We love creating together!
From day one, we knew that creating was not something we wanted to do alone. We crave community + collaboration. We each come with our own set of experiences, all focused on a common mission: to tell stories that matter and share it with the world to create a positive change.
THE CORE TEAM
Kolby
Founder, Director
Jay
Strategist, Non-profit
Sharon
Studio Manager
Holly
Photo Director
Gabe
Creative Director
Mia
Photo Lead
Alec
Lead Editor
Aria
Social Media Manager
We heart our Associate Shooters
We are fortunate to work with some of Hawaii’s most talented photographers + videographers.
We shoot together, train together, inspire each other and consider them a part of our family.
When a team like this invites you to be a part of their family you know they are something special. They truly care about the happiness of each of their clients and always gives 110%.”
Jaymie + Brent
Our heart
ARIA Studios was built on giving
In 2007, founders Kolby and Jay traveled to an orphanage in Thailand to tell a story about an organizations fight against child trafficking. They realized that a film well done had the power to soften hearts, raise awareness and change lives. Soon after that, ARIA Studios was born.
Many clients & friends expressed their desire to contribute in some way so we launched ARIA Children's Fund in 2013. Since then, we began our own clean water initiative in the Philippines and have partnered with organizations around the world such as Zoe International who are fighting to protect children who are at risk or in extreme poverty.
