Ranae Keane-Bamsey is a destination wedding photographer with a background in choreography, artistic directing, body mechanics and education. This background provides a foundation apparent through EMotion Galleries Photography - organically shaping every shot to ensure the couple looks their very best. See her complete resume.
Ranae has been married to musician, Duncan Bamsey, for almost 20 years. Duncan is originally from Canada, has received multiple Na Hoku Hanohona nominations and has attended the Grammyʻs for his musical contributions. Although Ranae is not a musician…fun fact… she received full University scholarship from the music department and has also been nominated for a Hoku. The couple calls Waikoloa Village their home and base their work from the Big Island of Hawaii.
When Ranae is not photographing a wedding or elopement you will find her scuba diving, hiking, teaching a class or dancing. Ranae has 20 years of education experience and teaches regularly in the public schools, conventions, universities and at workshops. She leads a popular teaching tour and photowalk to tourists, visitors and locals. Ranae is the featured hula dancer at Lava Lava Beach Club. When on island she performs weekly at Lava Lava, Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Westin Hapuna Hamakua Coast Resort and at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Beach Hotel.