Aloha, Tara is a true professional photographer, knows how…read moreto handle the ohana, especially 1 year old! I am the type of person wanting & needing to reach out to 3 - 4 companies for information/inquires for services. Same as anyone wanting services for roofing, painting, solar and AC for their home. I reached out to 2-3 photographers, I advised wanting a photo shoot at a park, no beaches, yes I know we will in Hawaii but everyone does a beach photo. First photographer didn't even respond to my online, email requests. I even called the phone number listed, left a message, no call back. Second photographer confirmed will not be a good fit for my request due to only does nature photography, so only beaches, hmmm, last I checked parks with trees is nature! Final photographer, Sky & Reef Photography -Tara Morenfeld with all the information I requested for. Reserved a Sunday morning date, Tara was on time and ready to go. Worked with the 1year old first, while baby is in a good mood! Worked with each individual ohana then entire ohana. I highly recommend Sky & Reef photography Tara Morenfeld for your next photo session! Again Tara is a professional and keeps her word on how to work the ohana!

Tara is an amazing photographer and artist. She makes the photoshoot experience fun and comfortable…read morewhile capturing both candid and uncandid shots. It was a fun day and also a great way to get introduced to some local areas of Hawaii! The communication process was easy via email with generally quick replies when she was not busy. Photoshoot was booked well in advance as well! Only thing I wished was the ability to create a pinterest board with some ideas but it was no biggie! There were a lot of photos my hubs and I loved!! Some of them even better than the ideas we originally wanted! Overall it was a great experience to look back to. She was able to capture the celebration of 7 years of marriage. These photos are great to look back to and are ones we will cherish for many many years. We were also very fortunate to have been able to book a time with her in the most busy season of the year. Thank you Tara!!

Crystal photographed our wedding on October 30, 2016 on Papaioloa Beach, North Shore Oahu. Crystal…read morecontacted us a couple months before the wedding to Skype and get a feel for our personalities and what we were looking for. We really appreciated her interest and preparation for our big day. On the day of, she was on time, professional and made us feel VERY comfortable and relaxed. During the ceremony she was very good at capturing candid moments and unlike many wedding photographers who can be overwhelming while snapping away, Crystal was undetectable. After the ceremony, she had planned locations that captured the best light and natural beauty of our location. We got our photos back within two weeks! The photos were organized and easy to view online. I would recommend Crystal for anyone looking for a talented, professional and easy going photographer. She captured the best moments of our day and we are forever grateful!

Cannot recommend Crystal enough for anyone that still uses Yelp for reviews! Echoing previous…read morecomments, Crystal makes you feel comfortable from clothing selection, locations, and the overall experience from start to finish. I typically do not like taking photos at all, yet had a great time during my shoot. The end result was more than I could have expected. If you had any hesitation about booking a shoot like I did, fear not, and book now!

We had the absolute best experience with Michelle in Oahu. From the moment we met her, she was so…read moreeasy to work with - calm, kind, and just someone who instantly makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera (which is not always easy). The photos turned out even better than I imagined. She didn't just capture how everything looked - she captured how it felt. The love, the little in-between moments, the natural joy of the day... it's all there. And somehow, she made the already stunning Oahu backdrop look even more beautiful. Also, shoutout to her patience because the wind was aggressively fighting my bangs the entire time, and she handled it so seamlessly without ever making it feel stressful or rushed. Genuinely couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. If you're even considering booking her - do it. The quality of her work and the experience she creates are both so, so worth it!

We booked Michelle Jost Photography for family photos while on vacation in Oahu, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience! Michelle was super friendly, easy to work with, and made the whole process so comfortable. I love her soft, bright style of photography and our photos turned out exactly how I imagined--absolutely beautiful! Even after the photos were taken, she went above and beyond--helping with image fixes and being so patient with all my requests for help. These are memories we'll treasure forever. If you're in Oahu and looking for a photographer, I highly recommend Michelle!

