MEET OUR TEAM
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Visionari is an elite destination wedding photography company. We have two extraordinarily beautiful locations based in Honolulu, Hawaii and in Japan. For over 20 years, Visionari has been the gold standard of wedding photography in Hawaii. We are renowned for our professionalism and artistry, as well as our willingness to travel to your location for your very special day.
While Visionari is our name, we are so much more than just a company. Our business is made up of a whole team of creative, passionate photographers, all willing to go the extra mile to make your wedding day last beyond a lifetime. Known for their work on a global basis, our photographers continue to anchor and ascend Visionari to new heights. We are quickly becoming one of the most well-known wedding photography companies in the world. When perfection matters Visionari is the team you can count on anywhere around the globe.
Our style is beautiful and genuine. At Visionari, our goal is to capture every moment of your day that will only become more cherished as the years go by. We make it our mission to make your day absolutely perfect.
JASON
Formerly a curator for Flickr in Japan, Jason has a true passion for all things photography. Though he honed his skills capturing the cultural beauty of Japan, he decided to delve into the fast paced world of international portraiture and high fashion. Finally settling down in Hawaii, he has devoted himself to the subtle art of wedding photography where his style is a unique mix of fashion and photojournalism.
TAKA
Debuting as a professional photographer in 2002, Taka began his career capturing breathtaking wedding photography and working with various travel magazines, including assignments for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. In 2008, he moved to New York, specializing in fashion photography for New York Fashion Week.
In 2011, he returned to Hawaii, but in 2013, he pursued a lifelong dream—entering the world of Formula 1. He became one of only 70 accredited F1 photographers worldwide, capturing the speed and intensity of motorsport at the highest level.
, He expanded his portfolio to include PGA and LPGA golf tournaments. In 2023, he achieved another milestone by becoming the first Hawaii-based wedding photographer to shoot at the prestigious Masters, one of golf’s most revered events.
With a diverse career spanning weddings, fashion, motorsports, and golf, Taka continues to push the boundaries of photography, blending artistry with action and storytelling.
JON
At the age of 23, Jon shot his first wedding after being given the opportunity by a friend in the business. More than a decade later, Jon has been well-known in the wedding industry for his unobtrusive yet creatively distinct style of photojournalism. His passion for photography and rapport with clients have earned him the reputation as one of the most sought after wedding photographers in the Pacific Rim.
JOEL
hi! I'm Joel. My first interest into photography came when I took a black and white film photography class in college. I wanted to travel the world, and photography became the way for me to document my travels. I studied for 1 year in Japan, and bought my first digital camera to document it. After college, I went on a 15,000 kilometer bicycle trip around North America (USA, Canada, and Mexixo), and a 2 month trip around Europe developing a deeper understanding of photography through my travels. It was in 2010, that began my first professional photography job, shooting as a portrait photographer at a ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California. For the last 3 years I was living in Japan, before recently returning to Hawaii and Visionari. Over the years, photography has given me the opportunity to see amazing places, meet incredible people, and create some deeply meaningful memories. It is an honor to capture those meaningful moments of people’s lives through the lens of photography. Thank you for reading :)
