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!

"We stumbled upon Kai Photo Hawaii in April 2025 and reached out to Kyler on Yelp for our youngest…read moredaughter's graduation photos. His response was lightning fast,and his customer service was top-notch-I've never experienced anything like it!He asked about our preferred location,and when we said no,he recommended a spot that was PERFECT. My daughter loved working with him;he's super professional,friendly,and full of energy! The pics were-we loved them all! We ended up hiring Kyler twice(graduation and her 18th bday party),and we're still obsessed with the results. Kyler and Lance are a dream team-easy to work with and totally professional. We've worked with a bunch of photographers,but Kai-Photo is on another level (and their prices are so reasonable!). I'm still smiling every time I look at the photos-they're just that good! Highly recommended Kai-Photo Hawai'i for your next event or photo shoot. Can't wait to work with them again! Thank you,Kyler and team -job well done! M. Domingo Obana P.S. Love our photo book from July 2025 too!"

Very professional and knowledgeable, excellent price. Cheaper then 15 other photographers in the…read morearea. Would definitely recommend!

Our family was on vacation in Hawaii and wanted a family photo and I found Barbi on yelp.  Barbi…read moreexceeded our expectations.  From our first communication to the final photos, Barbi was easy to work with and a real pro.  She was able to get all of the kids smiling and cooperating, and the photos were beautiful.  We enjoyed working with Barbi and highly recommend her!  Thank you, Barbi, for making the photo shoot such a fun family experience.

Nicole is a talented energetic and wonderful photographer. My wife and I procured her photography…read moreservices for our elopement wedding in Kauai. She was very responsive and was willing to work with us on dates. Nicole always kept us informed from when we first reached out to her through the delivery of photos and followed through after to ensure we were satisfied. Nicole was a pleasure to work with. She captured excellent photos that we'll always continue to cherish. It's often difficult for photos to capture the vibrant colors that you see in person, but Nicole's photos were really effective at doing so. Given the quality of her work, her contract rates are much better than the industry rates which was great for our small budget elopement. In fact her photos were at par if not far better than many other photographers we had researched throughout the internet. The final photos were sent via USB in a neatly and thoughtful decorated package which also included a few physical prints. The package was very beautiful and was a great touch. The quality of the photos and the moments that were captured positively exceeded our expectations. The next time we're looking to capture a life-changing moment, we'll definitely reach out to Nicole Ryan Photography!

Nicole & Ryan were A M A Z I N G to work with to say the least. They photographed our wedding and…read morewent above and beyond to capture the perfect moments! If you ever get a chance to work with Nicole & Ryan I definitely wouldn't think twice. I can't wait to work with them again in the future!

We went to Oahu for my husband's 50th birthday and wanted to do a family photoshoot. We found Right…read moreFrame Photography on Instagram. We loved everything from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they got back to me right away, every email had detailed information. the whole process was so smooth. The photoshoot was so fun! he helped pose us and was very friendly and made us feel so comfortable. We received our photos so quick! and loved every single one of them. I can't wait to go back and do another photoshoot! thank you again Radek! Mahalo - Helson Family

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

Ella is an amazing photographer as well as a creative, kind, and engaging individual. She recently…read morehelped us with a late afternoon family photoshoot at Sandy Beach in East Honolulu, Oahu, and it was such a great experience! She was so good with our almost 2-year-old daughter, and got her to feel immediately comfortable, which allowed her to laugh and smile throughout the shoot. She walked us through ideas for poses (we'd be so awkward otherwise) and captured our joy perfectly. We got both our sneak peaks and full gallery really quickly, and the final products were stunning! I would highly recommend Ella for any of your photo needs! She is a pleasure to work with, responsive, and highly talented!

My husband and I had a backyard wedding with 110 people in April and Ella was my photographer. She…read morewas one of the best part of the wedding experience! Not only was she easy to work with, professional, and punctual, she is one of those rare people you'll meet in life who genuinely has your (and your wedding's) best interest in mind. Ella's package included an engagement shoot and she made the fantastic suggestions to go to a dog beach in San Diego (we live about 2 hours away). We received a big batch of amazing engagement photos and the best part was that she made the experience fun for us. My husband and I are usually very awkward, but with Ella, it felt natural to pose and just have a good time. Ella and her partner worked tirelessly at our wedding and we are so happy with our 800+ photos that we received. She was detail oriented, organized, but somehow made picture taking painless and chill. Her photos were bright, cheerful, and she captured the mood of our wedding perfectly. I'd hire Ella again in a heartbeat for any and all future photoshoots. She is absolutely amazing and you won't go wrong with Ella for your wedding.

