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onceuponatymephotography@gmail.com

Aloha my name is Tyme and I have been a photographer on the beautiful island of Kauai for over eight years. I have had a fascination with photography ever since I was a little girl. How a moment can be taken, frozen and captured in time, even after it is long gone. How we can be in a moment and then outside of the moment, looking back in. How a single photograph holds the power to transcend time and transport us back into the storybook of our lives. How in the reflection of an image, our most celebrated, sacred moments and those our hearts love deepest, can be relived and remembered.

Tyme is my real name, given at birth and it has become very fitting. Time is what I capture; one of a kind, storybook moments, rich in connection and meaning, that will be treasured long after they pass. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Kauai's lush, green mountains, sparkling, turquoise water and golden sand and sunsets, I pose and capture fairytale love and romance; real kisses and smiles, intimate and euphoric glances, happy and heartfelt tears, tender and passionate touch, genuine and heartfelt covenant.

I titled my business Once Upon a Tyme Photography, because I believe in true love, that dreams do come true, that real life fairytales exist and in happily ever after. I have always been a hopeless romantic, but now with good reason. On Kauai, with my husband and soulmate, I have experienced love at first sight and storybook island romance. After fifteen years of marriage, both continue alive and strong. Happily ever after love, romance and marriage is not the effortless act it can appear though. However, with deep commitment, loyalty, perseverance and unwavering faith and love, I am living proof that if you pursue "happily" it really can turn into "ever after." This is a glimpse of my love story. My desire as your photographer would be to preserve a glimpse of yours; to capture your storybook moments as they unfold, once upon a tyme :), on the faraway island of Kauai, for now and happily ever after.

Please copy and paste the link below to view a greater sample of my wedding portfolio:

http://onceuponatymephotography.pass.us/photography-portfolio

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Once Upon a Tyme Photography

Madison
Madison Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10 Stars!!

Tyme was everything I could've hoped for in a photographer and more. She made both me and my (now!) husband feel so comfortable and we had so much fun shooting with her. She went above and beyond to get a wide variety of different photos in different locations and poses. We were so excited to get our photos back after our elopement and she did not disappoint. Not only were they gorgeous...but they were delivered to us in such a timely manner. I would recommend Tyme to anyone looking for a photographer on the island.
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Leina Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Excellent

Tyme has been invaluable in capturing our special day. She took the most beautiful wedding photos on the beach at sunset. She made sure everything looked perfect. Tyme even sent us our complete photo gallery in less than two weeks. I highly recommend Tyme and if she is not available I’d definitely consider finding a time she is. Mahalo!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Super friendly, knowledgeable, and AMAZING photos!!

We picked Tyme because her sample albums really showcased the emotion of the day, and she did not disappoint!! Out wedding photos totally tell the story of our epic day, and we love them!! She was very friendly and had great ideas for our photos - definitely recommend!!
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Bree Sent on 04/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We chose Once Upon A Tyme Photography for our wedding on Kauai. We are so happy that we did! Tyme was wonderful! She made us feel so comfortable and we had such fun working with her. She takes the most stunning photos and was able to capture the most precious moments of our special day. We just can't thank her enough for that. I would recommend Tyme to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.

Bree Carter
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Nghi Sent on 03/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tyme had everything we were looking for!

Tyme is a dream to work with! She and her assistant took some just-for-fun photos for us on a trip to Kauai, and we couldn't be happier with them. She is an excellent communicator, both in the planning process and on site, and made us feel relaxed and natural. You can tell by the photos that we were very comfortable under her direction! We were also impressed by her flexibility in scheduling and choosing a location. Would also add that the value of her work far exceeded our expectations (even with the Hawaiian premium). We can't say enough good things about Tyme!
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Anjuli Sent on 03/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, relaxing photo shoot

My husband and I had a great time during our photo shoot. Tyme put us at ease quickly, even though neither of us had ever been in a photo shoot before. The whole experience was fun and playful and easier than I thought it would be. The photos themselves came out great with a wide variety of poses and angles and a mix of close-up and wider field of view photos. They really went the extra mile to get us great photos to remember the day. Thanks!
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Kailan Sent on 03/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Theee best!

We love Tyme! We absolutely could not be happier with our photos! I made amp got bookmog our album because there was too many photos to choose from. Now we can go through them whenever we want. Our favorite ones are little girl! She really captured the love in all our photos! Now we have these to look back on forever!
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Galina Sent on 11/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer and great quality pictures!

We did a family session with Tyme and she was amazing. She made the kids laugh and was great at capturing natural moments. She is super sweet and easygoing. Also the quality and style of her pictures are amazing!
Claire
Claire Sent on 10/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer hands down!

I had a wonderful experience having Tyme as my wedding photographer. I had a destination wedding in Kauai, HI and was slightly worried about not personally meeting or knowing the photographer prior to our wedding. I did not know what to really expect on my wedding day. However, the moment I saw Tyme on my wedding day, she made us feel comfortable. She truly made us enjoy our special moments rather than trying to pose for the photography. We were living in the moments! During our sunset couple photo time, she ensured to take that moment to treasure each other so it really did not feel like a photoshoot at all. After few weeks, we received our photos and they turned out great! She truly captured alot of beautiful moments throughout the wedding. I was smiling on alot of my photos which reminded me that I had a lot of fun. Even now, I'm constantly trying to re-live those moments by staring at these wedding photos and being obssesed with it! I initally asked Tyme for a different set of photos edited in a higher saturation because I wanted to see how the photos would look like with more colors. Tyme was so kind and understanding about this request and sent me a new set of photos within few days! I love both of the versions but I immediately understood why she edited the way she originally did! Never doubt the photographer about how they edit photos because they know what they are doing! haha. Lastly,
I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a destination wedding in Kauai. Completely stress free, beautiful beach and amazing photos! Thank you, Tyme! I would love to come back to Kauai to take my maternity photoshoot one day! :)
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Sarah Sent on 08/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Tyme was absolutely amazing!!! We are so happy we chose her to be there with us on our special day. My husband and I got eloped in Kauai because we wanted it to be intimate, romantic and us to feel like we were the only ones there. Tyme made us feel like that and captured it beautifully. She was fun and made sure we knew that she wanted to do what was best for us. Being photographed can feel awkward, but with Tyme every photo felt natural. She seemed just as excited as we were about us getting married. She is passionate and loves to witness love. I feel like I can relive my amazing day with Tyme's photos. Thank you so much Tyme!
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Once Upon a Tyme Photography frequently asked questions

Once Upon a Tyme Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Once Upon a Tyme Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Once Upon a Tyme Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Once Upon a Tyme Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Once Upon a Tyme Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Once Upon a Tyme 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.
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