The Best Wedding Photographers in Waianae, HI

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in Waianae, HI

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The Hawaii Directors 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Waianae, HI
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The Hawaii Directors is a premier wedding photography and videography company specializing in capturing the beauty of love against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hawaiian islands. With a cinematic approach and an eye for authentic moments, we craft timeless visuals that tell your unique love story. From intimate beach elopements to grand celebrations, our team ensures every detail is beautifully preserved, so you can relive your special day for years to come. Let us turn your wedding memories into a masterpiece.

Awarded Best of Zola
I didn’t want anything too posed or fake looking, and they totally got that. The pictures feel alive. The video has so much heart it’s not just visuals, it’s feelings. I feel like I’m back in that moment, every time I press play. Thank you from my whole heart.
Mira P., a year ago
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Kylene Morgan Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Waianae, HI

I'm Kylene and I am a cinematic and storytelling wedding and elopement photographer based on Oahu Hawaii and serving all Hawaiian islands. I am devoted to capturing the authentic, raw moments that make your story unique. With a storytelling and documentary-style approach, I focus on the honest emotions and intimate connections that unfold naturally throughout your day, capturing your story with sincerity. My goal is to capture not just the beautiful moments, but the genuine emotions and the spirit of your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe our experience with Kylene. She thought of and went above and beyond with every detail. She became a genuine friend and an amazing guest at the wedding as well rather than only someone we hired. From beginning to end through the whole process she was friendly, thoughtful, communicative, patient, helpful and just a blast to be around. Her insight and ease with directing a crowd on a high-stress day was impeccable. She gave both of us additional support and peace of mind through the whole process and helped calm both of our nerves so that everything felt and was captured in a very authentic way and it allowed us to be ourselves and have fun when being the spotlight and having our pictures taken did not feel natural to us at first. Kylene captured memories for us in a way that still feel magical to look back at. She helped us navigate potential awkward scenarios we would not have thought of and made them all magical moments. Our wedding day would not have been the same without her help and support. The pictures she took truly look like they could be put in vogue and that's not to toot my own horn that is truly all her skill, thought process, angling, lighting, storytelling, and more. If you're having a hard time deciding where to cut costs and where to invest take it from a pleased bride and definitely invest in Kylene. It will give you not only the peace of mind in selecting the right photographer but you truly will get the value for what you purchase with her. We had a destination wedding in Mexico and it was her first out-of-country wedding but you NEVER would've known. She was so professional with my wedding coordinator, the hotel staff, my family, and all of my guests. Everyone highly complimented her and also is obsessed with our photos she took. If you needed a sign to know who to pick for your wedding photographer look no further because Kylene is your girl!
Julia and J., 2 years ago
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Masha Sakhno Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $9,800
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Award-winning Hawaii wedding photographer captures editorial imagery for the discerning couples appreciating a vibrant and unexpected take on wedding photography. Through artful compositions and thoughtful storytelling, I am to capture not just how your celebration looked, but how it felt.

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I originally found Masha through Zola and was impressed by her editorial style photos. I am so happy that Masha was available to photograph our wedding. She made me feel so comfortable and so gorgeous all day. My husband was nervous about being in front of the camera but she helped guide our posing and he looks very natural in the end result! Photography is a large part of the wedding day and I'm grateful I spent that time with Masha. I am picky about photos since my dad is very passionate about photography, especially film photography. The photos (both digital and the film ones) turned out absolutely incredible. She took both traditional wedding portraits as well as some very dreamy gorgeous editorial-like photos. It's hard to convey how happy I am about the experience. I'm already dreaming about another vow renewal so I can book Masha again!
Melinda, 2 years ago
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Oliver Sangalang Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Oliver Sangalang Photography specializes in weddings and portraits that feel genuine, timeless, and full of heart. With a relaxed and thoughtful approach, I focus on capturing real moments—from emotional vows and joyful celebrations to quiet, in-between glances you didn’t even realize were happening. The goal is to create images that tell your story naturally, allowing you to relive the feeling of your day for years to come.

Oliver Sangalang Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day and for our engagement photos. From the very first consultation, the team was straightforward, helpful, and provided nothing but positive feedback to make us feel comfortable. Their communication style put us at ease and made the planning process seamless. On the day of the wedding, they captured our special moments beautifully, delivering high-quality, professional photographs that we will cherish forever. The value of their work was incredible - the photos are truly stunning and some of my favorite to this day. I love Oliver's unique style of photography, which perfectly encapsulated the joy and uniqueness of us as a couple. We couldn't be happier with the final product and highly recommend Oliver Sangalang Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding or engagement photographer.
Amber, 6 months ago
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Ella Merrill Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hi there, I'm Ella! My passion is to create a fun and seamless wedding day experience for carefree and vibrant couples. I’m based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and available for travel worldwide to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Feel free to send me a message, I'd love to chat with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
There is so much to say about Ella! Our time with Ella started with our engagement photos in 2019 through 2021 when our wedding finally happened. Our wedding was postponed due to COVID and Ella was so gracious to honor our original contract and save the date for the following year. She helped the transition be stress-free in the midst of all the chaos with rescheduling our wedding & we’re so grateful because we didn’t want anyone else to photograph our special day! Ella is so sweet, very helpful with suggestions down to every detail: what to wear for photos based on locations, time of day to best shoot, and I LOVED that she has a photo shoot list for the wedding day! This helped the group photos run quickly and smoothly while making sure we didn’t leave any wedding details and guests out. She includes you in all her decision planning & her supportive spirit makes you feel like a friend! She even helped me put my shoes on and carry my things when I was alone (teary eyes). As a bride you definitely appreciate these little gestures of help. She goes above and beyond the surface of her job description. Our photos are vibrant & amazing, we don’t get tired of looking at them. We could go on all day but simply put, book Ella for your special day! You won’t regret it! Thank you Ella for everything!
Shirley E., 4 years ago
Captured with Passion 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Aloha and congrats! You’re considering to get married on the beautiful islands of Hawai’i or beyond — your own slice of paradise! Our journey together means everything to me. I capture your day in the most spontaneous, colourful, and nostalgic way possible. I’m Tâm — a full-time Dutch freelance photographer with a passion for travelling the world and documenting once-in-a-lifetime moments for wonderful couples like you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the very first time we reached out to Tâm, he was so enthusiastic and genuinely invested in making our vision come to life. Before even putting together a proposal, he took the time to really listen to our ideas and get familiar with the location, which made us feel so at ease and understood. What really stood out was his initiative, he went beyond just showing up with a camera. He suggested a beautiful nature reserve near our venue for part of the photo session, something we hadn’t even thought of, and it turned out to be one of our favourite parts of the day! I was a little nervous at first, worried the photos might feel too posed or unnatural, but Tâm reassured us to just be in the moment and enjoy each other while he worked his magic. And honestly, we couldn’t be happier with the results! The photos feel so effortless, real, and full of emotion. We’re beyond grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully!
R & L., a year ago
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Grace T Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

I’m Grace Troutman. I’m a wedding & elopement photographer who loves to frequent the West Coast, Hawaii, and the Midwest (where I grew up.) I approach working with my couples on their weddings from a place of trust and compassion, so I can document the day how it is true to them. No forced moments, no stiff posing, only true to life candid imagery. I’ve shot all over the world from Iceland, Ireland, & France to all over the Midwest, all the way to California and Hawaii, and I believe that you should say “I do,” in a place that makes you feel like home.

