Kal was amazing! My daughter's boyfriend sprung a surprise proposal on us during our family…read moreThanksgiving holiday. He asked if he could propose to our daughter the next day during our Christmas Card photo shoot, which we were going to do with causal iPhone picture. Frantically I turned to Yelp at mid-night to find a professional photographer for a next day photo shoot. Ocean Light Photography to the rescue. Kal was responsive, profesional, and affordable. Our daughter was surprised and the moment was captured. Can't wait to see our images. Thanks Kal for helping to make the day special and keep the memory alive through your beautiful photos. * I'll update when I receive the photos. Kal comes through again! Our photos came in! BEAUTIFUL! Kal is super responsive, professional, talented, and tends to customer needs. For a small fee, I was able to pay a rush fee for turning around our photos. I needed them to meet a Christmas card order deadline. Kal captured a very special moment for out family and also helped us create a beautiful Christmas card photo. Mahalo Kal!

Honestly, one of the most patient photographer I've met. We got stuck in traffic due to a accident…read morefor over an hour and he was told us not to worry and to take our time. Waited for us on the beach. He was very professional and his patience taking our family pictures were superb. Def recommend him. Also, I asked if I could get a pic or two in advance for my daughters birthday, he sent one the same day! So glad we choose him to do our family pictures. Also, recommended great beaches and areas to take pictures and took his time taking each picture.

Rev. Bruce Bernaldez, the wedding officiant at Magic Island Weddings, recommends awesome…read more#photographer in Waikiki Honolulu Hawaii. You will not be disappointed, a great communicator Really knows the local Hawaiian area

We had our proposal and engagement photos taken with Isaiah and are so happy with the results! They…read morewere super fast to reply, easy to work with, nice, and had edited photos sent just hours after the shoot. Highly recommend!

We had the most amazing experience having our Hawaii pictures taken. Radek did a phenomenal job…read morecapturing our pictures. He chose a variety of poses, included everyone and made sure our hair was perfect despite the wind. Radek was patient with my 3 year old granddaughter. He was able to get her to smile despite the fact that she thought she was finished. I highly recommend Right Frame Photography for your Hawaiian Beach pictures. They were friendly and courteous, before, during and after the photo shoot. ​ Thank you, The Daniels and Windows Families

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

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!

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.

My husband and I had the most amazing experience working with Krystal! We first booked her for our…read morematernity photoshoot back in 2023 and she absolutely blew us away. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also made us feel comfortable and captured genuine, beautiful moments with the most amazing scenery! We loved our maternity photos so much that we knew we had to come back and recreate them--this time with our toddler. Last month we booked her again and it truly felt like a full-circle moment for our family. She captured it perfectly all over again and she was so sweet with my toddler too - he loved her! The entire experience from first communication to photoshoot day was seamless, fun, and easy going. She also has such a great eye for detail! We're beyond grateful to have these memories captured and for her! Thank you Krystal Highly recommend!

Look no further for a photographer. This man is the real deal. I Instagram stalked Doug & his work…read more(@lovealohaphoto on IG), so when we decided that we were going to elope I was crossing my fingers he would be available. And he was! The pictures are the most beautiful - way exceeding my expectations! And ... on top of that ... he had a whole gallery for me within a week of our wedding! On top of being so talented & professional, he is just overall a super cool guy. I am so thrilled to have had him contribute such a huge part to our wedding. His personality & vibe was calm & fun. Mahalo for making our day all that it was - & creating beautiful art from it!

I highly recommend Doug Falter. He is a hard worker and followed me around all day with his camera…read moreat multiple shot locations to get me the best pictures possible. He woke up before dawn and we worked nearly till dusk! I have amazing photos now, underwater and above! He captured the essence of what I wanted for my website. You can check out graceinhawaii.com for some of his photos. I am so grateful I found Doug Falter! He was worth every penny I paid for the photos and more! I don't know anyone else on the island who takes underwater photos like Doug. Thank you, Doug!

Emily Turner is an absolute master at her craft! Emily was our photographer for our wedding in APR…read more2021 at Waimea Valley. From the very beginning, Emily was very communicative, answered all our questions, shared her ideas, and also guided us through the entire process. My absolute favorite part of working with Emily was how professional and timely she was. For our pre-ceremony shoot, she shared sneak peak in a matter of 12 hours...can you say superwoman?! A few days after our wedding, she sent a sneak peak slideshow of our amazing (edited) photos, complete with music that brought us all to tears! There were so many little sweet moments she caught on camera that just made the photos much more special. I cannot recommend Emily enough. She's an absolute gem and will capture the most beautiful moments that you'll get to cherish for life. Thank you Emily for your amazing work!!

Emily is amazing at her craft!! Our wedding photos were one of my top priorities throughout the…read morewedding planning process and I spent about a month just researching photographers on various wedding planning platforms, Yelp, and social media. I immediately fell in love with Emily's artistry when I stumbled upon her Instagram! Words cannot explain how beautifully she captures everything so check out a few of the wedding pics I shared along with this review, as they speak volumes about her work. Emily's packages were also very reasonably priced, which left room for my now husband and I to add on a wedding album and USB drive of all the photos to our package. I don't think you'll find a better value for the quality of wedding photos that Emily delivers. Emily is also such a kind and accommodating person! Our wedding ceremony and reception was planned for March 21 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly shuttered everything on Oahu. So instead of the 200 person reception we planned, we postponed the reception with our extended family and friends to next year and opted to marry in an intimate ceremony with our immediate family instead. Throughout this whole craziness that unfolded in a matter of 2 days, Emily was extremely sympathetic. She was able to still come out for a mini session and capture our intimate ceremony. She was very nice and was more than happy to postponed our wedding package to next year when we get to celebrate with everyone else. She arrived early day-of and was very good at people wrangling too! She guided our family efficiently and got all the family pictures in, and had a way of making my husband feel less camera shy. The day after our ceremony, Emily had already sent me some sneak peeks that looked amazing and that we could share with our family and friends! And within one month she had finished editing the entire gallery from our wedding. Our family and friends absolutely loved all the pictures we shared, and we cannot wait for her to capture the big reception next year. She is amazing. Hire Emily!!

