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    Nick Sent on 05/26/2026
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    The BEST Photographer Ever!

    Kris & Sandra were absolutely amazing! Not only were their responses timely, but their patience and understanding during our engagement session and wedding day were completely unmatched. Kris definitely helped with all the chaos on the wedding day, and we definitely felt taken care of. He has amazing visions and guided us so gently through the photos. We felt so comfortable, and we are absolutely IN LOVE with both our engagement and wedding day galleries. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future! :)
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    Bethany Sent on 04/22/2026
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    Couple Cups is the best!!!

    Sandra and Kris were both phenomenal to work with!! From the start, they were super responsive, organized, and just genuinely kind people. They made everything feel relaxed and natural, which was exactly what we wanted for our day. Our photos turned out stunning and the whole process was incredible.

    We’re so grateful we chose Couple Cups. If you’re looking for photographers who are talented, down to earth, and truly care about what they’re doing, they’re it.
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    Florale Sent on 01/15/2026
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    Big island vow renewal

    We had an amazing experience with Sandra and Kris on our 10 year wedding vow renewal. I can't stress enough how much Sandra helped in organizing and making sure our special day went smoothly. She took so much off my plate and pulled off a memorable and beautiful event for our intimate gathering. She made me feel at ease and took care of all the details. She's worth every penny, so personable and professional we absolutely loved her. Her husband Kris took beautiful pictures of my husband and I as well as our families to commemorate the occasion which we will all remember fondly for years to come specially since we didn't have professional photos on our wedding day. Kris made us feel super comfortable,suggested beautiful poses, and made us look great in our photos! Both Sandra and Kris go above and beyond for their clients and you will be in great hands for whatever occasion you have planned. Highly recommended if you are in need of making a special memory on Hawaii island. Mahalo Sandra and Kris!
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    Tracy Sent on 11/19/2025
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    a perfect moment

    Couple Cups absolutely exceeded every expectation for our private beach ceremony. Sandra and her husband made our elopement feel magical from the very first moment. She took care of everything — the flowers, makeup, hair — and somehow managed to match each detail perfectly to my heart, my spirit, and the vision I held for our day.

    She even found the most perfect officiant in the universe, someone who felt hand-picked just for us. The ceremony they created together was deeply meaningful, beautifully intimate, and truly unforgettable. The entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and overflowing with love.

    We are so grateful that we spent our very first day as a married couple with Sandra and her team. Their care, talent, and passion made our wedding more impactful and beautiful than we could have imagined.

    We highly recommend Couple Cups to any couple traveling to Hawaii to be joined as one. They are extraordinary. 💛
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    Clare Sent on 11/17/2025
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    Short Review for Kris – Couple Cups Photography

    Kris was one of the best decisions we made for our elopement in Hawaii. He photographed our morning with such artistry and intention that we get lost in the gallery over and over again. He has such an amazing gift for knowing when to guide us gently, and when to step back and let the moment just happen naturally.

    The ceremony shots are absolutely breathtaking from the first kiss, the blessings under the palms, the quiet moments after. His portraits on the lava rock and in the palm grove are full of joy, intimacy, and just feel so, us. And the Porsche shots are some of our very favorites! What a great moment to capture for two car enthusiasts.

    Kris' intuitive spirit made us feel comfortable, seen, and most of all genuinely cared for. Every single image is brimming with warmth, color, and story.

    If you’re on the fence about Kris… book him! He will not just document your wedding, he will help you preserve it in the most beautiful of ways.
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    Kikaua Beach Elopement 2025

    Book them!! Our elopement ceremony could not have been more perfect. Sandra and Kris were so easy to work with and made the entire experience completely stress-free for us. They truly listen to what you want and produce top notch results.

    Communication with Sandra was seamless. You tell her what you like and she totally delivers the day of your ceremony. Sandra asked what I wanted regarding my bouquet and the cake during one of our meetings. With only my words and a few inspiration pictures to go off of, she (as well as the baker (Nadine Loraine) and florist (Ainahua Florals) created my dream bouquet and dream cake. I was SO excited when I saw them the day of our ceremony!

    Kris produces some of the most beautiful photography I’ve ever seen. Our photos turned out wonderful!

    I highly, HIGHLY recommend Sandra and Kris. I had my dream wedding all thanks to them! :)
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    Kayla Sent on 05/27/2024
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    The best elopement ever thanks to sandra & kris!