Awarded Best of Zola
Grace is pure MAGIC! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Grace for our engagement photos and our wedding day - She came highly recommended from trusted friends and when you see her work, it's easy to understand why! Grace is attentive, warm, inviting. She truly makes you feel 100% comfortable being in front of the camera which is not a small feat. By far the best investment we made throughout our entire wedding process was the decision to work with Grace and her team. We now have the most incredible photos that will last a lifetime and we could not thank Grace enough!
Ali L., 2 years ago
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LT² Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hey hey 🤗 I’m LaDonna— Wedding photographer & videographer for the romantic, deeply sentimental, and camera-shy. I work with couples who want to make art of their genuine connection, and 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 something when they look back on their day. Whether you’re exchanging vows barefoot on the beach at 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦 or getting ready at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘒𝘰 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢, I’ll preserve the memory with care and soulful artistry, providing an experience that 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. Based in Oahu, serving all of Hawaii + the mainland. Let’s turn your love story into artwork you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m typically shy and not very photogenic, so I was extremely anxious about how our wedding photos would turn out. But after finding LaDonna through a Facebook ad, I immediately knew I wouldn’t have to worry if she was our photographer. She took the time to understand me and helped me find my confidence in front of the camera. By the wedding day, I felt completely at ease and able to focus on the moment with my husband rather than my insecurities in my head. LaDonna and the LT² team captured everything beautifully, balancing candid moments with fine art shots that truly tell our story. The photos are so authentic, and I’ll cherish these memories forever, along with the confidence I gained. Thank you, LaDonna, for an unforgettable experience! 3 7.27.24
Katie F., 2 years ago
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Iwalani Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hi! I am Kristen Iwalani... a local girl from Oahu, HI who loves to tell couples stories through photos. My hope is to connect and serve your as best as I can while also delivering some beautiful photos. I love making this process easy and will show up for all your questions and preparations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Once we found Kristen and her work we knew we could't trust anyone else with capturing our day! Kristen was incredible with communication from start to finish and extremely transparent. We are so grateful that we trusted her with our engagement photos and our special day. She captured every moment of our event in the exact way we wanted. Every time I turned around Kristen was right there capturing every detail. She became more than our photographer but a dear friend through the process. We hope to come back to Hawaii and continue to shoot our growing family photos with her. She truly made our day magical and now we have priceless photos to look back on for a lifetime.
Cara W., 4 years ago
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Charina Photo Hawaii & Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Waianae, HI

We’re not just photographers — we’re memory makers. At Charina Photo Hawaii & Co., we capture your unique story with heart and intention. With nearly six years of experience, our team creates a warm, stress-free atmosphere filled with laughter and love. We’re fully prepared for any challenge — from tricky lighting to unexpected weather — so you can focus on the joy of your day. With a spotless track record and genuine care for every couple, we’re here to turn your wedding moments into timeless memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Charina Photo Hawaii & Co. were the perfect photographers for our engagement & wedding. From the moment we first spoke with them, we were impressed by their warm, genuine, and friendly communication style. They took the time to understand our vision and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, capturing every moment so naturally and authentically. The quality of their work is truly creative, timeless, and memorable - we couldn't be happier with the beautiful photos that will help us relive our special day for years to come. Hiring Charina Photo Hawaii & Co. was one of the best decisions we made, as we gained not just stunning photographs, but a team who truly cared about our story and brought it to life with heart.
Janit, 9 months ago
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Maricarmen Maffioli 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

I am Mari, an international destination wedding photographer specializing in bespoke, multi-layered visual storytelling for couples who appreciate intentionality. Designed for discerning clientele who demand the extraordinary, my approach blends the editorial sophistication of high-fashion publication with the timeless elegance of fine-art wedding photography. From private estates in Lake Como to secluded luxury resorts in French Polynesia, I curate effortless, organic photographic experiences in the world’s most exclusive locations.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were left in TEARS! Each photograph captured the essence of our day in such a beautiful & authentic way. It was like reliving every moment, every emotion, all over again. Book her now, if looking since she only takes a handful of weddings each year.
Grace & J., 2 years ago
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Beth Sweitzer Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Based out of O'ahu, Hawai'i, I serve couples all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout various destinations worldwide! Crafting photos that bring your wedding dreams to life is my top priority. I always chat with my couples throughout the wedding planning process so that I can get to know their personalities, vision for the wedding, and hopes for their photographs!

Awarded Best of Zola
Beth is extremely talented as a photographer. Her photos are always crisp and sharps, and show the love that her couples have for each other. On top of this, she is extremely well organized and a clear communicator. My favorite photographer to work with hands down!!!
H Films, 3 years ago
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Maiwahine Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Aloha, I'm Mai, the photographer who will be capturing your day from start to finish. My passion for capturing your special moments is something that I can't get enough of. There's just something so beautiful in telling someone's love story through my lens that is just so magical it has me wanting to do it Every, Single, Second. I consider photography to be an Art of storytelling and I would be honored to be a part of your day. Allow me to capture your love story, so that you can tell it to others.

