We had the best family photo session with Michelle on Maui! She was WONDERFUL. For the first few days of our family vacay, we weren't quite clicking, but the photo session really brought us all together. From that evening on there was a turning point in the vibes of the trip. My mom even looked at me at the end of the photo session and said that she didn't care how the photos turned out, because she had the best time But luckily the photos are beautiful!!! It's so hard to get my niece to smile, and the photos that Michelle was able to capture are just priceless. Moreover, the editing on the back side was done so quickly, tastefully, and professionally. They are truly some of the nicest photos we could've asked for! The entire Karma Hill team was super communicative and helpful in making sure we were happy with the final deliverables. Our entire experience was one of ALOHA and we really couldn't be happier with our decision to book with Karma Hill. read more

We recently visited Maui on a family vacation and Vanessa from Karma Hill Photography did an amazing job at taking our photos! There was a good mix of posed and action shots and we're so in love with them! Thank you so much Vanessa and the entire team for capturing these special moments for us!! read more

We booked Karma Hill for a 1 hour sunset family portrait session on the Big Island for 6 (5 adults, 1 kid, including a pregnant mama). It did hurt my wallet just researching different photographers -- less demand on the Big Island means a lot more $$$ compared to other islands. But we were determined to make the investment. KH seems to be more on the expensive side compared to other individual photographers, so we weren't considering it initially. However, since we have a couple families included in the shoot (ours and my husbands immediate family), we felt that KH's capturing and editing style would be the one everyone appreciated and would be worth the price difference. We were very happy with how the photos turned out! More on that in a bit, but before I get too far I did want to call out a disclaimer - the only thing I had reservations on was the number of digital photos included in the session for 6 people for one hour (50 digital pics at the time of writing). This was something I didn't consider at the time of booking, but relative to other photographers this number seems to be pretty low. Especially if you have more than one family included, or another "purpose" (like shooting for maternity) 50 may be too little for your needs. They do offer the full digital set as an additional purchase, or individual photos. Both of these costs are a significant price difference (easily ~$100-200 depending on how many), so if having the full set or more than 50 is important to you, you may want to factor that cost into your budget when choosing a photographer. I'm still happy altogether, but I wish I had thought about this before making my commitment (totally on me). On the overall quality -- we're very happy. KH was always, always quick to respond and courteous. We were booked with Aumrae and I really appreciated the upbeat but easygoing energy he brought, especially since we had some mishaps before the shoot (hotel had an energy blackout before!). We were able to get a really good variety of backgrounds and all the combinations of people captured that we wanted. It was also a super windy day, but thanks to Aumrae the photos turned out great! You'd think there was just a nice breeze going through at the time. I also really liked how we got a variety of textures and heights (some sitting on the sand, some standing on the lava rocks by the beach, some walking in the water, etc). The photos themselves are gorgeous. My wallet hurts haha but I know that capturing moments like this, especially with extended family, will only get more valuable to us as time goes on. Thank you Aumrae and Karma Hill for enabling such beautiful keepsakes for us and future generations!!! read more

Karma Hill of Karma Photography was the wedding photographer for my daughter's celebration at the Four Seasons in Wailea, and she was absolutely phenomenal. Karma and her team were professional, easygoing, and a true pleasure to work with from start to finish. They captured every tender, joyful, and beautiful moment with such care and artistry. The photos are stunning--far beyond what we imagined--and will be cherished for years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend Karma to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer. read more

The Karma Hill team did an incredible job working with me to help organize my surprise proposal. I am not from the area, so it was such a relief to rely on their expertise and suggestions. The team was extremely thorough in helping me identify a place to propose and even sent the exact spot via Google Maps and directions. Our photographer, Pomai, was fantastic. She made my fiancee and me feel very comfortable, despite it being our first time taking professional photos. In fact, she was so prepared that she had items in her bag to help us freshen up, which was greatly appreciated. She took the time to make sure we were looking our best for the photos, in spite of it being an extremely hot and humid day. Since we did not have a particular vision when it came to photos, Pomai provided excellent direction and vision to help capture our special moment. We're so excited to see how the photos turn out and are looking forward to reliving the proposal through them for the rest of our lives! read more

I am sooooo happy Karma Hill Photography took my wedding photos!!! I have only seen the sneak peek and I am already so so happy! Samantha and Kelsey were both professional and fun and they made it so easy for Brian and I! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so great at what you guys do! read more

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Great communication, service, responsiveness, personnel. Of course the product is equally superb.