    I would recommend Sandra and Kris to anyone planning an elopement/wedding celebration! Sandra and Kris are a beautiful married couple who help other couples entering into married life create a beautiful wedding/elopement celebration and lifetime memories. Sandra is the coordinator, while Kris does the photography. With only seven days to plan our elopement, we had to find a coordinator who not only did we connect with but could get the job done in such a short amount of time. Sandra was kind, personable, down to earth, honest when providing her input on decisions, and so easy to work with! The same words can apply to Kris--he made us feel so comfortable during our photoshoot. Sandra put together the most perfect elopement, and Kris' artistry with our photos is so beautiful. They went above and beyond to make our elopement and planning for it stress-free. Our elopement the absolute perfect day because of them!
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    Hailee Sent on 09/21/2023
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    Captured our Wedding Beautifully

    Kris went above & beyond for our wedding photos. Him & his wife were quick to respond, upload sneak peeks, & edited our photos with such care & precision. We loved them! So excited to frame & share with family and friends. Thank you, both!
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    Rei M. Sent on 12/02/2022
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    Taking our Hindu Hawaiian wedding up to a 10!

    We already loved Couple Cups photography and knew they were the only ones who would be able to capture the vibrancy of a Hindu Hawaiian wedding. We. Were. Not. Disappointed. Kris was everywhere all at once but barely noticeable. He got these images that didn't just capture the event but really told a story. It's a real gift, and we're so lucky we could have Couple Cups come and shoot our day. I feel like the hallmark of a really skilled photographer is when they can get these wonderful raw shots of your friends and family members without them noticing. Looking back on the day is actually like reliving it, and it's because of Kris. Mahalo Couple Cups for really capturing the love, excitement, and true meaning of ohana.
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    Leah Sent on 10/03/2021
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    Gorgeous candid shots!

    Kris has such an eye for THE best shots! He captures the scenery so well and also the little moments. What made me go with Couple cups was their Instagram, check it out! They have such rich tones and really capture the depth of the big island (black rock, deep greenery etc). On the day of the wedding it was pouring rain so we couldn’t get the first look and other shots we wanted on the property, Kris arrived and gave us the direction we needed! I love my sneak peak and can’t wait for more of the shots!! Thank you Kris and Sandra!! Highly recommend!!
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    Couldn't Recommend More!

    Sandra and Kris were great throughout our entire planning process. They were quick to reply to emails, they offered valuable suggestions and they were extremely easy to work with. Kris' attention to detail was amazing, helping us pose and making sure he got the right shots all while making us feel comfortable in front of the camera! We are so in love with our photos and would recommend Couple Cups to anyone!
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    Jen J. Sent on 12/19/2018
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    Amazing experience for our beach elopement!

    Couple Cups was absolutely fantastic to work with. From initially reaching out to them (and their quick response) to deciding on the best package that would work for us, they were wonderful!

    They truly went above and beyond! Long story short, my (now husband) and I traveled to Hawaii for our destination elopement, and it was literally just the two of us there- no friends or family members for the trip. We wanted to get a true "first look" captured for our big day and upon realizing that we were going to be traveling from the hotel to the wedding location on the beach together en route to the ceremony, Couple Cups offered to pick me up at the hotel and take me to the ceremony location while my groom drove the rental car a bit in advance so we wouldn't cross paths before our actual first look. They really went the extra mile and we were both so impressed (and appreciative!) that they offered to do this. This detail alone helped make our entire wedding day that much more special.

