Kai-Photo Hawaii Reviews
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April M. Sent on 10/18/2021
Great experience!
Amazing, amazing! Kyler was so fantastic
He took the stress out of posing and man do I love how natural the pictures came out. I would highly recommend Kai-Photo
Thank you for giving us the best memories ever! -
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Rayna N. Sent on 12/31/2019The Complete Package :)
Deciding to go with Kai-Photo Hawaii for our engagement and wedding photography was a decision we will never regret. Leading up to it, we did a lot of research, contacted a handful of photographers, and met with a few including Visionari and Mike Pham Photography. It was hard to decide because there are so many highly recommended photographers out there. We hired Kai-Photo because after meeting Kyler, we felt that we found someone personable, exceptionally skilled and truly dedicated to their art, genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple, and easy to work with. We aren’t camera people, so having a photographer we felt comfortable around and could trust was incredibly important to us. On top of all of that, we don’t know of anyone who does panoramic crystal albums the way Kai-Photo does.
From the first time we contacted Kai-Photo and throughout the months that followed, Kyler responded quickly and meticulously answered all of our questions. We were planning our wedding by ourselves in a short span of time, so having someone who communicates well like Kyler really helped to diffuse some of the stress. The way he gave us information, suggestions, and timeline deadlines in manageable chunks showed us how organized, knowledgeable, and experienced he was. Kyler worked with us to create a wedding photography timeline that would get us the shots that we wanted in the amount of time we had, suggested efficient ways to get photos with all our guests in the amount of space we would have, and even offered to look at our reception program for us when we mentioned that we weren’t sure if the timing was right. Talk about going the extra mile, and we found that this work ethic also showed in the photos that Kai-Photo took and processed for us.
Kyler worked around our schedules to do a two-location engagement photo shoot that told our story, even accommodating that the locations were farther apart than what would be normally recommended for the time constraint. This was our first experience with a professional photographer so we were nervous, but Kyler was able to help us feel comfortable. He balanced giving us solid directions with asking for our input regarding special poses or backgrounds. It ended up being a super fun experience, and it was neat that Kyler was getting excited about the photos and wanted to show us sneak peaks of shots he got. He sent us the link to our online gallery in less than two weeks, and the photos were amazing! We loved the variety of special moments captured against the vibrant scenic colors and creative lighting setups.
Kyler and another photographer, Kristy, came to our wedding. They were both friendly and professional as they met our family and wedding party, which helped everyone to feel at ease. Kyler’s attention to detail really stood out to us; he caught little things like the bottom button of one of the groomsmen’s jackets that shouldn’t have been buttoned, or fixed how my dress fell to show off its intricacies. Kyler and Kristy blended in seamlessly during the ceremony while getting their shots; we hardly even noticed they were there and yet they captured so many of the moments that we want to remember. Even when things happened outside of “the plan” like family members not all present for family photos, waves coming onto the shore where we were going to stand, guests asking to snap photos with their cameras, and my last minute request to take a few extra photos with my bridal party, they handled it calmly and with grace. We received our processed photos just about five weeks later and are thrilled with how they came out. The link to the online gallery has been great to share with family and friends, and we continue to get compliments about our engagement session and wedding photos. We feel so fortunate to have found Kyler of Kai-Photo Hawaii and would hire him again in a heartbeat. -
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Clayton L. Sent on 08/01/2019Best wedding photographer
Kai-Photo was the absolute best! They have done 3 weddings for our family. They knew where to get all the best shots at each venue and how to cue us into the perfect pose. They were friendly, flexible, and professional. Would absolutely recommend to everyone. -
User1828829 Sent on 09/24/2014My fiance and I recently had our engagement photos taken with Kai Photo. After seeing their previous work, we knew that this was the company we wanted to go with. We explained our vision for the photo shoot (natural, fun, playful; not too cheesy or romantic-y). We even wanted to use props such as a guitar and cupcakes to make the photos more "us". Kyler replied to all our emails quickly and offered great ideas and suggestions to enhance our vision. The day of the photo shoot, Kyler was very friendly and professional. He let my fiance and I interact naturally together while making small changes to our poses or positioning. He also took some posed pictures of just the two of us. The photos we received were AMAZING. Natural, fun, sweet, and romantic (not cheesy)- exactly what we wanted! Not only did we receive the fun and natural pictures we wanted, we also got some great posed shots that only a talented and experienced photographer can deliver.
Overall, Kai Photo is a great company. They are easy to work with and really take the time to understand what you want. Kai Photo was highly recommended to me by my brother, and I will definitely be recommending them to all my family and friends too! -
User1834850 Sent on 09/29/2014We recently had a destination wedding in Hawaii. It was a packaged deal, so we were not sure who our vendors would be prior to the event. The venue was perfect and beautiful. Kyler did a fantastic job at photographing/capturing the beauty of this special day with photos we can cherish for a lifetime. Kyler was prompt and paid great attention to detail in his photos. Kyler, incorporated different angles and focuses which allowed for some excellent creative shots. We were most pleased with the private photos that we had requested to be taken on the beach that Kyler so graciously made time for us to take. If you are in the market for a creative photographer, you can't go wrong by hiring Kai Photo!
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Dee Sent on 08/31/2021Magnificent Photographer Who Captures Those Breathtaking Moments
Kyler was beyond amazing to work with. Whether it be his professionalism, his eye for detail, his flexibility, or his candor, he was truly one-of-a-kind. I don't believe any other wedding photographer has an eye that matches his acute attention to minutia. He consistently provided excellent ideas for couples' photos, family photos, and entourage photos. The angles and lighting that he utilized for scenery and background photography was exquisite. Even when a situation presented itself as less than ideal (rain/drizzle, wondering wildlife, rambunctious children), Kyler knew how to take all of those elements and embed them into a picturesque moment that told a completely inspirational story.
From the moment we booked him, Kyler constantly stayed in contact with us. He allowed for an open communication channel so that we were well prepared for our special day. When the time of our wedding came to be, he offered reassuring guidance and provided nothing but the utmost comfort when it came time to capturing those most intimate of moments. I can honestly say in hindsight that I would have preferred nobody else for my ceremony.
I cannot stress this enough, but if you are looking for someone who has the thoughtfulness, creativity, emotional wellspring, and ardent conviction to capture the best moments imaginable for your special day, then please, with all do sincerity, look no further than Kyler at Kai Photo. He will absolutely capture the magic in the magnificent moments you have yet to experience. -
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User1965356 Sent on 12/11/2014Kai Photo did my wedding back in July, and I was very impressed! The pictures came out beautiful, and Kyler was so nice & professional about everything! He was very patient with the families (trying to get them to make a straight line was like herding cats), and they were EXTREMELY accommodating for any modifications to the original plan.
We even did an impromptu session at some of the more interesting backgrounds on the properly, and the pictures were absolutely amazing. They scoped out the best places for picture taking, and I have to say, Kyler really has an eye for making pictures pop!
I was really nervous; since I didn't schedule an engagement session or anything with them, the wedding was the first time I was going to be working with them. But Kyler was so professional about everything, it put me at ease. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone planning their wedding, but book early because they fill up fast!
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