Mai was professional and communicative. We have never taken a photoshoot together as a couple, but Mai gave us clear instructions and suggestions for our hanbok engagement photoshoot. The photos came out beautiful and we are over the moon! We would recommend Mai for any couple who want their beautiful memories captured!
Tracy & Y., 2 years ago
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Absolutely Loved Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Waianae, HI

The mother-daughter duo of Absolutely Loved Photography blend their expertise to create idyllic visual stories. Based in Hawaii for 30+ years, Stefanie and Anna have captured countless weddings at the islands most luxurious resorts and private estates. Their passion is to create timeless photographs and a personalized photography experience.

My fiance and I did our engagement photo shoot with Anna and Stefanie. The photos turned out more beautiful than we could have imagined! They gave us helpful suggestions for poses and made us feel at ease. We had a great experience working with Anna and Stefanie and would highly recommend them.
Marina M., 2 years ago
Taylor Dewey Photo 
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Waianae, HI

I am a lover of love and adventure. I am a pretty down person (I free dive with sharks so if that doesn't say something...) I moved to Hawaii in 4 hours notice and quit my corporate job to chase my dreams and here I am! I'm a bit of a minimalist like to think I'm pretty fun. I'm an ocean conservationist and use my skills to also educate people about human impacts and ways to make shifts in our own lives in order to help the planet. I am really big on quality over quantity. I would rather deliver a handful of WOW photos over a ton of average photos to fill a number.

My husband and I were traveling to Maui for our 4 year anniversary and we were looking for adventure photos to document our trip. I searched and searched and finally found Taylor and immediately knew I HAD to book with her. The entire experience was fantastic. She was extremely professional but also super personable, my husband and I immediately felt comfortable with her. We trusted her every second of the experience- from asking what outfit would look best, to whatever location she thought would be best, and then went in to the session with no expectations other than to let her do what she does best. And I just have to say, Taylor does more than just capture images she captures absolute art. The images from this trip are images we are going to cherish for the rest of our lives! I'm already trying to plan another trip to Hawaii just so we can work with Taylor again.
Elisabeth + R., 5 years ago
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Sarah Murdock Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Aloha! My name is Sarah and I am so excited that you're considering me to capture your special memories. I'm a wedding and couples photographer based on O'ahu, but I am always up for island hopping or going anywhere beyond!

Awarded Best of Zola
A mutual friend recommended Sarah and I am so glad they did. Our wedding being relocated to Alabama due to COVID in June of 2021, and Sarah jumped in and made it the best. She helped make the planning for and the day of go so smoothly, and she was a fun companion for the day. She communicates quickly and clearly. She has great ideas for the "staged/posed photos" and the ones we requested, and captured all of our silly dance moves. She definitely wants the best for the people she works with and wants their input every step of the way. On top of all that, she is a great photographer and her beautiful photos of our wedding day are so special. I highly recommend working with Sarah.
Haley & W., 4 years ago
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Joshua & Inez Photography 
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Waianae, HI

We are a husband and wife photography team with over twelve years combined experience. This has grown from a hobby we both enjoy into our life's passion and livelihood. We specialize in weddings, elopements and engagements. We deliver beautiful, heirloom photography that will be with your family for generations, but deep down, our hope is that all of our clients grow into friendships. We know that isn't always the case, but after spending one of the most important days of your life with you, we love to see how your new family grows and brings you joy through the years.

