We got married in March of 2009 (ages ago) and since moving to the mainland, I realized I misplaced our 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! read more

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"We stumbled upon Kai Photo Hawaii in April 2025 and reached out to Kyler on Yelp for our youngest daughter'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!" read more

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Had a great time working with Mr. Kyler during our maternity photoshoot at Sandy Beach. My husband and 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. read more

I've always admired the quality of photos from Kai-Photo Hawaii, so I reached out to book a family session. Kyler was responsive and provided detailed information about the packages and suggested locations. I really appreciated the helpful tips he shared to prepare us for the shoot. He also asked questions to get to know our family, which showed how much he truly cares about creating a memorable experience for his clients. Our family enjoyed our session at Waʻahila Ridge Trail. Kyler guided us throughout and made the entire experience fun and stress-free. He had a fun way to help us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and he captured our candid moments beautifully. When I look at our photos, our smiles and laughter look so genuine--you can really see that we were having a great time. We received our photos within a week, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The lighting, clarity, and scenery exceeded my expectations. We booked the mini package, which was perfect for our family of three, and we still had so many great photos to choose from. It was impossible to pick just one favorite for our holiday greeting card, so we ended up choosing several. If you're looking for an exceptional photography experience, we highly recommend Kai-Photo Hawaii. We definitely plan to book another session with Kyler in the future. read more

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We can't thank Kyler enough for capturing one of the most special times in our lives during our maternity shoot at Sandy Beach, Hawaii! From the very first message, Kyler was on it--so responsive and helpful that we felt like pros before even stepping in front of the camera. He guided us through picking the perfect location, gave us wardrobe advice, and even made us laugh with his little games to keep us relaxed. Not only did Kyler make us feel like supermodels, but he also became our honorary Hawaii tour guide recommending things to do before and after the shoot! The photos? STUNNING. Natural, vibrant, and full of love--just how we imagined them. Kyler has this magical way of capturing not just smiles but the joy and connection behind them. Thank you, Kyler, for going above and beyond to make this shoot an unforgettable experience. If you're thinking about booking Kyler, stop thinking and do it. You won't just get amazing photos--you'll also get a hype man, location scout, and the best laugh-inducing photographer in Hawaii. read more

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Working with Kyler for our engagement shoot was a dream. His ability to make us feel relaxed and at ease was the highlight of the session. The final gallery is stunning and feels so authentic to who we are as a couple. We highly recommend Kyler to anyone looking for a photographer who prioritizes genuine connection and beautiful, natural artistry. read more

Kyler is awsome! He did a beautiful job with my sisters graduation photos last year. My sister isn't photogenic so he was able to give her tips and tricks on how to pose. He's very polite and very patient. It was raining and windy that day but he was able to pull it off and make it work. My family and I l will definitely book with you again! read more

Kyler was a joy to work with for our surprise proposal photo shoot! He was incredibly responsive and punctual. Kyler showed up 10 minutes early to our shoot. He also made it easier for my now fiancée to get comfortable with his games and different poses. I would 100% recommend his services. read more

