Seven years ago (or so) I started working with Keri Cooper. We immediately fell into a groove, completely getting each other, and spent the day escalating each of our passions – hers photography, mine fashion – to new heights. Since then we walk away from each fashion shoot in complete ecstasy making plans for the next.
A couple weeks ago we worked (played) together shooting a new line of high end dresses for a.ell atelier. We found ourselves in a dream state – All of us -the models, photographers, and myself – kept laughing, smiling, saying is this really happening? It was one of those moments where you felt that you’ve done it, its happened – the dream you hoped you would live one day, your right in the middle of it.
I encourage you to take a look at Keri’s website www.kericooper.com and if you ever need a photographer she is amazing to work with. Let her know what your looking for and then step aside and let her go – trust she will GET IT!
Here’s what Keri has to say about herself…….
After falling in love with Kauai and moving here in ’99 I was lucky enough to apprentice with a Master of Photography. Soon I began covering weddings and quickly became very busy photographing all over the island and traveling to the other islands as well. After a few years I felt confident about branching out and running my own photography business. I am always refining my skills and exploring new techniques to give my images diversity as well as keeping my style fresh.
As a photographer, weddings are fulfilling to me for so many reasons. Beautiful dresses, awesome locations, happy people, lovey-dovey tender moments- what more could I ask for? The best feeling is seeing the bride and groom so elated about their wedding images and knowing that they will cherish them forever.
During a photo shoot I get in “The Zone” and its like my creative side just takes over. I say photographing for me is an “Organic Experience,” meaning that I come with an idea or focus then the energy of the shoot just takes over and it flows from there. I guess that is how a painter or sculptor must feel when they get lost in their art.
Photography has led me on an incredible journey of places, people and moments captured, I wouldn’t trade a 60th of a second!
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An eco-fashion clothing designer in Hawaii, Angelique Ell specializes in Island wear for men, women and children made from natural, eco-fabrics. Shop Angelique's fine clothing line online and at a.ell atelier in Kapaa Town.
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Thank you so much Angelique!!! It’s so funny, that is exactly how I felt all day during our shoot, living right there in a dream… You are amazing, I am so thankful for our collaborations & can’t wait for more!
xo,
Keri
Keri is the best, and it seems like you guys make a great combo. Keep churnig out the great works from Kaua’i
Keri and Dailyn are my cousins and they did an amazing job! It’s awesome to see them both doing so well.
I agree, great work Keri.
I had a great time with you, Angelique, and all the models.
Mahalo to you and Angelique for letting me be part of special day!