Awarded Best of Zola
An absolute joy to work with. I have had the pleasure of using them twice now and I have never felt so comfortable or heard during a shoot before. They listened to what I wanted and then delivered above and beyond. I will always choose them when given the opportunity!
Serena C., 5 years ago
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Theel Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Theel Productions was founded with an editorial emphasis, and at one time focused solely on working with fashion brands and models. When branching into weddings, the same principals of light, angles, and editorial stylings were translated into usage with couples from around the world. This unique background produces the most beautiful results - magazine worthy wedding photos. Available for worldwide travel, Theel Productions is passionate about creating a full luxury experience for their couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Ari from Theel Productions, we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding. Ari has a warm, friendly, and cheerful communication style that instantly put us at ease. She is an expert at what she does, and her talent was evident in the way she authentically captured every special moment during our engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day. We truly felt so special to work with Ari - she is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, timely, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I could not recommend Theel Productions enough to any couple looking for a top-notch wedding photographer.
Lynsey B., 2 years ago
Hawaii Wedding Film Photographer Megan Charlotte Karbowski 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hi, I’m Megan—a film photographer based on Oʻahu and in Colorado, traveling worldwide. I’m passionate about preserving the magic of weddings through the timeless beauty of analog photography. My work is rooted in honest, artful moments—candid, unscripted, and full of feeling. I love the texture, warmth, and intention that film brings, and I’d be honored to document your day with images that feel both timeless and true.

Megan flew from Oahu to the Big Island to shoot our wedding in Kona back in January and I have only good things to say about her. She was so sweet and easy to work with through the whole process. We met with her on a call before the wedding to discuss our vision and she was able to help me narrow down our packed shot list and schedule for the day. Of course things don't go as planned the day of and she was flexible when we had a few changes during get ready photos. My husband has captured many of our moments on film so it was important to us that we found a photographer who shot film for our wedding photos. Megan did offer to shoot a mix of film and digital but we both agreed that the feel of film was what we were looking for. Megan took such amazing care to capture all the big and little moments from our day. Within a couple weeks Megan delivered over 500 images to us in a digital photo album for us to download. We are overjoyed to have these beautiful images to look back onto for the rest of our lives.
Rosa + M., a year ago
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Brittany Klatt Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Heyyy! I'm Brittany and I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based on Oahu. I have a passion for traveling + adventure! I will travel to any of the Hawaiian Islands and beyond to capture your special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do I even begin?! From communication to execution, everything was utter perfection. From the start, Brittany listened to my elopement vision (sometimes crazy) and gave her recommendations and expertise. The day before the forecast called for rain so she helped brainstorm other locations in the event we couldn't hike, but *thankfully* it did not rain and we met at the base of the mountain the next day about an hour before sunrise for a sunrise ceremony! Not only did she drive a way to get to the mountain, she hiked up with us, and took epic pictures at the top and back down at a cove. Pictures were sent back to us super quickly and were STUNNING! My friends and family still talk about our pictures to this day (3 years later). They even turned out better than our large family friend's wedding back home. If you are looking for an adventure shoot, elopement, wedding, bridal, engagement, or whatever, DON'T hesitate to book Brittany. She is the BEST!
Soraya and S., 3 years ago
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Illuminate Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

My favorite part about my job is helping my couples get exactly what they want from their wedding documentation. I specialize in digital and analog film and love to document the real moments and make you feel comfortable in the process. It is the small glances and simple moments where the memories often get blurry, so let me watch your day unfold and work with you to create a gallery full of memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lindsay was fantastic to work with! She not only helped with photography, but she kindly sent us recommendations for our other vendors as well. She’s also very knowledgeable of gorgeous locations on the island. Highly recommend her!
Anna and J., 3 years ago
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Makamae Moments, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

We are Lei and Kris Todd, your photographers for Makamae Moments, LLC. We're a newlywed couple who’ve been together for over a decade. Our love story that started right here on the island of Oʻahu, where we were both born and raised. As proud graduates from the heart of Kalihi, our roots run deep, and so does our love for storytelling through photography. What began as a casual hobby of snapping photos on our travels, slowly grew into something much more. Now, it’s our passion and purpose... capturing life’s most precious moments for others.

