So glad Nick was our photographer! Nick was ready with his cameras, lights, bags, and sand-ready shoes. You can tell Nick really loves story-telling though his photos. I recall seeing him power-walking in the sand and to take photos. Despite the breeze and uneven lighting, all the photos came out wonderfully! They were all beautiful. Nick's style is timeless and vibrant which really captures the energy and the story of the best day! Nick is a personable photographer that made the photo-taking experience enjoyable, especially for coupes like us who are new to photo-taking. Not only is he personable, Nick shares posing tips and asked us to tidy up hair or our outfits during the shoot, which was a big plus, as there was a bit of wind through the day for us. Nick is a energetic photographer and his work is shows his talents. Definitely recommend Nick to capture your Best Day. read more

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Nick was absolutely amazing on our wedding day. The energy he brought was everything you could ask for in a photographer for such a special day in your life. He made us feel comfortable and made sure he had a list in advance to ensure all of our guest got pictures with us. We traveled from California so we hadn't had a chance to meet in person but Nick is so nice and such a great person that the chemistry was just there from the moment we met him the day of the wedding. Now, our pictures were to die for!!! Your wedding day is such a special day, you want to capture that moment to have forever and Nick did just that. We loved all of our pictures and we got them back pretty fast too. Nick is just such a genuinely cool guy. We had a blast with him, laughed and felt like we made one of those life long friends that we have to visit any time we come back to Hawaii. read more

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5+ stars well deserved Nick, thank you so much for a wonderful Hawaii Beach Wedding experience + check out our video highlight: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tY9D4v5CMfg . read more

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I love Nick's work. I'm a huge fan, back to the days where he did surf photography. Now I trust him with taking the pictures for all of the milestones in my life. I've done engagement, wedding, trash the dress, underwater, and family photos with Nick. I strayed away when I did maternity and baby photos with other photographers, but in the end, I should have stuck with him and I've ultimately come back to Nick. He's the best. I'm so at ease during his shoots and he makes me feel like I'm a model (even though I'm not). We're constantly laughing. And he's captured some of the best moments of my life in the pictures I have, most recently after my son became a year old. The quality and creativity of his photos can't be beat. I'll be back again for the next milestone! Truly his vision, but our treasures. read more

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We hired Nick for our outdoor wedding in Kailua. We could not have made a better choice! Nick and his team were an absolute joy to work with. He was very easy to work with, he followed through with all agreements, and he accommodated our every request. Not to mention, his pictures were absolutely amazing! What we liked about Nick when interviewing photographers was the amount of pictures we would receive, the quality of the pictures, and the fact that he does not restrict the image sizes he gives to you. We've hired photographers in the past who limit the printable image size so that you're forced to order from them. Nick also went above and beyond in helping us to plan our wedding. He Skyped with us monthly to check in with how the wedding planning was going and he also helped us to find other vendors. From florists to videographers, he definitely knows the business. I highly recommend his services for any type of event you're planning. read more

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We first saw Nick's work at the wedding expo a couple of years ago. It was the underwater photos that really got us. Not all wedding photographers are also underwater sport photographers. Well, I'm sure most of them are not. This is the start of why we had to hire Nick. And then we met him. Nick is awesome. He was really great at making us feel comfortable and it was just fun to be his subject matter. We were constantly laughing which really helped with the nerves. We hired Nick for our Trash the Dress photo session at Waimea Bay (gorgeous day, amazing photos and we even jumped off the rock!), our Ceremony at Magic Island and our Reception at the Hale Koa. The photos came out beautifully. The coolest time was when Nick started looking off at some light source and you have no idea what his plan is but when you get the photos, you totally see it. Nick is great and super easy to work with. We highly recommend him! read more

Nick really is a talented individual. At first I was skeptical only because his style and work wasn't what I had initially wanted out of our pictures. I only say this because I was overwhelmed by the choices one has in picture styles and such. However, as I looked through his samples and when he showed me one of his photo albums I was definitely sold. Nick is very professional & very flexible. He really did an amazing job for us and our family. It truly made our Wedding day that much more memorable. He made the day seemless and made both my husband and I feel so comfortable. (Considering all the anxiety I was having that day) Our pictures turned out amazing. If I ever have any other milestones (i.e., children, family photos, etc.) I'll be getting them done by him for sure, it also gives me a reason to go back to Hawaii ;) read more

