Devoted to tailored photography 

I have the privilege of witnessing the pure tenderness of soul mates via camera lens. 

I shot my first wedding 5 years ago. From the moment I walked into that wedding, I was surrounded by love. Wedding photography was like love at first click. I knew I couldn't live without it. It became an addiction. Constantly pushing creative boundaries in order to capture the essence of every love story.

My inspiration stems from understanding love, not just the physiological feeling but the act and art of loving itself. Love is not just a feeling but an act that we practice everyday. My photography is characterized by my clients’ trust, love, and enthusiasm to collaborate on an effortless yet sensational series of stills. I'm here to be inspired your love story, to soak in all you love, to give you a collection of photos you can't find anywhere else. 

Hi I'm Kiku, your personal storyteller.

About me

I started wedding photography shortly after my dad/best friend suddenly passed away. Grief-stricken, I desperately scrolled through Facebook for a decent photo of us. Despite hundreds of messages from the people he touched and thousands of memories of him being the best dad on the planet, photos did not fully encompass his selflessness and sincerity. 

After months of looking, I stumbled across my cousin's wedding gallery from 2007, almost 10 years later. There he was, proud as ever, taking a picture of my cousin showing me her wedding ring. That was not just a photo of my dad. This WAS my dad.

Since that day, I've made it my goal to give the same cherished token to you.

That photo completely inspires what my photography represents. My work will embody your truest form and record the big moments and deceivingly small ones. Big bear hugs, tearful laughter, candid pictures and all. 

Let's get vulnerable for a second...

Meet my favorite coworker

Outside of taking photos, you catch me hanging with my business partner, Bernie. He honestly doesn't get much done. He was definitely a personality hire. You’ll find him occasionally barking when we are on zoom calls because he cannot stand not being the center of attention, taking a quick nap underneath my desk while I'm editing, and looking absolutely adorable during all hours. Outside of work, you Bernie plays with other dogs (although he can be a little awkward), terrorizes the neighborhood squirrels on walks, and gives kisses to any human that will allow it. 

on a happier note

Hanging with friends
Thrifting
Traveling
Cooking

Dancing in my kitchen
Petting the nearest cat
Scaling a mountain
Losing a chess game


Swimming in a lake Walking my pup
Studying chess
Reading philosophy

Swimming in a lake
Walking my pup
Studying chess
Reading philosophy
Dancing in my kitchen
Petting the nearest cat
Scaling a mountain
Losing a chess game
Hanging with friends
Thrifting
Traveling
Cooking

In my spare time you can find me

PHOTOS BY Kiku Ishimoto Photography