My husband and I had the most amazing experience working with Krystal! We first booked her for our…read morematernity photoshoot back in 2023 and she absolutely blew us away. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also made us feel comfortable and captured genuine, beautiful moments with the most amazing scenery! We loved our maternity photos so much that we knew we had to come back and recreate them--this time with our toddler. Last month we booked her again and it truly felt like a full-circle moment for our family. She captured it perfectly all over again and she was so sweet with my toddler too - he loved her! The entire experience from first communication to photoshoot day was seamless, fun, and easy going. She also has such a great eye for detail! We're beyond grateful to have these memories captured and for her! Thank you Krystal Highly recommend!

We hired Krystal for my maternity pictures and she was absolutely fantastic!! Our photos came back…read morequickly and were BEAUTIFUL!! Not to mention Krystal is so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend the drone photos as well!!

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!

We were initially referred to Nicole in 2016. We had a then 8 month old in tow and wanted to get a…read moreset of family portraits done. Coming from Vancouver, we were hesitant just finding someone "out of the blue" on the internet and wanted someone to come in We were impressed by Nicole's friendly demeanour and willingness to work with whatever we had in mind. Not being a local, she gave us a couple of suggestions and some samples from her portfolio of the locations. She also gave us some great suggestions for local places to visit and enjoy! Needless to say we have been happy and now are a repeat customer - she just recently (May 2018) helped us with another family photo shoot for our 5-year anniversary! Would recommend, especially out-of-town guests. Elliott

Had to do a recap. Have been working with Nicole since 2011 when she took the senior portraits of…read moremy oldest niece. We have since had her take the rest of the kids senior portraits and have been 100% satisfied with each photo reveal. The youngest, now graduating this June, was the last one. Definitely plan on using her services in future though as the oldest just had her first baby. Can't wait to see how those photos come out.

We had the opportunity to shoot with Sean of the Tribe within the Jenna Lee group and it was an…read moreamazing experience. He was extremely accommodating given the weather and timing for our shoot. Now, I am not the most photogenic and feel super awkward posing behind cameras, but the poses and interactions that Sean directed us to do led to very natural, joyful moments in the photos. We came in not knowing what to expect, but left feeling the experience was really fun and engaging. What drew us most to this group was their editing, and they did not disappoint. The resulting pictures were phenomenal. They kept well within the timelines they told us to expect, as well. Thank you to the Jenna Lee team for making this an overall great experience.

We are beyond thrilled that we had Jenna Lee & her tribe for our wedding day! From start to finish,…read moreshe made the entire experience fun, engaging, and stress-free. Her approach was far from the standard "stand and smile" routine; instead, she and her team made sure every moment felt natural, joyful, and full of emotion. She took the time to understand what we wanted, and her attention to detail truly captured the essence of our wedding day. The photos are vibrant, full of life, and each one tells a beautiful story of our special day. When I was first booking, what stood out to me was that Jenna herself called me at a very odd hour because of my schedule. She was so flexible and accommodating, taking the time to chat about what she offered. That conversation was a game changer--it completely altered the way I wanted to approach our wedding day. Initially, I was hesitant about doing the first look and family photos before the ceremony, as I thought it wasn't the traditional way to do things. But Jenna shared her prior experiences, and since we wanted to be present for cocktail hour and fully enjoy the day, we decided to take her advice. It was MAGIC. When I first opened my photos, I was with my new husband, my mother-in-law, two of the groomsmen, and a bridesmaid, and we were all brought to tears with how phenomenal, powerful, and stunning the photos were. She truly captured so many important moments, and the amazing part is, it was FUN. Every photo radiated emotion and joy, and we'll cherish them forever. What also really stood out was how thoughtful and generous Jenna and her team were. The entire team was not only professional but also incredibly fun--honestly, I would be friends with every photographer there! They made the experience feel like we were surrounded by love and family, creating moments full of joy, laughter, and genuine connection. They were there when we needed them but never intrusive. Jenna and her team's responsiveness was another huge bonus--they were always quick to answer calls and texts, which helped us feel at ease throughout the process. I can't tell you how many times I was adding and subtracting hours and not once did they make me feel bad or like it was a burden. Additionally, the turnaround time for the photos was incredibly fast! We felt like we had the images in no time, and every single one exceeded our expectations. We feel INCREDIBLY lucky that Jenna was the photographer for our wedding; her team was just as phenomenal. She captured beautiful memories, kept the experience lighthearted and meaningful, and we will treasure her work FOREVER. 10/10 would recommend her! Amazing! Thank you Jenna!!!! -- Ashlie

