Giving them 5 stars for the prompt reply even though I didn't use them for my daughter's drive-by. Price is reasonable and almost the same with the others videographers. Tips: The Yelp coupon is only for weddings. Cannot be applied to other events. read more

I blinked... And the wedding was over. My fiance and I spent countless months emailing/calling/texting vendors to make sure that we chose the right people for the job. We read through hundreds of reviews on The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Yelp. Since we live in the San Francisco bay area and the wedding was in Waikiki, it was especially difficult trying to sample food via FaceTime.... So much excitement planning the big day.... and it was over in an instant. And I don't recall if I cried when Kortni walked down the aisle. I don't remember what music was playing as we entered the reception. I don't know what the Lilikoi cheesecake tasted like. I don't remember if I got a dance with my mom. ... and that's where Albiola Photography and Videography came in. Jon captured every precious moment. His team of photographers and videographers answered all of the important questions. Yes, I cried. The entrance song was "Can't Stop the Feeling" from Trolls. No, because I didn't eat the cheesecake (or anything on my plate for that matter). Yes, I danced with mom to Boyz II Men. But let me rewind for just a moment... Jon is extremely responsive. And since there is a 3 hour time difference, it was nice to get a call before 9:00pm PST and not using the scale of "Hawaiian Time", which translates to 2 or 3 days later. LOL. Jon responded within the hour. He was very professional, easygoing, and worked within our budget. It didn't take long for us to sign the contract. Ok, back to the wedding... Kortni and I decided to write each other love letters on the morning of the wedding. My nephew (also my ring bearer) was practicing his reading skills by reading the letter aloud as I wrote. It was kinda embarrassing, because I was being cheesy, but cute to hear him read. As I was putting on the finishing touches to the letter, I looked back and noticed that Jon was capturing every minute on camera. It was a special moment and Jon caught it. Jon has a special knack of being at the right place at the right time and not being in the way. He's like a photo ninja. But when he needed to take charge of a situation, like the chaos between the ceremony and the reception, he was able to take charge and still be nice about it. He was assertive, without being an ass, so i guess that makes him just ertive. Jon & Crystal also took great sunset photos at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Crystal caught several instances of us being our normal cute selves and just said "look up at me, guys". When we received a sneak peek of the photos, we agreed that the "look up at me, guys" pictures were some of our favorites. It was just us being dorks, but dressed a little nicer than usual. We were very surprised at how amazing the sneak peek of our photos looked and how quickly we received them (within a week). Kortni and I are very thankful for Jon, Crystal and the rest of the staff. Our photos and videos are amazing. See below. www.Mesascottohana.wedding https://vimeo.com/252007158 We highly recommend Albiola Photography and Videography to capture the precious moments on your special day. Blessings, Vince & Kortni read more

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We have had the pleasure to work with Jon and his team over the past year for our engagement & family photos, ceremony and wedding reception in 2016/2017. He is patient and able to adapt to all and really takes time and effort to ensure he's getting the best shot or video. I can't wait to come back to Hawaii and hire Jon and his team again for a special day! Thank you Jon for all your patience with my family, wife and for the unforgetable memories you have created for Liz & I. Our video link: http://photos.albiolaphotography.com/Videos/Liz-and-Jason read more

So it has taken me awhile to write this review...it is long overdue as our wedding was last May. Jon Albiola and his crew were nothing short of amazing to work with. Jon has a way of catching such spontaneous special moments as well as having the ability to pose a non-photogenic person such as myself. I am beyond happy with our photos and the video of our wedding day. From the start of the day...with so many nerves and so many things going on Jon was able to make time stop for awhile. Whether is was during the pre-wedding photos, the couples photos or during the reception. During the couples session my husband and I were able to take some time and enjoy each other and Jon caught such beautiful moments between us. My favorite product from Albiola Photography and Videography was the video. Gone are the days of a tripod set-up in the back of the room. Jon and his team created something so emotional and breathtaking, even now months later, my husband and I still re-watch it. I know that we will continue watching it in the future, definitely on each anniversary. Here is a link to it on there website: http://photos.albiolaphotography.com/Site-Pages/Videos/n-VxNz49 Above all, I cannot thank or recommend Albiola Photography enough, they are simply the best! read more

