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    Pacific Dream Photography

    4.8 (172 reviews)
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    Babymoon photoshoot!
    Stephanie M.

    Pacific Dream, a true dream!! My husband and I took our photos on the beach for our Babymoon with photographer Madeleine, she was amazing! Very talented , skilled, gave subtle yet encouraging and fantastic direction. The experience was magically mesmerizing, definitly a must that we will cherish forever. Photos are high quality, can't beat it with a beautiful atmosphere and exceeded our expectations. THANK YOU!!

    Katie T.

    Jared is such a talented photographer I would recommend him to everyone! He recently did a surprise engagement shoot for my sister and future brother-in-law, and out of 100 photos, every single one was stunning. He was such a pleasure to work with, genuinely so fun and kind that I know my entire family would be happy to work with him again!!

    My hair was an absolute mess here and I was not happy because the kids weren't cooperating. Can't tell? That's good photography!
    Vicki D.

    We stayed at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai in June 2016 and used Pacific Dream to take our family photos. They turned out really nice, and our photographer Sandy did the best with our situation. What do I mean by situation? Well I have a 10 and 8 year old who refuse to take pictures, they are really difficult to work with, and she managed to walk us all over the property and get decent shots. I felt bad for her, we are really not easy to work with! As with everything else in Hawaii, this place is expensive AF. I bought a handful of shots (I think 10 or 15) for ~$400. I'm not kidding you. They say that your session is compimentary, and it is, but just be ready to throw down the benjamins for your pictures, and also to tip the photographer.

    Tried calling and left them multiple messages. No one called me back
    Doreen L.

    My review is strictly on trying to communicate with these people since I was never even given the opportunity to speak with anyone. I am planning a trip to Kauai and wanted to surprise my parents with a photoshoot so we can have a keepsake memory. I tried phoning this company several times and left them a voicemail to please call me so I can get more information. Instead of calling, they texted me and asked me which location I prefer to shoot at. I repeatedly asked them to please call me so I can explain my itinerary and we can nail down a proper location. Instead of calling me they just kept texting me. I tried to call again and leave a message over several days but they have not gotten back to me. Very unprofessional! I was so excited based on these Yelp reviews but since no one seems eager to want my business, I will take it elsewhere. I've attached photos so you can see how unprofessional these people have been with me.

    My fiancé surprised me with a proposal on Shipwreck Beach and Jared captured every special moment of that night flawlessly. His photos are incredible and I could not recommend anyone more to photograph a special moment in your life. He is able to get amazing angles and give prompts to make sure you look your best. On top of his superb photos he is genuinely a great guy, he gave us local restaurant recommendations and was an overall joy to work with.

    Sara B.

    We are beyond thrilled with our photos from Pacific Dream Photography. Jared was able to capture the joyful little moments that are so hard to portray with a camera. He was also super friendly and really got into helping make our 18 month old giggle for the best smiles. Jared suggested great locations for photos and took a nice variety of candid, posed and scenic shots. We stayed at the Grand Hyatt and it was so convenient to be able to walk right over from our room, especially with a toddler in tow (whose merriment is time-sensitive). The photo packages are not cheap, and we had a tough time narrowing down our favorite photos to only 20. That said, it was great knowing we weren't obligated to purchase anything. It was such a fun experience and it shows in our photos. Totally worth the price and we will definitely use Pacific Dream Photography again on future trips to Kauai.

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    Super simple fast and efficient process. Great settings. O'Brien did a great job of capturing our parents 50th anniversary.

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    Maddie and Briam were fantastic! They were professional and the photos came out lovely - we would highly recommend using them.

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    Briem did our photos. He was very kind and efficient. All of our photos came out beautifully. Would highly recommend!

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    Jared did great photos for our family. He was able to do great action shots. The lighting was great as well. We highly recommend him

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    Maddie was fantastic and the entire experience was great. We were very satisfied with the results:)

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    Review Highlights - Pacific Dream Photography

    Our time in Kauai was made all-the-more memorable with the photos we came home with that were taken by Calen...

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    Keith Ketchum Photography - Photo by Keith Ketchum

    Keith Ketchum Photography

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    Let me just say I was a little nervous when I was looking for a photographer . Coming from…read morePasadena to the Garden Isle, I wanted someone who could capture our 20th wedding anniversary. I just wanted some simple couple and family pictures. I read all the Yelp reviews, and even though Keith was not the first photographer I reached out to, in my opinion, he was the best for us. He was quick, responsive, professional and made everything so easy. I never even had to give the shoot a second thought. He suggested a beautiful location and confirmed day before shoot. All those little things matter! On the day of the shoot, the island had bad traffic. I messaged Keith because we were going to be late. Again, there was a quick response, and he was understanding and was willing to wait for us. When we finally arrived, he was smiling and still was not rushing us. I was so stressed when I got out of the car, but Keith's calming presence was appreciated by all of us. Keith, the photos are amazing. It blew us away. Thank you for capturing our special moments . We will never forget this trip because of you. You have a gift of making memories turn magical. We'll never forget you or your beautiful work.

    We just worked with Keith for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary photo shoot. We couldn't be more…read morehappy with the result. The photos were amazing and Keith was great to work with. Very prompt and clear communication. I'd highly recommend him!