Instead of getting engagement photos, we opted for honeymoon photos! So I needed to find a photographer in Hawaii. First thing, I went on yelp and looked at photographers' work. I narrowed it down to 3 and requested a quote. Nick was the only one that gave me his phone number to call with any questions. Having already worked with wedding vendors this is not always the case. It put my mind at ease to talk to him and discuss my ideas and locations. That really was what sealed it for me. Nick has a great personality! I was grateful he gave position placement while shooting. We waited for the sunset shots, but there was a storm out in the ocean blocking the sun:( It's Hawaii...it happens. Well when we got back to our hotel, Nick texted us to see if we wanted to try the other side of the island for sunrise shots, since we didn't get the sunset. Wow! He really went above and beyond knowing we were only in Oahu for a few days and flew in for this one time experience. The photos came out great! Nick had many great ideas for shots and took ours suggestions as well. He was extremely professional and produces amazing results. We highly recommend Nick. He not only left a great impression with us, but he gave us magazine worthy pictures that take us back to Hawaii time and time again. Many Thanks Nick! read more

Nick, Nick, Nick! What a personality you have! And your photography skills are BEYOND amazing!!! You made me feel so comfortable from the secons i opened my hotel door. Thankyou for everything we couldnt ask for a better photographer you have gone above and beyond to help us. Much love to you from Victoria & Peter (Australia). P.s enjoy the steamer! Haha xx read more

We hired Nick as our wedding photographer (who came highly recommended by one of Hawaii's leading wedding photographers) and did an engagement shoot with him as well. We cannot say enough positive things about Nick. His warm and friendly demeanor and sense of humor made my husband and I comfortable- and we hate taking pictures! Nick worked with our budget, produced photos of STELLAR quality and truly helped to give us the wedding of our dreams. He worked with our coordinator, met with us numerous times to discuss timeline details, took time to get to know us and our families and wedding party well before our wedding and even came to our rehearsal! He is professional and super passionate about what he does. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a stress-free, fun experience with someone you can trust to capture your once-in-a-lifetime moment. From initial contact, consultation, photo shoots, the day of the wedding and the turn around time- our experience with Nick has been nothing short of amazing. BOOK HIM!!! read more

Nick is the best! He shot our wedding back in 2010 and the experience was nothing but...fun & positive. Nick is extremely professional and takes the time to ensure that he is capturing your special day in the best way possible. He's creative and brings a different element to your photos (not your traditional boring wedding photos). Nick is also very down to earth and funny--which made the photo shoots so much more enjoyable. Planning a wedding long distance is not easy. However, Nick ensured everything went smoothly. I love my photos and highly recommend is work! read more

If you're looking for a great photographer...Nick Pugay is the guy!! We had the pleasure of working with him for our engagement pictures and for our wedding and we couldn't be happier! Nick made us feel so comfortable. He is so positive and fun to work with. Nick is super talented and creative and gets the perfect shots to capture all of the special moments. We received so many compliments on our photos and will treasure them always. We can't wait to have the chance to work with Nick again and will be sure to use him for any other important events! read more

Nick took our wedding pictures on the 3rd of June and we couldn't be happier! The pictures turned out amazing! Better than I could've ever imagined. He gaves us a great price and he is very knowledgeable, talented and experienced. He has a lot of suggestions and knows what looks good but is also open for whatever suggestions you have. We are forever grateful for the amazing job he did on our wedding day and cannot praise him enough! - Mr & Mrs Garcia read more

We used Nick for our family photos for our holiday photo shoot and he was great. He met with us on location for the shoot and was very flexible with trying my different ideas. He also gave my two young ones a little goodie bag each as incentive to get to the end. Once I got the pics I had so many to choose from which surprised me because I didn't think we got many at all. I would definitely recommend him. read more