1. Overall Experience My overall experience with Kyler and his team was exceptional from start to finish. Kyler and his team were professional, attentive, and took a genuine interest to ensure memories from my wedding were captured for my wife and I. 2. Communication and Professionalism Kyler was very responsible to my messages and did his best with is experience to help us in planning my wife's and I's wedding. On the day of the wedding Kyler and his team were punctual, attentive, and easy to work with throughout the entire event. After the wedding communication was open with Kyler and his team in regards to the processing of the photos. 3. Creativity and Style I choose Kai-Photo because I like the style of photography Kyler and his team produces. Kyler and his team do their best to capture moments in their most natural, candid, moments. They blended into the background and seamlessly moved throughout the event and venue. For set photos they knew how to bring out the best in a photo, the fact that they could keep my nephew's attention for photo's is a clear indication of their skill in their trade. 4. Punctuality and Time Management Were they on time? Did they manage the schedule well on the day of the wedding? Example: "The photographer arrived early and was incredibly efficient with time, ensuring we didn't miss any key moments without making us feel rushed." They were punctual and very attentive to the schedule set-forth by my planner. They were incredibly efficient and any extra time was used to capture great moments. At no point did we feel any sort of stress when it came to the photography of my wife and I's wedding. 5. Quality of Photos I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the final photo's. Every image taken that was sharp, well-lit, and perfectly capture the emotions of each moment. 6. Posing and Comfort Kyler and his team made us feel completely at each, giving guidance without making anything feel staged. Even our guests commented on how well the felt during the group photos. 7. Value for Money Do you feel you got good value for the cost? How did the pricing compare with the quality of the service? Example: "For the level of service and quality we received, the pricing was more than fair. We felt we got great value for our investment." We definitely received a great value for our investment. For the level of service and quality we received, the pricing was more than fair. Hands down Kai-Photo will be at the top of my list for any photography needs. 8. Post-Wedding Experience The photo delivery was timely, and the online gallery was easy to use. Kyler and his team stuck to their projected schedule for when we would receive our photos. 9. Recommendations I would highly recommend Kai-Photo to any couple looking for a wedding photographer, Engagement photos, or even off-site family photo's. They captured my wife's and I's day perfectly and were great people to work with. read more

My husband surprised me with a photo session for my 40th birthday while we vacationed in Hawaii! Working with Kai was so easy he helped us find a location that would be amazing for us and really highlight the beauty of Oahu. He asked about our family and really focused on those shots to help us redo our gallery wall and have the best family photos. He also really put my youngest at ease as he tends to be a bit shy and sometimes hard to get any good photos of, but we have so many to pick from with our time with Kai! He was flexible also with the rain and the weather as you never know what different climates may throw at you! read more

I was looking for a photographer for our trip and remembered one of my friend used Kai for their baby moon. I reached out and was able to book with Kai for a mini session. As a mom with 2 toddlers (4 & 2) and a baby (7 months) I was worried if my kids would be too shy in a new environment for a photoshoot. The day of the photoshoot my two year old was cranky and clingy towards me so I was worried we wouldn't be able to get any pictures without it him crying. My oldest was ready and the baby woke up from his nap and was luckily in a good mood. We started out with some family shots with me holding my second and Kai started to engage with the kids and brought little props to get the kids to look at him. Soon enough my second warmed up and was willing to pose and had fun. Kai was great with the kids and really engage to make them feel comfortable. I'm really glad we hired Kai because he was really comfortable to work with and the best part is he's great with kids. I would recommend Kai to families especially with young kids because he is patient and was able to get them to feel comfortable around him. Thank you so much Kai! read more

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Friendly and professional service. Booked a photo session last minute while we were in Hawaii. Kyler is kind, friendly and smart. He created some fun games for us to play and we were smiling and laughing the whole time when he was taking the pictures. The pictures turned out beautiful and we are very pleased with his service. Highly recommend Kyler. read more

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Kyler was such a great help and photographer for our engagement! I was nervous during the planning but we jumped on regular calls beforehand to ensure everything went smoothly. He was able to get candid photos of the proposal and we did some staged shots afterwards that came out great! He was ready to roll with the curveballs and coached us through posing for the pictures in the most friendly manner! I would recommend to any friends out on the island. read more

We found Kai Photo thru our engagement/wedding ring shop. Kyler first took our engagement photos, and we were quite impressed so we booked him for our April wedding photography and videography, including same-day edit video. Kyler was very easy to work with throughout the entire process; he was actually one of the first of our vendors that we started communicating with. He takes the time from the beginning to get to know you and what your vision is. He also helped guide us through a lot of our planning process because he has so much wedding expertise; he was almost like a bonus coordinator! Kyler was also very responsive to all of my correspondence the entire time (note some vendors don't start replying promptly until your date gets closer), which I thought was very professional and helped with answering questions and moving the process along. He and his team made sure to capture everything we wanted, plus more! We and all of our guests were also very impressed by the same-day edit video played at our reception; many folks commented afterward on how awesome it turned out and they could not believe it was put together so quickly! The final gallery of photos and full video will take time for any photographer/videographer, but Kyler gave us some "sneak peek" photos the day after our wedding, which were fun to look at and share with our family/friends dying to see pictures. I highly recommend Kai Photo for your photo/video needs. Mahalo Kyler for everything! read more

