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    5.0 (101 reviews)
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    Eda R.

    The best experience I've had with a photographer! It's true that you have to be really good at what you do to get even the least photogenic individuals to look so great in their pictures! Truly a pleasure to have worked with Brandon!

    Ann T.

    If I could give Brandon 10 Stars... I would! (TL;DR: You should book him if you're interested and if he's available!) My now husband and I made a game time decision to elope in Hawaii 12 days before we left to vacation back home in Oahu for 2 weeks. We were so lucky Brandon was available! From the first text,... we knew Brandon was our people. His witty comments, his funny & caring demeanor, let alone his talent, solidified that he was perfect. He was willing to accommodate any of our hair brained ideas and when we did our site visit at Ko'Olina the day before our ceremony, both my husband and I had a gut feeling it didn't feel right. Too crowded, too many tourists, so few intimate spaces where the two of us could make our day just ours. In a heartbeat, I asked Brandon, "If you were to get married tomorrow anywhere on the island, where would YOU do it?" Brandon selected a spot with the caveat... "It's a bit treacherous to get there, but totally worth the shot...and I've never lost a bride there yet!" Hahaha. Sounded good, we were in. We implicitly trusted him and can I say... WOW! Brandon outdid himself a million times. Our photos were fantastic and from the moment he arrived on our wedding day, he made us laugh, put us at ease, and just worked his creative magic. Needless to say, we're overjoyed with our photos. Brandon started as our photographer, but I can easily say we're now family. We'll hopefully be back someday to take maternity photos and family photos. Book Brandon, you'll be so glad you did. We sure were!

    Ritsuko S H.

    This review is long overdue, but we absolutely loved working with Brandon! We booked him a while back for our upcoming wedding and unfortunately had to postpone/reschedule on numerous occasions due to the pandemic. Brandon was willing to accommodate every time without any issues which was a huge relief. On the day of our wedding Brandon arrived early with his second shooter and we all loved his fun energy! Although the weather wasn't the best, he did his best to adjust. He was very professional with all our guests and we appreciated his flexibility through everything. We absolutely loved all the photos we received and would definitely recommend Brandon to anyone looking to hire a wedding photographer. Thank you Brandon for capturing our special day!!

    Sara F.

    My stepmom recommended Brandon Smith as our wedding photographer and we were not disappointed! Communicating with him was excellent. He answered all of our questions and is great to work with. We had a Catholic wedding and wanted to make sure that he was able to take pictures and still respect the religious ceremony. Our guests loved him during our reception. He's outgoing and friendly and knows what he's doing. His photos came out great. We got photos in color, B&W, High Resolution, and Low Resolution. I LOVE looking at our wedding photos and I've printed so many of them to have around our home. I highly recommend hiring Brandon Smith as your photographer!

    Jessika J.

    There really aren't words to describe how fabulous Brandon is to work with. He was super easy to talk to every step of the way. He had my kids completely at ease in minutes- even the wild & goofy 7 year old. It was actually fun being photographed, and my kids still talk about it. And then I received the pictures. This is where words fail. He truly captured my family and our individual personalities. He gave us the most beautiful and amazing way to remember an incredible vacation together. These are the pictures I will treasure all my life. I could literally like all 150+ pictures to this review- that's how good they are. But I'll just add a few.

    I don't know how to begin to put into words how amazing Brandon is. My now husband and I decided to get married just the two of us because of the unknown that is covid. Being that we wouldn't have family or friends present, we wanted amazing photos to capture the scenery, the happiness, and our love. His photos did that and more. We told him our idea and our wants. He listened, gave suggestions, and delivered on all fronts. He was quick to respond to our messages, radiated positivity, and had a great personality overall. On our wedding day, he had us laughing and in an upbeat mood the whole. He honestly felt like a friend and I couldn't be more thankful for that. Thank you Brandon for giving us all we wanted and more. We got the vibrant colors of Hawaii, water, greenery, and that amazing golden hour lighting. You're amazing!!

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    He's a great photographer and both fun and professional! He had great suggestions on poses and made it fun.

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    Aww Sarah thank you so much!!

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    Update: Brandon sent us our pictures and we absolutely love them. Still highly recommend Brandon!

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    Update - we received our pictures and they are stunning. I appreciate Brandon coming through for us and truly wish him the best.

