I hired Kate for a family photo shoot in Hilton Head, SC. She was communicative, timely in…read moreproviding high resolution and social media downloads of our photos, and the pictures are high quality and lovely. I recommend her to anyone in the area for a family photo shoot!

We ventured out to Hilton Head Island from the west coast with my husband's family (our first time)…read moreand decided to gift the grandparents a family photoshoot (10 of us in total - 2 grandparents, 4 parents, 4 children between ages 3-8). After culling through several reviews of photographers in the area, we e-mailed Kate - she was so responsive right from the start even before we decided to commit, and it was no different after. She's so kind and easy to work with, and so knowledgeable about the HH area. We met Kate at the beach at dusk on photoshoot day and everyone took to her right away - she was so efficient, and knew exactly what kind of shots she wanted to capture, and at the end was happy to accommodate requests. We are so happy with the results and highly recommend Kate's work!

Can't say enough nice things about the photographer we had during our family photo shoot in Tybee…read moreIsland he was amazing! Thank you so much for helping commemorate this major milestone birthday with our family! We can't wait To see the photos as the previews he showed us during were amazing! And on top of all that Josael I throughly appreciate the recommendations for things to check out locally in addition to being so responsive and helpful with all my questions such amazing help and professionalism! Highly recommend this business to help capture your memories with amazing photos as the kindness and help they show only helps make your trip and experience more special

I had minimal experience hiring a photographer for a photo session and was nervous about hiring one…read morefor our vacation from out of state. No need to worry however- Josael was great! He was very friendly, professional and patient with our three grandchildren (6 years old and 15 month old twins). Our beach photo shoot was very fun with lots of different poses and groupings. We can't wait to see the pictures! Thanks Josael!

Nate went above and beyond in capturing our engagement proposal! The photos and videos were…read moreabsolutely stunning, but his role went far beyond just taking pictures. I was on a family beach vacation in Hilton Head for the first time, and Nate was essential to the planning--helping me choose the perfect location, coordinating with my family to get everyone in place, and even assisting with some of the setup. He truly did it all, and his effort helped make the moment absolutely perfect for me and my now-fiancée.

From the owner: Licensed and insured professional photographer serving Beaufort County, Beaufort City, Bluffton,…read moreand Hilton Head Island, SC. My approach focuses on clear communication, meticulous organization, and collaborating closely to create the exact look and feel my clients want. I believe that photography is an art form driven by a personal creative eye. Every image tells a specific story through a careful blend of camera settings, intentional lighting, technical composition, and expert post-production. Whether handling individual corporate branding portraits in downtown Beaufort or capturing high-end projects and family events across Hilton Head Island, my goal is to create compelling visual work that makes you stop and completely absorb every element of the frame.

Amber did a great job helping me set up a surprise engagement photo shoot for me and my now fiancé!…read more She was very helpful in helping me pick out a time and place and was a joy to work with. If you're looking for someone who really knows Savannah and is capable of capturing a special moment, this is the photographer you should go with!

From the owner: Since 2011 I have been blessed to have the opportunity to be doing what I enjoy, thanks to the…read moresupport from my amazing family and friends! I love getting to know my clients and their families. Capturing memories for people over the years and watching those memories grow overwhelms me with gratitude. I love photographing an engagement session or wedding, and then a year or so later photographing that couples maternity, newborn, and family memories over the years! Every year I enjoy watching all the Babys First Year newborns grow into independent 1 year olds with a ton of personality!! Sometimes a couple years later- I get to see them become a big brother or big sister! I have been honored to build relationships with so many incredible families over the years!

Island Life Photography was simple and efficient to book. They kept us apprised of weather-related…read moredelays and was able to re-book us when wind delayed our sunset beach photo shoot. Our photographer, Annie, was delightful and accommodating. Our family really enjoyed working with Annie and can't wait to see the outcome. We highly recommend Island Life Photography if you'd like a family photo shoot in Hilton Head, SC.

