“Genuine, authentic, clear. Kai speaks from the heart and shares wisdom with humility and integrity.
Now, more than ever, we need storytellers like this 🙏”

“Kai is a great videographer and photographer! Kai did a fantastic job with the interview session we had for The Human CV. He made the whole process seems effortless and was very supportive along the way. I highly recommend Kai for your future media production needs.”

“Kai, you get wonderful photos because people relax around you. You help create & become part of the story!”

“Kai is really gifted, he shoots pictures not only with his professional skill but HEART, he doesn’t mind to get all wet or dirty as long as he gets the best angle or distance for the pictures, I am very satisfied with subtledream photography and definitely will refer to my family and friends.”

“Deep respect for your work, and have huge admiration for the integrity and fire from which you create! Looking forward to our future endeavors and honoured to have had your talents support this project!
Ngā mihi nui! Thank you heaps!”

“Kai, you did an incredible job as our photographer, seamlessly blending into the mix and capturing our event with such grace and professionalism. The photos are fantastic, and we couldn’t be prouder of how beautifully you’ve documented our conference. On behalf of the team, thank you for bringing your talent and heart to our special occasion!””

“I can honestly say he is one of the best photographers I’ve ever worked with. Super-talented, hard-working and fun to be around - Kai also has the magic ability of being in the right place at the right time. I can totally recommend him for any photography work - let him share his vision of the world with you!”

“Kai delivers beautiful and impactful storytelling work. His care and motivation shine through, whilst his personal approach makes him a wonderful person to work with. Kai’s passion for supporting projects with a for-purpose mission is equally complemented by his creativity in telling their story.”

“Shout out to the homie Kai for the sharp portraits. The dude’s an absolute wizard with the camera and has just landed back in town with space for new work. Check him out 🌼 subtledream.com 🌼 He’s a podcaster, videographer, photographer and is also just an all around legend worth connecting with!”

“Talented visual storyteller, an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Kind, caring, compassionate — brings a beautiful energy into the room!”

“You have many gifts to share with the world amazing Kai!!! Your visual storytelling is sublime and your gentle nature allows you to be able to weave into many varied populations.”

“Your eye is
the camera.

Your heart is
the lens.

Your mind is the
focus.
Look out for the light
that sliver of time,
that fragile crystalline moment
that will reveal
a hidden dimension.
Turn a photo into portraits. Into art.

Reveal something new
like an explorer’s first map
of an unknown country.
First steps. First dawns. First light.
Showing what
was previously unknown.

Pull back layers to reveal
something about them and perhaps
more importantly,
about yourself.

So keep telling their stories.
Keep painting, with light.”

“Cannot highlight enough how Kai’s visual work is transformational, clear, honest, and stunning! Truly a holistic storyteller and adept at waiting for the right moments to engage in beautiful relationship building with clients, coworkers, and the more-than-human. I feel privileged to have been able to work alongside Kai during a video project that involved tons of changing logistics and language dynamics to navigate and then again to see him in his stride and ease while documenting a wedding on the Oregon coast. He is a wonderful teacher at so many levels.”

“Working with Kai was a treat. I needed visuals for a clients website and his insight, intuition, and engaging creativeness brought the project to life in a way that showcased the clients unique identity and mission perfectly.”