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    LOVE his energy! He is extremely talented and a joy to be around! He captured our entire family beautifully which is no easy feat!

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    We had the absolute best experience with Michelle in Oahu. From the moment we met her, she was so…read moreeasy to work with - calm, kind, and just someone who instantly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera (which is not always easy). The photos turned out even better than I imagined. She didn't just capture how everything looked - she captured how it felt. The love, the little in-between moments, the natural joy of the day... it's all there. And somehow, she made the already stunning Oahu backdrop look even more beautiful. Also, shoutout to her patience because the wind was aggressively fighting my bangs the entire time, and she handled it so seamlessly without ever making it feel stressful or rushed. Genuinely couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. If you're even considering booking her - do it. The quality of her work and the experience she creates are both so, so worth it!

    We booked Michelle Jost Photography for family photos while on vacation in Oahu, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience! Michelle was super friendly, easy to work with, and made the whole process so comfortable. I love her soft, bright style of photography and our photos turned out exactly how I imagined--absolutely beautiful! Even after the photos were taken, she went above and beyond--helping with image fixes and being so patient with all my requests for help. These are memories we'll treasure forever. If you're in Oahu and looking for a photographer, I highly recommend Michelle!

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    From the beginning to the end, this was an amazingly unforgettable experience. I was in contact…read morewith JP back in March regarding my interest in a Boudoir session, on the beaches of HI in October. Coming from VA, I was unsure what to expect in HI, much less a boudoir session as this was my first one. JP made this experience so simple and easy. He established boundaries, asked my insecurities, and helped me decide on which outfits to bring (I had so many options and no idea where to start). He worked with my schedule being that I was on vacation and communicated very well. His wife Rosie was a total sweetheart. She took her time and really showed passion in her work. After hair and makeup were completed, she did a whole videoed reveal with me. It was a total celebration! Rosie really made me look like a complete goddess with hair and makeup! JP showed me a few different locations as to where we could go being I wasn't familiar with the area and ultimately left the decision up to me as to what I liked best. During the photo shoot, he was incredibly respectful and professional. He communicated every step of the way and gave clear concise directions on what to do and how to pose. He knew exactly what he was doing. JP and Rosie were so welcoming. The photos received were absolutely beautiful! I never thought I could look so stunning. The pictures are a total confidence booster and I cannot wait to complete an album for my husband. If you are unsure on booking a session, just do it!! You will not regret it! If I ever take another trip to Hawaii, I will for sure be reaching out again. Thank you so much, JP and Rosie, for the most welcoming and incredible experience. You both were so wonderful to work with and I am forever grateful for this experience.

    Krystal Kirkland Photography - Another gorgeous sunrise... I love being a maternity photographer!

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    I began researching photographers in Honolulu shortly after we booked our 10-year anniversary trip…read moreto Hawaii, and I came across Krystal's website. I instantly fell in love with her style! From the very beginning, Krystal was incredibly responsive, kind, patient, and accommodating. When our travel plans changed a few weeks before our session, she effortlessly adjusted our time without any issue. During the session, Krystal made us feel completely comfortable--even though we're not natural "posers" or used to professional photos. We are absolutely in love with how our pictures turned out! The quality is incredible, and my husband was especially impressed that we received so many beautiful images to choose from. If you're considering photos while visiting Hawaii or need someone to capture a special occasion, family session, or couples shoot, we highly recommend Krystal. Thank you, Krystal, for capturing our 10-year anniversary trip so beautifully!

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    Sky and Reef Photography - the right side is the street where there were ugly signs and a building placed. Didnt even fix this.

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    Aloha, Tara is a true professional photographer, knows how…read moreto handle the ohana, especially 1 year old! I am the type of person wanting & needing to reach out to 3 - 4 companies for information/inquires for services. Same as anyone wanting services for roofing, painting, solar and AC for their home. I reached out to 2-3 photographers, I advised wanting a photo shoot at a park, no beaches, yes I know we will in Hawaii but everyone does a beach photo. First photographer didn't even respond to my online, email requests. I even called the phone number listed, left a message, no call back. Second photographer confirmed will not be a good fit for my request due to only does nature photography, so only beaches, hmmm, last I checked parks with trees is nature! Final photographer, Sky & Reef Photography -Tara Morenfeld with all the information I requested for. Reserved a Sunday morning date, Tara was on time and ready to go. Worked with the 1year old first, while baby is in a good mood! Worked with each individual ohana then entire ohana. I highly recommend Sky & Reef photography Tara Morenfeld for your next photo session! Again Tara is a professional and keeps her word on how to work the ohana!