My wife and I cannot speak highly enough about how great it was to work with Nick Pugay for our wedding. Throughout the wedding planning, Nick was consistently great to work with and was patient in answering any questions or requests that we had. He was very responsive with communications, and went above and beyond to provide us with a great experience and great photos! Nick was kind enough to attend our wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding, and really gave us some fantastic advice and pointers all throughout then and the day of the event. He and his assistants were all great on the day of the wedding, so easy and fun to work with, and got along well with both of our families. His experience and creativity in suggestions for shots and poses produced many fun and beautiful moments, with many of them being our favorites, including one we ended up using for our thank you cards. Nick sent us our photos quite quickly after the wedding, and they came out amazing! We've received many compliments from friends and family about the quality and artistry of the photos, and we couldn't be happier! Thank you! read more

We hired Nick to be our wedding photographer because I saw how easy he was to work with at my friend's wedding! Not only is Nick a great photographer, but he also has great ideas and suggestions regarding photo sessions for the wedding and reception. He is a great resource for all kinds of ideas and other vendors. And he is super easy to work with! On the day of the wedding, he took some photographs. I haven't even gotten all of my photos, but I am so impressed with the ones that I've already seen! I can't wait to see the rest! But the most important thing I wanted everyone to know is that Nick and his assistant NEVER STOPPED WORKING during the ceremony and reception. All the guests were so impressed with these photographers because they were everywhere and constantly shooting! I don't even know if they took the time to eat! I totally recommend Nick. He is really easy going and easy to work with. You will be happy you chose him as your wedding photographer! read more

Nick is a great photographer. He has an amazing eye and knows how to get the perfect shots. We hired him for our maternity shots and they came out amazing. We got so many compliments on our photos and we were extremely happy with them. He also was very flexible and always spent as much time as needed with us to get the perfect shots. He then completed our pictures in less than a week because he knew how important it was for us to get them soon. We truly enjoyed working with Nick because he's very friendly and always has a great positive vibe. We will definitely be using Nick again for our family photos or milestone photos in the future. read more

I'll start off by saying I didn't book Nick for our wedding so this review is JUST based on our first experience with him when we were researching photographers. We met him at Wedding Cafe on a week night which was a breeze to schedule with him. You can check out his stuff there. Nick is REALLY attentive and very easy to reach via email/phone. When we were researching photographers he was quick to respond (1 day turnaround) and was very willing to help with anything we had questions about. He was VERY funny and put us at ease within seconds of meeting him. The only reason why we didn't pick Nick was because his style of photography wasn't ours but now I wish we had him do our wedding because he is AWESOME: VERY FUNNY, SUPER FUN, VERY friendly, professional, attentive, very timely, helpful and personable... and maybe we could've had him do a our style of photography for us? who knows... I highly recommend him! I guarantee he'll make you laugh and make you feel comfortable. I really liked his underwater photography also so something to consider... read more

We hired Nick to shoot our wedding ceremony at Turtle Bay on the North Shore. We were coming from Virginia, so there's a 6 hour time difference that made it difficult working with other vendors. Nick, on the other hand, always responded by afternoon EST (so morning his time). He was also available by phone, email, or text which was very convenient since I had to travel a couple of days before the ceremony. We had a little mix up wiring funds, but Nick worked with us to make sure we got the payment right, and most importantly, that we had a photographer for our ceremony. I was very impressed with his professionalism. When we finally met Nick in person, my wife commented on his "bedside manner." He was very easy to work with and gave great instruction to make sure the portraits came out perfectly. He also had amazing ideas for the limited time we had, and also incorporated some ideas from my father-in-law. Relative to price, I believe Nick was slightly more expensive than other photographers I looked at, but it was definitely worth the cost and you get what you pay for. We're very happy with our images and they will last a lifetime. If we ever need photographs back in the islands, or if we have friend/family doing a Hawaiian wedding we will not hesitate to recommend Nick. read more

