Heather did an AMAZING job with our family photos! From the moment we connected she was so…read morepersonable. She had me send her pictures of the outfits in advance, giving feedback and reassurance on how they would present in photographs. I was so grateful for that, as picking outfits is the most stressful part to me. In advance she sent instructions on how to make a family photo session with kids successful- being a newer mom with my first photo session with a toddler this was SO helpful! Little tips like feeding before, offering a prize, and even bringing wipes to keep kiddo faces clean helped me feel better prepared. At the photo session my toddler was tough, overtired, and ornery that day, I felt like all we did was chase him around because he wanted to just run. Heather was so reassuring and said "you won't hear the screams in the photos". Lol. She was right! The photos came out gorgeous! You cannot tell my little one was in a feisty mood and she captured my family beautifully. She caught all the fun moments of us trying to break a smile, chasing him around to try to lift his mood, snuggling to soothe him, etc. The first thing I noticed in her portfolio was that her style really has an energy to it. She is very talented and my family will definitely be working with her again.

I have worked in the hospitality industry for 15 years. I have worked with Heather on a number of…read moreoccasions now and have always been very impressed with her work. She is a versatile photographer from corporate headshots, to events, lifestyle shoots, portraits and family. She is incredibly good at putting everyone at ease and getting them to smile genuine smiles. She is highly professional, skilled, and personable. Shoots were on time and all assets were delivered quickly and with a high degree of quality. I would not hesitate to hire her again. #bigislandphotographer

I'm so happy we found TJ for our wedding! I saw his Instagram and I knew that he was the one for…read moreus. His use of color and light is gorgeous and he is a true professional. Especially appreciated how flexible he was with schedules. You're able to have a free engagement photo session with him if you hire him for your wedding, and once we got those photos back, I knew we made the right choice. He's so talented and takes artistic photos with the perfect use of light. He knew exactly what he was doing on the day of our wedding and took all the photos that we wanted. He also worked great with our videographer. TJ really knows what he is doing and is an expert. Not only that, his prices are reasonable and worth every penny. Hire him for weddings, family photos, etc, he does it all!

TJ is an excellent photographer. He photographed our intimate wedding at the Japanese Friendship…read moreGarden. He captured the moments, and more importantly the emotions, beautifully. He is a master of his craft. His professional appearance, friendly demeanor, and flexible attitude put adults and children at ease alike. TJ was quick to send us some sneak peaks, and delivered on all his commitments as promised. We'll be sure to use him for all our professional photographic needs going forward. Thanks for a great job TJ!

I truly don't know where to begin because there are so many things I'm grateful for when it comes…read moreto working with Tracy. As a new small business owner, there have been plenty of moments where I've felt overwhelmed, stressed, and like I'm figuring things out as I go. From the very beginning, Tracy somehow made me feel like she took me under her wing and said, "I've got you, girl." She went above and beyond in so many ways, and that level of care meant more to me than I can really put into words. From start to finish, Tracy is incredible to work with. She is organized, professional, communicative, incredibly knowledgeable, and somehow also makes the entire experience feel fun, effortless, and full of life. I have genuinely never enjoyed having my picture taken, and I had an absolute blast during our session. I left feeling more confident than when I walked in, and I'm already looking forward to the next time I get to work with her. What makes Tracy so special is her ability to see the person and the brand behind the photos. She didn't just show up and take pretty pictures. She took the time to understand what my brand represents and somehow brought that to life through the images. She knows how to bring out the best in you, make you feel comfortable, and capture you in a way that actually feels like *you*. That is such a gift. She helped me choose a location that was the perfect fit for my brand, worked so patiently and naturally with my toddler (who has a pretty intense stranger anxiety), and thought through every detail of how we could use the photos across my website, social media, and beyond. She captured so many different angles and types of content that I feel like I walked away with an entire visual library for my business. And the photos themselves? Absolutely out of this world. My website designer has been completely blown away by them, and I completely understand why. Tracy has been in this industry long enough that her experience and confidence are so evident in the way she works. That confidence somehow rubs off on you. She makes you feel like you belong in front of the camera, and that confidence ultimately makes the photos--and your brand--so much better. She was able to take all of my many, many ideas and somehow turn them into even more than I could have imagined. She saw opportunities I didn't even think of, and the final gallery exceeded every expectation I had. But honestly, the thing I'll remember most is just *her*. Tracy is one of those rare people who is genuinely kind, generous, talented, and full of life. Her brand, Fully Alive, could not be a more perfect representation of who she is and how she shows up. There is so much heart behind what she does, and you can feel it. I am beyond grateful that I found Tracy and had the chance to work with her. She is truly a gem, and I cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for someone who will not only take incredible photos but will make you feel seen, confident, cared for, and genuinely excited about the experience, **book Tracy.** You will be so glad you did!!!!

Tracy is so talented! She can turn any situation into a dream and every photo is absolutely…read moreperfect. She's fast, fun, and energetic. If I could redo my wedding, I would have Tracy as our photographer with no question. She's photographed for us twice now and somehow each photo just gets better and better. I couldn't recommend her more!

I CANNOT RAVE ENOUGH ABOUT HOW FANTASTIC WORKING WITH MAYA WAS FOR OUR WEDDING! Maya was…read moredependable, detail oriented, and you could tell she was truly focused on capturing us organically as a couple. Plus, she's a hoot and holler! So fun and energetic :) I'm over the moon with how the photos came out and I could not be happier I picked such a fantastic photographer! Do yourself a favor and go with Maya!!!