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Kai Photo provided an exceptional experience for us when we did a photo shoot in Hawaii! Not only did we have fun and made great memories, we have the photos to capture those moments. Kyler came highly recommended from our friends and a few hours after sending my initial inquiry he responded and continued to be very responsive throughout the process. Not having done a professional photo shoot for many years, I had a lot of questions which Kyler kindly answered. The day of, Kyler was very professional and friendly and got us comfortable by doing a fun exercise to get us to relax. With some great direction, we got lots of poses and a variety of scenery along with some of our silly poses that we wanted. We had an absolutely fun and engaging experience, the photos turned out great and we will be using them on invitations. I Highly recommend Kai Photo for all your wedding and photo needs! read more

We had our engagement and wedding photos done with Kyler and he made everything so comfortable and really tried to get to know us. The photos came out just as imagined and super quick! read more

My wife and I went to hawaii to take our wedding photos and were presented with so many options to go with. I am so grateful that we decided to go with Kai-Photo. I wish I could give 10 stars out of five. Our photographer Kyler was so knowledgeable and asked questions to help him tailor our wedding photos. His ideas and techniques made the photos come out way better than we could ever imagine. The photos were even edited faster than we expected and turned out so great! Thank you so much for being so patient, kind, and professional. read more

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Kyler was wonderful and fun to work with. My fiancé surprised me with a beach proposal and Kyler and his team even set up a beautiful little picnic for us to enjoy. The photos turned out stunning. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a photographer to Kyler! read more

Kyler picked an amazing spot to do our family photos. We were only visiting the island so it helped to have a knowledgeable person pick our photo site. I'd definitely recommend Kyler! He was on time, friendly, and the photos turned out perfect! read more

Thank you for an awesome experience! You made our wedding very special. Kai-Photo does a great job. Highly recommending!

Our family was looking for a photographer last minute for our trip. We found Kai-Photo Hawaii online. He answered our emails very quickly. The photo session was really good. He even played games with our children to keep them entertained. We received the pictures back very quickly. When we go back to Hawaii, we will definitely go back to him! read more

Kyler took great pictures for our post-engagement photo shoot. Very transparent and responsive. They got the photos out very quickly as well. Strongly recommend! read more

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Kai photo took the photos at my daughter's wedding and they came out beautiful. They were able to capture some really great shots. I really liked the candids that they took at the reception with our family and friends. read more

I booked a session for a surprise proposal. Tyler could not have been more professional and pleasant to work with. He was also super flexible in helping me execute my plan. The session went really well and he was able to put us at ease. The photos turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier with the end product. Highly recommend Kai-Photo without reservation. read more

After days of searching and finding a talented photographer for our sunset family/vow renewal photoshoot, Kai-Photo Hawaii was the perfect choice. Kyler not only wants to provide the best services to his clients, he shows interest in getting to know his clients as well. He was responsive to details and questions, super professional, creative, flexible, and excellent at captivating moments. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about professional photography. My family and I felt at ease during the photoshoot, as he made everything comfortable for us. We don't really know how to pose for professional photos, however Kyler was patient in giving us instructions on how to best pose as a family, couple or alone. After the session, my husband and 15 year old son expressed to me what a talented and great person Kyler was. We love that his captured photos have storytelling and used amazing lighting. We will definitely work with Kyler again in the future. Well done Kai-Photo Hawaii! read more

