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    Sky and Reef Photography

    4.9 (72 reviews)
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    Couples photography

    Engagement photos

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    Maternity photos

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    Donna V.

    Tara was so patience and nice. Our maternity pictures turned out beautiful! She definitely have a keen eye and is very talented. I highly recommend her for any type of photography.

    Hang T.

    Tara is an artist! I found her on IG and her pictures are gorgeous! She is super quick with responding and when you decide to book with her, she sends you a list of places and relevant info to make your choice of photo shoot location easy. I knew nothing about the island so this was super helpful. When we finally met her, I found out she was from the same area we were in CA and an alumni of the same high school! Such a small world! She was so sweet. She helped with fixing our hair and posture. She really does know how to make you look good. Initially she said that we would get a sneak peek before 72 hours after the shoot and then the rest would come within two weeks. We got the sneak peek on time (love them), and fortunately she was able to give us the rest 3-4 days after the shoot. So quick and so many good shots. My family loved them! I'm so grateful to her for capturing my family so beautifully!

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    Daisy R.

    This review has been long overdue! We took a family trip last April for my in laws wedding anniversary. It was the perfect time to have professional pics taken of our families, as we would all be together. There was a handful of photographers on yelp, and I was drawn to Tara's work. Reaching out to her, she was very responsive, providing pricing packages and options along with available time slots. Because of the numerous beaches to shoot pics on the island, I asked her which was her favorite and she told me it was Waimanalo beach. We decided to shoot there. She gave us the options of doing sunrise or sunset pics, and we went with the sunrise pics. Our party of 19 made it happen- as we we got to the beach at 6:10am and was well worth it. Tara took beautiful pics of our entire family and everyone felt comfortable with her. She is personable, easy going, sweet and very patient- worked really well with all of us including the younger ones and our elder parents. All of us were more than happy with our pictures. I highly recommend Sky and Reef! Mahalo for capturing pics our family during a memorable trip

    Jean M.

    Tara was great, calm and comfortable to work with. She put us at ease so that we didn't feel so self-conscious as one can feel when being photographed by a complete stranger. More importantly, the photos turned out so good! Of course, the scenery of HI is stunning, but she captured us in it in a lovely way.

    Working with Tara was wonderful. The guide for photo locations around the island she provides is so helpful. On the day we did our shoot we were battling with the rain, but she was flexible with finding different spots quickly and we still got wonderful photos. Truly enjoyed our experience and grateful we have such awesome photos to remember our trip. :-)

    Lauren C.

    My husband and I just love Tara! We got married at my husbands grandmas house so I was so afraid we would have crappy wedding photos. Tara really knew how to work around the obstacles and gave us BEAUTIFUL wedding pictures! I cried when looking at the final pictures. We knew Tara was amazing from our epic pre wedding Yosemite shoot and our wedding pictures are just as amazing! Honestly stop looking for a photographer now because you won't want anyone other than Tara! We couldn't decide on 1 favorite so here are a few pictures from the wedding and 1 from Yosemite (one without a veil with the mountain in the back)

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    Helen M.

    Wow! So Tara is a DANG GOOD photographer if you're looking for some maternity photos(and by the looks of her reviews..all special occasions.) we went to two locations, and the photographer snapped many photos over a 90 minute period. We received a rather large digital gallery sent from her a couple weeks later and just about every single photo I viewed, had me saying "WOW!." She truly captured our family love, and also the beauty that is only in the Hawaiian islands. Book her, she's really a great photographer!

    Rika W.

    Tara was referred to me by a friend for our engagement photos and I'm so glad she was! She was invested from our first conversation and wanted to really know us as a couple. She's organized, responsive, and gives wonderful suggestions. She works wonders behind the lens and I'd recommend her over & over again. AND we received our photos within days! Thank you so much for capturing us so beautifully!

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    Sammie L.

    We scheduled our photoshoot with Tara on the second day after we arrived in Hawaii. Dealing with a 10-hour flight, jet lag, rental car issue, two kids and waking up at 4am for the sunrise, Tara was so easygoing and accommodating which made the entire photoshoot 200% less stressful than expected. Our kids had so much fun throughout the photoshoot and the photos came out so beautiful even though they kept splashing and falling into the water. Definitely recommend Tara as she's the best photographer we have ever met!

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    Natasha N.

    Tara is a talented & professional photographer that I would recommend to anyone thinking about using her without hesitation. We worked together on a styled shoot where she spearheaded the creative direction for an edible eco-friendly tablescape. She is easy to work with, while still being clear and precise. And her photography talent matches her work ethic. The photos from our shoot came out better than real life! The space we worked in was dark and tight but her photographs made the space appear dreamy, airy and soft. I look forward to working with her again!

    Lauren C.

    Tara did such an amazing job with our engagement photos! We went in having no idea how to pose or what to do and she was right there giving us direction the whole time. She really captured some beautiful moments. Also she was really patient with our puppy so we could get some pictures with him!

    Jessica K.

    Tara was fantastic to work with. I've had my share of photographer encounters and Tara is truly a gem. She knew we liked light and airy photos and wanted a few candid yet posed photos. I had my maternity shoot in Hawaii. Tara provided beach suggestions and was very responsive and easy to work with. She's so personable that you don't feel uncomfortable and she listens to any ideas you may have for a shot. Her delivery time was fast and our sneek peek photos kept me on my toes wanting to see the rest. We loved our photos. Tara is amazing just book her already you won't be disappointed!

    Kelly T.

    I found Sky and Reef Photography on Yelp & I'm very glad that I chose them. The owner Tara is an amazing and fun to work with. Her works are beautiful & we love it. I would highly recommend Tara if you need the photographer to take your family photo session :)

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    Mahalo for your business. It was great to meet you and your family.

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    Ask the Community - Sky and Reef Photography

    Hi there! Your voicemail is full, and was wondering if you'd be available on November 4th for a small ceremony at Kailua Beach?

    Aloha, Thanks for reaching out. I am available on Nov 4th. I sent you an email response and I look forward to our phone call this afternoon. Mahalo.

    Hello, I am thinking about an engagement shooting for the next may 22-28, i would like toknow more about your packages?

    Hey, I would love to photograph your engagement. Can you message me your email and I can send you a bunch of info!

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