Brandon is a fantastic wedding photographer! He's fun to work with and takes amazing photos. He's the energy booster that we needed for our wedding day. Brandon gave great advice as well to help me not fixate on things during the big day. He took gorgeous sunset pictures that look unreal. We were also pleasantly surprised to get our photos back in one month! Every photo was meticulously edited and we received a variety of effects/looks. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! read more

Brandon did our family photos a year ago and I completely spaced on writing a review. Can't recommend Brandon enough. He is so good with children and has an infectious outgoing personality that just makes everyone much more comfortable, which really comes through in the photos. He is worth every penny to capture wonderful family photos in paradise. Don't think just book him! read more

Brandon did some family photos of us when we were visiting the island for our anniversary with our young kids. He was so laid back and great with the kids. There was no stress involved (even when my children were being feral). He is so personable and made the experience so much fun. Not only that but the pictures turned out amazing. I cannot stop looking at them. Absolutely stunning. I highly recommend him. read more

Brandon is an amazing photographer and our pictures turned out better than I could have thought! We had a big group- 7 adults and 3 kids aged from 1 year old to 7 years old. He was very patient with the kids and got them each to smile and take great pictures. He had a lot of energy which was great for the group. I cannot say enough how much I love the pictures and I am so happy with them. I would highly recommend him! read more

Totally worked out when my 1st choice photographer politely declined our family photo shoot because the Universe directed me online to Brandon Smith Photography. I perused the Internet, okay let me try him although I was a little nervous because I'm relying on his reviews. My sister-in-law from Wales, my bro from world travels, my newborn grandson, I needed a make-it-happener. Brandon took so many pictures of us, every subset of our family and went above and beyond. He exceeded my expectations and the perk is FUN and LAUGHTER. Our family is not thee most photogenic but he definitely made it work. If it's a once-in-a-lifetime gathering, you need someone you can trust that moment with. At the end of the session, we were happy. And then you sit and wait for the photos and voila, it's sooooo beautiful. We all gave him 5-stars. read more

The best experience I've had with a photographer! It's true that you have to be really good at what you do to get even the least photogenic individuals to look so great in their pictures! Truly a pleasure to have worked with Brandon! read more

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We contacted Brandon for family portraits while visiting Oahu. From the first phone call, he was kind, helpful, listened and hilarious! Our shoot was WONDERFUL! He made us feel incredibly comfortable. And that came through in the portraits. His works is stunning! The shoot was efficient and SO much fun. And then we saw the portraits!!!!! They are stunning! Be captured everything, including the love that our family shares. Thank you so much Brandon! We will treasure these forever read more

He's a great photographer and both fun and professional! He had great suggestions on poses and made it fun.

If I could give Brandon 10 Stars... I would! (TL;DR: You should book him if you're interested and if he's available!) My now husband and I made a game time decision to elope in Hawaii 12 days before we left to vacation back home in Oahu for 2 weeks. We were so lucky Brandon was available! From the first text,... we knew Brandon was our people. His witty comments, his funny & caring demeanor, let alone his talent, solidified that he was perfect. He was willing to accommodate any of our hair brained ideas and when we did our site visit at Ko'Olina the day before our ceremony, both my husband and I had a gut feeling it didn't feel right. Too crowded, too many tourists, so few intimate spaces where the two of us could make our day just ours. In a heartbeat, I asked Brandon, "If you were to get married tomorrow anywhere on the island, where would YOU do it?" Brandon selected a spot with the caveat... "It's a bit treacherous to get there, but totally worth the shot...and I've never lost a bride there yet!" Hahaha. Sounded good, we were in. We implicitly trusted him and can I say... WOW! Brandon outdid himself a million times. Our photos were fantastic and from the moment he arrived on our wedding day, he made us laugh, put us at ease, and just worked his creative magic. Needless to say, we're overjoyed with our photos. Brandon started as our photographer, but I can easily say we're now family. We'll hopefully be back someday to take maternity photos and family photos. Book Brandon, you'll be so glad you did. We sure were! read more

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This review is long overdue, but we absolutely loved working with Brandon! We booked him a while back for our upcoming wedding and unfortunately had to postpone/reschedule on numerous occasions due to the pandemic. Brandon was willing to accommodate every time without any issues which was a huge relief. On the day of our wedding Brandon arrived early with his second shooter and we all loved his fun energy! Although the weather wasn't the best, he did his best to adjust. He was very professional with all our guests and we appreciated his flexibility through everything. We absolutely loved all the photos we received and would definitely recommend Brandon to anyone looking to hire a wedding photographer. Thank you Brandon for capturing our special day!! read more