We hired Nick for our engagement and wedding photos. After meeting with our photographers we felt the most comfortable with Nick. He is very outgoing and organized which takes a lot of stress off of the bride and groom. His vision for the shots are great and they turned out fabulous. We had everything from beach water shots to sunset views in the background. What really makes Nick fantastic is his ability to work with the many personalities that he has to photograph on the wedding day. He worked well with the kids in the wedding party all the way to difficult family members. Everyone enjoyed working with him and the pictures turned out great because people felt comfortable around him and he has an ability to make people laugh. You only have one wedding day and you don't have a second chance to capture those moments. We are glad that we went with Nick because he lived up to all of our expectations and more. From start to finish he is a joy to work with and very responsive to all of your requests and questions. read more

Our friends suggested we hire Nick Pugay for our Koolau wedding, and we feel so lucky and grateful we were able to hire him! Nick was always very professional, personable, and super fun to work with! He always surprised us with his amazing customer service! He video chatted with me monthly to check how the wedding planning was going, he made everything super smooth and enjoyable, and when our photos were mailed to us, the packaging looked beautiful, professional, and custom tailored for us. Our families and Nick laughed the entire time we were shooting pictures. Nick is a very creative, talented, and amazing photographer. Mahalo so much Nick for the amazing wedding photos! All of our families and friends loved you! read more

Another review that is long overdue. Last June, Nick was part of a photoshoot that was really awesome. So much so, that i have booked an underwater session with him later this year with my girlfriend. His underwater stuff is just as magnificent as his wedding photos. Can't wait for my second encounter with Nick. read more

We had him take our wedding photos, and after our wedding we did a very fun under water shoot. On my special day, my last worry was the picture taking (as it should be). Nick had my full trust, and he delivered, just as i expected. You get what you pay for! I will always be able to look back and remember my special day, and have beautiful pictures to go along with the memories! Thanks Nick! read more

Nick is an amazing professional who, by the end of the wedding, was beloved my all my closest family members. He did not treat me like any other customer, he treated me like I was family. My husband and I were born and raised in Hawaii so we wanted a local photographer that made us feel comfortable and could capture candid moments. Nick asked great questions and gave great suggestions during our initial meeting. He came to the wedding rehearsal to make sure he knew all the bridal party members' names. The most amazing thing he did though, was facilitate an additional photoshoot. Our wedding was supposed to be outside with a view of the Ko'olau Mountain range, but it was thunder storming on my wedding day so I thought I would never get the mountain range pictures of my dreams, which is the main reason why we picked that venue. So I was so surprised when two days later, Nick texts me and says the weather has improved and if I'd be interested in trying again for the mountain range photos. I said yes, and he arranged with the venue to do the pictures. My husband had returned his tux, so Nick even brought a tie for us to borrow! The wedding and post-wedding pictures came out amazing and Nick has a great laugh that would put anyone at ease. I would suggest Nick for anyone's special day. read more

We used Nick Pugay as our photographer for our Oahu wedding. We couldn't have been happier with our choice to go with Nick after an exhaustive search. We talked with several photographers beforehand but in the end, Nick was so professional, accommodating and friendly that he made our decision very easy. Nick was very open to suggestions and thankfully, he was very helpful with suggestions of his own. Nick knows Hawaii and the island of Oahu so well that he even checked the tide charts when he heard we were interested in doing some ocean shots. We were able to meet up with Nick a few months before our wedding as we were flying in from Canada for our big day. Nick took the time to listen to our vision and assured us he would do his best to capture as many special moments as possible. He got to know our family members and our wedding party. Everybody loved Nick! The day of our ceremony was very smooth and stress free. Our families were very comfortable with Nick and it resulted in some unforgettable pictures for us. Nick was on time and even early for all of our meetings. He was well prepared and made us more and more comfortable with our decision to use him. We arranged for a special shoot with Nick to really capture the Hawaiian experience. In addition to the day of our ceremony shoot we also arranged an underwater shoot with Nick as well. We had learned that Nick has experience shooting surfers so we thought he would get us some awesome underwater pics. We were so glad we did this! The underwater shots we got were unforgettable and totally made our trip. All in all, We couldn't have asked anything more of Nick. He was willing to bend over backwards to make our day special. Nick is a photographer we would gladly recommend again and again. Our friends and family back home have said countless times that our photos were photoshopped. The colours are so vibrant and the scenery so amazing that we could not have got these shots anywhere else. Our wedding was unforgettable and Nick Pugay was a big reason why. read more

