My wife and I met Tetiana for a beach photo session and it was one of the highlights of our time in…read moreHawaii! She has a great eye for backgrounds and poses, and she directed us like we were models. The shots were playful and eye-catching, and really captured our love for each other. We could not be more pleased with both the fun, comfortable experience and the high quality of the finished product. The photos were delivered ahead of schedule and exceeded our expectations. We posted a few of them on social media to rave reviews! Highest recommendation for this talented and personable photographer!

my husband and i were recently married while visiting the Big Island, and the officiant we hired…read morebrought Tetiana to photograph our wedding as an "add-on" service for the ceremony. Tetiana is great - she beautifully captured us and our family, was very professional during, and was timely and communicative afterwards. she texted us a small selection of pictures later that evening, that we were able to share until the rest of the album was finished; she said it would take 3-4 weeks for them, but the link to our gallery was provided via email only 2 weeks post-nuptials. she is on instagram as @tetiana__me_photography - and if you happen to be getting hitched in Hawaii, you won't regret working with her.

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.

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

We booked a family session with them a week before we arrived in Kona. Start to finish the process…read morewas seamless. Sheri Lynn was fantastic to work with! I am really glad Yelp led us to you Sheri! We had our venue picked and then Sheri emailed us last minute to tell us of last minute changes. It was really nice of her to do actually. Kona's state fair was being held near our original venue and I am glad we changed because I think it would be too distracting for the kids! The new location was so picturesque..wow! There was 8 adults and 13 toddlers. It was a a big group. Hannah was our photographer and sick and all she was a professional. She was so patient with the 6 couples, 2 grandmas, and 13 toddlers. We just received our pictures and I am really happy with them. Thank you to the Kelilina group! Hope to book when we return!

I got married last month to the man of my dreams at the most beautiful location I could dream of,…read more on the beach in Kona Hawaii. Sarah, from Kelilina Photography was absolutely AMAZING! I am not exaggerating one bit. My husband and I aren't the best in front of the camera. We are what some may say camera shy. Sarah broke us out of that shell and captured some miraculous photos capturing the beauty of Hawaii and the love my husband and I have for each other. She even got a few photos of my husband with this look that he is giving me, and I cry because it's a look I've never seen him give to me before. It's a look that shows how much he truly loves me. I would 100% recommend for others to chose Kelilina Photography to capture special moments and don't forget to ask for Sarah she's incredible! You wont be disappointed!

Hannah was great at communicating and very adaptable to our family's needs - changed location and…read moretimes multiple times. There were 12 of us, 8 adults and 4 kiddos. She captured some beautiful moments with our family, and her candid shots were our favorite! When we return to the Big Island we will definitely call upon her services again! Also, her turn over time for our photo galleries was FAST!

This was our second time booking with Hannah for family photos, and she exceeded our expectations…read moreall over again! From the moment we arrived at the beach right before sunset, her warm attitude and professionalism put the whole family at ease. Hannah is incredibly flexible and accommodating, which makes such a difference when you're wrangling kids and trying to capture something genuine. Hannah has a true gift for working with children. She knew exactly how to engage them, guide them into natural poses, and keep the energy light and fun. This resulted in beautiful photos that genuinely reflect who we are as a family. The sunset beach session was absolutely stunning, and Hannah used every bit of that golden Kona light beautifully. If you're searching for a family photographer on the Big Island, look no further. Her photos are breathtaking, the experience is effortless, and we will absolutely be back for a third session with Hannah!

We are not photogenic people in fact I'd say we normally look quite stiff or have an ugly laugh…read moreface but Jamie made magic with our wedding photos. She capture beautiful moments with our family and friends that we'll cherish forever.

I contacted Jamie a few days before visiting Kona to shoot some family photos on a whim, expected…read moreher to be booked. She responded promptly and outlined a time and place to meet. Her prices are good, her communication great, and she was able to finalize the photos within the time period she gave us. She captured everything I envisioned our photographs were to look, candids and all. Now I have some memories to cherish of our Big Island photographer. I highly recommend her.

1000% recommend Austin and his company. This family owned business is a must when on the Big…read moreIsland. Austin is experienced and guides the session along; giving as much or as little guidance as you ask for. He is also so friendly and gives great activity recommendations. The session is A fun mix of staged and unstaged photos with the beautiful volcanic beach sunset. Austin also offers Pololu Valley photo shoots which if you like to hike and don't mind changing behind a tree is worthwhile!

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!

I had the pleasure of working with Leah for my maternity shoot. I searched several options via…read moregoogle for big island photography and finally chose her because I appreciated the photos on her website, the ease/vibes in communication, and pricing. The steps to book were exactly as listed on the website. The communication was always professional yet kind and comfortable. The photo shoot was far more than I imagined. She helped pick a beautiful setting based on the goals I had. During the session she was thoughtful, engaging, creative and made me feel like a goddess, so beautiful and radiant. The final product brought tears to my eyes. I blame the pregnancy hormones and her incredible skill. I cannot wait for she and her lens to capture more moments of my family to cherish for a lifetime.

Leah captured the most epic and ethereal photo memories of my precious growing Ohana! She helped…read morewith all facets of the shoot; from location and sunset timing to multiple outfit changes and shoot vibes! With two littles in tow she made us all feel calm and comfortable. My other half and even myself for that matter are not experienced models and can feel a little awkward in front of the camera but with Leah's gentle guidance and sweet reminders about posture or body positioning we felt confident in what we were doing. The photos came out amazing and I'm so happy she was able to capture these special pregnancy moments before we welcomed our third child! 11/10 recommend Leah for any of your photography needs. Mahalo Piha Leah

Look no further! If you are looking for a photographer on the Big Island, you want Ann! (Like, plan…read moreyour event around Ann's availability - she is THAT good!) We are really particular about photography and we couldn't be happier than we are with our family beach portraits by Ann. She met our family on the beach near Waikoloa just before sunset. She was early, knew the location perfectly, got to know our children's personalities and created amazing family photos. She captured each of us perfectly. She expertly switched between multiple cameras and angles and captured the sky, water, and our family so beautifully. She charmed the kids to show off their real personalities and she put us at ease. The photos blew us away and will be cherished for a lifetime.

This review is long overdue and well-deserved. We hired Ann to photograph our engagement shoot in…read moreWaipio Valley and wedding at the Sheraton Keauhou. In addition to being absolute sweetheart, Ann was always responsive, adaptable, reliable, and kind. Ann is supremely talented, and we could not possibly be happier with her work. We have received so many compliments on our wedding photographs and will cherish them for many years to come. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat!