Derek Wong Photography

CATEGORY

Hawaii Wedding Photographer

ABOUT

Derek has an extensive background in Photojournalism, as well as Portrait and Commercial Photography. He started his career shooting film, learning the subtle but powerful nuances of light, tone, exposure, and contrast, while also immersing himself in the darkroom. He has studied and worked with world class fashion, editorial, commercial, and portrait photographers including Karen Moskowitz, Platon, Norman Jean Roy, Max Vadukul, Dewey Nicks, and Andrew Eccles. His past work includes engagements with RealNetworks Inc., Apple Inc., Wallpaper*, The Surfer’s Journal, and Third Floor Design. Today, Derek focuses his energy and talent primarily on wedding photography. Although he now uses the latest in digital camera equipment, he has not forgotten the valuable lessons learned from his experience working with film, and applies them to each of his new images. But what truly sets him apart from other photographers in this field are his attention to detail, his commitment to quality, and his talent for capturing moving images – images that are at once spontaneous and elegant, authentic and timeless, poignant and classically beautiful. His work has been recommended by photojournalists from major newspapers as well as filmmakers and graphic designers. They appreciate his eye for seeing emotion and capturing the immediacy of the moment.  Derek believes that capturing such images demands careful planning, a dedication to quality in every aspect of a shoot, and a deep understanding of each couple’s unique needs.  His work has been featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Junebug Weddings, Modern Weddings Hawaii, Hawaii Bride & Groom, Praise Wedding, Pacific Rim Wedding Magazine, Spur Magazine, Vancouver Magazine, Wallpaper*, The New York Times, The Surfer’s Journal, and Style Magazine.

TRAVEL

Serving All Islands

HOME BASE

Oahu, Hawaii