My first dog was a member of the family and faithful friend. After his passing, I deeply regretted…read morenot having a good quality photo of him. Shortly after adopting my second dog, I made sure not to repeat that mistake. Each year, Island Style Images partners with Hawaiian Humane Society to offer "Quick Takes" and "Santa Paws" photography events. Pet parents make a donation to HHS, and Island Style Images waives its sitting fee. The pictures are taken indoors at the HHS in a studio that has been set up for the day. You then have the option to purchase any or all of the photos from the session. Photographer/owner Joanne Barratt did a really nice job with the pictures, and I'm really glad I participated in a Quick Takes session. Everyone who has seen the photos of my dog has complimented the quality of the work. I also applaud Joanne for giving back to the community in this way. On the down side, the customer service was definitely lacking. For instance, Joanne did not offer to allow me to pose with my dog, which I would have liked. (I later learned that others were allowed to do so.) She was talking on her mobile phone when I entered the room and then when she greeted me, she was brusque and offhand. She did, at least, treat my dog nicely. Also, before starting the session, Joanne asked me to sign a waiver that would allow her to use all of the images taken of my dog for her own (commercial) purposes without compensation to me, which I refused. It was presented matter of factly like, "here, sign this before we begin" and had I not read it, I would have missed what she was doing--not nice. Lastly, I had to call repeatedly after the sitting to order photos. I kept getting the answering machine and then had to play phone tag with an assistant to complete the transaction. Dealing with the company was a pain in the okole, but I love the photos. Five stars for the photos, 1-2 stars for customer service/business practices/ price. Yelp 365 Challenge #011/365

Oahu will forever be my favorite photo memory with the help of Island Style Images. I had found…read moreher online via social network, and she/her staff immediately responded to my inquiries and quotes. I made a special visit to her office during our stay on the island last December 2011. Also, explaining my travel demands, they were very accomodating and prompt with the photo viewing immediately the day after our photo session. I had a wonderful eperience working with Joanne and I hope others will share in this as well and consider her work. She was very casual and easy-going, and my son immediately warmed up to her. She was on the ground, or active and attentive to get his smiles on film. We had a sunset shoot, and yes, she had asked if I could hold one of her foil props to help with the lighting, but nothing I felt was unprofessional. We strolled a couple different locations and she prompted us to do what was comfortable and natural for our portraits. We received a fun-filled photo shoot on the beach that didn't feel unnatural or uncomfortable with a child. She knew we were returning the following day for our photo viewing and I was in for a surprise! The next day's visit, already excited for the photos, I was not prepared for the moving and beautiful experience as I had. It was far more professional than even engagement or wedding photographers I had known. We were welcomed into her business, which sits like a house just along the beach, and seated in a room with a large viewing screen display and a lot of her personal work displayed beautifully. Her staff was very warm and friendly. I'm sorry I can't remember their names at the moment, but they were the same from my emails I recall that transpired over the course of this visit to Oahu. We're seated comfortably and the presentation begins... dimmed lights, soft and theme-appropriate Hawaiian music in the background... it was like I was watching a personal movie of my day on the beach, just the day before. It was such a beautiful journey on film of my son, especially, and I immediately knew it was going to be very difficult to choose just a few photos. Originally I had gone in with a budget, and yes, their photography is on the pricier side, but if you are able to splurge on a photo session, and for a memorable experience in Oahu that captures a time in your life so well, I highly recommend Joanne and Island Style Images. I had priced several photo options at the time, prior to our trip, and from hotel photographers, to other social media photographers I tripped across, I couldn't feel more glad that I found Joanne! There is a distinct difference in one's experience from a photographer with a $100 budget and with a photographer like Joanne of Island Style Images. I had used the hotel photographer in 2010 while in Maui, for a very last minute photo shoot, and had a completely different experience. The difference for me was the memory... from something quick and convenient, to now, a hallmark piece in our home that warmly invites a smile over and over again, in remembering our visit to Oahu. We were able to opt for a professional cd of all of our images and a portrait that would take a few weeks to receive back home. Because I had requested a few photos as soon as possible to share in our holiday cards once returning home, her staff promptly emailed those I had noted for this request along with our photo release form. Today, Island Style Image's work is beautifully displayed in my home and it is such a centerpiece; the heart of our home. It is always a conversation piece! I need to note that, upon receiving our order, I had kept our portrait in the original box she sent them, and we were in the process of moving. Once we were able to display our photo, we noticed one of the pieces had a wavy look on the canvas and even though it had been several months since our initial order date, Joanne's staff immediately sent us a replacement piece for the one we explained had a defect on the canvas. Thank you, Joanne and to your wonderful staff for helping capture such a wonderful time in our life on our first visit to Oahu. I truly look forward to working with you again in the future. I even tripped across what turned out to be my favorite dining spot the entire trip, so if curious, check out that review from my Oahu visit.

