Jeff
Schedule of Events:
Jan 10 2010
Mar 06 2010
Mar 20 2010
May 30 2010
April 17, 18 2010
June 18 & 19 2010
10:00am Blajos / Mackey Wedding
3:00pm Aono / Nagahama Wedding
4:00pm Kaiawe / Ling Wedding
8:00am Annual EMS Run Photo Coverage
Unavailable, Booked for Private Event
All Day Event Architectural/Interior Shoot
Kailua Kona
Mauna Lani, Waikaloa
Lilikuokalani Park, Hilo
Undisclosed
Volcano, Puna
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why dont you book on the weekdays?
I'm an amateur photographer. Next to photography I have a full time job, and although I do make every effort to make accomodations for all of my clients, sometimes I am unable to book events during the weekdays. Do not let this discourage you, please contact me to inquire about availability. I am only able to make so many exceptions.
Where are my photos?
Sometimes it may take longer then expected to recieve your images. I make it a point to review your images and edit/post process all of the images that will be included on your final disc. I work on and process images in the order that my photographic services are contracted. It's the only fair way to process the photographs for my clients. If you are leaving the Island and wish to take the images with you before you leave, I will make every effort to expedite the process however often times I will have the disc shipped to your home address. *Your photos will not be processed untill your balance has been paid in full.
Can I view my photos online?
Yes, after your done with the photo shoot, we will contact you via email about your password for the online gallery. You'll have access to a locked gallery where proofs of your images can be viewed online. Sorry, you can't download these images, you'll have to wait till you recieve a copy of your images sent to you on disc. Your online gallery's password can be given to family or friends for viewing, images can also be purchased and custom prints can be made through the use of our online gallery feature. The online gallery is _ www.hawaiianimpressions.com
Can I pick a location?
If you'd like to pick your own location, please feel free to do so it wont be a problem at all.
Weather?
Hawaii is often subject to unpredictable weather, I high suggest booking during the beginning of your stay, not towards the end. In the event that we need to post pone the photography due to bad weather, we'll have time to shoot at a later date when the weather is better.
What should we wear?
This varies by location, I honestly suggest wearing something that make you feel comfortable, if we are shooting at the beach wear something that you dont mind getting a little sand on. Group portraits, large family portraits often look good when individuals wear the same style of clothings (same color aloha print shirts, etc) but you are not limited to what you want to wear at all.
How can I view your work?
The website gallery (portfolio page) isn't updated as much as it should be, and I apologize for that. However, you can view more of my images and most recent work done by visiting my photoblog at
How many pictures/photos will I recieve?
There really is no limit as to how many picture you will recieve, there is no limit to how many pictures will be viewable online, there is no limit what so ever. When I review all of your images often times I will look over duplicates or similar shots of the same pose and pick the best one for the final disc. Other then that, you recieve every shot that is taken during your event
Portrait (rates begin _ $240.00 per hour)
1hr. - $240.00
Based on previous bookings, 1hr is the average time needed to do a typical single family portrait.
2hrs. - $440.00
Larger families could take longer to arrange, and so we recommend going with a 2hr package for larger families
I do not charge portraits base on head counts like some other photographers do. However sometimes groups of families come together wanting to do a large portrait for 1hr. I will not charge you 1hr for a single multi family portrait, unless all you want is a large group shot! Large multi family portraits will be charged based on the amount of individual families involved, and the type of shots requested.
*I do not do studio work, and do not offer any type of studio work to clients.
Kama'inarates also available for portrait work! Please inquire
Wedding (rates begin _ $320.00 per hour)
1hr. - $320.00
2hrs. - $600.00 (save $40)
4hrs. - $1080.00 (save $200)
6hrs. - $1600.00 (save $320)
8hrs. - $2060.00 (save $500)
Weddings over 4hrs require 50% non refundable down payment (50% credit goes towards contracted photography rate) All rates are available by per hour basis only. Still dont see what you are looking for? Contact me and you'll see that I am more than willing to work with your budget
Kama'ina rates available! I'm a local born and raised photographer, and it's my duty to offer something for the locals! Proof of residency required. For more details about our wedding photography, please contact me!
Wedding Package
Hoku Package $600.00
this is our basic wedding package and includes up to two hour of photograpy for your event.
Alii Package $1080.00
This is a middle package that offers extra assurance that we dont miss anything we'll get be sure to cover your ceremony and your reception! Includes
Ikaika Package
Commercial Photography
Including but not limited to :
Landscape, Architectural & Interior photography, promotional work, for businesses and/or events, and stock photogrpahy,please contact me. Aspiring models can inquire about TFCD
Rates updated 1/24/10!
Testimonials
"Hi Jeff, just wanted to say thanks for all the photos! They look so great! We just wanted to know if all of them are up on the gallery now or are there still more to come? We keep looking through them thinking that we have our minds made up on which ones we are going to buy and then more come along! Thanks again!"
Angie Dorey
"Jeff, thank you so much for the photos. They are absolutely awesome!! The attention to detail, undying devotion and personal attention to make sure our special moment was captued was above and beyond. We really appreciate the time and effort you took to edit the photos. We were in awe."
Adam & Leah Blajos
Contact
JKOkuna Photography 2010
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