We found the most talented photographer with Karma Hill Photography! There are so many stunning photographs I don't even know which ones I want hung on our walls. I am extremely happy with all of our photographs and it was a blast to do. These folks are Gold! read more

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We just had a family photo session today so I haven't even seen our pictures. However, our photographer Tenessa was so much fun! We have been on ATV's and Zip Lining, but this family activity was by far the most fun! We all laughed so much and so hard and Tenessa was so amazing, even making sure my teens got totally involved. My son, who has been on a pilot of a TV sitcom said the session was like acting! I would book a session again just to have a fun family day! read more

My boyfriend and I took a trip to Maui to celebrate my birthday. My boyfriend so kindly obliged to taking couples pictures together. I did extensive research on pricing and quality of images on many photographers websites. I am definitely a person who prefers all information possible to be provided on the website, and Karma Hill's site does just that. You can read about the many different sessions they have, add ons you might consider, images of families and couples in many different locations all over the islands of Hawaii and more. (My dream!) The inquiry form was easy to fill out and a response was timely as well. I'm extremely indecisive and they provided many links to help me narrow down the preferred location of our session. Day of we met with Tanessa at Polo Beach. She was everything in a photographer we could've asked for! On time, easy to find, very personable. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, discussed posing vs candid options to help narrow down what we wanted from the session, helped us pose in new ways we haven't before and fixed my hair so it didn't look to crazy (humidity was REAL). When the session ended she helped us find an amazing spot for breakfast close by. I love that they do a sneak peek a week after your session so you can get some of the images sooner. We love that they have options on the other islands. Can't wait to book them again! read more

I have used Karma Hill in Maui and also in Oahu for a family photoshoot. The company was recommended to me by my nail tech who is also a professional photographer herself and has also booked Karma Hill multiple times in the past. This team of photographers have always been amazing from start to finish. They've been so very helpful with recommending locations and very resourceful with getting the little to big details buttoned up for me. I had lots of questions about locations and they always found a way to help me figure out what's best logistically for my situation and time constraints. Photoshoot day has always been smooth sailing. Our photographer Megan was so very sweet with our girls and made it so fun and comfortable for my young one. I would highly recommend Karma Hill. We always are so in love with all the finishing touches they put into our portraits. The results are outstanding and it shows in their work and professionalism. read more

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Nothing speaks volumes as much as a return customer! We did our first family photo session with Karma in 2014 and loved it so much we couldn't wait to do it again in 2017. Flash forward 5 years and we knew it was time to head back to Maui and of course, our third family photo session. We have loved working with everyone at KHP and look forward to our next chance to work with them! read more

I highly recommend Karma Hill photography for family or wedding pics --or any special occasion in Hawai'i. we scheduled our photos on our Maui trip and it happened to be the windiest day ever. Our photographer Sam performed some magic and was able to capture awesome shots despite the wind and sun. She was fantastic to work with and was great with our kids. She had helpful tips about posing and being able to smile and open our eyes despite the blinding sun. :-) the scheduling process was really simple they were easy to communicate with, giving us beach suggestions based on where we were staying. And we got our sneak peek only 7 days after The photo shoot -bonus! great experience 100%!!! read more

Karma Hill Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

We had an unbelievably smooth experience with Karma Hill for our Wedding. Like many others on here, we were referred through Simple Maui Wedding and, based on the samples we saw, we were sold. Our photographer, Samantha, was a pro and struck a perfect balance between being an invisible observer during the ceremony and a kind director for the shoot after. She knew exactly where to put us to get the shots she wanted, and let us ad-lib and be ourselves at the same time. If you're considering Karma Hill for a wedding, family portrait, or just a general shoot, I cannot recommend them enough. read more

