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Corey McCarley Photography

Corey McCarley Photography

Kailua Kona, HI
5.0 out of 5 rating, 15 Reviews
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15 Reviews
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Awards

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    Kay Sent on 05/04/2023
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    Hawaii photos

    We had an amazing experience working with Corey in Hawaii. He is professional, attentive, and passionate about capturing the perfect shots. He has a keen eye for details and a great sense of creativity. He also offered great suggestions and ideas to help us create even more amazing photos. The final photos turned out incredible. Thank you so much!

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Thank you Kay! It was so nice to meet you and Andrew on Maui, and im glad we got to sneak in that sunrise shoot! Hope to see you guys soon for another shoot!
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    Amy D. Sent on 03/12/2023
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    The best!!

    Corey is incredible! He made us feel so comfortable with his playful and fun approach, he helped coach me into so many amazing poses that made me feel beautiful, He was flexible with our budget and the photos came out beyond what we could have ever imagined. I couldn’t recommend him more. Booking with him is a whole experience that you will cherish and never forget.

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Mahalo Amy! Thank you so much for the kind words! It was really nice to work with you and Steven. What an amazing day! You take care!
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    Ashley O. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    Hire corey!

    My husband and I came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Having never been here before, we had no idea where to even start but knew we wanted photos to remember this special time. Corey got back to me almost immediately and gave me ideas of spots we could do a shoot and all of his info. I could see all of his work was gorgeous so we hired him. He was quick to respond to me even before the shoot when I reached out with all the questions I always come up with and it felt like I was talking to a good friend! The day that we landed, he called and told us so many amazing spots to do our shoot and even to just go check out to experience Hawaii. He gave us food recommendations and talked to us for a while after the shoot. The entire shoot was a blast!! He was funny and joked around with us, it was so much fun and of course I cried immediately when I got the photos. I’m ready to come back to Hawaii and hire Corey again, I couldn’t be happier with our experience!
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    Emily V. Sent on 08/04/2023
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    Wedding photo review!

    I actually found Corey on Instagram! I loved his work and also saw that he lived in Hawaii, which was perfect cause that is where my husband and I wanted to get married! I messaged him about some of his packages and it just went from there! He asked me the details of our wedding, like time, place, how many guest were attending etc. and we began discussing budget! He was extremely helpful and communicative! He would always get back to me in a timely manner when I asked him questions and gave every detail of what we needed to do clearly! His website and payment setup was extremely easy to use as well! He stayed professional throughout the entire time, and made my husband and I feel so comfortable! We really enjoyed having him capture our magical day! And the photos came out AMAZING!!
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    Nick Sent on 06/02/2023
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    Starseed Ranch

    Corey perfectly captured the vibe and aesthetic we were hoping for! Very friendly and easygoing- it was a breeze to communicate with him... And he surprised us with some unexpected captures that we are so grateful for now! Really impressed by our entire wedding album and would absolutely recommend him for your next photo shoot- especially if you are looking for some golden hour glam. Mahalo Corey!
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    Anthony R. Sent on 05/26/2023
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    Corey is the best!

    We hired Corey for our wedding at Kualoa Ranch and he was amazing.

    He was great to work with and we are so thankful that we found him to photograph our big day.

    We couldn’t be happier with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for not just a great photographer but a really good and easy person to work with.

    Thank you Corey!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/27/2023
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    The perfect photos during Golden Hour

    Corey McCarley Photography was amazing through the whole process from inquiry questions to the final day of shoot. Corey is very easy to get in touch with and I really liked utilizing the portal to send notes, upload inspiration photos, and keep track of my invoice. He took beautiful pictures in the beach during golden hour and captured the most beautiful photos. We had fun and he made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He had the pictures back to us in the timeframe he committed to which we find super valuable. We loved how all of photos came out and are thankful for all the moments he captured for our family. We would highly recommend!!
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    Brian P. Sent on 05/16/2023
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    Incredible photos + amazing experience

    I’ve done a lot photoshoots and worked with a lot of photographers. You may like the photos but you never really know who you’re going to get for the ACTUAL shoot experience.

    Cory made the experience fun & very personable; it felt like we had been friends
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    This helped to capture our real energy in the moment and helped to create the experience we wanted.

    When you’re traveling to a new place like Hawaii, it is hard to know if the person you’re shooting with is going to make the experience worthwhile.

    Cory hit it out of the park and the best part:

    THE PHOTOS WERE AMAZING!!!
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    Allison G. Sent on 03/22/2023
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    Fun, professional, and a joy on our special day.

    Corey was so wonderful to work with. He was fun and truly has a version for our special day. Would recommend him to anyone who asked!

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Mahalo Allie, it was great to work with you and Collin. Such a beautiful wedding, congrats you two :)
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    Erika H. Sent on 03/18/2023
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    Small wedding

    Corey was fantastic to work with!
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    Cynthia Sent on 03/17/2023
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    Wedding Photographer

    We had a small bohemian wedding. It was important to us that the photographer capture the spontaneous moments of joy as well as the more traditional shots. Corey took beautiful shots of all aspects of the event. He handled fluid circumstances with professionalism and treated everyone with aloha. The photos Corey took all came out amazing. I can't recommend him enough.

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Mahalo Cynthia! It was such a pleasure working with you and Ken :) Thank you for having me out and I hope to see you two around the island!
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    Lisa Sent on 03/10/2023
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    Corey brought my ideas to life!

    Corey was amazing and brought my ideas to life while doing an engagement shoot in Maui! I would highly recommend him, as I would certainly love to utilize his services again!

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Lisa!!! Working with you and Evans was a dream! I wish we could do it all again and again haha! Thank you so much for the kind words, and hope to see you in the future for another shoot! Take care!
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    Samantha D. Sent on 03/12/2023
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    Amazing photography

    Corey did amazing catching my special day. He was there early and went above and beyond on our photos. He also kept me informed on when my photos would be available. It was easy and perfect. I highly recommend him to capture any of your photo needs.

    Corey McCarley Photography's reply:

    Mahalo Samantha for the kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and Mike, and I absolutely loved the intimate approach you took on this beach elopement. That sunset was amazing! hope to see you guys in the future on the Big Island
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    Sarah C. Sent on 06/04/2023
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    Engagement Shoot

    My fiancé and I had a fantastic experience shooting with Corey! He got the most amazing shots and we couldn’t have asked for a better engagement shoot!
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