You are not a checklist.
And yet somehow, you’ve found yourself planning a day of moments — ticked off, timed out, scripted down to the second. Book a venue and planner, find a dress, hire a photographer. Smile, pose, kiss, cut the cake.
But you didn’t choose this path for that.
You’re not here for the formula. You’re here for something that breathes. We’ve seen far too many weddings blend into one another. Not because they weren’t beautiful — but because no one slowed down long enough to honor what made them singular. What made them yours. What deserved to be seen, felt, remembered. What had the bones of legacy.
Your story was never meant to be skimmed. It was meant to be witnessed.
To be remembered with clarity and texture. With elegance and intention. With space to feel. You’re not building a Pinterest board. You’re building your first heirloom.
WHICH IS WHERE WE COME IN
We’ve spent the last decade creating work that’s been featured in the world’s most discerning wedding publications
Weddings that felt cinematic before a single frame was captured. Stories shaped by movement, texture, and all the things that can’t be staged. Not because we followed a formula — but because we saw what others missed.
The light shifting across a linen veil. The silence right before vows. A glance passed between hands, not eyes. Because we’ve lived the before and after of a wedding day — and we know what remains. Not the poses. Not the trends. But the feeling. The ones you never saw coming. The ones you’ll never want to forget. We care about this work because we know how rare it is.
IF YOu'RE LOOKING FOR
A photographer who captures nuance, not noise
Images that feel editorial without losing intimacy
A visual narrative that mirrors your emotional one
A collaborative process that values intention over trends
It's an immersive creative process — one that blends mood boarding, posing direction, and strategy to shape a brand that feels like art and performs like marketing. We start with intention, build with emotion, and design visuals that resonate on a visceral level. This is branding for the quietly bold — curated, captivating, and unmistakably yours.
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Trust the Process
Magic doesn’t happen from micro-managing. It happens from trust. When you let go, we’re free to do our best work on your behalf.
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Prioritize Time & Light
The best images need both space and softness. We help you build a timeline around light and breathing room to ensure your story unfolds with ease.
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Don’t Perform, Just Feel
You don’t have to pose. You just have to be. Our direction is subtle and intuitive, inviting presence — not perfection.
Artful storytelling for the kind of love that doesn’t beg to be seen — but is unforgettable when it is.
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Because this isn’t just a wedding — it’s the beginning of your legacy.
Every couple we work with is intentionally chosen. Begin by filling out our inquiry form with thoughtful detail — tell us not just when and where, but how you want your wedding to feel. We take on a very limited number of weddings per year to ensure each story is told with care and depth.
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Throughout the months leading up to your day, we’ll stay in close creative collaboration. Moodboarding, location scouting, timeline refinement, and styling guidance — everything is designed to support a seamless, intuitive experience. By the time your day arrives, the trust is built — and the story unfolds naturally.
Intimate elopement designed for eight people including bride and groom.
The Four Seasons, Maui
Booked 5 affiliate new partnerships in the first month after the Brand Edit.
Cafe Julia, Oahu
Developed her signature series, "Modern Grandma".
Kualoa Ranch, Oahu
The Brand Edit taught him how to turn left.
The Hamptons, NY
Started creating content that guaranteed affiliate partnerships.
The Madison Conservatory, NJ
INVESTMENT
We offer a select number of commissions each year to ensure every couple receives the creative depth, care, and intention their story deserves.
Wedding weekend coverage begins at $8,500 by Amari
and $6500 by Amari Marie's team
Couples typically invest between $14,000 and $25,000 for multi-day celebrations with complete documentation and styling guidance.
STILL NOT CONVINCED?
“Never in my career has something had such an impact on my life as THIS. It changed everything.”
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“Definitely one of the best investments I made in myself in a really, long time. I highly recommend.”
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“The Brand Edit was like an upper level graduate class in Marketing. So worthwhile.
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I credit Esme and The Brand Edit entirely for the fac that I literally love marketing now.
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READ THE FAQ
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes. We regularly travel for weddings across Hawai‘i and internationally. Travel costs are always outlined clearly in your proposal.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 10–18 months out. We take on a limited number of weddings to protect the quality of our work.
What happens after the wedding?
Final edited images are delivered via online gallery within 4–6 weeks. Archival prints and albums are available as add-ons.
Can we book video too?
While we focus solely on photography, we work closely with our sister company, Red Beryl Films, for seamless video coverage.