Karma Hill Photography - Sample shot from our wedding taken by Samantha of Karma Hill - Event Photography Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Karma Hill photography did such an amazing job capturing special moments at our wedding and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our photographer was so sweet! We just got a sneak peak of our photos and we couldn't be happier! It was such a magical day. We highly recommend them for your special day! read more

We had a beautiful morning at Kalapaki beach with the photographer, Braden, who made the entire experience a great time for all. We have two small children (22 months and 2 months) and he managed to get us all smiling, even the newborn, which was very impressive. He also came well prepared with an umbrella for us as there were some clouds and it thankfully only sprinkled for a few minutes. So stoked to receive our family photos from Karma Hill! read more

We know good photographers are usually booked out months in advance. We didn't decide to commit to professional photos until about 1-2 months out due to the uncertainty of traveling during a pandemic and we were going as an extended family of 11. After striking out with other photographers, we somehow landed on Karma Hill's instagram page and their photos were BEAUTIFUL - light and airy and colorful! After perusing their website, I was a bit skeptical of a photography company. Like how will I know which photographer was "good"? But looking through all their previous work, we felt confident that ALL their photographers will deliver gorgeous photos. The booking process was easy, and given they have multiple talented photographers, we were able to get a session even though we only booked 1-2 months ahead. Communication with the company was easy and prompt. The session itself was FUN! Clarissa was so patient with the children in our group (both the rambunctious and shy ones!) and our parents who only spoke Chinese. She gave precise instructions on how to pose. We had photos of every combination we could think of. And as our session was ending, the sunset was just blazing with colors that she kept encouraging us to take more photos! You can tell she loves what she does. I think we literally laughed the whole session. Definitely recommend Karma Hill for your professional photos when you're in Hawaii. read more

It was a wonderful experience working with Karma Hill Photography for our surprise proposal event. The entire process was very smooth. They helped pick the perfect location and time and were very accommodating while planning the details. Our photographer was Desi. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very friendly and easy to work with and took beautiful pictures. read more

I'm very glad that we chose Karma Hill Photography! After eloping in the Kalalau Valley, we knew that we wanted to hire a professional to capture some memories on the island. I was not only impressed with the quality of the images, but with how hard the team worked to make sure we had our photo shoot. Despite the cancellation of our first scheduled shoot, the team worked to find someone available in the short window we had before flying home. Our photographer, Keri, was a delight and made our shoot so much fun! Thank you everyone, we love our photos so very much! read more

Karma Hill Photography did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! Every time my husband and I look back at our beautiful pictures we're instantly taken back and we're filled with so many happy memories. We worked with Pinky from Karma Hill Photography and she is very talented. She knew how to capture us in the moment and did a great job guiding us through group and couple photos. We are incredibly thankful for Karma Hill Photography for being a part of our wedding day! We highly recommend anyone to book with Karma Hill Photography for their next big event! read more

We are very happy with Karma Hill Photography! They are affiliated with Simple Oahu Wedding and they Karma Hill Photography took our wedding day pictures! Our wedding was at Kualoa Ranch Secret Island on 8/1/21. Pinky was our photographer and she was awesome. She made me and Matt (husband) really comfortable. We definitely recommend them! read more

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Amazing photographer with wonderful angles, vision, colors, and upbeat attitude. Pleasure to work with Pinky, who made our elopement special by capturing in a surreal picturesque way. Highly recommend. read more

