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!

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!

We hired Krystal for my maternity pictures and she was absolutely fantastic!! Our photos came back…read morequickly and were BEAUTIFUL!! Not to mention Krystal is so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend the drone photos as well!!

My little family and I had an amazing experience from start to finish with Ola Collective…read more As soon as my husband said he wanted to take our four-month-old and me to Hawaii before my maternity leave ended, I went to Instagram hunting for photographers. I found Ola, reached out, and was amazed at the quick response. Jorden was communicative; he responded to my emails within hours. I love that! I love the directions and guide sent to me prior to the shoot. We opted for a sunrise shoot on day two of our visit because a) we wanted to use my baby's jet lag to our advantage (he would be on California time and awake) and b) I wanted to get the shoot done before suntans/sunburns, etc. Another plus for me was that Ola is housed on the ground level of the Four Seasons and that's where we are staying. On the day of the shoot, Jorden met us at 6:30. He was on time and prepared. He took us to a private beach and got some great candids and posed shoots. He was so good with my four-month-old and didn't make us do any cheesy poses. Within an hour after the shoot, I had the proofs! I chose my photos and even though Jorden said turnaround time is one to two weeks, I got all the edited shots within 24 hours. AMAZING! For any family on the fence about taking photos in Hawaii, let this review convince you--JUST DO IT. And do the right thing--book with Ola Collective. Jorden, you're awesome!

Angela was great! We did the Kama'aina mini session before our brunch at La Hiki! It was quick,…read morewhich is great because hours of family photos can be too much! We got to view all of the shots instantly. We chose our favorites, asked for a couple edits (hair in face removed, a couple blemishes removed, and people in the background removed) and she had the final digital copies to us within days!

We had the opportunity to shoot with Sean of the Tribe within the Jenna Lee group and it was an…read moreamazing experience. He was extremely accommodating given the weather and timing for our shoot. Now, I am not the most photogenic and feel super awkward posing behind cameras, but the poses and interactions that Sean directed us to do led to very natural, joyful moments in the photos. We came in not knowing what to expect, but left feeling the experience was really fun and engaging. What drew us most to this group was their editing, and they did not disappoint. The resulting pictures were phenomenal. They kept well within the timelines they told us to expect, as well. Thank you to the Jenna Lee team for making this an overall great experience.

We are beyond thrilled that we had Jenna Lee & her tribe for our wedding day! From start to finish,…read moreshe made the entire experience fun, engaging, and stress-free. Her approach was far from the standard "stand and smile" routine; instead, she and her team made sure every moment felt natural, joyful, and full of emotion. She took the time to understand what we wanted, and her attention to detail truly captured the essence of our wedding day. The photos are vibrant, full of life, and each one tells a beautiful story of our special day. When I was first booking, what stood out to me was that Jenna herself called me at a very odd hour because of my schedule. She was so flexible and accommodating, taking the time to chat about what she offered. That conversation was a game changer--it completely altered the way I wanted to approach our wedding day. Initially, I was hesitant about doing the first look and family photos before the ceremony, as I thought it wasn't the traditional way to do things. But Jenna shared her prior experiences, and since we wanted to be present for cocktail hour and fully enjoy the day, we decided to take her advice. It was MAGIC. When I first opened my photos, I was with my new husband, my mother-in-law, two of the groomsmen, and a bridesmaid, and we were all brought to tears with how phenomenal, powerful, and stunning the photos were. She truly captured so many important moments, and the amazing part is, it was FUN. Every photo radiated emotion and joy, and we'll cherish them forever. What also really stood out was how thoughtful and generous Jenna and her team were. The entire team was not only professional but also incredibly fun--honestly, I would be friends with every photographer there! They made the experience feel like we were surrounded by love and family, creating moments full of joy, laughter, and genuine connection. They were there when we needed them but never intrusive. Jenna and her team's responsiveness was another huge bonus--they were always quick to answer calls and texts, which helped us feel at ease throughout the process. I can't tell you how many times I was adding and subtracting hours and not once did they make me feel bad or like it was a burden. Additionally, the turnaround time for the photos was incredibly fast! We felt like we had the images in no time, and every single one exceeded our expectations. We feel INCREDIBLY lucky that Jenna was the photographer for our wedding; her team was just as phenomenal. She captured beautiful memories, kept the experience lighthearted and meaningful, and we will treasure her work FOREVER. 10/10 would recommend her! Amazing! Thank you Jenna!!!! -- Ashlie