Look no further for a photographer. This man is the real deal. I Instagram stalked Doug & his work…read more(@lovealohaphoto on IG), so when we decided that we were going to elope I was crossing my fingers he would be available. And he was! The pictures are the most beautiful - way exceeding my expectations! And ... on top of that ... he had a whole gallery for me within a week of our wedding! On top of being so talented & professional, he is just overall a super cool guy. I am so thrilled to have had him contribute such a huge part to our wedding. His personality & vibe was calm & fun. Mahalo for making our day all that it was - & creating beautiful art from it!

I highly recommend Doug Falter. He is a hard worker and followed me around all day with his camera…read moreat multiple shot locations to get me the best pictures possible. He woke up before dawn and we worked nearly till dusk! I have amazing photos now, underwater and above! He captured the essence of what I wanted for my website. You can check out graceinhawaii.com for some of his photos. I am so grateful I found Doug Falter! He was worth every penny I paid for the photos and more! I don't know anyone else on the island who takes underwater photos like Doug. Thank you, Doug!

Disappointing and disorganized experience We took our kids…read moreto take photos with Santa at Ka Makana and made an appointment for 3:25 PM. Despite having a scheduled time, we weren't seen until close to 4:00 PM. There was no clear organization in the line appointments and walk-ins were mixed together, and walk-ins were being taken before those with reservations. When our appointment time had already passed and we stepped forward to ask when we would be seen, we were criticized by others in line, which was uncomfortable and completely avoidable with proper line management. The most disappointing part was the actual interaction with Santa. There was little engagement with the kids, they weren't asked what they wanted for Christmas. This was especially frustrating since the reservation form specifically asks what your child wants for Christmas. What's the point of including that information if it's never used? We made an appointment expecting a smoother process and a more magical, personalized experience for our kids. Unfortunately, neither happened. Definitely not what we expected, especially during the holidays.

The owner Jon reached out to me through Yelp and emailed my daughter's downloadable image. He was…read morevery apologetic and explained what might have happened. I really appreciated it....thanks Jon!

Had a great time working with Mr. Kyler during our maternity photoshoot at Sandy Beach. My husband…read moreand I were amazed how the photos turned out. It exceeded our expectations. He is easy to work with and made us really feel comfortable during our session. We would highly recommend Kai-Photo Hawaii.

We got married in March of 2009 (ages ago) and since moving to the mainland, I realized I misplaced…read moreour wedding cd. A dear friend had passed away recently and I wanted to find pictures of him for a memorial slideshow. I reached out to Kyler and he was able to dig through the archives and help find the pictures! The best customer service and amazing pics. Thank you again!

Brandon is a fantastic wedding photographer! He's fun to work with and takes amazing photos. He's…read morethe 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!

Brandon did our family photos a year ago and I completely spaced on writing a review. Can't…read morerecommend 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!

In November 2025 I had such an incredible experience with JP Moulin Photography! From the moment I…read morearrived, getting my hair and makeup done by Rosie, I felt completely taken care of Rosie was so warm, friendly, and talented it really set the tone for the entire shoot. When it came time to work with JP, he was the perfect balance of professional and personable. He created such a comfortable, safe space and knew exactly how to guide me in a way that made me feel 100% confident in my body. What started as a simple clothed shoot naturally evolved into an implied nude session and I never once felt anything but empowered and supported. If you've ever thought about doing something like this, don't hesitate! This is an experience you won't regret. I can honestly say it's more than just a photo shoot; it's a confidence boost, a moment of self-love and a chance to see yourself in a whole new light. Fair warning... you'll probably want to book another session just to feel that magic all over again and capture even more stunning photos!