Trevor Noah recently said, "If there's one thing you will never waste your money on, it's traveling." It's also true with photography. My family was able to work with Kyler on pretty short notice, and we're so glad we could make it work. My children are generally not very photogenic, and Kyler was able to capture sweet candid shots and beautiful headshots - the type adored by grandparents. Kyler is very easygoing, making our photo session laidback. Before the photo session, Kyler offered general guidance on what to expect and suggestions on locations. He also scheduled a call to discuss other details. Everything else was done electronically (payment, photo gallery), which makes it extremely efficient. If you are looking for a professional photographer, look no further. Feel free to PM with questions. read more

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great pictures and excellent customer service. Kai-Photo Hawaii is highly recommended

Kyler is amazing! He made our experience so enjoyable. We were both very new at taking professional photos and so Kyler had us playing games so that we were able to become comfortable in front of the camera. He was so accommodating and the end results were AMAZING. I will forever remember this experience! And now I have photos that have captured our special moment where I can look back on in fondness. Thank you Kyler for such an amazing experience and for such great photos! read more

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Our experience with Kyler has put our mind at ease. From the initial phone conversation to reserving the dates for our sessions were effortless. Kyler provided his knowledge on location photo sessions and recommendations. Upon arrival at our location at Portlock Beach, we arrived early and met us on time to discuss how we would like to proceed. We wanted a sunset session and he was able to walk us through scenarios on how we should pose to capture that perfect moment. Kyler let's us see a sample of some of the photo shots and we were amazed! We are so grateful for the time, process and location recommendations! Kyler has made our experience timeless! We wholeheartedly recommend his photography services! read more

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Overall great experience. I was very pleased how Kyler was able to squeeze us in at the last minute due to the pandemic. His response were very prompt and quick. Part of me wish he could have taken more of a lead about types of shoots and angles as he was familiar with the location. The turn around time for the photo editing was super fast which was a plus. Would definitely consider using Kai for further photo sessions in the near future. read more

Kyler and his team from Kai-Photo were amazing! The way he helped us in our engagement photo session feel comfortable taking photos was an added touch. The day of our wedding they were so nice. Our photos were beautiful. The pre-wedding tips were extremely helpful as you go through the planning of your wedding. I really appreciated that. read more

Kyler came highly recommended from my sister and I couldn't disagree with her. I wanted to take family photos on my recent trip to Hawaii and I reached out to him a month in advance to set up a date and time. Kyler was super accommodating and answer all my questions and concerns promptly. On the day of the shoot, he came early and was very knowledgeable of the area. He is also very easy to talk to. He put in an effort to know everyone's name and talk to each one to make them feel comfortable. I would highly recommend him and would use him again on my next trip. read more

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When asking for a quote, I was told to go to their website to filled out a form initiate a quote. Instead of receiving a quote, I'm getting marketing spam from this company and still NEVER RECEIVED A QUOTE. No where in the form does it ask for permission be subscribe to their weekly/daily emails for their marketing spam. If they want to provide that service they should ask for permission or at the very least, put a note that says by filling out the form, your agreeing to be spammed. Additionally the articles are not useful at all! The current article, "Do you need a wedding coordinator?" says to use this question exercise to determine that, then ask "are you ok with things not going as planned?" And proceed to provide links for wedding coordinators. Wondering if this is a joke. I assume a majority of people want things to go as planned for a big event like a wedding where you're spending $10k+. I wasted my time reading it and I don't want anyone else wasting their time. In response to your reply: Thats incorrect. The marketing things were automatically sent to me without notificAtion and it confused me when I was looking for a quote. After I asked for a quote again ask a response, you sent me a price range without asking me questions for the date, the number of people, etc. so I'm not sure how you expect me to take you seriously. You did say you needed to meet me but didn't bother asking simple questions like hours of service , date of event , number of guest. If I had agreed to meet and spent my time and energy meeting you, but during the meeting, you found out you weren't available on my wedding date, that would have wasted both our time. I didn't reply because I knew this wasn't a professional photography company that values customers times but is trying to sell other peoples wedding services. I'm not sure if you get commission for people clicking those links. Perhaps you also do photography but your first priority, at least with me was promoting other wedding services. read more

