We had the absolute best experience with Michelle in Oahu. From the moment we met her, she was so easy 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! read more

We booked Michelle Jost Photography for family photos while on vacation in Oahu, and I couldn't be happier 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! read more

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If anyone is looking to get the most stunning photos while in Hawaii and have such a kind person to work with, look no further than Michelle! I came upon Michelle by pure luck about 5 years ago when I was on a big family trip in O'ahu. Some members of the family suggested we do a family photoshoot while we were there and fortunately they came upon Michelle's site and booked her for a couple hours. She had great, positive energy and was the sweetest person to work with. She knows how to direct you very well without making the experience awkward and is also accommodating to whatever you have in mind for the session. Our family absolutely loved the photos she took and we all soon realized we couldn't just choose 25, and got the whole package of over 200 photos. To this day, they are some of our favorite family photos and have received so many compliments on them. Just recently I was able to reunite with Michelle when she agreed to be our photographer for our proposal/engagement photos! My fiance and family got in touch with her many months prior to coordinate and plan for the special day. She even set up a part of the beach with flowers for the proposal ahead of time so it would be ready when Sean and I arrived. Once I accepted Sean's proposal, he turned me to see Michelle was there the whole time capturing the moment and she was as amazing as I remembered her. Also, she gave the best recommendations for a lei po'o (flower crown) for Sean to buy, which my family gave to me after they were done hiding during the proposal. For a whole hour we took our photos as a couple and family, and it went by so fast with how much fun we had. I really did not think I would be blown away as much as I was when she shared the photos with us, but she somehow topped our family photos from 5 years ago. She truly understands how to capture the right angles and make colors pop. Our photos look exactly how I would have hoped for them to look like: Romantic, heavenly, and timeless. We will always go to her any time we go back to Hawaii for new photos, and recommend her to all of our friends and family. She is truly the easiest person to work with and puts us all at ease, which is super important as a photographer, and her ability to connect with you is impeccable. We're so grateful to her and look forward to seeing her again in the future! read more

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I have hired Michelle on 2 different occasions. She's such a sweet and down to earth person which makes taking photos less stressful! Very professional and accommodating to your situation. She's great with adults and kids. Reasonably priced. I love all the photos taken by her! Plan to always use her for my professional photo needs!! read more

Michelle did a fantastic job on our family photos. We had the best time on our photo shot. read more

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I am so glad to have booked Michelle for our family photos in Oahu! She was so accommodating and great to work with. She chose a beautiful beach for our setting and she was also very patient with our 2 little kids. We love the photos and hope to return to Hawaii for another session! read more

Engagement Shoot in Oahu - Absolutely Unforgettable! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michelle Jost during our recent trip to Oahu for our engagement shoot--and wow, we couldn't be happier with the entire experience! From the moment we reached out, Michelle was responsive, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. She took the time to understand our vision and even recommended some breathtaking locations around the island that we never would have found on our own. The session itself was relaxed and fun, even for two camera-shy people like us. Michelle has a calming presence and a great eye for capturing those candid, in-between moments that feel the most real. The direction she gave was natural and never forced--just enough to help us feel confident and at ease. When we received the final gallery, we were honestly blown away. The lighting, the colors, the emotions--it was all captured so beautifully. These are the kind of photos we'll treasure forever. If you're considering a photographer in Oahu for any special occasion, do not hesitate. Michelle is the real deal--talented, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. Mahalo for giving us such beautiful memories! read more

Michelle was very patient with me and my lack of talent in modeling. She did great professional headshots. I wholeheartedly recommend.

