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

The highest compliment I can pay James and Bev is our house is like a gallery for his artwork. We…read morehave hired JRP on two separate visits to the Big Island-- I mean, you've seen his shots on the Internet, they're amazing. And, each time, we get an amazing moment (or three, or fifty) in time of our family in our happy place. Bev is super-responsive in setting up the shoot and James lets us know the best place to head to to get the shot. In this day of smartphones, it has become harder to sift through the professionals who have an eye and the people who just have a camera that takes pictures. James is certainly the former, and we can't wait to keep returning to JRP to keep getting those great moments captured as our family grows older. Thanks, James. If you head to the Big Island (or anywhere in Hawaii) and you need to hire someone who knows how to handle a lens, call James. Use someone else? I certainly... SHUTTER at the thought. ;)

Frustrating & disappointing!…read more First of all I hate doing this as a small business owner myself but when you're 32 weeks and only get this opportunity once in a life & you want to capture the most beautiful way humanly possible. It makes me think twice about using this company for my wedding day I reached out to James Rubio photography via email after coming across their IG page a little over a week before I booked my flight and hotel to the big island. I was headed to the big island for my baby moon & wanted to get tropical pregnancy pictures done. In the beginning everything seemed to be going smooth, responding to email in a timely manner & asking all right questions as if it was going to happen. The last was question was asked sunrise or sunset? I replied then NOTHING! I even tried emailing them several times after their last response & 2 times while I was there and still NOTHING! As a bride would you really want this unprofessional & unreliable team for your wedding day..... probably not!

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!

Hannah was great to work with for our family photo session! She communicated with us leading up to…read moreour day and made sure we knew where to go for the photo session. The location was perfection. It was everything I would imagine for a Hawaiian setting on a summer evening.

Shae was phenomenal, he went above and beyond for the ladies in my bachelorette party. I've never…read morehad professional photos come out so good, he knows angles, lightings, composition, and posing. I am a professional in the field and he is such a talent!

Shay is amazing ! Made us look absolutely amazing !! And made us feel comfortable ! He's an amazing…read moreartist photographer

My family did a reunion in Kona and I reached out to Brian and Trina to take our photos. They were…read morevery professional and kept in touch even though I booked well in advanced. We did a pretty short session and it yielded lots of beautiful photos including several candid shots that were absolutely gorgeous. The pictures were sent back to us quickly. We haven't ordered the prints yet however they offer several options so I can only imagine that will be easy and efficient as well.

We had a family vacation booked at Captain Cook in Hawaii and we decided that we wanted to get some…read morepictures done of the whole family (there were 14 of us). So I searched yelped and found Brian and Trina and they did not disappoint. This was our first trip to the Big Island so we didn't know of any locations that we could/should use. As it turned out our rental property had some fanastic views. Brian and Trina were such wonderful, fun people who have a true passion for photography, and go out of their way to make sure that you're feeling comfortable. The photos that they took turned out fantastic and we couldn't be more pleased. You will not be disappointed if you hire them for your photos.

This review is long overdue - we did a session with Tracey a couple of years ago, and they are some…read moreof my favorite family photos even taken! The weather was not great and we were limited on where we could shoot due to high surf; yet she still made the photos look amazing. Mahalo Tracey, and we hope to see you again when we visit next.

Yes. The answer is yes. Book Tracey!! She is an amazing photographer and you can tell she really…read morecares about work and truly loves what she does. Not only does she take beautiful photos, but she is so fun to work with! She is a beautiful soul inside and out and a wonder to work with! My husband and I are super awkward in front of the camera but she helped us loosen up and have a good time with the shoot. Definitely check out her Instagram @traceylyn for more proof of her amazing work!

I worked with Israel at the Fairmont Orchid to orchestrate a surprise proposal photoshoot masked as…read morean ordinary session. The entire process from booking, to planning, and finally executing was so smooth. I was very appreciative of their accommodations to book over 4 months ahead of time and their secrecy to ensure the proposal was a surprise. On the day of the shoot, Israel discreetly informed me of the plan for the photos and how to progress into the engagement. Israel's talent with photography should not be understated. He has a keen eye for framing, using the environment to amplify his subjects, and profound creativity in shot composition to capture memories in the most authentic way. My fiancé and I are extremely grateful for his professionalism, skill, and warm attitude that made us comfortable the entire time. I would STRONGLY recommend working with Pacific Dream Photography in any way that fits your photography needs, but, particularly with Israel who captured our important day better than I imagined.

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.

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.

Absolutely amazing experience!! Laura was so sweet and kind and made this experience of family…read morephotos with two teens a breeze !! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get photos done on the big island. They came out beautiful!!!

I booked Laura for a photo session with my 3 year old and partner and the process was seamless. I…read morechose to book her notwithstanding the free photo session offered by the resort we stayed at based on the strength of her online portfolio and reviews. Laura is very communicative. She provided photos and details of potential locations. Most importantly, Laura could engage my child. I would love to work with her again and would recommend anyone planning a session with children book her.