Malia was so much fun to work with. She was so on top of it, from location suggestions to weather…read morewatching! She truely made our engagement session a memorable one! Her creativity definately shows in her pictures and she is so amazing with the things she can do with the elements and the environment. I enjoyed her down to earth personality and it made the session feel more comfortable and fun. She made great use of the scenery and the photos looked like they could be in a magazine...without even being touched up! She is a natural-born photographer whose passion lets the subject, environment, and atmosphere spark her creativity that is so hard to find. She was definately fun to work with and I was sad to see our session end, but in the end, her photos are amazing and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her! Great spots: Waimanolo Beach and Botanical Gardens :)

Malia is more than an amazingly creative photographer (which of course is a rare trait in itself);…read moreshe also makes you into a work of art to the point of a professional portfolio of your own, should you ever want one. One thing that made a big impact with us was how we traveled together, and recommended we stop for a little while to enjoy the Pali lookout. As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii (now living in Illinois) and returning for a week, I was surprised to have a photographer who knew the island so well, so much so that there were places even I had never known about! Count me in the list of most praiseworthy reviews for her passion, her social nature, and her flexibility for whatever challenges may come her way. Somehow she always seems to make turn any obstacle into an unexpected opportunity. We proudly feature our entire portfolio of her work on our own Flickr account, and our best photos of the bunch at http://bit.ly/mailaphotos. Photos with loved ones are about saving the most precious memories and the most precious times, and Malia gave us a precious treasure that will last forever. Your search is over - book her now!

Heather of Little Bird Photography is truly a gift. Ive hired various professional photographers on…read moreOahu to do my wedding etc. and really wish I had found her from the beginning of my search! She was communicative on the phone before our shoot, and really wanted to get a feel for what we wanted, which was sort of dynamic (family photos as well as an underwater maternity shoot). She absolutely aced it. We couldn't be happier with our photos from Heather, and Im so happy to recommend her to anyone else that wants to do photos of any capacity, Heather is prepared! She climbed into a freezing cold pool with me for over an hour, persevering to really give me what I wanted. A true artist...and the photos came out even better than I could have imagined (although, underwater maternity shoot is harder than it sounds):) Not only that, but Heather charmed my spirited 3 year old and drew her out of her shell super quick, capturing amazing smiling, laughing and general mischief from her. My husband, who is usually very critical of photos of himself is so so happy with how our shoot came out and were excited to print them. I will absolutely be hiring Heather again. These photos, and even the shoot have created lifetime memories for our family!!!

Heather was great and was the highlight of our trip. She was able to capture amazing shots. We've…read moreused several family photographers in the past and she was by far the best. Hope to make another trip out to Hawaii soon to use her again!

A friend had her portraits done by Monica and I just loved them…read more I felt it was time to do something for me. I was hesitant and nervous the day of the photoshoot because I'm not one to do something so bold but Monica put me at ease. Crystal did my hair and makeup and I wish I could copy what she did again. She did an amazing job. I received my portrait box a couple days ago and we are going to install shelves that the box will go on. Thank you Monica!

I am so thankful for the amazing experience I had during the photo shoot. Monica, the…read morephotographer, is incredibly talented and made me feel comfortable and beautiful. Faith did such a wonderful job with my make-up and hair that I didn't see a 51 year old, but the age I feel: young 40's! I highly recommend this service to anyone looking to capture their beauty at any age. Monica is such a kind and encouraging woman. She made me feel so comfortable and I trusted her throughout the process. Monica is beautiful inside and out and I highly recommend this experience.

SO MANY reasons why this whole experience was a 10/10…read more This was the first photoshoot my daughter and I did together just the 2 of us, so it was extra special. Matty took us on an adventure that was perfect for my 4 year old. She loved every minute of it and keeps asking when we're doing it again. And then THE PHOTOS. Matty is super talented. He will climb, get in the bushes, and basically do whatever it takes to get the right shot. I've worked with a lot of photographers through my work, Matty is a very rare find. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

If you are going on a special trip and want to adventure, explore, get out on the water, eat, drink…read moreand chill then one of the most important things is to be able to truly immerse yourself in the experience and know that everything is taken care of... That is why booking a service like Matt provides is a must! We had a big family trip planned on Oahu and wanted to do as much stuff as we could for the week we were there. I was referred to Matt as someone who could not only plan and make arrangements for all the stuff we wanted to do, but also he could capture all those moments with his photography. Sure, we can all snap a pic with our phone and most of the quality is pretty darn good, but being able to have someone else thinking about it and getting shots that were epic was something we had not done before and I would greatly advise ditching the selfy stick and trying this method out. You won't regret it! Give Matt a call for your next trip to the islands and I promise he doesn't disappoint!