We went to Oahu for my husband's 50th birthday and wanted to do a family photoshoot. We found Right…read moreFrame Photography on Instagram. We loved everything from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they got back to me right away, every email had detailed information. the whole process was so smooth. The photoshoot was so fun! he helped pose us and was very friendly and made us feel so comfortable. We received our photos so quick! and loved every single one of them. I can't wait to go back and do another photoshoot! thank you again Radek! Mahalo - Helson Family

We had the absolute best experience with Radek from Right Frame Photography while in Oahu! From the…read morevery beginning, he was incredibly responsive and helpful. He got back to me so quickly and provided so much information, even sending multiple location ideas with photos so I could choose the perfect spot for our family of three. Once we arrived for our session, he immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. He was so patient and wonderful with our daughter, which meant so much to us. He guided us through posing and made everything feel natural and fun. We were also amazed at how quickly we received our photos - we had them back before we even made it home! And every single one is absolutely beautiful. We are so thankful to have had so many gorgeous photos to choose from to display in our home and to remember such a special time together. Thank you for capturing our beautiful trio so perfectly. These photos will always remind us of our amazing time in Oahu, and we couldn't recommend him more! Mahalo, Radek

We got married in March of 2009 (ages ago) and since moving to the mainland, I realized I misplaced…read moreour wedding cd. A dear friend had passed away recently and I wanted to find pictures of him for a memorial slideshow. I reached out to Kyler and he was able to dig through the archives and help find the pictures! The best customer service and amazing pics. Thank you again!

"We stumbled upon Kai Photo Hawaii in April 2025 and reached out to Kyler on Yelp for our youngest…read moredaughter's graduation photos. His response was lightning fast,and his customer service was top-notch-I've never experienced anything like it!He asked about our preferred location,and when we said no,he recommended a spot that was PERFECT. My daughter loved working with him;he's super professional,friendly,and full of energy! The pics were-we loved them all! We ended up hiring Kyler twice(graduation and her 18th bday party),and we're still obsessed with the results. Kyler and Lance are a dream team-easy to work with and totally professional. We've worked with a bunch of photographers,but Kai-Photo is on another level (and their prices are so reasonable!). I'm still smiling every time I look at the photos-they're just that good! Highly recommended Kai-Photo Hawai'i for your next event or photo shoot. Can't wait to work with them again! Thank you,Kyler and team -job well done! M. Domingo Obana P.S. Love our photo book from July 2025 too!"

I was referred to Garrett, and he turned out to be the perfect photographer for our family portrait…read moresession. We got back tons of photos very fast, and they were all fantastic. If you are not a model and want outstanding family photos in which everyone has a nice smile, great angle, perfect position and unbelievable background like an awesome wave or rainbow, Garrett is the one for you. I appreciated how he made us and our daughter comfortable and how kind and generous he was. He noticed that we could get sunset photos where it normally doesn't happen, so he took more photos than we were expecting. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Garrett, an amazing photographer and wonderful person.

He did our wedding 4 years ago. Working with him was such a great experience. He is very…read moreprofessional! We highly recommend him!!

We had a newborn session with Lucie, who is truly a master of her craft and a real baby whisperer…read more She was quick to respond to all of my questions leading up to the shoot and made sure we captured every pose we had hoped for. We never felt rushed during the session--she allowed plenty of time for diaper changes and feeding. In fact, we even went overtime because she genuinely wanted to ensure we got all the poses we wanted. I especially appreciated how she included all members of our family and was incredibly accommodating and patient with our dog. Lucie offers a wide variety of beautiful props in her studio and was also more than willing to incorporate special items we brought from home. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and are so grateful for the memories she captured. We look forward to working with her again for future milestones and life events.