This is my 2nd time shooting with JP!! I LOVED THIS SHOOT…read more JP is so talented. He makes you feel so comfortable and he's really good at posing you (making you feel beautiful). He knows his way around the camera. I love how he is so creative. You can bet, I will be doing another shoot soon. He's the best.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our family photo session with Rita during our vacation!…read moreFrom the moment we met her, Rita's warm and friendly personality put us all at ease. She has an incredible ability to connect with children, and our little ones were laughing and genuinely smiling throughout the session -- no forced smiles here! Rita was patient, engaging, and made the experience so fun that our kids didn't even realize they were "posing" for photos. She has an eye for those perfect candid moments, and the way she used natural light and scenery made every shot beautiful. She was able to capture the kids' true personalities and the special bond in our family. These are memories we will treasure forever. The quality of the photos, the memory book, and the keepsake box were second to none. If you are looking for a photographer who combines technical skill with an incredible ability to make you feel comfortable, Rita is the one. Thank you, Rita, for giving us such beautiful photos from our trip!

I found Rita through the Fertility Institute of Hawaii! After going through our fertility journey…read moreand having our successful IVF transfer we wanted to make sure to record this Little's one's life as much as possible! We first did my maternity shoot with Rita and I knew we were going to have a great time from our first phone conversation! She is so patient and considerate. I am plus size and it's not easy to find someone who is good at capturing larger bodies in a flattering way, RITA CAN!!! Which is so nice! I felt so comfortable and beautiful in my photos. I am so grateful to her for that! The next greatest part was she included our pup Rose in the photos! 4 weeks ago I gave birth to our little Quinn and we got her photoshoot just before she was 2 weeks old. Rita was so gentle and sweet with her and found such amazing backdrops and props for her. I was even able to breastfeed in the middle of the session! She even was happy to incorporate the quilt made by my husband's grandmother and the blanket with elephants to represent my grandmother. So magical. I can't wait to continue working with Rita, we got her "Grow with Me" package for Quinn and I am looking forward to the magic we will create!

Corey took some amazing honeymoon photos of me and my husband. He was very friendly and kind and…read moregive us advice on the area as well.

We worked with Corey last week during our trip to Kailua, HI, and he was such a great and…read moreaccommodating photographer to work with. My family and I requested to take photos at Kailua Beach and we also had my 9-month old nephew to photograph and Corey was great at taking the time to make sure he got great shots of my nephew smiling. He always asked us what other poses we wanted to try out and never rushed us during our session. Our family photo session included prints and access to our digital photos online with no charge. Corey also mailed a thumb drive of all our original photos for us to keep. Book with Corey--you won't regret it!

A++++++++++++ Enzo is the freakin greatest. Out of my whole wedding, he is the one vendor I had…read morecomplete faith in. He was well prepared and kind; he offered me water and just checked in to make sure I was comfortable. He posed my party and directed the whole show (He was even better than my wedding coordinator). He was great with the guests, he has a positive attitude. He is definitely a professional who went above and beyond.

I wish I could give them 10 stars out of 5. We *loved* Daniella and Enzo. We chose them based on…read moretheir beautiful pictures on Instagram, to photograph our small wedding at Turtle Bay Resort. They were sooooo amazing! They were sooooo organized, helpful and professional in the lead up to the wedding -- tons of communication, and even helping us with things like, the timeline, that are probably ordinarily not required of them! (I kinda assumed photographers were mostly involved on the day, but they were definitely doing all the prework to make sure we were aligned about what we wanted, that we had all the shots we wanted figured out, that we got to know each other -- and it made a big difference! We felt really comfortable with them on the day.) On the day, they were so friendly, so helpful. They did an amazing job "herding cats" to make sure we got all the pictures we wanted. You could really just see their artistic eyes working, and brain ticking, to help make sure our pictures looked as beautiful as possible. (Here, let's go to this spot, move this arm here, push this hair back, move to the left -- etc. To truly nail the shots!) We felt like we didn't even have to THINK about it, they knew exactly what they were doing (and they did), so it was such an easy process! And they were also just, super freaking nice and fun to hang out with! They make a fantastic team, too. (They're brother and sister, and sheesh they just work together so well - they're very in sync!) But the COOLEST part? Because we were getting married on a beach, we really wanted true "beach" wedding photos. We did a follow-up shoot a few days after the wedding (in our wedding clothes!) at sunrise, on a deserted beach, taking pictures in the sand, the waves, and swimming and UNDERWATER photos! Enzo was literally in the water with us (100 feet from shore, 25 feet deep water) for 45 mins, shooting with an underwater camera. It was such an insanely awesome experience, the absolute highlight of the entire wedding, to be honest. They were really just up for ANYTHING and it was a blast. We would recommend them SO WHOLEHEARTEDLY! Thank you Daniella and Enzo :-) We hope maybe on a future trip to Oahu, we can call you back up for some family photos!