Awarded Best of Zola
Makamae Moments, LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From our first interaction, their communication style was simple, direct, informative, patient, and fun. They took the time to understand our vision and made the entire process seamless. The quality of their work is exceptional - they were efficient, ensured our pictures turned out beautifully, and made sure we felt well taken care of and comfortable throughout the day. They had a keen eye for detail and were able to mentally visualize the perfect shots, making it all work perfectly with the scenery. We are thrilled with the final results and would highly recommend Makamae Moments to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photography experience!
Keanu Dela C., 10 months ago
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Maiara Mussen Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hi, I’m Maiara, but you can call me Mai! I'm a wedding photographer based in Oahu, Hawaii, passionate about capturing love stories in beautiful locations. My style combines the natural beauty around me with authentic, candid moments, creating timeless images. Originally from Brazil, I speak English, Portuguese, and some Spanish, and I’m here to tell your unique love story. I serve clients in Oahu, Southern California, and worldwide for destination weddings. My goal is to capture special moments while ensuring you feel comfortable, confident, and fully present in every shot.

Awarded Best of Zola
I don't have words to thank her for the things she did for us. I appreciated every click, every moment. She helped me with absolutely everything before and during my elopement. Even when we were in completely different zones. She understood exactly how my husband and I wanted our memories to be told and eternalized. She will always gonna be in our best memory!
Nevy and W., 3 years ago
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mar mizunaka 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

these are the values that drive my biz: you are allowed to be YOU: this is a space that was created out of a ferocious desire to give the permission for you to be fully and fearlessly you. this is a space where you are wanted for being exactly YOU. embrace the ordinary: there is truly nothing better than right here, right now: the present moment is the sacred ground that holds all of who you may be, but more importantly, who you are right. now. be curious: the most beautiful things in life lay in the listening. we are surrounded by beauty, wisdom, groundedness, genius, love… if only we will listen.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was so easy to work with Marissa, from beginning to the end. We don't know how to pose and don't often take photos, but Marissa knew how to direct us and made us feel super comfortable. We love ALL of our photos, which is so rare. I never heard of a bride who loved every single shot their photographer took. We should have hired her for our engagement photos, but oh well. We'll be sure to hire her for all our photos because we love her and her work so much.
Nate + J., 4 years ago
Toto+Meme Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

We are a brother-sister photography team focused on creating stress free and fun photoshoots and delivering wall worthy portraits! We were born in Chile and were raised in Japan and now live in beautiful Oahu, Hawaii.

My husband and I worked with Enzo, who did an incredible job! He made us feel at ease and made the process feel very natural. He scoped out all the spots beforehand and was able to be flexible when our original shoot date was taken over by an insane tropical storm. We could not have been happier with our experience and our photos! Thank you Toto&Meme!
Claire L., 2 years ago
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Smile N Kiss Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Meet Hiep, the heart and soul behind the lens at Smile n Kiss. With over a decade of calling Hawaii home, he's crafted a special talent for freezing magical, love-filled moments in time. His keen eye for detail and knack for making clients feel right at home make him the perfect choice to capture the essence of your wedding day.

We were incredibly lucky to have Smile N Kiss Photography capture our wedding in Hawaii, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From the start, Heip was professional, friendly, and so easy to work with, which made everything run smoothly. Heip listened to our ideas and seamlessly blended them with his expertise. His warm and approachable nature helped everyone feel comfortable, resulting in some truly candid and beautiful shots throughout the day. The photos are absolutely stunning. He has a talent for capturing the essence of each moment, and the vibrant Hawaiian backdrop makes every picture special. We can't stop looking at them! In short, Smile N Kiss Photography exceeded all our expectations. His combination of professionalism, friendliness, and incredible skill makes him a fantastic choice for any wedding. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
Bianca P., 2 years ago
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Alvea Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Our clients are individuals who are fascinating in many ways. Their love stories bring us laughter and move us to tears. They are living proof that love is still a thing in these crazy times. Here at Alvea Studios, we won't provide you with just photographs, but with tiny memories capsules. We will make sure that you are happy with the results not only after the shoot, but for many years to come.