My biggest concern about hiring Kai-Photo was the fact that it might not live up to its expectation of a five star rating... But during the wonderful and helpful photo shoot session, and after receiving the amazing photos, Kai-Photos truly lived up to its reputation of a five star rating!! One of my favorite parts of working with Kyler was that he was not the kind of guy that talks nonsense, but got straight to the point and was very helpful during the whole shoot. Even my fiancé who hates getting his photos taken complimented on how easy Kyler made everything for us! And the photos? Wow. Just, WOW! The amount of compliments we received were crazy!! Some people even said that it looks like we came straight out of a commercial! Overall, I would definitely recommend Kai-Photo. If you pick any other place you're nuts! read more

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Kyler was amazing. My fiancé and I have never taken any photos before and Kyler made it easy and fun throughout the whole session. He was super engaging with us. He does little ice breakers that break you out of your shell to make you feel as comfortable as possible, almost as if you're taking pictures in casual setting. He is super helpful and knowledgeable. My fiancé had her makeup and hair done by Lexi. She did an amazing job and my fiancé was very happy with the results. We can't wait to see the pictures! Thank you Kyler and Lexi!!! read more

Thanks for doing such a great job at my daughter's wedding! The pictures turned out great!

While I may have gotten married last month, my wife and I booked Kai a year and a half in advance! I know something like that may not be typical, however, after all the bridal expos, internet searches and a final poll from our friends and family, we knew that it wouldn't get any better than working with Kyler! As a black, lesbian couple it was important to find a photographer that could be respectful when working with us, really understand our vision, and most importantly be able to get the lighting and angles right. Kyler, being the consummate professional that he is, checked off all of our boxes. He was great to work with, heard our vision and delivered on some epic shots. He was gracious enough to work with us on our budget as our wedding was unusually small (about 27 guests total). Kyler and his team have absolutely earned their reputation as the best photography company on island. I highly recommend him and his work as he's always open to suggestions, offers good advice and captures the essence of the day. read more

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Kyler is an amazing photographer and person. His professionalism, skill and genuine kindness just won my family and me over in an instant. He is amazingly talented behind the camera and we've relied on his expertise for multiple portraits. He is detailed, organized and extremely patient. We could not be happier with our portraits. Thanks again! read more

We chose Kai based on a yelp search of top photographers in Honolulu. We selected Kai-Photo because we liked the description of the journalistic style photos advertised as both my fiance and I are camera shy. Kyler provided clear communication via email throughout the process leading up to our travels. (We had contacted 7 months ahead to make sure there was availability.) We wanted to make sure we secured a good photographer while we were there. We ended up going with a shorter session because we had limited time on the island while also not sure our tolerance level of taking photos of us defiantly staring into each other's eyes. The actual session was great! We got an email a few days before that gave us really helpful instructions such as "don't wear your sunglasses to the shoot" (otherwise we would be sensitive to the light during the shoot). The shoot was awesome and Kyler staged us in comfortable positions where we didn't look cheesy or goofy. The photos were all natural looking and really accentuated our more visually appealing aspects. A few weeks later the photos came back and were AMAZING! The lighting and the colors of each photo were absolutely outstanding. We were extremely pleased with the outcome. I would have DEFINITELY booked him for our wedding if we had it in Honolulu. So amazing! read more

I've never been to Hawaii and was in need of an excellent photographer for a surprise proposal I was planning. Kyler gave a lot of great recommendations and tips on where to capture that special moment. He really listened and showed genuine interest in helping me prepare. Although I went with another photographer that was more aligned with what I was looking for, I would highly consider Kai-Photo if I was ever in Hawaii again in need of a photoshoot. read more