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He was amazing!! We had such a good time, Brandon is so much fun! We had a huge group, he did a great time organizing us all and making us laugh. read more

Update: Brandon sent a message to everyone explaining the delay and his queue for processing everyone's photos. We received our photos in the end after a long wait, but we really appreciate Brandon coming through for us. Photos are fantastic. read more

The best photographer I have worked with on island!! I booked Brandon for a portfolio shoot for my daughter. His energy was amazing, he was extremely professional, and has a gift for bringing out the magic in my daughter for her first portfolio shoot. Brandon suggested the most incredible location, had reliable clear communication, was so friendly and fun to work with, and delivered the photos with an extremely quick turnaround. I can't recommend him enough; we will book him for all of our future portfolio and family shoots! read more

Brandon is the best! I love his aura and vibe. He makes you feel good and look good behind his lens!!! Just finished a shoot and he was so easy to work with. He knows this island like a local and knows where to get the money shots.... Can't wait to see the pics. The sunset today was epic so I know the pics are going to be gorgeous. I'll post some when we get them back. If you need a photographer, book Brandon. He's the best! read more

Update: Brandon sent us our pictures and we absolutely love them. Still highly recommend Brandon!

My stepmom recommended Brandon Smith as our wedding photographer and we were not disappointed! Communicating with him was excellent. He answered all of our questions and is great to work with. We had a Catholic wedding and wanted to make sure that he was able to take pictures and still respect the religious ceremony. Our guests loved him during our reception. He's outgoing and friendly and knows what he's doing. His photos came out great. We got photos in color, B&W, High Resolution, and Low Resolution. I LOVE looking at our wedding photos and I've printed so many of them to have around our home. I highly recommend hiring Brandon Smith as your photographer! read more

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Update - we received our pictures and they are stunning. I appreciate Brandon coming through for us and truly wish him the best.

There really aren't words to describe how fabulous Brandon is to work with. He was super easy to talk to every step of the way. He had my kids completely at ease in minutes- even the wild & goofy 7 year old. It was actually fun being photographed, and my kids still talk about it. And then I received the pictures. This is where words fail. He truly captured my family and our individual personalities. He gave us the most beautiful and amazing way to remember an incredible vacation together. These are the pictures I will treasure all my life. I could literally like all 150+ pictures to this review- that's how good they are. But I'll just add a few. read more

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The most incredible photographer ever!! My entire family was vacationing in Hawaii this summer and we decided to book a family photo shoot for 50+ people!! Let me tell you, Brandon delivered!! He was amazing! Charismatic, cheerful, funny, and PATIENT! A TRUE PROFESSIONAL!! The final images were truly spectacular ! If you're looking for a photographer, Brandon is your man! read more

Brandon is an incredibly talented photographer! I found him online while searching for someone in Hawaii to take our annual family photos, and the entire process--from booking to the final product--was seamless, fun, and effortless. If you have kids, you'll appreciate how wonderful he is with them; our children absolutely adored him and didn't want him to leave after our session. Be sure to check out his Instagram and website for examples of his stunning work. We will undoubtedly book a session with him every time we visit Hawaii--he's that good and worth every investment. read more

I don't know how to begin to put into words how amazing Brandon is. My now husband and I decided to get married just the two of us because of the unknown that is covid. Being that we wouldn't have family or friends present, we wanted amazing photos to capture the scenery, the happiness, and our love. His photos did that and more. We told him our idea and our wants. He listened, gave suggestions, and delivered on all fronts. He was quick to respond to our messages, radiated positivity, and had a great personality overall. On our wedding day, he had us laughing and in an upbeat mood the whole. He honestly felt like a friend and I couldn't be more thankful for that. Thank you Brandon for giving us all we wanted and more. We got the vibrant colors of Hawaii, water, greenery, and that amazing golden hour lighting. You're amazing!! read more

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LOVE his energy! He is extremely talented and a joy to be around! He captured our entire family beautifully which is no easy feat!

Brandon is amazing and 100% professional. With that being said, as crazy as any wedding day can be, Brandon did a great job at making everyone feel super comfortable and made it a joyful experience for everyone. I love how he so helpfully instructed us with poses and facial expressions to help our pictures come out beautifully. 10 out of 10 would recommend!! He might be considered on the pricier side for some, but he is worth every single penny and then some for what he does. read more

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If I could give 1000 star rating I would!! I absolutely loved shooting my family photos with Brandon. My pictures came out so beautiful I literally cried from happiness. They far exceeded my expectations. He's so talented and so much fun to shoot with, We were laughing and having so much fun the entire time. I highly recommend Brandon!! I can't wait to shoot with him again. read more

