My wife surprised me with a surprise photshoot and Matt really outdid himself on the pictures. He was able to direct us on some great poses in some amazing compositions. He really took some time and gave us an experience more than what I expected. He gave us a polaroid picture at the end which was the cutest. I would love to come back and take more pictures with him when i visit again. read more

Do you want to do a hike and a photo shoot but don't have time for both? Look no more, Matt is here to help you out. But seriously, this man loves his craft and it shows in the photos he takes. We did a sunrise babymoon photo shoot with Matt at the shipwreck beach in Kauai. He gave us great suggestions on the location and was able to accommodate our requests on the types of shots we wanted. He was very patient and took his time to make sure he captured the perfect shot. Our photo shoot took us to 2 different locations, one near the cliffs , which was a bit of a hike, and one by the beach. 10/10 would recommend Matt to anyone looking to capture some precious moments of their lives, in its element. read more

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10/10!!!! I honestly could not have picked a better photographer for my surprise wedding proposal. If you're trying to find the best photographer in Kauai, look no further. Matt is MADE for this profession as his instincts and ideas are second to none! I am not a creative person and was worried about how to get away with a memorable surprise proposal. Matt saved me by talking to me on the phone for HOURS trying to land on the perfect idea. And not only was the pre-proposal process extremely helpful and informative, but the actual proposal itself and the pictures were AMAZING. Matt was very smooth with his approach to help us get beautiful pictures while feeling comfortable and natural. I could not recommend him more. read more

Matt & Kayli are AMAZING They are a husband & wife team that truly embody the "Aloha Spirit". I emailed Matt to check availability and received a response within minutes. I contacted him several times via email, text and even phone calls with many questions & each time Matt was super helpful & patient. We weren't familiar with Kauai & unsure where to do our photo shoot. Upon my request, Matt sent me pictures & videos of different parts of the island with detailed info on what each location had to offer & how long the commute would be from our hotel. We needed flower leis but there was a shortage of flowers on the island due to the pandemic. They went out of their way to find us a flower shop that had leis in stock. Kayli even made us 4 fresh flower pins for me & my daughters ! On the day of the photo shoot, Matt & Kayli came early & were waiting at the beach to welcome us. From the minute we met them they put us at ease. They each had a camera which helped our family get twice as many pictures! Midway through the photo shoot, my vertigo set in and I started to feel sick. Matt & Kayli took such wonderful care of me. They brought me juice and paused the photo shoot till I gained my strength back. Matt even offered to reschedule the shoot for free since it was getting dark. I felt better after some nourishment & we were able to finish off our photo session with the beautiful Kauai sunset in the background! I am completely speechless at the professionalism, kindness, care, love & genuine concern that these sweet Hawaiians showed our family. The quality of their artistic photography is unparalleled. They captured the true love & spirit of our family by putting us at ease and helping us be our natural selves. They even brought us fresh macaroons from a local bakery as a thank you gift I can't say enough about how wonderful, talented, kind, considerate and patient this wonderful husband & wife team is.... Don't think for another second .. HIRE THEM IMMEDIATELY for your special occasion !! You won't regret it! I know we will definitely use them when we return to the islands Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts Matt & Kayli read more

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I'm so happy we picked Matt for our maternity shoot in Kauai! The experience was so much fun and we caught some gorgeous sunrise views at Shipwreck Beach. It's been over 4 years since my husband and I did any sort of formal photoshoot(since our wedding) and we were definitely feeling anxious, but Matt made us feel comfortable and eased us into it! A few minutes into it we were enjoying the whole process! Matt was also super gracious with his time and spent some extra minutes taking specific shots we wanted captured! Overall, we were so pleased with the entire session and even more thrilled when we got to see the outcome of our shoot! The pictures are absolutely splendid! read more

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My wife and I decided to use Element Snapshots for our honeymoon photoshoot based on all the positive reviews and we were beyond pleased! Upon meeting Matt, he was professional, approachable and we immediately felt comfortable. Matt is a true artist and master of his craft-it is obvious that he has a passion for photography. It was the greatest gift looking through and selecting our photos, the shots were unique and inspired, truly capturing our love and personalities. Thank you again Element Snapshots for a memory of a lifetime! :) read more