Gita was an amazing photographer. Not only does her talent show in her pictures but she is a true…read moreprofessional. She communicated thoroughly with me, sending me images of where we would be shooting. She gave great ideas and I'm glad I went with her suggestions as our photos came out exactly how I would've wanted. She showed up early to our site to scope it out and did a last minute location change. I'm really glad I went with Gita. She also made you feel like family. She wasn't afraid to get dirty and wet in the water. I'm sure she's used to it but I think she ruined a good pair of sneakers! Also, most importantly you will love your photos!

We love Gita's work so much that we worked with her 3x already! We can still remember meeting Gita…read morewhen we just got married in 2019. That was the first time we had a professional photographer take our photos and eventhough both my husband and I were awkward with posing, she was so nice with guiding us and made us feel comfortable. She really makes an effort in knowing our story and discussing how we wanted our photos to look. Our next project with her was our newborn/family photoshoot during the pandemic. She graciously accepted the challenge of taking the photos at our small apartment and her skills shines through as she can take beautiful photos with that set up. Our latest project with her was our little one's 1st birthday cake smash/family photoshoot. We love that she can give recommendations on the beautiful places around the island and if you have a specific vision in mind, you will enjoy working with her as she is very open to any ideas. Moreover, she made sure everything was set and prepared before the photoshoot. She was so calm and patient with our uncooperative baby and we were amazed that she was able to take beautiful shots despite that. We are thankful that she granted our request that we need a couple of the photos the next day for the party. Overall, she is a great photographer and we cannot recommend her enough!

Chris is truly one of the best around! From his infectious smile to his photography skills, you…read morewill definitely want this guy on your side. When searching for our wedding photographer, we narrowed it down to three or so people and asked for opinions from our parents, siblings and some friends, some of which are photographers and / or artists themselves. I already knew Chris was my pick but we were curious what others thought. I believe he was picked by everyone so hands down, we knew who we wanted. Just check out his portfolio and his work speaks for itself. He is super easy to get along with, he knows what he's doing, had a great second shooter, Hannah, and has an amazing presence, even though sometimes you don't even notice he is there capturing great memories. We were planning a Hawaii wedding from the mainland, which can be difficult at times. Initial emails were answered quickly, we had no issues trying to get in touch with him whenever we wanted to. And the first time speaking with him, it sort of felt like we were chatting with someone we already knew. There is just a level of comfort and confidence that he has which can put any stressed out couple at ease. Our wedding was in October 2019 and the day started out raining off and on. Of course everyone was a bit worried but we knew we couldn't do anything about it and accepted what was to come. Chris arrived on time, to tell you the truth I didn't know what time it was at all that day, even though I was wearing a watch . We introduced ourselves to each other and he got right to work. Completely professional in every way, Chris delivered on all levels. He even gave us sneak peek photos the very next day! Now I'm an not a photographer but I am a graphic designer and producing work the very next day is super difficult. And less than a month after our wedding, he had all our photos ready! Thank you / Mahalo Nui Loa / Muito Obrigada, Chris, for all that you do!

This review is loooong overdue. We used Chris for our engagement photos and he was amazing! He was…read moreeasy to communicate with and we were really thrilled with the images he captured. He has a great, creative eye and his demeanor is relaxed and comfortable so you can be yourself. What we really liked about Chris was that he gave really awesome directions! I don't mean directions to the location but I mean directions on how to pose, where to look and such. This is really hard to find sometimes in photographers but it makes all the difference in the world. It can make a good image, great or a great image not so great. Chris was able to guide us every step as we are no professional models so we needed a loooot of directions and he did so in a way that was comfortable and easy for us. When we received the gallery, we were thrilled with how they turned out! Clean, modern, and beautiful. He also took a great number of photos which is always nice because you can really pick and choose your favorites. Some photographers will only give you such a limited amount of images. Oh and another thing we really appreciated was his quick turnaround time. It was nice to have the images so quickly. I would not hesitate to book with Chris again. He is definitely a talented gem! Thank you Chris for the amazing pictures and capturing such a special occasion!

Crysta is my go-to photographer on island. I have a fashion brand and need photos with the release…read moreof new collections, so I've worked with her consistently for the past few years. She always delivers incredibly professional, high quality work. Beyond that, she's reliable, fun to work with, well-connected when it comes to finding models, and really takes the lead with scheduling and other complicated logistics. I have nothing but good things to say about Crysta as both a person and a professional!

We've used Crysta several times now for our family shoots and for shoots for my apparel company…read more She is amazingly versatile and can really pull of "WOW" shots! I've hired lots of different photographers over the years and can honestly say that she is one of the best - she puts the subjects at ease, is fun to shoot with and has a great eye for creative and flattering shots. Turnaround time is really fast and she has been really flexible in meeting our deadlines. She also has an amazing network of people being born and raised here on the islands. Highly recommended - you won't be disappointed.