Ryan Kerns Model Fine Art Beauty Lingerie Photographer in Kailua, Hawaii

Sometimes I wonder if I really became a photographer by choice or not. I certainly wasn't into photography growing up, I was always drawing.

In my late teens I actually worked as an illustrator and I was a graphic design major going into college. It wasn't until I was in a photo class and a teacher recommended for me to work a model into my project.

Not only was the first model I ever shot (hey Iris!) stunningly beautiful, she was also fully nud3... I was scared to death going into that shoot. Much to my surprise some kind of instinct kicked in, the model was so comfortable with me that we became pretty close friends, and the pictures were just beautiful.

That was only a year and a half ago. In that time though I've worked with over 30 models now... my gear has progressed to a Nikon D80, with speedlights, studio lights, I even have my own collapsible backdrop kit.

What once terrified me is now one of the greatest joys in my life. It's also very rewarding to meet models that are just beginning and trying to share my somewhat limited experience and certain pitfalls to modeling and photoshoots.

I'm available for paid and TFP work, although for TFP I have somewhat high standards these days considering I've worked with some of the most beautiful women this island has to offer already.