On Kauai with our three young children, who proved to be quite uncooperative during our session. My…read morehusband and I found ourselves feeling quite exhausted by the experience that I shouldn't have booked so late in the day with small children. However, when we received the photos from our session just 24 hours later, we were truly amazed. The images showcased us as the happiest and most beautiful family. Let me set the scene on the real image 2 exhausted parents side eyeing each other and their kids running around in the sand. We've lost complete control of them and are actually trying to control 3 children under the age of 5. They are losing their exhausted minds, while our photographer made miracles happen, capturing the essence of our time on the island. The photographer worked wonders, and it was evident that she dedicated hours to editing our photos. We left the beach that day feeling the onlookers rethinking any thoughts of having children but in contrast, our family appeared in the photos as if we were living our best day on the island, radiating joy and warmth. Going in know it's not cheap. Put it in your budget because it's something that you will have FOREVER. Remember that they are very good at what they do. In my case I checked around and it's just a little less than most but better quality and EXCELLENT customer service. Went in just wanting one family photo and I bought all of them on the thumb drive. The pictures were not taken recently but I still have them and I'm going again to have them taken so I'll update again. The reviews are still good so I wanted to add. Still no buyers remorse. Still get compliments on their photos.

Thrilled with the outcome of our family photos - the scenery and lighting was great. Kim was…read morefriendly, warm and wonderful to work with. We can't wait to share our photos and display them in our home.

We had a truly positive experience during our photography shoot. Booking and inquiring were easy,…read moreand Cynthia Buckles was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She offered gentle guidance and creative tips to help our 17-month-old laugh and smile throughout the session. Even though our baby wasn't feeling her best, Cynthia stayed positive and optimistic the entire time. Our family would definitely book another shoot and can't wait for our next trip to Hawai'i!

Maybe I need to align my expectations better, but I didn't have a good experience communicating…read morewith this photography studio so I cancelled my reservation instead. Prior to my trip, I sent an email that went ignored. When I filled out the form onsite they were a bit aggressive to shove me into a day and time they wanted. The only slots they'd offer were 6am,7am or sunset. They wanted the next day and I proposed an alternative day but they still only offered those times. 8am seems like it's not that much different from 7am to me. It would've been easier as a single mom to a 2 year old. A delayed start time would be ideal when you're trying to get yourself and a small child ready for a shoot and to cooperate with taking photos after he's just woken up. (We have a photographer at home who is quite easy to work with around my son so we get beautiful pictures even at peak sunlight.) I was going to begrudgingly go ahead with it but then they tacked on they needed to schedule a consultation at $350 to just view the photos. For me, that should've been disclosed up front as a sitting fee. I have a 2 year old. The idea that I can keep him from tearing your studio apart in an hour to try and hard sell me on photos is funny. What if I hate the photos? They don't photoshop them for you so it just didn't seem like this would be the photographer for us. I don't need portraits to hang on my wall. I just need some cute pics for instagram to show the family. The positive was at the luau they took one ok pic. The male photographer was very nice. They never did find us to tell us how to access the photos but another person in our group downloaded them from the link they were given.

We had a great experience with Blinnk at the Westin Hapuna Beach. Ryan met us early in the morning…read moreso we could get family photos on the beach before the kids could complain that it was too hot. He worked with varying levels of enthusiasm from the kids and got everyone posing and smiling at the same time. We have an amazing set of photos now that everyone is happy with (an almost impossible task in itself!). Thank you, Ryan!

Pictures were as is, with no edits or touch ups, which is not what we expected. We've hired other…read moreprofessional photographers that have always included photoshop edits in the price. April was great and very professional. She made the photo shoot enjoyable.

Excellent experience with Mark! Highly recommend him if you are traveling to the Big Island and…read morewant to do a family session. From the start, he was very responsive with booking the best date/time and location for our family events. He provided a great list of beaches for me to review and choose from. We traveled to Hawaii with our 3yo and one grandmother so wanted to capture this family memory, especially the bond between my daughter and her grandmother. Mark answered all of my questions/concerns and gave me confidence we would capture a special day. He was amazing to work with during the session especially given our NOT easy 3yo who was tough to capture. He documented so many special photographs of our family and they are beautiful. He was brilliant and VERY patient working with our 3yo and cannot thank him enough for this. Pictures were also delivered faster than expected or stated in the contract. ***Major kuddos for his patience with out daughter and family. Overall--EXCELLENT and will book another session if returning to the Big Island. Thank you Mark!

My husband and I just got our wedding photos back and are beyond happy with them. We honestly don't…read morethink we could have had any better photos. We had an elopement so photos were the only thing our family would have so they needed to capture every moment - and of course they did. Mark is very easy to work with even from far away. He is prompt with his responses and will answer any question you have. It was pleasure working with him on my wedding day. He was early and had everything already set up. Also he made my husband and I feel very comfortable throughout it all. If you decide to choose Mark as your photographer you will not be disappointed. He is absolutely amazing!

Galina very professional, patient, and creative! She took my portraits and took them for my…read moreprofessional account. She recommended the perfect location and showed me how to pose during the photo shoot. I was absolutely stress free and we had so much fun. I also received my pictures very quickly. I had the best time at our session, and I absolutely love my photos! Highly recommended!

Galya is an amazing photographer. We had two photo sessions with her and I would do more if I have…read morea chance. My husband doesn't like photo sessions in general but Galya found her way to make the photo session very easygoing for all of us. It was really a lifestyle photos and ones of the best in my life. Definitely recommend her!