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Harold with Alvea Studios is by far one of the kindest, most professional, and fast working photographers and videographers I've ever had the opportunity to work with! When I initially reached out to Harold for videography, he not only responded super quickly but was also able to listen and HEAR what my dreams and visions were of my big day. My wife and I eloped on Oahu and Harold not only delivered the most stunning images as a photographer, but went even further to deliver the most heartwarming elopement ever. Even when I show my friends, the always tear up. When I sit in the quiet moments of life and want to sit back and reminisce of Hawaii and the love that I share with my wife, I watch the video that Alvea Studios made for us. It's perfectly cinematic. It makes me feel like my love story is worth being seen and that it's perfect and beautiful. Not only that, but the cinematic and storytelling way that Harold captured both of us makes me feel like not only is our love story uniquely ours (which he captures perfectly) but also that it's something epic and truly a romance for the ages. Every time I know someone is going to Hawaii for a wedding, an elopement, or even a vow renewal, I ALWAYS refer Harold and Alvea Studios. His attention to detail is beyond measure and I cannot thank him enough for creating the perfect memories for my wife and I to share and cherish for the rest of our lives. And for those of you wondering if you should invest in a videographer, I can tell you that photos are great but video hits different. And if you want to look back in 1 year, 10 years, in 100 years and show your love story for how it actually is--which is a lifetime romance of the ages, videography with Alvea Studios is the way to go. Please, go and book him now. You won't regret a single moment. I'm eternally grateful to Harold and his team for creating this masterpiece of an intimate and perfect moment that stands still in time forever.
Nate & F., 5 years ago
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Amy M. Lee Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Waianae, HI

My name is Amy Lee and I'm excited to share a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Taiwan and later spent four years living in Japan, which is how I became fluent in Mandarin and Japanese besides English. Now based in Hawaii, I'm fortunate enough to call this beautiful place home. When I'm not behind the camera, you can usually find me indulging in one of my many hobbies. I love coffee, snowboarding, and traveling - in fact, my goal is to visit at least two new countries each year! If you're planning a wedding, elopement, or engagement shoot in a far-off destination, count me in.

What can I say except for we are in Love. The entire experience with Amy was 5 stars! Excellent communication, she was flexible with my wedding timeline, and she was able to capture moments that I was not able to see myself. She is friendly, courteous, and professional, worked in sync with our videographer. We have seen our preview photos and they can't be any better. We will be booking her again for future events!
Jasmine L., 6 months ago
Carol Oliva Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Waianae, HI

I’m a published fine-art wedding photographer specializing in editorial, destination weddings across Hawaiʻi and California. My work blends cinematic landscapes, film-inspired tones, and genuine, unscripted moments to create timeless imagery that feels both refined and deeply personal. With a calm, unobtrusive approach, I allow couples to fully experience their day while I document both the grand celebrations and the quiet, meaningful details in between. From sun-washed coastal ceremonies to elegant estate weddings, my focus is always on creating photographs that feel as powerful decades from now as they do today.

Carol was the best photographer a bride could ever ask for! Her and her second shooter Mohammed, made the day so much fun and really captured the most amazing shots of our special day. Even the guys had fun! She is so talented and it was so fun to share in her creative process and be her muse. My husband and I are so in love with the images and album - everything exceeded our expectations! She was professional, skilled, reliable and so loving. She also knew how to be direct and take charge in a crowd, which is always a plus. She captured the nature and spirt of the day perfectly, we felt like royalty. I can't wait to book her for many, many more special moments in our lifetime together!
Chelsea le R., 6 months ago
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Evermore Creation 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Waianae, HI

Hi there! My name is Alexandra but I go by Alex. I have a lot of energy and I'm a go-getter. I love capturing and preserving memories, I love helping people to smile and enjoy themselves, and I love meeting new people. Being in front of a camera is not easy but my job is to make it as painless and normal as possible and hopefully you will pay more attention to where we are and who you are with than what we are doing. My goal is to work with my clients time and time again, to document the different stages of their life- so hopefully this isn't a one time deal because I'm here for the long haul if you want me!

Alex was the BEST! She was an amazing friend to begin with, and a great photographer for my wedding. I chose her because I looked at her previous work and it was exactly what I wanted. She pays attention to detail and makes sure to photograph in the perfect spot, with the right lighting, and make it fun all at the same time. I enjoyed her company on my wedding day. I feel like it makes a big difference in your mood going into the ceremony. I’d highly recommend her to anyone getting married!!
Emily, a year ago

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