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We have not received all of our images yet (session was just last week) but we had such a wonderful experience with Tenessa, I wanted to leave a review right away. We have however received our "sneak peak" photos and they are gorgeous! I cannot compliment Tenessa's professionalism enough!! She was so patient and kind throughout the entire photo-taking process, even though my 1.5 yr old toddler was having a meltdown and refusing photos, which was stressing me out! Her calmness was very reassuring. She gave wonderful directions to my family and I on where to stand, how to pose, etc. She worked well with my parents, my adult siblings, my husband and I, and did a great job trying to capture the attention of my son with goofy faces and movements for the photos. There were eight of us total being photographed and we came prepared with a list of group shots and sub-group shots we wanted to have taken (aka whole family, just grandparents, us with our son, siblings, etc.) Tenessa made sure we got each of the shots we wanted, and many more! Thank you so much to Tenessa and Karma Hill Photography, we look forward to working with you again on future family trips to Maui! read more

Taking photos of a wedding can be hard. Beach photos especially. Add rain to the mix? Karma Hill Photography was such a DREAM to work with. Our Maui elopement had to be postponed four times due to COVID. Our day finally came, was perfect for a sunset beach elopement then out of the blue, torrential downpour. Our photographer, Tenessa, didn't skip a beat. Tenessa, what would we do without you? Your skill, attention to detail, professionalism is unmatched and we could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. You were an absolute dream. The photos? Go without saying are more than we ever could have imagined (even with the beautiful Maui backdrop). I cannot recommend Karma Hill enough. Thank you all for making our day perfect. read more

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We had our photoshoot with Keri yesterday and I have to say, that this has been hands down, THE BEST experience we've had with a photographer by far as we normally take professional photos each year. Keri was super kind, patient, took the time to connect with our family, and took her time to position us for the best shots with all the wind action going on. She also made sure my hair was in place and helped me hide tan lines and sunburn. She didn't rush us and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. My older son normally doesn't enjoy photoshoots, but expressed to my husband and I afterwards that he actually had a good time and that he thought Keri was really cool and funny. My younger son had so much fun and totally made a connection with Keri. My husband and I thought it was really cool that Keri photographed the kids while they were in their own element and just letting them be themselves. Thank you so much KHP team! This whole process has been so easy - from booking and communicating with Brooke, to communicating with Keri and our photoshoot. 5/5 stars, would definitely recommend! If I could give them 100 stars, I would! read more

We recently worked with Karma Hill Photography during our trip to Oahu and had such a great experience! We booked a mini session (30 mins), which turned out to be perfect for our family of four and especially the attention spans of our kiddos (4 and 2). Photographer Mike was also great with the kids - our youngest was more interested looking down at the sand than up at the camera, so he rolled with it and got some great candids while she warmed up :). Overall, scheduling online was simple, I loved the flexible packages and pricing options and communication leading up to and after our shoot was great. The Karma Hill team also recommended a location that was perfect for us -- Paradise Cove beach, which was close to our hotel and provided the perfect backdrop to bring my vision to life. I would definitely work with Karma Hill again on future trips! read more

Our wedding ceremony was planned by Simple Maui Wedding and Samantha from Karma Hill Photography was our photographer! She is amazing! After the ceremony, we breezed through all the group photos and then walked over to a gorgeous location on the rocks right by the ocean. We felt a bit awkward at first since we've never done a photoshoot before, but Samantha knew exactly what to do and guided us through it all. I haven't seen all the photos yet since it's only been a week, but from the previews I already know that my hopes have been exceeded! I love how bright and airy the pictures feel, with the blue sky and ocean perfectly captured. A big thank you to Samantha and Karma Hill Photography! read more

From start to finish, our experience with Karma Hill photography was great! We wanted to get our daughter's Senior photos done in Maui and after reading many positive reviews, we opted to book with Karma Hill. We had some questions before making the reservation and they were always promptly responsive with answers and suggestions. After booking, we continued to have questions (we started to feel like maybe we were being a nuisance) and the email replies were always courteous and professional. After looking at the plethora of information on their website, we settled on a date and location - a morning session at Sunset beach. Angelica was our photographer for our session and she was at the appointment early and greeted us warmly and professionally. She had a great attitude throughout the session which helped us relax and enjoy the experience. Angelica's experience and knowledge were apparent and that helped us confirm that we had picked the right team for our photos! The whole experience with Angelica was a pleasure, especially taking brief moments in between pics to search for seashells on the beach :) After the session, Karma Hill made sure to reach out to us and make sure things were okay and that we had a good experience. Goes to show what a class act this group is. Best choice we could have made to get our pics done! read more