Michelle took our proposal/engagement photos and did such an amazing job!! She was very helpful in assisting my fiancé in the planning process with location, background, etc. The photos turned out so great and she got them back to us in a timely manner (even went out of her way to get us sneak peeks before the whole gallery was finished). Not only is she a great photographer but also a wonderful human! Would absolutely recommend her! read more

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Aloha! Waikiki has epic scenes and you must capture the moment. We came to Hawaii to celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary and needed a photographer after our cell phone pics failed us. Upon looking at her work, we didn't think we would have an opportunity to get her at such short notice. Michelle replied to our inquiry and provided several quotes, to help accommodate and meet our needs. We met and she was professional, kind, but most importantly made us feel like we were her only session that day. She took her time to take the right shots and even asked us what we wanted. It was such a fun experience. If you happen to be in Hawaii, capture the moment and use Michelle. Our photos came out spectacular. We were thankful to share these memories with our friends and family. We recommend her to help you create lasting memories of your trip to Hawaii. read more

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Michelle was amazing! There were 19 of us!!! She managed the little ones perfectly and even the big ones too. It was a fantastic experience and a beautiful locale. read more

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Michele is a wonderful photographer. We were so fortunate she squeezed us in with less than one month's notice for when we were on Oahu for a few days. She was so patient with us - our toddler included - and the photos turned down incredible. Highly recommend! read more

Michelle did a wonderful job at capturing special moments of my family! She was so patient with our toddler and gave us wonderful directions in terms of posing. The photos turned out beautifully and better than I can even imagine. Her prices are affordable with amazing quality. Overall, I would highly recommend Michelle on your next visit to Hawaii!! read more

Michelle is awesome!! She recently took our family photos on our vacation to Hawaii, and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From picking a beautiful location, to working with our large family, to quickly getting the final pictures with us, she was sweet, professional, informative, accommodating, responsive and just wonderful all the way around. She was so easy to work with and her final pictures were stunning. I would highly recommend booking with her for your photography needs. read more

Michelle was amazing to work with; from scheduling all the way to sending me our finished pictures! She made the whole process an easy and enjoyable one. Neither my fiancé or I had done a photo shoot, and I wanted something nice for engagement pictures. We're both a little awkward and were a little nervous about how we'd do, but Michelle was so friendly and easy to talk to and we enjoyed the whole experience more than we thought we would. She was super accommodating with my requests and I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative. The pictures came out amazing; we absolutely love them! We would definitely recommend her! read more

Michelle was absolutely the best from before session, during session, and post session. Follow-ups were absolutely perfect. She was very professional and courteous during our entire experience and made our session fun for the whole family. And of course the pictures were just amazing read more

Michelle was awesome! She communicated with us for days before our shoot and answered a million questions for us. She was very good at making us comfortable and made the whole evening a fun amd enjoyable experience. We'll be calling her again if we bring the kids next time for family pictures. ​Can't wait to see the finished portraits. read more

Michelle is a fantastic photographer who took all of our recent engagement photos while we were traveling in Oahu, HI. She was incredibly professional, kind, and thorough throughout my time working with her. She spoke over the phone with me multiple times prior to meeting in-person for the photo shoot, to ensure that I was comfortable with our plan to surprise my fiancé. Michelle arrived early to the photo shoot location and was very easy to work with. She even sent our pictures over to us by the end of the week! I cannot recommend her highly enough - definitely contact her if you are needing photos in the Oahu area! read more

Michelle was the first to respond to my Yelp RFQ for an engagement photography session late on Sunday night and answered all of my questions. The next day she hopped on a call with me to discuss anything further we might have missed. She gave us a list of locations that she hand picked for the photo shoot and recommendations for props and make up and hair. She also sent us a guide on what we may want to wear for the shoot. All of this was very helpful for those beginners to professional photo sessions, which I was. On the day of the shoot, which for us was a holiday, she arrived early to the location and led us to a more secluded spot so that there would be nobody in our shots. She led us to multiple spots in that location with varying backgrounds, that she handpicked, helped us position our hands and legs, and staged the background very well. Michelle was mindful of every single shot that she took and clearly knew what she was doing. She did not hesitate to take more time with her shots if we didn't look the right way or if the wind blew hair the wrong way. She asked if our friends who came along with us on the trip wanted to join our shots, which they happily did. We are waiting for our photos now but she did show us many of the shots she took on her camera before we left and they looked awesome! It was an awesome flawless experience! 10/10 read more

My fiancée and I took our engagement photos with Michelle and she exceeded all of our expectations by far! She responded to my request very fast and had the cheapest rates compared to other quotes we received. The experience was great and the photos came out absolutely gorgeous!! read more