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Jon was the photographer for our wedding and he was amazing to work with. We are so happy with the final product and his turn around time was SO FAST! He sent us a "sneak peek" that week and then a mere two weeks later we had all of our photos. When I initially started looking into photographers, I was astounded at what some people charged. I was relieved when I saw the quote from Albiola Photography and then amazed when I saw his work at other people's special events. I knew we were getting the best deal possible. Jon and Erika were amazing the day of. They were kind, fast and efficient and- honestly- I didn't have to worry about them. There is so much to think about on the day of your wedding it was nice to know they were all set. Jon was very communicative and had the timeline before the event so he arranged where and when to go. Again, one more thing the wedding coordinator and I did not have to worry about! There were a couple of shots I wanted him to take so he was sure to get those. The final photos were just gorgeous- we were blown away with the quality and they will help us relive those moments for years to come! I am excited to have Jon and Erika to help document more of life's events soon! read more

Jon handled the videography for our wedding and did a fantastic job! I can't believe i forgot to write this review three years ago, but hopefully this will make up for lost time. When we priced out multiple vendors for our day, Jon had some of the best pricing as we wanted footage for our ceremony and reciting, plus we really loved his work. Jon is very fun to be around and has lots of positive energy which is important on a day which has the possibility of being filled with stress. When I got our wedding video, I basically cried because it captured so much love from our special day. Plus he did a Harlem Shake remix which made everyone laugh and was a special moment that wouldn't have happened without him. After your wedding all you have left are the memories, photographs and video. Make sure you invest in someone like Jon who genuinely enjoys people and does it for the joy of capturing your love. read more

They did an amazing job with my photos. Jon and his partner were so professional, kind, and courteous. My husband and I are so happy with our wedding and our family/friends were impressed with his work. Strongly recommend him for your big day! read more

Absolutely loved our wedding photos. Besides being super professional, Jon had the experience needed to capture many candid moments and key parts of our celebration, we couldn't be happier with the results! read more

Jon's photography is just different. Whether its the artistic elements, hidden within the picture, or Jon's careful preparation to set up a perfect shot, its clear that he's an experienced professional with passion for his art. Anyone can snap a selfie, or wide angle shot with a go pro, but if you're looking for a professional for that wedding or special event, you can trust Albiola photography. I've also checked out his facebook shots, and I appreciate his eye for colors, patterns, and focus. I've been the subject of conversation more than a few times thanks to pictures Jon has taken. Great pictures are invaluable and I encourage anyone looking for a professional photographer to reach out and contact Jon for your next event. read more

Both my husband and I had such a pleasant experience working with Jon Albiola. Before leaving Hawaii, we wanted to take post wedding pictures in Ko'olina and capture those newly wed moments that are priceless. We chose Albiola Photography because we felt very comfortable after our initial consultation, and felt that Jon really understood our requirements and the vibe we were going for. Most people don't realize how important this is to a successful photo shoot. Well, after seeing the results it was pretty apparent that they not only exceeded our expectations, but made us feel special, important, and valued throughout the process. The lighting and quality of our photos were simply amazing. We highly recommend Albiola Photography to anyone looking for a memorable experience and quality results. read more

Jon and Erika are fabulous. My husband and I moved to Hawaii knowing no one and someone I had recently met at the beach recommend Jon for my wedding. I took a chance and contacted him, he immediately responded and got a quote to us right away. The pictures came out amazing and they are such a fun loving couple. We are all now good friends and they take photos of us whenever we need. We appreciate them so much for their kindness. I highly recommend him for any job. My mom even asks about them when she calls, they were a big hit at the wedding. read more

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We have hired Jon for our universary that was celebrated on yacht, and he did such amazing job, everyone keeps giving compliments to our photos!! He did drone shots and videos as well. Incredible 5 stars and hopefully I'll have another occasion soon and use your services again. Thank you!! read more

These people are great to work with. Very chill and very professional. Jon is very easy going and personable but you can tell he works hard and wants to get the best shots possible. read more