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Stop looking - Matt and Kayli are the best photographers on the island! We eloped and truly enjoyed the beautiful ceremony, officiated by Kayli. And the photos capture our personalities and our special day perfectly! Element was willing to work with us every step along the way and were so chill and experienced. Thanks again guys! Myrtle-Rose and Matt read more

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We had a great time with Matt on our family photo shoot in beautiful Kauai! Matt was quick to respond to our initial inquiry, and very flexible as to timing. He was able to get great posed and spontaneous shots. Highly recommend if you want beautiful memories of your vacation! read more

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I am so happy to have picked Elements Snapshots to do our photos. Truly, it was so fun working with Matt and Kayli. They have great energy and really work with you to capture exactly what you envisioned. I absolutely loved having them do our photo shoot and highly recommend them if you are looking to capture great memories. read more

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We cannot say enough great things about our experience with Matt and Elements Snapshots. Firstly, he was amazing with our young girls. They had an absolute blast working with him and his fun, laid back personality made the evening a great memory for us. Secondly, I appreciated the communication on the types of shots I was looking for. I could tell he genuinely cared about getting us a great selection. We hope to return to Kauai, and when we do, we will gratefully use Elements Snapshots again. Mahalo, Matt! read more

Absolutely amazing duo of local photographers! Matt and Kayli were professional, sweet, and so much fun to work with! We had a group of 9, so that makes it hard to capture great pics, but they managed to do it. They were incredibly fast to respond to questions, were super patient with our large group, and most importantly, captured some beautiful moments from our family vacation. Thank you, Elements Snapshots, for your amazing work! read more

Matt and Kayli are such wonderful amazing people. Their beautiful personalities exude through the photographs they take. I cannot say enough how pleased we are with them. From day 1 Matt was extremely helpful in helping us pick the perfect Kauai location for our family pictures. We have not had family pics taken in over 8 years and he captured the love our family has for one another. Even through an "island rain" they captured some of the most fun pictures. This was BY FAR the MOST FUN We have ever had during a photography session. We can't wait to see the finalized pics, but here are some sneak peaks! Please trust Matt and Kayli to capture your photography needs in Kauai. read more

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Matt and his wife, kayli, are such an amazing, friendly, and professional team! They work with you and make sure you get everything you want/need in your session. Time definitely got away from us, and they still worked with us to make sure we got each shot we wanted for our wedding! We had a second photographer, and he got along with the second photographer really well and they worked together as if they've been working together forever! Matt also sent us some "teaser" photos the very next day! I was glad and grateful to work with someone that was just as excited as I was of my photos I can't thank them enough for helping out with our wedding, and doing it last minute since my other photographers cancelled 4 days before my wedding! THANK YOU MATT AND KAYLI! read more

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We've happily used Element Snapshots TWICE for vacation family portraits in 2021 (Kauai) and 2022 (Big Island). Do not hesitate - the experience, photographers and photos were truly incredible. In 2021 Matt did an extensive sunrise session at Kauai's southshore with my husband and son (sadly our older son missed the trip due to Covid). When our whole family visited the Big Island in September 2022 I called Matt again hoping to get a recommendation for that area. Incredibly, he and Kayli flew over and photographed us on the Kona coast. And they were able to quickly adjust the schedule and shooting strategy when our initial sunset appointment fell through. My guys were a bit skeptical about getting up before dark for a photo shoot. But Matt and Kayli made it so much fun, showed us interesting places, and really drew out our personalities with their warmth and friendliness. Each of them had a camera with different lenses, so they could capture all the active poses. We were blown away by the resulting beautiful shots - exceptional use of natural light and these gorgeous coastal settings! read more

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Kayli and Matt with Element Snapshots 'immortalized' our family forever with their artistry, humanity and professionalism. It is so rare to find time in our busy world to get the kids and Grandbabes together and when we finally did; Kayli and Matt found the perfect Kauai spot near the ocean to capture these 'priceless' moments for us that will be a 'touchstone' to our family for generations. What a team they are, and hope your family is lucky enough to meet them for your images and moments. read more

We booked a photo session with Matt on our family vacation and we are so happy we did! He was great with our toddler and made us feel comfortable during our shoot. Taking the photos was a ton of fun! When we got them back we had SO many beautiful shots. We will cherish these forever and would definitely book again in the future! read more