We had the absolute best experience with Kristin for our engagement photos back in 2021. She met us…read moreat our favorite beach right before sunset, and the setting could not have been more perfect. This was our first professional photoshoot, and she immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. She was kind, encouraging, and so fun to work with, which really helped everything feel natural instead of awkward. She truly listened to my vision and brought it to life beautifully. Our photos were edited and delivered quickly, and the downloading process was super easy. We were blown away by how stunning they turned out and still love looking back at them. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and a joy to shoot with, I can't recommend her enough!

We hired Kristin in 2019 when we were a family of four. Fast forward to 2025 and we just had to go…read moreback to her as our family grew to five. She has a great eye and plan for what she wants out of a family shoot and her suggestions for locations are top-notch. With that preparation she is still super flexible and lets the session organically succeed (when you have little ones, you know how this goes). While being very prompt and responsive, Kristin is one of the kindest people you'll encounter on Oahu. My kids LOVED her and she did not feel like a stranger at all. We're so glad we've done two photoshoots spanning six years now and could not recommend anyone better to anyone else for the future. Oh and we used her stunning photos of us for our holiday cards. They also have and will make their way to our family photo wall at home.

Thank you Kelly for the amazing family photos!…read more From start to finish, Kelly has been professional and personable. We reached out to Kelly via her website and we received a prompt response with all the information we needed. She gave us plenty of options for a location. The one we picked ended up being very private and beautiful at sunset. Bonus: We even got some pictures with sea turtles! We had an infant with us, she was very patient and friendly with him to get the best shots. We really appreciated her fast responses and overall would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer in Oahu.

Kell is a great photographer!! My family and I were in Hawaii for our anniversary. I reached out to…read moreher a few months before our flight. She responded within 42 hrs. Her communications were awesome!! She helped my fiancé planned a surprise proposal. Even though it was last minute planned, she agreed. Thank you so much again!! I would definitely recommend her!!

Our family did a photoshoot session with Blinnk at the Westin Ka'anapali and had a fantastic…read moreexperience. We were all a little anxious about whether we'd know how to pose or if we'd look awkward, but our photographer Brogan immediately put us at ease. He was so friendly and made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera. He was also great at getting us to laugh and act silly, and those pictures ended up being some of our favorites! The final photos were absolutely beautiful. We were also really happy that the Bliink team gave us the chance to request edits--my sister's red tank top straps clashed with everyone's blue outfits, and the photo editor was able to seamlessly remove them. We'll always treasure the photos, and we would absolutely use Blinnk again!

After getting the whole family together and dressed for a family photo with a 9 month old baby we…read morewere contacted 3 hours before the scheduled time and told that because we booked last minute that they had to cancel, they said they didn't have a photographer. Just to be clear our appt was for 12/6/25 and it was booked on 11/25/25, not last minute. The young girl at the desk listened to my frustration. She tried to book us for the next day but my son was leaving at 5:00am. She finally said she would do the photos herself. However, I do not think she was a photographer. She had no experience with the baby and just kept saying "Smile Baby". The photos were okay, but out of 119 we liked 4 or 5. This was the second time we used them, the last time wasn't great either and it was for my daughter's engagement. We thought we would try again. We bought a few but only because we did so much to make it happen. SO disappointing for a Marriott approved company. I feel they would have used a better photographer at their resort.

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!!