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Oahu in August and I wanted to have a photoshoot done in one of the beaches in Hawaii. I chose Michelle Jost to do our photoshoot and she didn't disappoint. Michelle responded to all my inquiries on time, and is very friendly and professional. The first time we met her in Oahu we felt at ease. She was fun and easy going and most importantly she listened to our ideas. The pictures were amazing. She did an awesome job! The pictures were ready within a few days and we love it! We highly recommend! Thank you Michelle for being on top of things! read more

My family and I were going on vacation in Honolulu so I thought it would be a great idea to do a family photo shoot in Honolulu, given it's gorgeous beaches and landscapes. I went around Yelp to search for some Photographers and felt like Michelle had the most reasonable pricing and her portfolio also looks fantastic. Michelle is just wonderful to work with. She's so quick with her responses and super thorough. The whole photo shoot was great. Michelle is so kind and patient. She had many ideas for poses but was also open to asking if there was anything we wanted to do. She was also so sweet with my young daughter. I have nothing but great things to say about our whole experience ! Contact Michelle and book your photo session ! You won't regret it :) read more

Michelle did our maternity pictures and we love them! They are going up on our staircase wall! I liked how responsive Michelle was, quick and easy to talk to. Fast to arrange date & time to meet. read more

Michelle was AMAZING!!! I was worried about getting nice photos with a 4 month old baby on the beach but Michelle made it easy and comfortable to get a whole album of beautiful family photos. She was responsive to emails and professional to work with throughout and our photos are seriously stunning. It can be hard to choose a photographer based on reviews alone but after comparing our photos to other portfolios online I can absolutely see that we made the right choice. I am so glad we chose Michelle and would definitely recommend working with her if you can! read more

Michelle did an amazing job. She made us feel super comfortable and my photos came out beautifully! Would definitely recommend if you're interested in getting your photos done in Hawaii. read more

My wife and I were looking to book a maternity photo session during our vacation to Hawaii. We found Michelle through Yelp and found working with her to be a wonderful experience. From start to finish, Michelle was especially responsive and helpful. Weather was pretty unpredictable with rain showers and strong winds during our trip, but Michelle kept us updated and was prepared for alternative locations to shoot at. Professionalism aside, what impressed us the most was Michelle's photographing skills and abilities. The pictures turned out incredible and definitely captured some memories we'll forget. We would highly recommend working with Michelle and would definitely consider booking her for family photos if we return to the island in the future! read more

Michelle Jost took beautiful photos for my wedding in January 11, 2020! She shot every moment, she made our wedding day special! She is an amazing photographer with great ideas of poses that we did for our wedding photos, it was super fun and comfortable working with Michelle, my husband and I are truly grateful for her and amazed of her work and creativity! I highly recommend her! read more

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Michelle is one of the best photographers I have ever had photoshoot with. Professional, nice, flexible she makes photoshoot enjoyable and fun! She has chosen the best Oahu views for my bridal shoot and every picture turned out gorgeous. The lighting, the background and poses she offered - everything worked out great. I am very happy with her work and I would highly recommend Michelle Jost Photography to everyone who is looking for a great photo experience in Hawaii! read more

My husband and I had a mediocre experience with our engagement and wedding photographer. Basically, we didn't like 95% of the pictures we got back. We were really disappointed, so we decided to have a honeymoon/2nd anniversary photoshoot (thanks, covid) with a different photographer. I scoured Yelp and found five different photographers, ultimately settling on Michelle. Best decision ever. From the first text, she was so helpful and sweet. She even gave us recommendations on where to go and how to travel for our vacation in Hawaii. The beginning of our session was slightly awkward, but she quickly put us at ease and we had a blast. Michelle is someone who is truly passionate in her work. You can see it in her eyes and through her lens. I highly recommend her to everyone read more

Michelle was so wonderful to work with! My man was looking for us to update our professional photos as well as couple and family photos. He sent me a few photographers and it was easy for me to decide on Michelle; her art speaks for itself and her personal write up was just as personable as she was. The photographs ended up perfect and she was super patient during outfit changes. 10/10 - I would highly recommend! read more