In addition to our official wedding photographer Jon took some pictures of the ceremony and reception. He didn't just capture the event, he captured our mood and facial expressions, which I thought told a great story. Jon has a unique ability to see different viewpoints through a lens. Subsequently, Jon and his colleague Ryan conducted a Trash the Dress photo session for us, which was done in our pool. They were very professional throughout the process and made us feel comfortable swimming in our wedding attire. We loved the pictures and continue to get many compliments! Jon gave us the pictures in a timely manner and was very responsive in all of our inquiries. We would definitely recommend Albiola Photography for all types of events. read more

Jon was awesome! We had him fly to Maui for our wedding video service. He was very nice and professional. We absolutely love how the video came out!! Jon really knows how to make the video epic. His post production skills are top notch. read more

Worth every penny! Does phenomenal work! Even worked with us to go off of our venue site to get drone footage as it wasn't allowed at the venue. He's a quiet guy but very nice. Highly recommend! read more

We were so impressed by how great our engagement photos in Hawaii turned out, that we hired Albiola Photography to fly out to shoot our wedding in Chicago. We definitely made the right choice to go with them. Despite Chicago's volatile weather of thunderstorms one minute to 95 degrees and humid the next, Jon and his team managed to capture beautiful shots as if weather was not an issue. He surely saved our wedding and exceeded our expectations. We are thankful for the spectacular photographs of the city scapes, the ceremony and candid shots at the yacht club reception. He even got an awesome photo of us in the Navy Pier fireworks that we didn't even know he was taking. He just seemed to be at the right place at the right time. Throughout our whole experience, my guests and especially my bridesmaids were impressed by his way of making you feel comfortable while he is shooting. I'm most impressed by their ability to beautifully shoot in different locations (Chicago and Hawaii) We would highly recommend Albiola Photography to capture the true moments of a wedding, or any special moment for that matter. Kudos to these guys!!! read more

We were thoroughly impressed with Jon from start to finish. He was always quick to respond via email, polite, and professional. When we were able to meet him in person on our wedding day he and his team were super friendly, easy to work with and so nice! It really helped to make me feel calm on my wedding day and they were never in the way. When we got our wedding video we were SO amazed at his talent and artistry! It was soooo beautiful and it made us cry! Very high quality. I would definitely recommend Jon and his crew to any of my friends in a heartbeat! read more

When it comes to a photographer, Jon is definitely as good as it gets. So far he has captured my wedding day as well as a special 3-generation photo shoot with my Mom, my daughter and myself. I am beyond thrilled with my wedding photos (and video) and am so excited to have the photos of my Mom with me and my newborn. He does a great job of making you feel relaxed behind the camera which allows for fantastic, naturally beautiful photos to develop. If you have an event that you want to remember forever, don't trust anyone but Jon Albiola to capture the memory for you. I will definitely use him again in the future for all of my photography needs. read more

Definitely recommend!! Beautiful photos and very professional! We had a lot of fun and received our photos super quick! read more

Albiola Photography and Videography - Photographers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We're giving the Albiola team 5 stars! My husband and I got married in Maui in May 2018. Jon & Erika did a fabulous job! They were so patient and professional. They were also so creative and cordinated everything. Our wedding video couldn't have turned out any better! We highly recommend Albiolia Photography & Videography! Thank you Jon & Erika! read more

Jon and his team are extremely professional and talented, they truly love what they do which is reflected in their amazing work! I would highly recommend Albiola Photography to anyone looking for a reliable and creative photographer for their wedding or engagement. They go above and beyond to make sure that they capture all the perfect shots, I'm SO happy with how my wedding photos turned out. Thank you to Jon and the team for working so hard to produce excellent work! read more

I didn't think we needed a videographer for our wedding, but I'm really glad my wife convinced me to get one, and even happier with having Jon Albiola as the guy behind the camera. Within days of the wedding Jon put together an amazing teaser video that we could send to our friends and family, which was soon followed by an entire length video. Jon used really cool techniques such as timelapse video and multiple angles to give the video a unique perspective. His use of portable mics made all the speeches and vows clear as day. Jon's production exceeded my expectations, and he immortalized our wedding. I would hire him again and you should too! read more