I cannot sing enough praises about Maya. She is phenomenal at what she does and everyone LOVES her…read more She is everyone's hype woman and makes you feel so comfortable, and also protects her couples when things inevitably happen day-of the wedding to keep us happy and keep us on schedule!! She really connects with her couples and it shows so much in her photos. Our engagement and wedding photos are just phenomenal. Her prompts help you feel comfy and result in gorgeous photos. Everyone needs a Maya on the biggest days of their lives!!!! Go book her!!

We absolutely enjoyed the whole experience having family photos! Debra and Zach make an INCREDIBLE…read moreteam and were so easy to work with! They communicated everything clearly so we knew exactly what to expect. The pictures turned out beautifully! They were exactly what we wanted and more! They are beyond talented and I would HIGHLY recommend them!

Debra and Zach are amazing photographers! They take spectacular photos and are very kind and…read morehelpful! Anyone would be lucky to have them be your photographers.

We want to start by saying if you found this page we are so excited! We hope you have had the…read moreopportunity to browse through the photos and if you have fallen in love with Ricky's work then hurry up and send him a message. Our fingers are crossed that your date is available!!! If not change your date, you will not regret it!!! We want to say thank you to Ricky, and his second photographer (if you have wiggle room in your budget this is a must), and his wife for being a part of our journey. From the initial inquiry we got to meet him and ask him all the questions. He is awesome. He will be right there to guide you and capture your day in the best way possible. What we appreciated is that he remembers for many of us this is our first time planning a wedding, you'd be surprised some of the other vendors forget and make you feel not so bright. He will answer your questions, give you his professional input, helps keep you on track but not making you feel like you're asking the same old questions, he has probably heard 1000 times but you never know. We were able to have meetings with him and it really helped us feel secure that we were in the right track. He gave us a list of locations to do our engagement photos, what to wear and how to pose and super patient with our dog. Photos were received in a timely manner. On the actual wedding date Ricky was on time, organized and encouraging. We met his second shooter and they brought in all the good vibes. We had complete trust he would be able to capture all the moments and we just needed to enjoy our day. Ricky and his team worked fantastic with our videographers. They worked as a team and communicated very well throughout the whole day. When we look at our photos all the feeling comes back. From the bride's point of view, getting ready with my mother and sisters, seeing my father's teary eyes during the father and daughter first look and seeing how nervous my now husband was, it feels so nostalgic. It all went by so fast but with these photos I can hold on to those moments and never forget. From the groom's point of view, feels excited and amazed how many moments were capture. Loved Ricky's work for sure. Ricky you have a beautiful gift and we want to support you. We look forward to working with you in the future.

I have nothing but good things to say about Ricky and his team. I had Ricky reach out to me when I…read moreposted that we lost our original wedding photographer because we had to move our wedding due to cover back in April 2020. When he reached out we immediately did our 2nd "engagement" photos to get to know each other. Least to say it was a blast. Since then he was by our side and when the day finally came he was so attentive, relaxed, fun, and easy to work with. His photos are beautiful and his crew is so friendly as well. I love his photos so much and for him reaching out when we were frantic. We will forever be grateful

My husband and I had our 10 YEAR wedding renewal on June 24th, and Jenna was there to capture it…read moreall. However I had planned a surprise renewal ceremony on the beach in Huntington Beach, California. My husband had no idea! Jenna was so great to work with! A few months prior to the ceremony, she came with me to the site to scout out the spot where she would hide out and take those photographs of my husband's shocked face. Jenna is amazing to work with! Even though she is a newborn/family photographer, she understands the connection between husband and wife. When the day came, she hid behind the cars, and when we walked down the stairs to meet our officiant, I could not see her at all! She hid well! Then she popped out, and started taking photos of us, and my husband's face lit up in joy. He was so surprised when he saw the officant waiting with us, and then once he saw Jenna, he was beyond shocked. (fist pump to Jenna, like we did it!!). During dinner, I also had been texting Jenna as we were running late, and she was so good at communicating with me. She was prepared for bright sun light, or low light. :) During our ceremony, Jenna was capturing each and every moment, and in a way that I did not even know she was there. So we enjoyed our renewal without the clicking of the camera or flash. I was so happy I had Jenna there to take photographs of such a special moment in our lives. 10 years of marriage captured that day! :) I highly recommend Jenna, as she is professional, kind, understanding, and easy going. She makes you feel so comfortable, and very natural when she takes photos of you. It was just perfect! The photos? Amazing! Captured perfectly with the style that we both love. Thank you Jenna for the memories, we are grateful!!!

Jenna is such an amazing photographer! We have used her twice: one time for our daughter's 1 year…read morecake smash session/ family pictures and then for our son's newborn pictures. Jenna is SO talented when dealing with children. She can get our crazy toddler to laugh for pictures when she's cranky, and she was SO patient with our newborn, not rushing the session at all. She took her time calming him, rocking him, giving us breaks to feed him, and didn't get grossed out one bit when our newborn son pooped on her 4 times during the session! Jenna is the perfect combination of professional and fun to work with. She is also extremely efficient. She has gotten our edited pictures to us one week after our session both times! With other photographers we have used in the past, it has taken at least a month to get them back. We have also ordered large prints from her from our sessions and they are so beautiful! The quality is something you just can't get if you are printing them yourself. We highly recommend Jenna to anyone looking for any type of photo session you may be looking for! She truly knows how to capture love and joy in her photos, and I believe that is something that sets her apart from other photographers in the area. We will definitely be using Jenna in the future!