We've had the pleasure of working with Kahena Cinema for over 10 years, and they continue to be one…read moreof our absolute favorite wedding vendors here in Hawaii! Their team is incredibly fun, professional, and has an amazing way of making our couples feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. What makes them stand out is how naturally they capture those real, unscripted moments. Their videos don't just look beautiful--they truly feel like the couple. Every laugh, every tear, every little moment of joy is preserved so authentically. You can tell they care deeply about telling each couple's story in a way that's honest, emotional, and timeless. As a Hawaii-based wedding planning team, we've worked with a lot of videographers over the years, and Kahena consistently brings the perfect mix of creativity, reliability, and heart. If you're looking for a wedding videographer in Hawaii who will capture your day with true artistry (and make you feel totally at ease while doing it), Kahena Cinema is the one.

If you're looking for a wedding videographer who can capture your big day with flair and a dash of…read morehumor, look no further than Kahena Cinema! From the moment we met Evan and Ali, it was clear that they were the perfect match for us--not just as filmmakers, but as if they were friends who understood our quirky sense of humor and penchant for dad jokes. As the ceremony unfolded, I watched in awe as they effortlessly captured all the key moments, from our teary-eyed vows to Uncle Kimo's questionable dance moves at the reception. I swear, they must have a sixth sense for knowing when to zoom in on moments and when to pan to the crowd for reactions. If you want a wedding video that not only captures the love but also brings a smile to your face, Kahena Cinema is the way to go. With Evan and Ali at the helm, your wedding day will be transformed into a delightful blend of romance and laughter.

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!

We had a family photo shoot with Hannah this past week, and we were SO happy with our experience!…read moreThe gorgeous Hawaiian settings (beach and gardens) she chose were PERFECT for our family of 8. Hannah asked us what was important to us first, and then she took over and gave us suggetions and direction. She was fun, energetic, on trend, and made us feel so comfortable! She was open to our ideas but also came in with a "plan" that made our photo shoot run smoothly and efficiently. The website with proofs was ready the next day! Mahalo to Hannah and to Hawaiian Family Photography for helping us create some amazing memories we will cherish forever!

On Kauai with our three young children, who proved to be quite uncooperative during our session. My…read morehusband and I found ourselves feeling quite exhausted by the experience that I shouldn't have booked so late in the day with small children. However, when we received the photos from our session just 24 hours later, we were truly amazed. The images showcased us as the happiest and most beautiful family. Let me set the scene on the real image 2 exhausted parents side eyeing each other and their kids running around in the sand. We've lost complete control of them and are actually trying to control 3 children under the age of 5. They are losing their exhausted minds, while our photographer made miracles happen, capturing the essence of our time on the island. The photographer worked wonders, and it was evident that she dedicated hours to editing our photos. We left the beach that day feeling the onlookers rethinking any thoughts of having children but in contrast, our family appeared in the photos as if we were living our best day on the island, radiating joy and warmth. Going in know it's not cheap. Put it in your budget because it's something that you will have FOREVER. Remember that they are very good at what they do. In my case I checked around and it's just a little less than most but better quality and EXCELLENT customer service. Went in just wanting one family photo and I bought all of them on the thumb drive. The pictures were not taken recently but I still have them and I'm going again to have them taken so I'll update again. The reviews are still good so I wanted to add. Still no buyers remorse. Still get compliments on their photos.

Thrilled with the outcome of our family photos - the scenery and lighting was great. Kim was…read morefriendly, warm and wonderful to work with. We can't wait to share our photos and display them in our home.

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!

Thank you Big Island Focus for the fabulously fun video you did at our renewal of vows post…read moreeloping! It was very important for our family to see "The Dress" as you named our YouTube video! Lovely caption of a special and cherished time that we will never forget now that we have video. Thank you! Christy & James -professional -unobtrusive -easing -quality -cherished memory -quick!