We are so glad we picked Karma Hill Photography for our family pictures in Maui. From the moment we parked and got out of our car, Clarissa, our family photographer, did an awesome job making our not so camera friendly family comfortable and excited to have our pictures taken. She went out of her way to capture what was important to us, our family as a whole and individually. Clarissa is definitely an asset to the KHP team, and we would highly recommend her to anybody or any family! read more

My husband and I very recently got pictures from Karma Hill from our ceremony in Maui and we were both BLOWN AWAY! We're so excited and can't wait to see the rest of our gallery. Our photographer Tenessa was so great to work with. She even stayed a little later outside of our scheduled time as the sunset became even more crazy around our finish time. I can't recommend them enough for any event you have, or even if you'd just like some updated family pictures while in Hawaii. 10/10 !!! read more

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We couldn't have asked for a better team to work with than the Karma Hill Photography team. Brooke was so responsive in her emails, and we were lucky enough to work with Angelica the day of our wedding! She was so chill and fun she made the whole thing enjoyable for us. I (the bride) usually struggle with having my picture taken and don't think I'm photogenic at all, so I was nervous about how I would look in the photos. But I cannot believe how good the pictures turned out. The ceremony pictures look awesome and Angelica managed to capture the magic that was our wedding on the beach at sunset! Also, Angelica was already waiting for us at the beach, and when I said I wasn't comfortable and just shy to do some poses she was so kind and didn't push us to do something we didn't want. These ladies are just wonderful!! read more

We had a wonderful experience with our extended family of 10 having our picture taken during our Maui vacation. Communication was great, the session was fun and easy, the kids smiled, the grandparents smiled. We were thrilled with the end results. Loved everything about the process and experience. Would definitely use them again! read more

Karma Hill Photography - Aloha! - Event Photography Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

We had an amazing time working with Karma Hill Photography! It was seamless to book, they were extremely communicative regarding the session and it made our island photography experience a breeze. Our photographer was wonderful with our family and made us all feel at ease. I highly recommend them for capturing these magical Hawaiian memories! read more

I am a professional photographer who's had her family portraits done by the same amazing photographer in San Francisco for the last 9 years. This year, we were going to be in Maui for Thanksgiving, and the location was just too good to pass up. We LOVE our local photographer and it was really stressful to search for someone else to trust those memories (I'm literally IN the photos once a year) to. I looked at a TON of websites, and once I found Karma Hill there was no other choice for us. Their bright, colorful style matched what I wanted and the booking/scheduling process was really smooth and easy. Thank you Brooke! We met Sasha (she is amazing - seriously book her!!) at Southside beach and were a little stressed from the traffic from Lahaina and how hyper our kiddo was. She immediately put us at east with her warmth and humor, and really created a good connection with our daughter which focused her. She had us take advantage of the trees and flowers for some shots before we hit the beach, and it was so beautiful. The beach was absolutely stunning, and Sasha did such a great job of making us laugh and be our authentic selves through the hour we spent with her. I LOVE our photos and will have an incredibly hard time figuring out which ones to frame. As a photographer I'm sure I'm not the easiest subject. I have a very specific idea of what I want and am SO stiff in front of the camera. Sasha managed to not only take advantage of the gorgeous location, but to bring out the best in all three of us. It was just a magical session and we are so grateful for the memories we get to take with us of Maui. I included our Christmas card below as an example of the magic they do. I highly, highly recommend Karma Hill Photography (and Sasha - the best) for portraits on Maui. They exceeded ALL my very high expectations. :) read more