We had the most amazing photoshoot and the pictures came out AMAZING!! We had so much fun with Matt creating memorable pictures for our 30th wedding anniversary. Thank you for making our vision come true! read more

This was the best session I cannot recommend them ENOUGH! Matt was so accommodating and enthusiastic it was contagious. Him and his wife made us feel comfortable excited and took amazing pictures (and I've only seen the sneak peek of 2 of them so far!) Truly if you want to feel like you just made friends, have a great time annnddd get beautiful pictures then don't go anywhere else. This is the right photographer. read more

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Can not be happier with element snapshots. This is our best set of photos out of all the other photographers. This was also the high light of our trip and we can't be more satisfied with the results. We have a 2 year old and she adores him during sun rise photo. That was really the core of this, your kid will love him like my daughter did. She even got a price from him afterward. Amazing experience and will tell the whole world every time they head to Kaua'i. read more

We loved working with Matt and Kylie! They reached out right away, worked with us to find a good location for the shoot, helped us pic the best times for good lighting, and really made the entire process a breeze. They're friendly,funny, professional, and just great at their craft. As you can see, we got some great shots while in Kauai! read more

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Matt and Kayli were amazing. They worked with my boyfriend (now fiancé) to orchestrate the most amazing surprise proposal on the Kalepa Ridge hike in Kauai. Not only did they hike out to the end of the trail with beautiful flowers, but they managed to get the perfect shot without ruining the surprise. I'm not generally someone who's comfortable in photoshoots, but Matt and Kayli (as well as their daughter Bella) made me feel so comfortable - it felt like having friends along with us for our hike! The photos all turned out incredible. I can't imagine a better photographer for such a special moment. read more

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Straight to it: LOVE LOVE LOVE! Professional Patient Quality of service My husband had been in contact with a few local photographers in Kauai to take our daughters first birthday photos. Obviously we ended up picking Matt. He was quick to respond and was super understanding to our needs for our daughters pictures. The outcome... well, amazing obvi. read more

We found Element Snapshots (Matt) at the last minute based on other great reviews, and we couldn't be happier. Matt was easy- going and flexible, and he was great with our three little kids. He has a keen sense for poses and lighting and made the session fun for our family. His price is reasonable and we are super happy with the final product. read more

We come to Kauai annually and finally decided to get photos while visiting. It was hard to chose a photographer from a different state, but Matt was a clear winner from the start. He was super responsive and professional. He made the whole process super easy and fun. We met for our photo shoot and he was so kind and friendly. He clearly understands photography and light and was able to guide our shoot based on the current environmental conditions. The pictures that we received were phenomenal! They are truly beautiful. We had a great time and my kids still talk about the experience. A+ for Matt!! read more

We took our 4 year old on his first trip to Kauai and booked Element for a family shoot in Hanalei. The process to book was easy and Matt reached out via phone before the day of the shoot to touch base and finalize all the details which I found super helpful. Matt went above and beyond during the shoot and spent so much time making sure he captured every photo on our wish list. He made us feel comfortable and was just so incredibly kind. Our photos were stunning!!! Mahalo to Matt for our wonderful experience! If you're visiting the island and not sure which photographer to go with, I highly recommend Element Photography and we'd definitely book another family shoot with him in the future! read more

My now fiancé planned a surprise engagement, and Matt was truly the only person I could've pictured being a part of our day. He talent and kindness made an already perfect day that much better. He's the only person I would go to for any photos on the island. Highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend!!!!!! Especially if you want to explore creativity and have fun creating memories in beautiful areas at the same time you get bomb and beautiful photos. They make you feel so comfortable and truly enjoy making people happy with their dream photoshoot. read more

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The photos speak for themselves. Matt was awesome and super attentive during the session. The photos came out beautifully. I couldn't recommend Element Snapshots enough. Thank you so much Matt!! read more

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Matt was so easy to work with and was an amazing photographer. He was so quick to get back to us with scheduling and was so professional the day of. We did family pictures with 6 of us and a toddler. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing and he got so many good ones of our baby! Please do not go anywhere else for your pictures! read more