From our very first interaction, I knew Krystal and her photographic magic is exactly what we…read moreneeded to fulfill our..well my family photoshoot dreams. She is so warm, communicative and a wonderful person all around. Our interactions never felt merely transitional, you could feel her love and passion for creating these magical memories on (digital) "film". Our session was everything you could ever ask for. Not once did it feel forced or awkward and that is evident in our photos. Loved this experience so much and we are so thankful we found Krystal.

We hired Krystal for my maternity pictures and she was absolutely fantastic!! Our photos came back…read morequickly and were BEAUTIFUL!! Not to mention Krystal is so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend the drone photos as well!!

This was our second time working with Radek for our family photos in Oahu (first in 2019 and again…read morein 2026), and we couldn't be happier with our experience! With four little ones, family photos can definitely be challenging, but Radek was incredibly patient and worked so well with our family. He made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable, and our pictures turned out GREAT! We're so happy with how the photos captured our family, and we will definitely reach out to Radek again the next time we're back in Oahu. Thank you, Radek, for another wonderful family session! Aloha

We had a great experience with Radek at Right Frame Photography. Communication leading up to our…read morephotoshoot was great and we had a lot of fun during it! We are very happy with the final pictures too! Mahalo!

I recently took some drone lessons from Alex. It took a while to get time but it really wasn't his…read morefault. You need the optimal conditions and I valued that he made sure that the weather was perfect for my first time practicing flying my drone. My husband got me a drone about three years ago for my birthday or Christmas. It was just poor timing on his part because he gave it to me the same year we had a baby. I guess he didn't figure that having a baby would take up 100% of your time and leave no time for drone flying. Well she's three now and a lot more independent so we decided to open our drone box. Lesson #1: don't be like me and open your box three years later. We had a few batteries that wouldn't charge up because it was sitting idle for so long. Alex gave me some good recommendations of what to do and who I could possible take the batteries to check them out. I met Alex at Kawainui Model Airplane Field. I have never been there but it was a great place to learn. It was a wide open area perfect for people who are just learning. Just in case they don't know how to move their controls. Alex was a good instructor. He told me about the rules of flying and how to be cognizant of the environment around before flying. He had me do several tries of the different controls. It was a little confusing at first but he was patient. I didn't get it but he helped me understand it better by putting it into analogies. Then I kept thinking of the analogy to help me remember the controls. I learned how to control it in all directions and take a selfie. I'm glad that I took this course. My husband was super excited that I finally got to use my drone. So I showed him what I learned in class and he's hooked too. Thanks Alex for the great lesson!

When it comes to getting those perfect family pictures, you can't be anything but choosy to capture…read morea perfect moment. Particularly a shoot with 5 kids, no easy task. I came across an ad on Facebook's Military Buy, Sell, & Trade. I liked the portfolio shown and reached out to Alexey to inquire on pricing and scheduling details. Response time was very quick and professional and pricing was very reasonable. *Note: A deposit will need to be put down.* Honestly I think more people in the service industry should do this. Think about it, it's their livelihood and if you cancel they missed on having someone one else in that slot. Alexey was so helpful in giving ideas for locations and best places/timing to capture my kiddos. We scheduled on a Friday for that Monday. A quick turn around and I was super excited yet cautious just not knowing much feedback for this photographer. I did keep my faith and it paid off! :) Alexey was prompt and sooooooo easy to work with! He was very patient with the kids, was accepting to my ideas and yet some wonderful ones of his own. He took the time to give me a wide variety to choose from and get the kids in raw moments as well as "staged." We had a great time doing the shoot, tons of giggles and smiles. Alexey was SUPER quick to turn around the images for me to choose for edit, like 24 hours or less quick. There were over 500 images to go through, picking just 10-15 was no easy task. I couldn't be more grateful for that many pictures though, he really took a lot of time for a great deal! I ended up choosing a bit more than the 15 for the extra fee and it was sooo worth it, still such a bargain! The edited photos came back quickly, and the fortunate part, due to the great job the first go around, no edits were really needed. The photos are all throughout my house and up to date, finally! Thank you, Alexey, for everything! I can't wait to come back for more sessions!!!