Karma Hill Photography - Event Photography Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Our family had a morning mini session as part of our vacation to Kauai. Besides this being a wonderful keepsake of our time together there, the images capture the ease and joy we felt taking the pictures. All because of our photographer making us feel comfortable and understanding our family and personalties. Highly recommend using Karma Hill photography to capture your time in Hawaii! read more

I had booked a proposal shoot with KH in Kauai for new years eve. KH's photographer (Kate) did a super awesome job capturing the moment i popped the question, and helping me with logistics (when to arrive, where to park, where on the beach to propose etc.). I wanted to surprise my now-fiancee with a bouquet of flowers, and Kate graciously had them waiting for me at the beach. During the shoot, I really liked that Kate was very explicit with directions (where to stand, what to do, where to look) which helped ease the pressure of us when posing. I have only looked at the sneak peek of the photos yet - and they look amazing. Everyone i have showed the photos to have asked me about the photographer i used. Thank you KH and Kate! read more

My wife and I wanted to commemorate our one year anniversary in Maui and decided to take portraits at one of the most gorgeous places in the world. She found Karma Hill Photography on Pinterest. I decided to do a little research on their website. I was amazed at all the resources they had from what to wear to the various beaches in Maui to shoot photos at. So we booked the best time for us (morning at Ironwoods Beach) and were impressed with the communication of their team. We arrived at the beach early to get ready and sure enough, Sophie our photographer arrived early along with us. We had a blast with her! She was very friendly and we were open to all of her ideas. Everything felt relaxed and natural. After getting a preview of the finished product we were blown away by the results! The next time we head to Maui and are considering another portrait session (maternity pics/family portraits) we'll definitely hit up Karma Hill. Mahalo read more

I cannot describe how blessed at how well my wedding turned out because of such wonderful photographers from Karma Hill photography. Our coordinator, simplemaui, reached out to them for us to have them as our photographers on our wedding day. The process was so easy and they were great to work with. The photographer, Tenessa, did above and beyond with being our photographer on our special day. There was last minute notice to extend the photography session to our reception and Tenessa was so easy to work with. She was flexible and ready to make great shots with little notice. Tenessa was so talented and she knew what shots she wanted to make for our wedding. The pictures from Tenessa turned out wonderful! We were so happy to have such a good photographer and she made our day so memorable. It was so easy to communicate with Karma Hill as well. After the wedding, they respond to any of our questions within the next working day. They offer reasonable priced picture packages as well. I definately recommend this talented photography team for all weddings! read more

I fell in love with Karma Hill's photos based on the blog posts of all the weddings that Simple Oahu and Simple Maui Weddings coordinated. I pretty much picked Simple Oahu to coordinate our elopement because of Karma Hill's photos. Karma Hill is a dream to work with. Our day was dreary and raining. Our photographer was Mike and he was amazing. He really knew how to use the light and scenery to create some amazing shots. All the pictures came out brilliantly. Mike took a great mix of color and black & white photos. He even used the umbrellas we brought as props in some of the pictures. At the end of our shoot, Mike gave us a postcard with more details about when we could expect our preview and when the full gallery would be available. We received the preview almost exactly a week later, as promised. I was blown away - It was so beautiful I nearly started crying! The gallery of all our shots arrived a few days later - way sooner than the 3-4 weeks I was advised it could take. The gallery is easy to use and I had plenty of shots to choose from. The instructions on how to download the photos included in my package were very clear and included their contact info in case I had additional questions. I highly recommend Karma Hill Photography!! read more

We had the best time taking our family portraits in Maui. Ev our photographer was professional, on time, and most of all worked so well with our family. She was so friendly and our kids loved her as did we. I remember looking at my 3 kiddos as she was taking their photos and was so glad we made the decision to take these photos on our long awaited trip to Hawaii. If you are looking for a great family photographer, Karma Hill is the best choice. I located them on Instagram, and from start to finish they are very good about keeping in touch with you and also getting to know your family and "personality" so that they can get a feel for how your photo session will be. Overall, I am so happy we were able to capture these memories Mahalo Karma Hill and most especially, Ev. ~The Liao Family (photos to come) read more