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My girlfriend and I did a photo session with Michelle. She took us on late notice, and we were super grateful. Michelle made the session so fun, and easy to do. Taking photos can be so awkward sometimes, but Michelle was a professional and knew how to make it a fun time. She even went over our time limit to capture some extra moments and overall it was just a blast. I would recommend Michelle for anyone looking to capture your special moments! read more

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Michelle. When you are selecting and purchasing services from 4000 miles away with just a website to rely on, it can be intimidating; however, Michelle made the process simple and I felt I could trust her. She was informative and timely in her responses as well as professional on every level. She took the time to help us choose the perfect location and worked around our travel schedule. Our photos are spectacular and I couldn't be more pleased! You only travel to HI to celebrate your 20th wedding anniversary once, and I'm so glad I chose Michelle to capture this time for my husband and I! Thanks so much, Michelle! The photos are perfect! read more

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Aloha from Texas! We highly recommend Michelle for capturing your island memories. We visited Oahu for a family spring break trip and were very pleased with a smooth pre planning process, perfect location recommendation and an effortless photo shoot for a family of six. Thank you Michelle for the wonderful job! read more

You have found the right place if you're looking for an amazing experience. For a surprise engagement and photo shoot look no further. Michelle was so lovely and helpful with getting everything arranged prior to my arrival in Oahu. Incredible communication weekly, she answered any questions I had, provided feedback and turned an extremely stressful situation into an enjoyable one. The photos turned out amazing and she has such a beautiful style, I'm so lucky to have found Michelle, and I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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If you are looking for images that capture the heart of the moment in a naturally beautiful setting only made more magical by the lens of the photographer, you will find it with Michelle Jost. She is indeed the professional for her prompt replies and detailed input/recommendations on the location, the time of day, outfit and makeup, which I deeply appreciate. She is very good with time for our meeting and for sending the photo gallery link. The photoshoot was a surprise gift to my niece and her husband on their baby moon to HI. The couple had a very pleasant time with Michelle. The photo gallery was so beautiful it nearly brought me to tears. There are several photographers I've reviewed prior to narrowing down to Michelle. My deal-breaker was the impressive portfolio she has which I highly recommend checking out to marvel at her artful display. Michelle simply delivered. Thank you, Michelle! I'm sure I'll be contacting you some time in the future. Aloha, PFN read more

Such a lovely experience with Michelle for our family photoshoot. Communicating with her was effortless from the start. She was very professional and offered useful recommendations for dress attire and a stunning location for the photos. The landscape of the forest, beach and views of the mountains were absolutely gorgeous. Matched my vision perfectly. My husband and I were impressed with how the photos turned out. Despite the somewhat windy conditions and my three year old having little fits here and there, Michelle was patient and was able to capture the moments beautifully. She's great with kids. We would totally work with her again and recommend her to anyone who's looking for a fun photoshoot for individuals, couples, or families. Thank you so much, Michelle! read more

5 stars on response time, flexibility and professionalism. I am so excited to get vacation photos taken next month! I will update this review with photos when I receive them. My husband and I are spending our Anniversary in Hawaii and I love the idea of professional pictures as our souvenir. See you in July! read more

Best photographer ever. I really appreciate how patient she was with us. She was so sweet and helped me on my proposal and treated all of us nice. Highly recommend Michelle. read more

I found Michelle on Yelp while looking for a photographer to do my graduation photos. Her response time was amazing in replying to my inquiries and her prices seemed reasonable compared to other top photographers. She was happy to reschedule when rain was set to ruin our photo session and was flexible. When we finally got out to the beach for our session, she had some great locations in one place to take photos, the pictures turned out amazing, and she was a lot of fun and easy to be around. I highly recommend! read more

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Michelle is very professional and easy to work with. I found Michelle based on good reviews on Yelp. Her responses were very prompt, and setting up an appointment was smooth. I was planning a photoshoot proposal, and she provided very helpful suggestions on locations. I was a bit worried about picking up locations because many places were crowed on Oahu island. I was super glad about the place Michelle suggested, which had astounding view and surprisingly very few people. She also has a very easy going personality that I personally enjoyed working with. Overall, I highly recommend her and will work with her again if I visit Hawaii next time. read more