Aloha, I’m Keora.
A Native Hawaiian Maternity Photographer from Oʻahu
I’m here to make you feel confident & beautiful in your pregnancy journeyMaternity sessions in the islands of Hawaii that include land sessions, underwater sessions and brand photography.
As a native Oahu maternity photographer, I believe your journey to motherhood deserves to be celebrated against the world’s most breathtaking backdrops. I specialize in artistic hawaii maternity photography that blends the raw, natural beauty of the islands with the deep, personal connection you share with your growing baby.
Whether you are dreaming of ethereal, underwater portraits or sun-drenched hawaii maternity photos on a secluded North Shore beach, my goal is to make you feel as radiant and powerful as the ocean itself.
“Keora Ray specializes in serving expecting mothers and capturing mother hood in a unique way. She has been a professional photographer on Oahu for 5 years. Her goal is to make mothers feel comfortable in front of the lens and most importantly beautiful! Sessions are laid back and focused on bringing elements that captures the essence of a sacred time in life - becoming a mom!”
Maternity Photography Services
as seen in people magazine!Featured in People Magazine
Seeing my work featured in People Magazine in 2025 was a true "pinch-me" moment. As a native Hawaii maternity photographer, my heart is deeply rooted in these islands and having my Oahu maternity photography recognized on a national stage means the world to me. It’s more than just a feature; it’s a reflection of the love and intention I pour into every session.
Whether we are shooting in the surf or on the sand, this recognition serves as a promise to you that your maternity photos in Hawaii will be captured with the highest level of care, artistry, and professional heart.
Client Testimonials
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★★★★★
Everytime I have a photoshoot with Keora, whether that is maternity or family photos, she is always accommodating to us and our needs. When taking maternity photos with her, she always made me feel comfortable and beautiful even if I didn’t feel that way with my belly or body in general! Her photography isn’t just business, but it always feels closeness where her sense of community, joy and love is felt and seen in her!
- Sydnee P.
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★★★★★
Keora has taken my family’s photos over the past 3 years as well as my maternity picture's while I was pregnant with my second. I have never been disappointed with the beauty of all that she delivers. I love how easy it was to communicate with her, asking questions and her opinion on outfits, color schemes, and poses. During each session she had made things feel comfortable and fun! She truly is the best in her field! I highly recommended working with her, you won’t be disappointed!
- Zoey Galletes
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★★★★★
Absolutely in love with Keora’s work!!
My maternity pictures came out great! And the whole experience was beautiful
And relaxing. I am not a very photogenic person and I really don’t don’t know how to properly pose for pictures and I get nervous. She made me feel so Comfortable and was great at coaching me to get some good angles for the pictures!
Please hire her for your next session!!!- Alejandra V.
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★★★★★
Keora was wonderful to work with! She made us feel comfortable and relaxed during the photoshoot. The pictures came out beautiful and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommended her to anyone looking for a maternity shoot, 100%!!
-Katrina B.
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I had such a great experience with Keora, she made me feel so comfortable being in front of the camera.
- Leigh-Ann K.
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★★★★★
It was such a great experience working with Keora! She was super friendly and patient with us and our two younger children. If you're considering doing maternity/family photos I would highly recommend her!
- Kahoopomaikai Kekua
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★★★★★
I loved shooting with Keora. She was very patient and friendly. She made me and my little family feel so comfortable. Our pictures came out absolutely beautiful and I’m very satisfied about the location options she provided for us.
- Darian A.
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★★★★★
Keora makes memories that last a lifetime! Working together with her camera and the drone they took the most insane, beautiful photos for us! Capturing the beauty of Hawaii and our baby on the land and in the sea! She has the knowledge to pick a perfect location for your photos and keeps updated with the weather/swells of the water! I would highly recommend trusting her with your next photos!!
- Kristen B.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Great question! The best time for your maternity photoshoot is between 28 and 32 weeks, when your baby bump is beautifully defined, and you’re feeling comfortable and radiant.
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This is one of my favorite questions! Yes, I’m absolutely happy to help with outfit your choices. In fact, I have an entire Amazon storefront filled with recommendations to make your session perfect—just ask, and I’ll share it with you!
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As a mom myself, I know what you’re going through during pregnancy and want to help you capture this special time. I also offer underwater photoshoots which is something unique to my experience and location here in Hawaii!
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Land and sea sessions typically take about an hour or so to shoot, while hybrid sessions are around two hours long.
You’ll receive a minimum of 40 beautifully edited photos that you and your family can cherish forever.
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Yes, I offer beautiful land sessions in a variety of stunning locations!
Water and hybrid locations depend on weather and water clarity to make sure everything is perfect. I’ll help you choose the ideal setting to bring your vision to life!
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Hawaii’s lush beauty is thanks to its rain, but sometimes that means it’s not ideal photo weather.
If the conditions aren’t perfect, we’ll either find another location or reschedule to make sure we capture the best moments when the weather is right!