My husband and I had the honor of working with Nick for our wedding at the Hale Koa in May. Nick was very professional, personable and accommodating. His work is one of a kind! To say that the pictures are "awesome" seems like it would be an understatement. There is no one word to properly express our gratitude for all that he has done. We can tell the pride that he places in his work. He has that eye or vision in capturing timeless moments that become a priceless memory! Having that opportunity to work with Nick from day one helped to put my mind at ease when it came to the photographs. Family and friends that were in attendance at the wedding and reception took great notice at the hard work that he and his colleague had. For those who only saw some of the pictures, were very impressed at the quality of the pictures. Nick is an exceptional photographer! read more

Really late review but most definitely worth it. Everybody loved our wedding photos for creativity, awesome views and unique! Nick was a professional, easy to work with and quality photos. Since 2011, we love looking at our photos. Nick Pugay is the man for your photos! read more

We were introduced to Nick by a mutual photographer friend. He immediately put us at ease and impressed us with a professional, knowledgeable and humble demeanor. During the rehearsal, Nick offered a variety of options, creativity and flexibility. On our wedding day, he made both families comfortable with respect and light humor. Most of all, he expressed great care with each person and adapted to everyone's comfort level. We were able to preview a few shots and were amazed at how good he made us look! Anyway, Nick is a true professional- we are so glad that selected him to capture our cherished moments. read more

This is a late review from last year when Nick covered my son's 1st birthday at the zoo. I only write reviews when I feel the business is outstanding or I received dirt poor service. The fact that I'm writing this a year later shows how impressed I still am with Nick--this review just got overcome by life. I'm from Hawaii but live on the mainland now so finding the best professionals to work with and coordinating this long distance can be stressful. He helped me refer me to Orig Media for videography who we also hired. They were such a great team and never interrupted "moments" like other photographed I've worked with. He captured every special moment and especially, my son's spirit. While we quickly discussed the remaining shots that day, Nick showed me this awesome picture of my son on his camera. I loved it and was excited to see the rest! Working with Nick was like working with a long-time friend. He's so easygoing, happy, and positive, you'd want to invite him back just because he's such a nice guy!! He was very flexible and independent. He did excellent work at a great price. Though I told him he could go a couple times because the party had thinned out, he stayed much longer than I would've expected. He was the ultimate professional. He will definitely be my photographer for all future Hawaii events. read more

I was visiting Hawaii for my baby moon and decided it would be a great idea for a maternity shoot. I've contacted Nick and was very impressed of how professional he was. The weather wasn't the best during my visit so he kept me updated on the forecast while I was in Hawaii, and what beaches would be best for the scenery I wanted. I'm so glad we didn't have to cancel because of the weather but he made it happen by knowing what locations would be best. My husband and I had so much fun with Nick! You can tell he is truly passionate and loves photography. If you need a photographer, Nick is the best at capturing the beauty in you. Thanks again Nick! read more

Nick is...well, what is he not? We first came into contact with Nick over a year ago as he came highly recommended by a friend. He has such a lively spirit and loving personality that it was a "no brainer" that we wanted him to be a part of our wedding day. From the planning, to the engagement pictures, to the BIG day, he was always on point and professional. We always felt so comfortable around him. His talent and expertise is without measure. We were so taken away by the beautiful moments he captured. We loved working with Nick and would do it all over again! He is FIVE STARS! read more