What a great experience!!! Lucie made everything so easy. From the initial message and response…read morefrom Sam, everything was easy and smooth. I'd love to include Lucie in more of our family's milestones and memories moving forward. And I'll definitely be back for my daughter's 1 year birthday photos.

TLDR: Has studio, know which poses / and who for paired. Processing takes a day, and more time for…read moreediting and prints, I am happy with the end results. Nikki was awesome to work with. Sent a project request out for family portraits for us and our elderly grandmother. Out of the 5 in the area, Perfect Portraits was the only one with a studio. They also had quick replies to messages and gave prices upfront. They were easy to understand and had reasonable pricing. I set a date for about two weeks out. Of the questions I asked, you are able to request prints, but they do have digital download available. They go by hour sessions for the session. Photo editing available- they use Evoto. You can pick your favorite 10 for photo editing. Photo session scheduled for 3/26/2026, at their University location- the Varsity building, renamed Hale Kealaula. Right now at the university location, their elevator was down so we had to walk five flights up the stairs. It was a lot of stairs in nice and pretty clothing. [ Please know this is after the two weeks of severe weather. I am not sure if this is was a result of that. ] The day of the photo shoot went well overall. *If you do have an elderly lady that has trouble walking, please let them know because they have two locations for the studio. I recommend arriving a little early and changing there, because they do have changing rooms and mirrors. I met two photographers there: Gail and Nikki. They take as many photos as they can during that hour be prepared with what poses you want what kind of photos you want and don't be afraid to move around. Just tell them to take photos and they will you never know if with infants, what kind of reactions you get in the moment and it might be the cutest thing. I really liked taking pictures with Nikki. Nikki was able to play with our baby while taking the photo and she was able to get the happiest giggles and squeals from my infant son. I think that made taking the photos with so many people so that much easier. They had different platformswood benches so we could sit in different positions and take different type of photos. We also took infant photos after we were done with family poses. I feel like we did make the most of our hour.

My daughter's school chose Perfect Portraits Hawai'i as the official photographer for their senior…read moreportraits. They are conveniently located in town in the Varsity building close to UH. The Varsity building is on the same site of the old Varsity theaters. We scheduled her appointment on a day that I wasn't working, so I could help her with hair/make up styling. Perfect Portraits Hawai'i is located on the fifth floor of the varsity building. There is free parking in the building parking lot. We were warmly greeted on arrival, and they were currently photographing another student in her class. Nikki is the owner of the business and also one of the photographers. There were two photographers present that day. They have a private dressing room where you can change into different looks. You're scheduled for a 15 minute appointment, but I appreciated that they didn't rush us and we were there for 45 minutes. Nikky was very professional as was the other photographer and they took different looks including ones in natural light and with studio lighting. My daughter felt very comfortable working with them, and overall it was a wonderful experience! I am definitely considering coming back to have family portraits done.

I had such an truly wonderful, fun and confidence-boosting session with Jamie! She was very…read moreprofessional, yet great at making me feel relaxed about being half naked (told me to "look for the pizza guy" to get me to smile). I really appreciated her approach of providing specific directions of posing my body in flattering ways, rather than Photoshopping "imperfections". The tub theme is so tropical chic and Jamie has all sorts of flowers and coverup pieces to help accessorise. There was a spot for me to have my makeup done, which was convenient. It was easy to get in touch with Jamie to book the shoot and discuss themes/inspiration. She sent me the finished photos within a few days of the shoot. I'm so happy with how they turned out and can't stop looking at them. Mahalo Jamie!

This was my first boudoir shoot ever! So thankful for the hawaii tropical studio & Jamie. She…read morebrought every part of my vision to life and made me feel right at home. Was going for a nature based and women empowering vibe and she nailed it right on the head! Her studio has many options of different settings to shoot in. And she has a great eye for creative shots. Try to visualize what shots you'd like before you show up bc the time just flies!