3 years after we brought our first baby to Studio the Vibe, we came back with our newest addition,…read moreto their new location near the Iwilei Costco. Just as before we were extremely happy with the photos. They are absolute baby whisperers -- so good at keeping newborns calm and relaxed. And as it was the first time, the looks were incredibly creative and just beautiful. Tasteful and elegant. Promised my 3 year old we'd come back for Halloween photos this year (his favorite holiday). Thank you Studio the Vibe! We're very, very happy customers.

We had such an amazing experience at their new Dillingham location!! I just truly want to thank…read morethis studio for making my 9month old daughter's first photoshoot experience so warm & welcoming!! The parking was right out front, so not a far walk to the studio at all. The inside studio itself is so open and clean. Knowing that it was a baby photoshoot, they already had children's music playing, they even played Ms. Rachel when the picture taking started!! My daughter loved that! I thought that was such a nice touch. They were so patient with my daughter especially throughout the whole process. And when it came time to go through photos, were so accommodating and and thorough! We will definitely be repeating customers!!

My husband and I got recommendation from a friend to use JJO Photographers for our wedding in…read moreHawaii last year. We are soooooo happy they were available for our destination wedding weekend and were our photographers. Weddings are expensive to plan and hiring JJO team was the best investment we made for this event. Firstly, working with JJ & Allison were just really easy and a lot of fun. The process of getting to know JJ & Allison (husband and wife team) was Hawaii chill and stress free. My husband likes to nerd out about cameras and photography and he knew right away that the team was seasoned photographers. The pricing was based on the # of hours they dedicate to your event -- and can be split across multiple days. We did a 9-hour session, 8 hours on the wedding day and 1 hour a few days later so we can take photos in nature and ended up with our favorite photos of all time -- many of them. We met the photographer for the first time a few days before the wedding and that was enough for us to communicate our vision for the photos, check out the venue (Cafe Julia), and go over the timeline for the day. Secondly, JJ & Allison are flexible, sensitive, and has a keen eye to details. Allison used to be in wedding coordination -- so she makes sure your hair and makeup and outfit looks great for every photo. JJ followed the men and Allison followed the ladies -- and it just felt like they were a part of the wedding party. They take pictures even when their eyes are not looking through the camera's viewfinder so they really just blend in with the party. And yet they somehow capture so many details from us getting ready, the decor, the venue, the Chinese Banquet, the downpour rain during our ceremony, the cocktail hours, the dancing.... from everything. Third, the photos were amazing! Just wow wow wow. We had over 1000+ photos and I love every single one. We debated a lot on whether it makes sense to spend more money on photographers or videographers -- and now I know, photographers. You watch your video once or twice, but JJO team's photos are on display at our home and your our bed. It's their photos people received for their thank you cards. It's their photo I see when on my phone. It's their photo that reflect on print the love I share with my husband, family and friends. I just wish we had asked them to make a physical wedding album for us. It's really hard to choose 80-100 photos to make a physical album when you love all the photos. JJ & Allison are a small duo team but a mighty and talented team. Hope you get a chance to book them. Next time, my partner and I go back to Hawaii, maybe for an anniversary or a family vacation, we are going to hit up JJ&Allison to take family photo.

They came and photographed our family and it was the best photo session! They worked well with the…read morekids and got some great pics!

Highly Recommend Russell Tanoue -- Professional, Passionate, and Truly Relatable…read more I recently had my headshots done by Russell Tanoue, and I can honestly say this was one of the best photography experiences I've ever had. Russell is extremely professional and organized. He guided me through poses and angles that I had never tried in past photo shoots, and that alone made a huge difference in the final results. His attention to detail and ability to direct without making you feel stiff or uncomfortable really stood out. What made this experience even more meaningful was how relatable he is on a personal level. As a caregiver myself, I connected deeply with Russell because he also took care of his parents. We spent time talking about caregiving, our moms, life, and the spiritual side of it all. That connection meant a lot to me. Another thing that truly touched my heart was that Russell gave me a discount simply because I am a caregiver. That alone shows the kind of heart he has--compassionate, understanding, and genuine. He made the entire shoot fun and relaxed. There was so much natural laughter--he would giggle, dance, and bring such great energy that it helped me relax and smile naturally. I've worked with other photographers before, but I've never had an experience like this. Because of his quality work and professionalism, I'm already thinking about updating my photos every six months. I highly recommend Russell Tanoue to any actors or models who are unsure about where to go for headshots. You won't just get great photos--you'll get an unforgettable experience. Matai'a Hio.

I have trusted Russell to take our family photographs for years! From my portfolio shots, our…read moreengagement and wedding photos, our kid's graduation photos, and more. Beautiful results, positive and professional service, and an overall memorable and fun experience! Already planning our next project. Thank you so much Russell :)

We can't say enough good things about Jonah, Marlene, and Brad at Small Hour Films. From the very…read morebeginning, they were an absolute dream to work with--friendly, responsive, and so incredibly easygoing. On a day that could have been chaotic, they brought a calm, professional presence that helped everything feel effortless. Not only were they super nice and fun to be around, they also went above and beyond in every way. They arrived well before their contracted time and stayed late to make sure they captured every last important moment--big and small. It was clear that they truly cared about getting it all just right. One thing that really stood out was how clearly they understood their creative vision. They were fantastic at subtly directing us and maneuvering around to get the best shots without ever making things feel staged or unnatural. Their eye for composition and storytelling was so apparent in the way they worked throughout the day. While we haven't received the final footage yet, based on their stellar portfolio and what we experienced firsthand, we're already confident it's going to be absolutely amazing. We are beyond happy we chose Small Hour Films--they were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you're considering them, don't hesitate. You'll be in excellent hands.