    Kauai Photo and Video - Family photos on Kaua'i

    Kauai Photo and Video

    (5 reviews)

    HIGHLY recommend booking Kauai Photo and Video for your photoshoots or any other photo/video needs…read morein Kauai. We did our babymoon in Kauai at the end of February and I was looking for a photographer to do a babymoon photoshoot. I searched online using Google and Instagram and found many options, most of which were way over the price point we were hoping. I am so thankful I stumbled across Kauai Photo and Video's instagram page! I loved their photos and how they were more natural light photographers vs. being overly edited/filtered. They are very reasonably priced and don't try to add on extra charges for travel etc. like many of the others do - it did help that they are located in the South Shore and we were staying in Poipu. The best part was how comfortable Jordan and Emma helped made us feel during the photoshoot! They were very friendly, sweet, communicative with suggestions on how we should pose, and accommodating when we asked for a few additional shots of certain poses we had in mind. The finished photos blew me away and I am absolutely obsessed! My husband and I both agreed that the photoshoot was one of our favorite experience and memories from the trip overall! If you're visiting Kauai for a babymoon, you should definitely do a photoshoot and book Kauai Photo and Video!

    So happy with how our family photos came out! We were on vacation in Poipu with my brother-in-law's…read morefamily and decided to get our family portraits taken while we have all the kids together. Emma and Jordan are so easy to work with and made us all feel at ease. They were so patient and flexible with us when the little ones were being cranky. Not only are they so nice, but also amazing at capturing the perfect moments.

    Bradyhouse Studios - Wedding photography at Makai Golf Course

    Bradyhouse Studios

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    Waiting on our final product, but they have been great from the start. The team is very responsive…read moreand helpful. Our videographer on the day of our wedding was awesome.

    There are so many good things to say about Meg and her fiancé Pete (look up Bradyhouse Media for…read morehis work)! First off, a friend of mine had found Meg's work off of Instagram and suggested that I reach out to her. Mind you, I was planning an "enchanted elopement" in less than a week and a half. Luckily, since it was an elopement -- we were pretty flexible and so was Meg! My husband and I had never been to Hawaii so we knew nothing about the islands or Kauai. I tried to research as much I could but was a bit overwhelmed. Meg was more than happy to make suggestions on different vendors, location and what was the best time for shooting. We settled for Ke'e Beach. I am so glad she suggested that because it provided us different types of photos -- jungle, beach, sunset, etc. The timing was also perfect for a natural lighting with the sun and waves. Meg's overall presence and personality matched ours, too. From previous photographers I have dealt with (from my family & friend's weddings), she did not push us to do things we weren't comfortable with. She was so laid back! Also, we aren't the most romantic and subtle type of couple. We are the loud and silly type. She was able to capture us perfectly in the photos! After she spent about 3 hours with us, we went our separate ways. Then a couple of hours later, I received a few sneak peak photos!! How awesome is that! I got the remainder of my photos in less than two weeks. She took more than she had promised too! Now, I want to add that I am in the film & tv industry. From the words of everyone in my industry, WOW! They said that I picked the perfect person for my photos and loved her artistic eyes. We are so glad we went with Meg & Pete. Since our family & friends weren't there, these photos allowed them to feel as if they were actually there. Book Meg if you want something amazing!

    Swell Photography - Kauai Photographer, Hanalei Family Portrait

    Swell Photography

    (12 reviews)

    Visited Kauai for the first time and wanted to take my engagement pictures during my vacation. I…read moreinitially found Swell Photography on Pinterest and contacted about eight photographers. I choose swell amongst all the Kauai photographers because the price was very reasonable, included free download of the pictures and touch-up. I truly felt comfortable when Kristen (Swell Photographer/owner) called me after my initial inquiry email to answer any questions, locations and ideas, she exemplified the Aloha spirit. When we arrived in Kauai, the weather was not in my favor on my booked session. No worries, Kristen accommodated my request to move the session. Additionally, my fiancée and I decided to bring our wedding gown and suit to Kauai, so we can take pre-wedding pictures instead. If your getting married, take as many pictures in your wedding dress because the day of the wedding is not enough time. So I choose to take my pictures 1 hour before sunset on the South side at Mahaulepu Beach. Kristen got pictures with the mountains behind us, sail boat, black rock, sand, oceans and etc. All the pictures turned out perfect without touch ups but I did get some touch ups with my hair and people in the background. After sharing my pictures on FB, received positive comments and likes of the pictures. I highly recommend Swell Kauai photography for Kauai family portraits, Kauai engagement session and Kauai wedding photography.

    Kristin did an excellent job shooting our wedding. She had great communication and we went over all…read morethe shots I wanted to get in advance. She had the shot list ready on the day of our wedding and made sure we shot everything we wanted. She's super easy to work with and friendly. My photos came out looking so amazing. Her prices are also really reasonable. I highly recommend Swell!

    Ikaika Photography - Moe (our officiant) was the best! Very awesome person with such a big soul.

    Ikaika Photography

    (75 reviews)

    Not only is Ikaika's work stunning, but his calm demeanor and kindness are exactly the vibe you…read morewant on your wedding day. He flawlessly captured the joy and excitement and helped us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I cannot recommend Ikaika enough. Do not hesitate to book with him.

    Ikaika was a pleasure to work with and highly recommend his services to my friends/family or anyone…read morevisiting. I booked Ikaika about a hidden proposal in Haena Beach Park a month before proposing in March 2025. I was unsure about location to propose so Ikaika consulted me on a phone call about potential locations and times available. He was very detailed and thorough about pros and cons and tailored his service towards my preferences. Ikaika also offered back up time slots in case other circumstances changed our scheduled shoot. Ikaika was responsive throughout the day of the photoshoot. Proposing is stressful enough and Ikaika made the coordination process seamless. Our photos came out incredible and better than I could have imagined! Ikaika captured the moment perfectly and I am so happy to have these photos to reflect and share for the rest of my life! Post proposal photoshoot went well and Ikaika has a great photography eye to combine the beauty of the scenery and his clients. We took up the full hour and took any photo requests we had. Ikaika delivered 8 sneak peak photos to us through email the day after the proposal. The rest of our photos were sent 2-3 weeks later.

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