I can not begin to describe how pleasant Albiola Photography was to work with. Jon is great at what he does. We felt so comfortable and at ease with them and they truly captured our special day perfectly and with beautiful and unique photographs. I would highly recommend Albiola Photography to anyone looking for amazing photos and an all around great experience! Garrie Aranda read more

My fiance and I just did an engagement shoot with Albiola Photography and we are BEYOND in love with the photos. From the very first time I contacted Jon, he was prompt in returning all of my emails, answering all of my questions, and was more than flexible in making sure we got what we wanted on the day of our photo shoot. We met Jon at our pre-arranged location (Magic Island) only to find that the island had been completely roped off for 4th of July firework preparations. At first, I was a little bummed out and wondered what we would do... but, in true Hawaii style of going with the flow, Jon maintained a wonderfully positive, professional attitude and made sure we would get some great shots in a different location by getting creative and improvising. The result couldn't have been better! We re-located to Ala Moana Beach where the sunset was perfect and we got a rainbow to boot! Jon took his time with us, listened to all of our ideas, and was very fun to work with. He let us know right away how long it would take to process the photos and when we could expect to receive them. We received our photos sooner than expected, and we couldn't be happier with the final product. Mahalo Jon and Erika for providing an outstanding service and memories that will last a lifetime!!! read more

Jon and crew are absolutely amazing. During the prep, wedding, and reception they were so kind and respectful, they never got in the way of what was happening, they had great ideas for photos and an eye for the scenery, and they were just so pleasurable to deal with. Most importantly though, the photography and video turned out perfectly, so much better than I ever could have imagined. They captured the true beauty of the day and the people involved and we couldn't have asked for more. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone. read more

Best experience ever! Working with Albiola Photography was a wondeful, stress-free experience. Our photographer for our vow renewal ceremony was Chris Laistler, and he was absolutely amazing to work with! Let me give you folks a complete run down of my entire experience so you can truly feel how amazing this company is. First of all, I found this company through yelp. I visitited the Albiola website and was pleased with the sample photos and especially the pricing options. Please, if you have a budget to work with, let them know. They are willing to work with you! I shot an email over to them and in no time Jon Albiola returned my email, answered my questions, and was working with me to book exactly what I wanted. I was doing a 5 year vow renewal ceremony and wanted to make sure the moment was caputred perfectly since my husband and I had eloped 5 years ago. Jon was always very prompt in returning emails. I mean he would answer me the same day I emailed him, and as you all know, that is rare in business. I paid my deposit, and the balance wasn't due till a week before the ceremony (I think). Anyway, I wanted him to run the entire payment sooner than that so I could be done with that bill, and he went ahead and did so. Chris, our photographer assigned to us, then contacted us to let me know he was our photographer and to answer any questions or concerns we had. He told me he would be coming an hour early to the event to get familiar with the venue and what not. On the day of our event, our photographer was already there waiting for us! That was a very pleasant surprise. He was very joyful, had a wonderfully positive attitude, and seemed genuinely as excited and happy about taking our pictures as we were about having our picutes taken!! He did not rush us or make us feel uncomfortable in any way. He listened to my ideas for photos and also did some on his own which all came out BEAUTIFULLY!!! Perhaps the most amazing thing about my experience is that we got all of our photos, all edited to make it perfect, in less than a week after our event!! I'm not sure if this is typical, but in my case, it was a pleasant surprise, again. I do not have a single complaint with this company. If you are looking for a high quality product, excellent customer service, great prices, professionalism, and prompt responses, Albiola Photography is the comany you absolutely need to choose. read more

Jon, Erika, and the team at Albiola Photography and Videography were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were extremely helpful in answering my questions prior to the big day and also quick to respond, which was great as I was coordinating from the Mainland. In addition, they were very flexible and able to modify our wedding package to meet our needs. On the day of our wedding the team was arrived early and stayed until I was positive I had all the photos I desired. What was spectacular was that there was such a quick turnover time in preparing our photos and compiling our video. We were able to have the files ready to show our family/friends at our reception back home a couple weeks later. Jon did such a great job capturing the day that when our guests viewed photos/video, they felt that they were actually in Hawaii with us! Albiola Photography was wonderful to work with, their photos were breathtaking, and the video they created was magnificent. I recommend them highly! read more