Unfortunately, our experience with Island Life HH Photography was very disappointing from start to…read morefinish. We hired the company for a large family beach photo session while vacationing in Hilton Head and made a significant investment expecting professional guidance and high-quality images. While the photographer was friendly, it became clear during the session that she had very limited experience. There was little direction for posing, arranging a large family group, or creating natural interactions, leaving us feeling unsure of what to do throughout the session. When we received the gallery, many of the images lacked the quality and composition we would expect from a professional photography service. What was most disappointing, however, was the complete lack of customer service afterward. I sent a detailed, respectful email outlining our concerns and requesting a discussion about our experience, but I never received any response from anyone on the team. We regularly invest in professional family photography both at home and while traveling, and this was one of the most disappointing experiences we've had. Based on the quality of the photos and the lack of follow-up, I would not recommend this company.

I had an amazing experience with my engagement photoshoot in Savannah! My fiancé l and I felt so…read morecomfortable the entire time, the photographer really knew how to guide us while still letting us be ourselves. The locations were absolutely beautiful and gave that perfect Savannah vibe. When we got our photos back, I was blown away--everything looked so natural, romantic, and perfectly captured our moment. This was 100% worth it and I would definitely book again!

My husband and I have done a couple of destination photo shoots, but this was by far the best…read moreexperience yet. We wanted to create a Civil War themed experience and had some very particular requests. Two Crafty Cats went above and beyond the call of duty and really captured our personalities along with the history of this beautiful city. If you're thinking about who to use for your next photo shoot, think no more, you've found your gal!

I used BluOwl for my engagement and wedding photos. In my line of work I come across many…read morecommercial photographers. Heather is a true artist and was worth every penny. I loved her work so much that we've come back to her for family photos. We don't live in Savannah but we have done several sessions there while visiting. I get so many compliments at my house when people see our pictures. But more than anything I feel like she captured those pivotal moments in my family's life and that's what I treasure!

Nicole was amazing!! I had reached out to several photographers for help capturing my surprise…read moreengagement in Savannah, and Nicole responded not only with a good price but also with a bunch of great suggestions regarding when/where we'd be able to get great photos and other suggestions for a fun weekend in Savannah. On the day of the event, Nicole was super responsive and put me at ease that the big moment would go down smoothly. She even hand-crafted champagne glasses and brought a bottle of champage for us to pop after I popped the question (open containers allowed in Savannah)!! The photos turned out so well (she sent them to us the next day) and I couldn't image a photographer who would have better handled any single aspect of the proposal from start to finish.

From the owner: Nicole specializes in photographing babies, children, couples and families, and she also loves…read moreadding her creative flair to surprise proposals, boudoir, head shots and dance photography.

We had Raymond do our Christmas minis at Rahn Tree Farm and he was amazing with our family…read moreespecially our kids. He and his wife were both extremely polite and professional. I highly recommend him for all of your photography needs! We will definitely be using him again in the near future!

In October of 2025, we hired Raymond to photograph our 120-person wedding in Camarillo, California…read more We actually used Raymond for our wedding engagement pictures as well. We could not have asked for a better experience working with him. Throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding day, Raymond communicated with us non-stop and was extremely professional at every stage. We never left our meetings with questions left unanswered. He is a one-man team and was able to handle every detail we wanted to capture on our special day. We chose a few locations of where we wanted our engagement photos taken and Raymond gave us his pros and cons of each. Trusting his knowledge we chose a remote location in Ojai, California. Woodsy, whimsical, nature were the setting/vibes we were shooting for. Wow! The pictures came out better than we could have ever imagined! Impressed as ever with our engagement pictures, we knew Raymond was our guy for the wedding day. Raymond gave us good advice for posing directions that felt natural. He was able to capture genuine emotions of all of our wedding guests. He was such an ease to work with, we highly recommend him to anyone needing photography work. The final images exceeded our expectations and then some. We are obsessed with the final results and the quality of the images are top notch. They took about 3-4 weeks to get back to us after our wedding day. We cant thank Raymond enough for taking those photos that we will cherish forever. Please reach out if you have any questions about Raymond and his services. We cant thank him enough!