There's not enough great things we can say about Nick. We live in Australia and decided to have a destination wedding in Hawaii. We emailed a few photographers and Nick replied to us straight away, working with us and our budget to tailor a package to suit our needs. Nick contacted us twice on Skype before we left for Hawaii to run through what we needed to do but to also give us help and advice on vendors etc in Honolulu. Due to the time difference Nick called us quite late but was always enthusiastic and helpful. Once we arrived in Honolulu, Nick came to see us at our hotel for a final run through and to give us helpful suggestions for our wedding reception. On the day Nick and his colleague Tiani were both funny, enthusiastic and extremely professional. Nick and Tiani not only made sure they got great shots but also made sure our wedding party was having a great time. At the reception Nick and Tiani got on great with our family and friends. We received our photos within weeks of our wedding and they were all beautiful. If you hire Nick to photograph your wedding you will get someone who is easy going yet passionate about what he does and his photographs reflect that. We were very lucky to get Nick to photograph our special day. read more

Nick Pugay Photography was perfect for our Oahu destination wedding and fit our needs. We only needed our wedding ceremony and family photographed for an hour and half and he made it work and gave us a great price for our budget. He even made time to squeeze in a couples session at the end of our wedding ceremony and family photos. Not only that, Nick and his partner Brandon made the experience so enjoyable, he made us laugh, had great energy, and was super organized. We received our photos in a timely manner in the cutest gift box with a glass USB and print sets of our photos and they came came out AHHH-MAazing! I had searched online for hours for a local Hawaiian photographer that was reasonably priced and did great work and was thoroughly impressed with Nick's website and portfolio. Nick was our answer to our prayers. Thank you for making our wedding day extra special by capturing one of the most incredible experiences in our lives! read more

Almost a year after our wedding, and I still sit and stare at my wedding photos and I LOVE THEM! I don't consider myself (or my husband) photogenic, we struggle with "picture time", Nick managed very well with what he had to work with ;) I feel very confident showing my wedding pictures to people knowing he made me LOOK GOOD :) Thank you so much Nick! you were awesome, and my dad who is also a little uncomfortable with pictures was very happy with his experience with you. He thought you were so friendly and kind and patient. Which means a lot coming from my grumpy-pants father who wouldn't even wear sandals to the beach and wore his work boots. (he's had to walk down his two younger sisters down the isle, and both times threw fits about the photographers haha!) You were very professional and like I read in an old review, you ALWAYS kept a positive attitude. You picked a great assistant who complimented your style. I'm very grateful to you for the amazing experience, and letting me haul you and Eddie over to "the tree tunnel", this crazy bride wanted that shot so bad, and Nick was trying to keep me focused but also wanted to please me, so he cut me a little slack and let me take him up a trail for a few minutes until I found the spot I wanted on the resort. Thank You Thank You Thank you! I only wish I would have done the Trash the Dress photos. Maybe another time. read more

Nick did our engagement photos and wedding pictures. He is easy to work with and listens to what the couple envisions with their photos. Nick's pictures are a work of art... we got many rave reviews on our photos! We had a difficult time pickiing one picture to use as our engagment photo... that we ended up usinig several for our ceremony programs. Now we're having difficulty in chosing one wedding photo to enlarge! He is a true professional! We enjoy our pictures a lot and we're glad we went with Nick! read more

We absolutely LOVED Nick!!!!!! I planned our destination wedding from New Jersey and emailed several photographers and decided on Nick because of his personality and timeliness. He was very organized, always responded to emails, and kept in contact with me throughout the whole process. He arrived on time if not early for my getting ready photos at the hotel. He got along well with every one of my guests from the little flower girl to our parents. I had provided him with a list of names and it was like he already knew everyone even though we had just met. His assistant as well as the videographer he hooked us up with were all very professional and made us as well as our guests feel comfortable. The video which I rush ordered was AMAZING!!!! Since I rush ordered, I was able to show the video to our guests at the New Jersey reception 2 weeks later. Everyone loved it and felt like they were a part of our special day. A few weeks later we received our pictures and were floored. They were BREATHTAKING!! We loved them all from the getting ready pics and the ceremony to the pics we took with just my husband and I at a nearby beach afterwards. What I liked most about the whole experience working with him was, that even though we booked him for a set amount of time, I never once felt like we were "on the clock." I felt that Nick's only goal was to make sure we got the best quality shots possible. Let me tell you he certainly delivered. I swear they look like they are photos out of a magazine! I would HIGHLY recommend Nick and his company to anyone looking to hire a photographer. read more