My husband and I had Matthew capture our maternity photoshoot and it was honestly one of the best decisions ever! The pictures turned out stunning, but what I enjoyed most was the entire experience. My husband and I had so much fun during the photoshoot and we created memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Matthew allowed us to be ourselves allowing us to have a fun and playful session which made things really easy, stress free and fun. Matthew was very attentive to details (for example fixing a strand of hair that the wind might have blown over by the wind or making me aware that my necklace needed to be adjusted) which gave me comfort knowing that the pictures were going to turn out great! The pictures turned out amazing and we were left speechless when we received them. Matthew, thank you so much for your time, attention to detail and overall a wonderful experience that we will never forget. I highly recommend Element Snapshot, not just for the picture but for the experience! read more

If you want a photographer that's going to provide amazing photos of your special moments, Matt is the guy for you! He's AMAZING at what he does. Not only will he give you epic photos, but he will make it fun and stress free while doing so! 10/10 recommend !! read more

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Working with Matt was the experience of a lifetime... if you are considering getting professional photos taken during your trip to Hawaii, look no further than Element Snapshots. Before our session even began, Matt did a deep dive into our background, to understand each of us individually, but more importantly as a couple. He took the time to listen to our love story, and helped us select the perfect location for our shoot (Secrets Beach). The backdrop was stunning and Matt's eye for picture composition blew me away. He used the sunset lighting like a true artist and had such a good feel for the different angles to take pictures from. On top of his technical expertise, he put us both at ease (especially me) and I honestly forgot he was there at times, I was so wrapped up in the love I was feeling for my girl. I couldn't have asked for anything more, and now that I've gotten a look at the finished product, I couldn't recommend him more strongly. If you're looking for the perfect photographer to capture the essence of your love, Matt is your man. It will be the best decision you make on your vacation, I know it was certainly mine. Thanks so much Matt! read more

Matt is an amazing photographer! I booked him very last minute for a family photo shoot and he was such a pleasure to work with from the start. Very responsive, asked lots of great questions and made my whole family feel at ease. We had two young kids with us and he brought out their personalities and captured so many magical moments. We couldn't be happier with our photos and truly recommend him to others read more

Matt and Kayli are the absolute BEST! They captured my fiancé's surprise proposal and I am so thankful they were part of creating the amazing experience. Not only are they incredibly talented at what they do (see awesome photos for reference), but they are incredible people. My fiancé and I were so excited to spend an evening with them taking more engagement photos, and we had such a blast exploring Kauai with them. They made us feel so comfortable and made the engagement experience so memorable and fun. We are hoping to hire them again in the future! :) read more

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Friendly and quick to respond, Matt genuinely seems to want to get to know you as a couple to provide a great service. We did not book Matt but he was so warm and easy-going, I felt compelled to leave a review! read more

We had a group girl's photoshoot at Tunnel's beach and had a fantastic time with Matt and Kayli! We had to reschedule because we lost our luggage but they were super understanding and kind. During the shoot they made us feel very comfortable and helped us with posing. Would highly recommend for your photo needs! read more

Matt was so wonderful to work with. My husband and I decided to book him for our maternity shoot and we are so happy we did! The experience was very fun and comfortable and the pictures came out so beautifully. I would recommend him to anyone :) read more

It's nearly impossible to get a nice family pic with young children so we hired Matt and his wife. I'm glad we did! The team at elements snapshot is professional, punctual, and prepared. They gave us beautiful photos that captured the joy we felt. Note- ask them for food recommendations! They sent us to the places to eat on the island. read more

My fiancée and I had our very first photoshoot EVER with Matt and we couldn't be more thrilled with the decision. Immediately off the bat, he made us feel comfortable and took the time to get to know us as a couple and the kinds of photos we were looking for. The photoshoot itself felt very personalized, and he even showed us the pictures he was capturing on his camera in-between shots, which we really appreciated. We could not recommend him enough!! If we ever come back to Hawaii, we will definitely be reaching out again. read more

5 stars just isn't enough!!!!! I do not even have my edited pictures yet but what an amazing experience. Matt communicates clearly, is reliable and professional and so much fun to work with. He made the session fun and relaxing with no cheesy poses and spend time getting the perfect shot. Do not hesitate to let Elements capture your vacation memories!!!! read more