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Brandon is the way to go, hands down, for any type of photography. We have hired him twice for family photos and were blown away each time! He is so sweet, easy-going, and makes you feel like a friend he's known for years. I have a 1 year old, and I was so nervous that we may not have gotten great shots with her- There was NO NEED to be worried! He is amazing at capturing all of the moments. I can't wait to get our photos printed! HIGHLY RECOMMEND and will be using him again in the future! read more

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There are no words to express how happy we are with our family photos. We were so lucky to have found Brandon he not only made us feel very comfortable he made us feel beautiful. It's always an intimidating feeling being photographed and trying to find that "perfect" pose or smile is something that's always on my mind but Brandon took all the worry right out of our heads and just had fun with us. Mahalo! Can't wait till our next photo session with extended family read more

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Brandon kills the competition! Got so lucky booking this mate in mid February. By golly, not only do you get awesome photos but you get BRANDON!!! He is super responsive and super cool throughout. Brandon orchestrated our whole photoshoot which I really appreciated. So glad you moved out here mate in the mainland. Looking forward to future collabs. Highly recommended! read more

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We did family photos with Brandon and he was great to work with. He suggested a beach that was absolutely gorgeous (Papailoa). The whole process was relaxing and fun and he is fantastic with kids! read more

While searching Family photographers on Oahu for an upcoming family vacay, I was searching thru both yelp and instagram because of course, when booking a photographer, it is not just the pictures that matter, but the overall experience lf working w the photographer as well. Booked a family shoot (mom, dad, toddler, baby and gma and gpa) and could not have been happier with the overall experience. Brandon is easy to communicate with and even easier to get along with in-person. I have worked with multiple photographers in the past (wedding, family photos) and Brandon is, by far, one of my faves! We told him of what specific shots we were looking for, and he made sure to get them all during the shoot and then some. With a sassy toddler and a potentially moody baby, we did an early morning shoot in Ko'olina and Brandon was EXCELLENT with my kids. My daughter was all about it and super responsive to Brandon - and we all know, kids either like you or they dont - but she LOVED him. He was playful with her and just kept on shooting - which i especially appreciated, because he was able to catch a lot of candid shots that ended up perfect! Of course we got the traditional posed family shots in, which were great, but a lot of my favorite shots were candids and the ones where brandon caught us in action as a family, or just being silly with each other! His pictures captured our family's true personalities which made the photos that much better! LOVE LOVE LOVE BRANDON! Beautiful pictures and Beautiful person! I definitely recommend him as he is someone who i will work with again in the future! read more

I needed headshots for my new position I was starting at a new company. Brandon Smith photography had come up in a few of my searches and also came recommended from a few colleagues so I decided to go with him. I couldn't be happier with the turnout! I highly recommend Brandon Smith Photography and have already recommended him to friends. Cheers and thank you Brandon! read more

Updating our review because we did receive our photos yesterday. Despite the 4 months it took to get our photos, they did turn out amazing, and Brandon was awesome to work with. It seems that he's worked through the issues that have caused all the frustration we experienced. read more

We hired Brandon's photography services for a morning 7 am family shoot. On his recommendation, we chose Hanola Blow hole. We were 100% satisfied with his services. The place was absolutely gorgeous and Brandon captured some of the best moments, many of them candid. We had a 4 year old super active kid with us. Brandon took some of the best pictures of him which we never thought was possible. I would definitely recommend him 100%. read more

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I would enthusiastically recommend Brandon as a photographer for any event. Let me start by saying that my now husband has been a photographer for over 20 years and was very specific is what he was looking for in a photographer for our big day. We were looking for someone with warmth, and a non-cookie cutter style, attention to detail, with an appreciation of light, shadows, and textures in photos. We wanted someone to capture the moments that others may overlook in the haste to check all the standard shots off some preconceived list. We also knew we had a couple of challenges that only a seasoned photographer would be able to overcome including the intimate size of our venue and the tricky lighting presented by our sunset ceremony with floor to ceiling glass windows and a mirror backdrop, and low lighting once the sun had set. Brandon's talent shone through as he and his teammate easily overcame these hurdles. He has such a warm, easy-going, and hilariously fun energy that made the day even more enjoyable. He was always open to any ideas we had for shots. He was able to seamlessly blend in with our guests and put them at ease in order to get those candid moments that are absolutely priceless. He was also able to capture those big moments between bride and groom without sacrificing or disrupting our guests' experience. We were so impressed by how fast he got our photos to us. His slideshow brought me to tears and we got so many comments from our guests about how well he captured the joy and happiness of not just the bride and groom, but our entire party. He told the story of our day so vividly with his artful shots and I will be forever grateful for his talent and hard work. I would highly recommend Brandon for his prompt and clear communication, his professionalism, his consideration, his vibrant spirit, and most of all the effort and care he takes in his craft. read more

