Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Aloha! I'm a wedding and family photographer based on the beautiful island of Kaua'i. I specialize in capturing the simple and sweet moments of elopement weddings on our stunning beaches, in the serene mountains, and by magical waterfalls. I also love photographing families, preserving the joy and love of your special times together. With the spirit of aloha, I aim to create relaxed and memorable experiences that you'll cherish forever. Let's capture your moments in paradise!

TO VIEW SERVICES & PRICING

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.AshleyValeraPhotography.com

View more of Ashley work on her instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvaleraphotography/

FOR FREE QUOTES PLEASE EMAIL

Contact@AshleyValeraPhotography.com

  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Albums

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Negatives
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ashley Valera Photography

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Ashley Valera Photography received numerous glowing reviews for capturing unforgettable moments in Kauai, from family photo shoots to elopements and weddings. Reviewers praised Ashley's clear communication, professionalism, and ability to make clients feel comfortable and at ease during shoots. Her creativity, friendliness, and attention to detail were highlighted, with many customers expressing joy and satisfaction with their final photos, noting her affordable prices and efficient service. Ultimately, Ashley was highly recommended for anyone seeking beautifully captured memories in a tropical paradise.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Ashley Valera Photography received numerous glowing reviews for capturing unforgettable moments in Kauai, from family photo shoots to elopements and weddings. Reviewers praised Ashley's clear communication, professionalism, and ability to make clients feel comfortable and at ease during shoots. Her creativity, friendliness, and attention to detail were highlighted, with many customers expressing joy and satisfaction with their final photos, noting her affordable prices and efficient service. Ultimately, Ashley was highly recommended for anyone seeking beautifully captured memories in a tropical paradise.

C
Charlene Sent on 02/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Kauai Photographer

I couldn’t have found a better photographer to get our family photos taken in Kauai— Ashley is simply the best! Very clear communication, quick to respond, easy to get along with. She knew how to build rapport with both my husband and I as soon as we met, she also made my boys feel like family immediately as if we’ve known her for a long time making the shoot feel more natural.

During our shoot, she was also able to get shots of this father and son tandem who’s been practicing surfing for several mornings already and she gave them her contact info so she can provide the photos to them as a core memory. How cool was that!

Once we were done, she also made some recommendations on where to eat and hang out in the north shore, a secret beach that was so fun to discover!

We got our photos very quickly and we were so happy with how they turned out! Just in time for us to get it printed for our holiday cards too!

I highly recommend you book Ashley to capture the best memories of your trip/special occasion! You won’t regret it!
M
Mark Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kauai Wedding

Ashley was great to work with! Her expertise made our day very easy! She was very responsive leading up to the big day and did an amazing job capturing the moment! The final edits came out great! Highly recommend!
Jill
Jill Sent on 02/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Family photos on the island 🤍

Ashley was amazing! Friendly, personable, and a master at her craft! We loved our time with her on Hanalei Bay! Highly recommend!! Our photos were magic.
Paxton
Paxton Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer!

Thank you so much for the awesome family pictures.! It was truly a fun experience and the pictures turned out fantastic would highly recommend photographer to anyone looking for pictures in a tropical paradise of Kauai. She brings an incredible energy and makes the whole experience that much better. Truly feel so lucky to have Ashley as our photographer!
J
Jeanie Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Talented

What a great find! Found Ashley when looking for a family photo shoot while visiting Kauai. Up front she is incredibly responsive and professional. She made booking a breeze and made great suggestions for location and time based on our needs and goals. Once we were on the island, we had a snag with an illness but she was so accommodating and we're fortunate her schedule allowed for a last minute change. At the photo shoot she had a plan and quickly assessed the different mini groups in our clan. She was so good with the children and easily accommodated a disabled family member leaving no one out. When the photo gallery arrived we are all thrilled with how well they turned out. Will above our expectations. She is so talented.
D
Delaney Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement in Kauai

Ashley was our photographer for our elopement in Kauai and let me tell you, she was INCREDIBLE! We had a sunrise ceremony and her energy was infectious for the whole day! My husband and I had never taken professional photos before so we had no clue what we were doing, but Ashley made us feel super comfortable. We received our photos back and fell in love! I had multiple people tell me they were the coolest and most beautiful wedding pictures they had ever seen! I cannot recommend her enough! We also felt her price was extremely affordable compared to others that we saw!
K
Karen Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos

Ashley captured our special day beautifully! The pictures are stunning! We appreciate all of Ashley’s efforts!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 09/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Reasonable price
Ashley was absolutely fantastic to work with, she was amazing from my initial inquiry to her. She communicated so well, we were sent a meeting spot and were even updated by her morning of as well. She had an umbrella for me as it was drizzling prior to our photos. I felt like a friend was taking our photos, she was so kind, fun & personable. We were so comfortable and laughed alot during our photos. Hanalei Bay is gorgeous and she positioned us in all the different angles. I'd use her for all my photos if I wasn't just vacationing there. I can't thank her enough for the photos we will cherish.
Jameela
Jameela Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A photographer who cares!

We went to Hawaii to celebrate a family friend’s wedding. They weren’t going to have a traditional wedding, but we wanted someone to take family photos during the trip. Ashley made everyone feel comfortable from the get go. She patiently waited as we all ordered coffee from the local coffee shop where we met up for our sunrise shoot, and made sure we had all the shots we wanted before we ended. We also emailed her about a surprise for the family and she helped execute it successfully while capturing beautiful photos of everyone’s reactions!
K
Kathy Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Family Photos!

Ashley did an amazing job with our photo shoot! She was engaging, funny and so personable while being completely professional. Our photos came out beautifully and were so happy to have these memories captured!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

95
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Preferred Vendors
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4.9 out of 5 rating , 16 reviews
· Hotel Weddings
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
4.9 out of 5 rating , 33 reviews
· Hotel Weddings
Princeville Resort
4.9 out of 5 rating , 9 reviews
· Hotel Weddings
Lili Bridals
4.5 out of 5 rating , 60 reviews
· Wedding Dresses

Map

Addresses map

Ashley Valera Photography frequently asked questions

Ashley Valera Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Albums
Ashley Valera Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Save the Date
Ashley Valera Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Ashley Valera Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Ashley Valera Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ashley Valera Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Next Wedding Photographers: Ikaika Pidot

Other vendors in Honolulu for your wedding

Wedding Vendors