Andrew did a great job capturing our family of 10. Photos are rich in color and he was able to get…read morea variety of people shots. We will use him again!

We had a family photo shoot with Hannah this past week, and we were SO happy with our experience!…read moreThe gorgeous Hawaiian settings (beach and gardens) she chose were PERFECT for our family of 8. Hannah asked us what was important to us first, and then she took over and gave us suggetions and direction. She was fun, energetic, on trend, and made us feel so comfortable! She was open to our ideas but also came in with a "plan" that made our photo shoot run smoothly and efficiently. The website with proofs was ready the next day! Mahalo to Hannah and to Hawaiian Family Photography for helping us create some amazing memories we will cherish forever!

Karen is amazing, talented and patient. Her work is amazing and I am so happy we booked our family…read moreHawaii photoshoot with her. She choose a beautiful National Historic Park that had sea turtles and breathtaking views. She was accommodating and took many different poses and different shots for our family of 7! We got to see a sneak peek of our photoshoot the following day and we are in love! Thank you so much, Karen. We cannot thank you enough. We love our photos!!

Extremely professional! Great photos and quick response. Love our experience with Karen.read more

Laura was wonderful to work with from the moment I contacted her via her website to check for her…read moreavailability during my family's visit to the Big Island. She was responsive to emails, helped me decide on a photoshoot location, and was on time for the shoot. Do keep in mind any time difference from where you are if that matters to you. My new mom brain scheduled our shoot past our baby's bedtime and didn't realize it until the week of when her calendar was already full (turned out fine). In real life, Laura was just as warm, friendly and understanding. The shoot was relaxed even with a young, unpredictable baby and I was surprised at how much fun we had. Laura provided us with directions on what to do and made us feel at ease. I wasn't sure how our photos would turn out since it was a hot and very humid September day, but Laura worked her magic and the results were so lovely. There were a variety of poses, closeups, and wider angle shots I didn't even know she was capturing. My husband even commented how much better these were than our wedding photos and I totally agreed. I highly recommend Laura if you're searching for a photographer. Her work is top notch, she is fantastic to work with, and her rates are very competitive. I can't wait to return!

When I decided to propose to my girlfriend on the Big Island of Hawaii, I researched local…read morephotographers carefully, and I am so glad that I chose Life and Light Hawaii. Laura was absolutely wonderful to work with from the start. She helped me choose just the right location for the proposal and she helped me plan the surprise perfectly. She arrived at the location just before we did, and she waited in a spot where she could blend in and not give away the surprise. She captured this special moment in our lives perfectly. I am delighted with the beautiful quality and artistry of the pictures of our engagement. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is planning to propose and wants to have incredible memories saved in truly elegant photos. Thank you Life and Light Hawaii.

We recently used Aloha Photobooth at our Hawaii wedding reception, and the response from our guests…read morewas WONDERFUL!! They provided a table full of props that made excellent photo opportunities for our family and friends. Each guest was able to print a copy of their photo strip to keep for themselves and one strip for a wedding scrapbook. Attendants helped our guests put together a scrapbook page with their photos and a message to the bride and groom. The final scrapbook was priceless! It was so much better than the traditional guestbook. Afterwards, we even received a disk drive full of all the photos taken that night. We can't thank Aloha Photobooth enough for the added element of entertainment at our wedding. Dara did a wonderful job keeping in touch with us until our wedding day. She even made a lovely Valentine backdrop that looked great in the photos. I highly recommend Aloha Photobooth for your next event!

I recently hired Aloha Photobooth for our wedding and Dara was great! Our guest had fun with the…read moreprops and loved that they could have a hard copy to take with them. Dara even stayed late to ensure my husband I could take a few extra pictures. I highly recommend you hire them for you next event!

Jimmy and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Josh Fletcher with Fletch Photography…read more Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the most important decisions we made while planning our destination wedding on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, and Josh exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we first connected with him, he was incredibly professional, responsive, and genuinely kind. On the day of our wedding (February 5, 2026), he was truly a dream to work with. His personality is so calm, easygoing, and reassuring, which made the entire experience feel effortless and relaxed -- something we appreciated so much during such an emotional and meaningful day. When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. The photos are breathtaking. Josh captured every moment so beautifully -- from our church ceremony, to our traditional Hawaiian sunset ceremony overlooking the ocean where we exchanged our vows, to our reception celebration. He perfectly documented not only the big moments, but also the quiet, emotional, and candid ones that mean so much. It was clear from the beginning that Josh understood our vision, and he delivered beyond anything we could have imagined. His talent truly shines through every single image. If you are getting married on the Big Island and are looking for a photographer who is incredibly talented, professional, and wonderful to work with, we wholeheartedly recommend Josh. We are so grateful we found his portfolio while searching for photographers in Hawaiʻi, and these photos are something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Mahalo, Josh, for capturing our wedding day so perfectly. We already cannot wait for our return to the Big Island and would love to have you capture our family as it grows. -- Mary & Jimmy Kopanic

A hurricane storm came on the same day of our wedding which we had to reschedule. Josh was not able…read moreto reschedule and did not refund any of our money. So now we're out $750. Also, communication from Josh's end leading up to our wedding was almost nonexistent. Josh took multiple days to respond to texts and sometimes never returned them only until we told our wedding coordinator about the lack of communication.