Rick at Big Island focus did a wonderful job with our family photos! This was actually our third…read moretime Rick has taken our family photos and each time has been great! Scheduling a time was easy and Rick worked with our schedule. The pictures each session has come out great. We have made several images into large canvas's that are hung up in our home. Thank you again Rick, we definitely will see you again in the future!

I'm highly disappointed in practices of Image Sense Hawaii and specifically Guillermo (Willy)…read moreNavarro who shot my sister's wedding in Hawaii. After my sister repeatedly requested to have all the original files to Willy, not even once he acknowledged or try to accommodate her wishes. What she was given was a really poorly edited DVD disk with such bad quality (SD) that it was almost unusable. Consequently, after my sister tried to reach out to him without any luck, she asked me to get in contact as I'm more technically versed having worked in post production. Willy was blatantly trying to extort $250 from us to get the original files which we are entitled to, for the "time it takes to transfer them" to a hard drive. He desperately tried to manipulate the situation by saying that... "picking up the drive from the store, coming to the office, finding the footage from archival, re-formatting the drive, transferring it, packaging it, and then taking it to the post office" .... justifies the £250 he's asking for. I then told him that I can order the drive (which costs $95), order to have it picked up (it only costs $20 with FedEX to a total of $115) and all he needs to do it copy and paste the files (literally nothing else he needs to do). It's ridiculous that this photographer thinks that he can exploit regular people who are not familiar with the technical workflows but he didn't know who he's dealing with this time. I urge everyone NOT to use his services and take a stand against exploitation.

Willy is a great photographer. He chose a nice location, background, and different poses for us. He…read moretook a lot of pics. He knows his angles, color, and lighting. Happy we hired him for our family photoshoot.

We loved working with Jon!!! We are so grateful to have had him with us on our wedding day. He…read morecaptured so many special moments during the welcome dinner and wedding day in a really beautiful, artistic way. On the day of, he was chill, fun to work with, and gave just enough direction. We will treasure the videos we have from him forever, they truly bring back the magic of the day and were worth every penny!!

Jon is an incredible photographer. My husband and I are very camera shy and his easy-going…read morepersonality and professional demeanor made us so comfortable on our wedding day! He delivered an amazing, thorough set of well-edited photos incredibly quickly (the sneak peek came within a week and the entire album - which we are obsessed with - came within a month). His second shooter, Adriana, was also so easy to get along with and got some great shots. We hired him for photography, but I have no doubt that if we had hired him for videography it would have been a great experience too! Thank you so much, Jon, for being such an amazing part of our day!

I cannot recommend this couple more highly! They are so easy to work with and their photography is…read moreabsolutely stunning. I was pleased in every way possible.

From the owner: We are Taylor & Michaella- husband and wife wedding and portrait photography duo for madly in love…read moreand adventurous souls. We are based in Hawaii, but keen to travel the globe!

What a perfect experience. Working with Flyingpineapples Productions made us feel like we were…read moreworking in our own backyard. Everything was handled and handled perfectly. Tony's knowledge of the island landscape, the accommodations, the restaurants off and on the beaten trail were amazing. Not to mention local filming resources. Most of all, his understanding of the Hawaiian's love and respect for the land and their ancestry and traditions enabled us to meet all our goals and expectations without ever stepping on a toe. For scouting, prepping, shooting, Tony at Flyingpineapples is the way to go. Aloha C. Harrid Los Angeles

From the owner: If you are looking to Film your project in Hawaii the Big Island, you may have stopped at the right…read moreplace. We have snowy Mountain tops, beautiful black and white sand beaches, waterfalls, valleys, lava fields and an active volcano. Do you have a need to know where all these locations are, have a need for a photo presentation how about a financial quote? Then by all means consider Flyingpineapples. Having worked many years doing commercials, TV, Film and Print we have excellent relationships with all state and local governments, Hawaiian Homelands and private property. We are extremely competent and would be honored to represent your company as the location Scout/Manager/Fixer) for your next production project. We are experienced, responsible and reliable. We understand the demands of the film and digital industry and have shown the ability to work with everyone in any situation.