    We love our photos and wouldn't hesitate to book Couple Cups again for another shoot the next time we are in Hawaii.
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    Claudia Sent on 04/18/2018
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    These guys are so wonderful!!! Incredible work and they brought such excellent vibes to our wedding!!! Not at all intrusive during the ceremony which we really appreciated, and had our photos back to us exactly when they said they would! We are absolutely thrilled!! Very highly recommend!!!
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    Sophie Sent on 03/17/2018
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    I found Couple Cups through Yelp, and the reviews are so accurate. I hired them to shoot my wedding on Kauai in Feb, 2018. They were so easy to work with. A couple of phone calls and a couple of emails and things were set up. So easy. They were so knowledge and helpful with all sorts of tips about where, when and how to make sure the photo shoot went as smoothly as possible. It was really intimidating reading about the permitting process, but they took care of it without any fuss at all. Even before we set foot in the island, I was comfortable that it would go well.
    On the day of the wedding, everything went as smoothly as I could hope for.
    The team was so much fun to work with. They put me at ease instantly, and within 5 minutes of meeting them, I knew things were going to turn out just fine. They remembered specific shots that we wanted and were very flexible and open to changing things on the fly. I'm not sure if wedding photos are supposed to be fun instead of just awkward, but it felt so natural and comfortable that I didn't want it to end. If the sun wasn't setting, I could have stayed out there for much longer.
    But let's get to the most important part, the pictures. Oh, the pictures! We got a preview a couple of weeks later and the full set about 5 weeks after the event just as promised. These pictures were as gorgeous as I could hope for.
    I would hire them again in a heartbeat and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs a photographer in Hawaii.
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    Audrey Sent on 12/28/2017
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    What an amazing experience! Not only did we have such a wonderful day hiking, we now have the most amazing photos to remember our time. I would highly recommend Couple Cups to anyone, and am very impressed with their helpfulness and expertise posing my fiancé and I to get the best shots.
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    Kathleen Sent on 11/17/2017
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    COUPLE CUPS IS AMAZING! They did our post engagement photos and our day of wedding photos. What makes them unique is they allow you to enjoy the moment and be yourself while they capture the magic. They have fun ideas that turn out to be amazing shots when you look back on the photos. Every detail is captured and they do such an amazing job communicating with you. They make the whole experience one to remember. They are so fun to work with and their work speaks for itself. I highly recommend Couple Cups for all your professional photo events. We are going to miss working with you. XX The MacDonell
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    Taylor Sent on 07/30/2017
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    I was a little worried spending so much money on a photographer, but it was worth every penny that we spent. While planning for our wedding I looked all over trying to find the right photographer. I have family that lives on the big island so we where given a few names to look up, but their pictures stood out from the rest. Their pictures are artistic and not static like a lot of the other photographers. We are both so pleased with all their photos and all my my family keeps praising the pictures as well. All the pictures are available for download, which is amazing, and we can share the pictures on social media as well like. We would recommend their services!
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    Kelcey Sent on 07/16/2017
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    Sandra and Kris are the best in every way! My husband and I are both photographers, so we had such high expectations for our wedding photos, and spent almost 6 months looking for a photographer that met our standards. Couple Cups went above and beyond our wildest expectations. Our photos are breathtaking. (I totally cried when viewing them for the first time) On a technical level, the photos are perfection, but on an emotional level, they evoke every precious moment-- the anticipation, the love, the happy tears-- all over again. More than that, Sandra and Kris were like a part of the family. They made us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera (not an easy task), and our wedding guests still talk about how much they loved our photographers. They were the best investment we made on our wedding day, and I cannot recommend them enough.
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    Lynzi Sent on 07/10/2017
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    Sandra & Kris were amazing - they did a great job capturing the entire day for us! We interviewed several photographers but the quality and overall appeal of Sandra & Kris' work set it apart from many others and made it an easy decision for us. They knew exactly what to do through the entire day and made it stressless for everyone involved in the photographs!
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    Renee Sent on 07/08/2017
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    For our small family wedding on May 28 at Puakea Ranch we used Couple Cups as our photographer. Sandra and Kris were so fantastic, professional, fun, and creative. They really allowed us to relax, and enjoy the experience so our pictures truly reflect the joy and emotion of the day. Honestly our hopes for the photos were blown our of the water. Really can not describe how happy we are with our photos. I would definitely suggest using them if you have the opportunity. Wish we could use them for all our photo worthy family events.
    Over the Moon!
    Thank you Sandra & Kris
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    Hilary Sent on 01/28/2016
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    Sandra & Kris of Couple Cups were amazing as our wedding photographers. I would more than recommend them to any bride or family looking for a photographer on the Big Island.

    What I loved about Couple Cups was that they were very professional, extremely talented, super sweet and helpful, and wonderful to work with. They are such a cute couple and we really enjoyed spending our wedding day with them.

    The outcome was so beautiful. We love looking back at our photos constantly and are so proud to share them. They have amazing prices for their services, especially in Hawai'i, and I look forward to using them in the future for family shoots.

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    Vaiva Sent on 02/28/2015
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    When we started looking for photographers for our weddings everyone's works looked beautiful and nice, but something was missing. When we came across photos made by Couple Cups we immediately understood that this is what we were looking for: photos were playful, intimate and unique.
    When we met Sandra and Kris in person we had no doubts who we want to have as our photographers.
    Sandra and Kris, once again we wanted to say a huge thank you for all the laughs and great moments we had together. Thank you for making it look so easy on our wedding day: you were so organized, patient and inspiring. Because of you our day was even more special. Oh and photos - they are great ! We just love them (everyone else who saw them loved them too) - all emotions and feelings are captured and locked in them.
    Maybe memory will fade away with years but pictures will always remind us of how we felt that day.
    Sorry but we just couldn't make this story short :)
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    Danielle Sent on 02/25/2015
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    Couple Cups is AMAZING! Sandra and Kris made me and my fiancé feel so comfortable and at ease. We were worried about our engagement photos looking awkward because we don't take a lot of photos together but Couple Cups gave us lots of coaching that helped us look and act natural. Sandra and Kris were willing to travel to the the ends of the earth for a great shooting spot-- we actually ended up off-roading down to Waipio Valley. By the end of our shoot, we all felt like long time friends.

    A few weeks later, the photos came out MAGICAL. It was more than we could have ever hoped for. Now we will have these cherished memories to share with our children and grandchildren!!
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