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!"

We did a dance portfolio for college admissions…read more Great communication and quick turnaround- mahalo!

Wow, my family and I are so happy with the results of pictures. Wonderful photographer very good…read moreand professional. Great with our daughter trying to keep her attention for the pictures. Highly recommended.

My first dog was a member of the family and faithful friend. After his passing, I deeply regretted…read morenot having a good quality photo of him. Shortly after adopting my second dog, I made sure not to repeat that mistake. Each year, Island Style Images partners with Hawaiian Humane Society to offer "Quick Takes" and "Santa Paws" photography events. Pet parents make a donation to HHS, and Island Style Images waives its sitting fee. The pictures are taken indoors at the HHS in a studio that has been set up for the day. You then have the option to purchase any or all of the photos from the session. Photographer/owner Joanne Barratt did a really nice job with the pictures, and I'm really glad I participated in a Quick Takes session. Everyone who has seen the photos of my dog has complimented the quality of the work. I also applaud Joanne for giving back to the community in this way. On the down side, the customer service was definitely lacking. For instance, Joanne did not offer to allow me to pose with my dog, which I would have liked. (I later learned that others were allowed to do so.) She was talking on her mobile phone when I entered the room and then when she greeted me, she was brusque and offhand. She did, at least, treat my dog nicely. Also, before starting the session, Joanne asked me to sign a waiver that would allow her to use all of the images taken of my dog for her own (commercial) purposes without compensation to me, which I refused. It was presented matter of factly like, "here, sign this before we begin" and had I not read it, I would have missed what she was doing--not nice. Lastly, I had to call repeatedly after the sitting to order photos. I kept getting the answering machine and then had to play phone tag with an assistant to complete the transaction. Dealing with the company was a pain in the okole, but I love the photos. Five stars for the photos, 1-2 stars for customer service/business practices/ price. Yelp 365 Challenge #011/365

Oahu will forever be my favorite photo memory with the help of Island Style Images. I had found…read moreher online via social network, and she/her staff immediately responded to my inquiries and quotes. I made a special visit to her office during our stay on the island last December 2011. Also, explaining my travel demands, they were very accomodating and prompt with the photo viewing immediately the day after our photo session. I had a wonderful eperience working with Joanne and I hope others will share in this as well and consider her work. She was very casual and easy-going, and my son immediately warmed up to her. She was on the ground, or active and attentive to get his smiles on film. We had a sunset shoot, and yes, she had asked if I could hold one of her foil props to help with the lighting, but nothing I felt was unprofessional. We strolled a couple different locations and she prompted us to do what was comfortable and natural for our portraits. We received a fun-filled photo shoot on the beach that didn't feel unnatural or uncomfortable with a child. She knew we were returning the following day for our photo viewing and I was in for a surprise! The next day's visit, already excited for the photos, I was not prepared for the moving and beautiful experience as I had. It was far more professional than even engagement or wedding photographers I had known. We were welcomed into her business, which sits like a house just along the beach, and seated in a room with a large viewing screen display and a lot of her personal work displayed beautifully. Her staff was very warm and friendly. I'm sorry I can't remember their names at the moment, but they were the same from my emails I recall that transpired over the course of this visit to Oahu. We're seated comfortably and the presentation begins... dimmed lights, soft and theme-appropriate Hawaiian music in the background... it was like I was watching a personal movie of my day on the beach, just the day before. It was such a beautiful journey on film of my son, especially, and I immediately knew it was going to be very difficult to choose just a few photos. Originally I had gone in with a budget, and yes, their photography is on the pricier side, but if you are able to splurge on a photo session, and for a memorable experience in Oahu that captures a time in your life so well, I highly recommend Joanne and Island Style Images. I had priced several photo options at the time, prior to our trip, and from hotel photographers, to other social media photographers I tripped across, I couldn't feel more glad that I found Joanne! There is a distinct difference in one's experience from a photographer with a $100 budget and with a photographer like Joanne of Island Style Images. I had used the hotel photographer in 2010 while in Maui, for a very last minute photo shoot, and had a completely different experience. The difference for me was the memory... from something quick and convenient, to now, a hallmark piece in our home that warmly invites a smile over and over again, in remembering our visit to Oahu. We were able to opt for a professional cd of all of our images and a portrait that would take a few weeks to receive back home. Because I had requested a few photos as soon as possible to share in our holiday cards once returning home, her staff promptly emailed those I had noted for this request along with our photo release form. Today, Island Style Image's work is beautifully displayed in my home and it is such a centerpiece; the heart of our home. It is always a conversation piece! I need to note that, upon receiving our order, I had kept our portrait in the original box she sent them, and we were in the process of moving. Once we were able to display our photo, we noticed one of the pieces had a wavy look on the canvas and even though it had been several months since our initial order date, Joanne's staff immediately sent us a replacement piece for the one we explained had a defect on the canvas. Thank you, Joanne and to your wonderful staff for helping capture such a wonderful time in our life on our first visit to Oahu. I truly look forward to working with you again in the future. I even tripped across what turned out to be my favorite dining spot the entire trip, so if curious, check out that review from my Oahu visit.