    I honestly don't like to write reviews but I felt like this one was warranted. Tara is very kind,…read morehospitable, and flexible. I appreciated she split our time with us between our actual wedding and before wedding shots. I understand everyone has "their own style" but some things were not about style. Granted, I know the Hawaiian sun is harsh, but as a photographer, you must understand lighting. The pre wedding photos we took down in the blowhole were good, but not great. None of the photos had any editing, and if there was any, I couldn't see where. She left nips in my dress there, and did not blur them. Horrible posing, and very few that I could actually show my family or friends. I was so embarrassed that as a woman she wouldn't understand modesty. Now, my wedding...there's the kicker. Half of my guests were facing the sun. She placed everyone in harsh sunlight, which created harsh shadows, and caused my guests eyes to be squinted or closed. I am not even a photographer, and I think I have enough common sense not to face people towards the sun. I don't understand why she did this. Very few photos I could use. I am having to learn photoshop because I am hoping to salvage some of these. I have so many harsh shadows and she washed everyone out, that I cant barely touch these up in Photoshop. Once the lighting is messed up, theres not much I can do to save the photo. She did not pay attention to detail and took pictures of us in a street where there were cars, street signs, ugly buildings, and structures in the background. I will never understand why she did this. I was really sad, It has taken me a year to return to my wedding photos and try to fix them. With so many tools in photoshop, even as a beginner, why not crop out the ugly telephone pole, street sign, or make the grass a little better? I live in Florida and this was our destination wedding. I paid her upfront and immediately, a year in advance (just about). The pictures she gave me look nothing like what I saw on her website or instagram. I was so disheartened. I am glad I did get a video from someone else. I paid so much less for an amazing video from someone else. If I could do it again, I would have paid someone else. It felt like she pointed and clicked with no rhyme or reason, and no retouching or editing was done of any kind. It's like she didn't care about what she was doing, or the quality of work. This was my wedding and almost all pictures have shadows, squinted faces, or eyes closed. Not acceptable for wedding photos. My friends and family's iPhone pictures actually turned out better. Please think long and hard, and really look before you pay someone for your wedding photos. You only have one wedding, don't hire a bad photographer who doesn't pay attention to details. Im sorry I have to leave this review, but its not okay to pay that amount of money for a once in a lifetime event for it to be so sloppy. Again, this is not an attack on her personally, but the work was just not there. you can see some of where I tried to fix attached. The before on the left hand side and the right the after. Mind you these are some of the best ones. There are way worse ones with harsh shadows and eyes.

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    Kal was amazing! My daughter's boyfriend sprung a surprise proposal on us during our family…read moreThanksgiving holiday. He asked if he could propose to our daughter the next day during our Christmas Card photo shoot, which we were going to do with causal iPhone picture. Frantically I turned to Yelp at mid-night to find a professional photographer for a next day photo shoot. Ocean Light Photography to the rescue. Kal was responsive, profesional, and affordable. Our daughter was surprised and the moment was captured. Can't wait to see our images. Thanks Kal for helping to make the day special and keep the memory alive through your beautiful photos. * I'll update when I receive the photos. Kal comes through again! Our photos came in! BEAUTIFUL! Kal is super responsive, professional, talented, and tends to customer needs. For a small fee, I was able to pay a rush fee for turning around our photos. I needed them to meet a Christmas card order deadline. Kal captured a very special moment for out family and also helped us create a beautiful Christmas card photo. Mahalo Kal!

    Honestly, one of the most patient photographer I've met. We got stuck in traffic due to a accident…read morefor over an hour and he was told us not to worry and to take our time. Waited for us on the beach. He was very professional and his patience taking our family pictures were superb. Def recommend him. Also, I asked if I could get a pic or two in advance for my daughters birthday, he sent one the same day! So glad we choose him to do our family pictures. Also, recommended great beaches and areas to take pictures and took his time taking each picture.

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