Jonah and Marlene were so kind and such a joy to work with before, during and after our wedding in…read moreSeptember. Jonah was always very responsive via email. On the day of our wedding Jonah and Marlene worked seamlessly to capture our day. Our Highlight and Ceremony videos were just stunning. Thank you Jonah and Marlene!

A heartfelt thank you to Sean's Team and David for capturing our wedding so beautifully!…read more The photos and videos turned out absolutely stunning -- the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. My partner, friends, and family were genuinely touched and haven't stopped praising how incredible everything looks. We're truly grateful for your hard work and attention to detail. Mahalo for making our special day even more memorable!

Recently had the pleasure of working with Sean again for a family photoshoot in the same location…read morewhere he took our engagement photos 10 years ago- full circle in the most meaningful way! It was incredibly meaningful to reunite with him while back on the island. The photos are everything we expected and more! They are beautiful and artistic. He is very professional, warm, and patient (especially with kids!). We are so grateful for his talent and heart behind the lens. We can't thank you enough Sean! We will treasure the photos and the experience forever!

Absolutely would recommend Albert and Propeller USA! They were more attentive than our wedding…read moreplanner and professional. Our videos look great and I cannot stress how great their communication is. https://simpleoahuwedding.com/vanessa-jordans-oahu-beach-wedding/

Propeller USA have an amazing photography and videography team and they made our day go by so…read moreseamlessly. Their photos and videos are absolutely beautiful, and they were able to capture so many memories from our special day. We struggled to choose which images to print because there were so many great options. We watched the videos of our ceremony and highlights on our first anniversary and we were both in tears. We love them!

Jen is amazing! I couldn't ask for a better photographer for my daughter's cake smash and first…read morebirthday. My daughter cried plenty during the cake smash and was crawling all over the place. I was surprised Jen got good pictures out of her, but amazingly she got all the most precious and tender moments. She was also very patient and kind to my daughter. My daughter's birthday was perfect and the pictures were wonderful. We got really good family pictures, which difficult are to capture. My family was really happy with her photos. Jen worked well with my coordinator Geri of Angelic Creations during the birthday party. She stuck to the schedule and got all the right moments. I look forward to future grow with me sessions and future family photos.

I have never written a Yelp review in my LIFE (you would think how much I love food I would have…read morepiggy lingered in writing about a whole ton of restaurants to reminisce). But I was really moved to write my first yelp review because of how outstanding and full of aloha this local business is. My boss put me in charge of getting a group shot taken during our huge convention at a hotel in Waikiki. I'm pretty new to my job and I was anxious not to mess this assignment up. There are others who do professional group shots, but I just had a feeling about Jen who was one of the first businesses to respond to my inquiry about such a large shot (see attached for the amazing job). Her quick, engaging, thoughtful and helpful replies reassured me that it would come out great. Come the day of the photo shoot and Jen and Abe showed up very early to set up and they were complete pros!!! It was blazing hot during the time of the shot and she had to use a big ladder and squint a lot in the sun, let alone direct around 200 people, but the photos came out beautiful. I remember weeks before that she asked me what kind of "feel" I wanted for the pics. What a sensitive and thoughtful question to ask...I told her I wanted it vibrant and look how they delivered. I had people preorder and ordered extra but they still sold out because their shots came out so nice. They usually do family and baby kinds of photos, but they really showed they have the professional range to do pretty much anything. And as people they are incredibly professional, helpful, dependable, easygoing and warm to work with. With high stakes moments (like when are these 200 people ever going to be in the same place at the same time again?? or a wedding, etc), you want the peace of mind that you have good people who know what they're doing in charge. After they got their shots, I told them how thankful I was they busted their butts in the sun to patiently get the shots and they were just like that was nothing....totally fine. So impressed and thankful, mahalo nui Jen and Abe!

Nick was my wedding photographer …read more He was absolutely wonderful. Communicative Creative Adaptive Insightful Kind Generous Servant Oriented (he arrived early & even helped with set up) Gentle (my grandmother had passed 3 days prior) Captured vulnerability & fragility without bring intrusive ‍Sat with me peacefully - while I would weep Did not rush me ... was peaceful & patient Fun & Silly Stayed for the after party - we had a jam session & then sang karaoke His karaoke voice is off the chain / professional Witty & Intelligent From Waianae - West Side Best Side Professional & Chill Brilliant & a Wave Rider Artistry & Timeliness at itʻs finest Prior to my wedding - I worked with Nick on cultural programming for the Waianae community, social justice oriented advocacy videos, & ridiculously choreographed Halloween/Theme Party Photo shoots. He is fun, kind, thoughtful, hilarious - and again - can sing karaoke like it is nobodyʻs business. Invite him & his lady to karaoke - and you wonʻt regret itx Highly Recommend

It was a pleasure to work with Nick! He thoughtfully offered me a couple of different options for…read morethe type of content I would receive and also gave us some ideas and direction in creating the content. Delivery of the images and videos was quick and great quality. I would definitely work with him again!