Brandon was amazing to work with. First, he was very responsive to emails and texts. Second, he was very friendly and made the whole family and I super comfortable and relaxed. Third, he recommended an awesome location. If I go out to Hawaii or if he visits the mainland, I would definitely want Brandon to take our family pictures again! read more

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We booked a family and yoga portrait session with Brandon during our trip to Honolulu. Brandon was very accommodating and flexible around the unpredictable weather. Great communication and very responsive. He gave terrific suggestions for shooting locations. During the session he was very patient, waiting for the best shots, dealing with the kids, while also snapping spontaneous photos. We had a great time, as did the kids. Brandon delivered the photos in three weeks and we love the results. Downloading was a breeze and we appreciate the metadata on the photos. We would definitively book with Brandon again. read more

Brandon was wonderful to work with. He went with the flow when my "spirited" child decided she wasn't going to take family photos. He was patient and captured many, many beautiful photos. They look like paintings. We will certainly use his services again when we are in the same area. read more

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My sister in law hired brandon for a family photo shoot and i loved his vibe and how the photos turned out. Fast forward a year later and we needed someone to take our maternity photos. Brandon first came to mind and he was so easy to contact and was very responsive and flexible with the scheduling. I was on the fence about even having maternity photos taken since i had a rough pregnancy and just felt ugly and gross. My hubby and friends strongly encouraged me to have them done and I reluctantly agreed. On the day of the shoot, I had a very specific vision of how i wanted the photos to look and i showed brandon a few examples of what i had in mind. He immediately knew what i wanted and got into his element. My hubby and i are very camera shy and awkward posing for photos. Brandon has a very easygoing and charismatic nature and we felt so comfortable being in front of his camera. He made us laugh so much and guided us seamlessly through the session. An hour went by like nothing. We received our edited photos about 3 weeks after the shoot. I literally cried after seeing them...they were so beautiful and exceeded any expectation i had. Brandon is a truly gifted photographer and also did an amazing job with the edits. Im so happy we hired brandon and i will cherish these photos forever! read more

We were going to be in Oahu, Hawaii for the first time for my fiancé's birthday and thought why not take our engagement photos there! Found Brandon on yelp and read all the great and positive reviews he had. I visited his website and he had an extensive amount of photos in his portfolio. I loved how he had a lot of "action shots" instead of awkward hand/body placement shots. I inquired via email and he got back to me within hours. He was extremely helpful. It was our first time in Hawaii and doing a photo shoot so we had no idea where and when to take pictures. Luckily, he was very knowledgeable and picked the time and place for us. To book with Brandon, no deposit was required and all you needed to do was sign a contract he emails you - SUPER EASY! He accepted all forms of e-payments (Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, etc) on the day of your shoot. We paid via Venmo after our shoot. We originally booked our shoot to be on a Wednesday but decided to push the date up to the Sunday before (because we didn't wanna be extremely burnt in our pictures from the sun after being in Hawaii for a few days). Brandon was flexible and was able to change our date for us two weeks before we were scheduled to meet! On the day of the shoot, he was punctual, approachable and incredibly funny! He immediately made us feel so comfortable and we just met! He shot us at different areas on the same beach and made it look like we traveled to different places! We literally got back from our one week vacation yesterday and he sent us our pictures last night!!! YES - exactly SEVEN days from the day of our shoot for me to get my pictures. UNHEARD OF!!!! And he threw in a slideshow of my pictures that played a beautiful wedding song as the background music (nice touch!). I've literally watched the video 10x already and cried every time. He literally made us look effortless! The quality and editing of our pictures are incredible! I would definitely recommend Brandon to ANYONE that wants professional pictures taken with ease! He will literally make you laugh the whole time that it'll seem as if you're only there having a great time with a friend. read more

Brandon, thank you a trillion for such amazing photos and capturing forever our special day! It's been a true pleasure working you! You are incredibly talented and so easy to work with! We appreciate you and all you had done for us very much! Forever grateful, Rodrigo & Petr read more

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Brandon is the best! He photographed our baby for newborn pictures and our family for Christmas cards. He was responsive, professional and extremely accommodating. We were able to schedule a shoot within a week of calling him and when our location was rainy, he had backup spots that were perfect. Brad was super patient with our family (and pets) throughout the shoot. He was very fast editing the pictures and sent some of his favorites along the way. Unlike other photographers, he doesn't charge for individual pictures - you own them all! He does have a professional printing option on his site. It's not cheap but the print quality is excellent. Five star experience, highly recommended! read more

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