Mark Hinwood Photography Reviews
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Vanda Sent on 07/05/2021
Still gushing over these photos!
My fiancé and I had an existing trip planned to Hawaii, and about 3 weeks before the trip we had an idea to get our engagement photos done while we were out there. Mark was quick to respond to our last minute inquiry and was a pleasure to work with! Truly an awesome person and talented photographer. I’m so grateful he was available and the pictures he captured were stunning! He gave us a few options of locations/scenes to do our shoot at, and gave advice to do’s and don’ts with our dress attire. For two awkward people in front of the camera, Mark made us look great with all of his cues and guidance. We definitely felt comfortable in front of the camera because of him. He gave us fun scenarios to induce a natural laugh and smile. We chose the 1.5 hour photo session and he went above and beyond, making the most of a most productive session at sunset. I’m in love with his pictures and have gotten soo many compliments already. Although Hawaii provides gorgeous scenery in itself, Mark’s work is definitely unique and gorgeous. After the session, Mark gave us a local’s insider on some great restaurants and bars to try while we were out there, too! Definitely always appreciative of foodie advice, haha. -
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Diana Sent on 05/25/2021Amazing experience, beautiful photos!
We had an amazing experience with Mark during our engagement photoshoot in Kona! He was so warm and welcoming – we immediately felt at ease on set. We had originally envisioned a jungle backdrop for our pictures and when I emailed Mark to coordinate and he sent over some great recommendations for location. We picked a trail with plenty of jungle foliage, but come photoshoot day Mark called in the morning saying it had rained in that area and it was too wet to do the shoot there. He was very thorough in tracking the weather to make sure the conditions would be perfect, and when they weren't, he was proactive and flexible in working with us to reschedule - he gave us several alternative options. When we made a last-minute request to change the venue on the morning of the shoot (we decided to change the location to be at a gorgeous plantation b&b we were staying at), Mark was extremely flexible and supportive, driving an extra 30 minutes to meet us there so we could have the shoot we wanted. We had such a fun time doing the photoshoot with Mark, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! He kept us relaxed and having fun, and the photos turned out beautifully. We are so happy that we'll have these photos to enjoy forever! -
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Laura Sent on 02/12/2021Amazing vowel renewel
We were all so very happy with the photographs that Mark was able to capture on our amazing day!! My husband surprised me with a full Hawaiian wedding (vowel renewal) with our children and Mark did an amazing job! VERY easy to work with and very personable. He made 40 years of marriage look as amazing as it has been! A very romantic day captured forever! Thank you! Laura and Jeff -
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Amy Sent on 09/30/2020
The absolute best!
My husband and I live on Oahu. We took a long weekend trip to Kona back in February for Valentine's Day. We decided the week prior to our trip that we wanted to try to get engagement photos done while we were there. Lucky for us, Mark was available! He gave us multiple options for the location and we picked Kukio Beach. Mark was very friendly and easy to work with. We had sunset photos done and the results were AMAZING. My husband and I had never taken professional photos together and we were worried that we would be awkward. Mark made us very comfortable and we now have the most beautiful album. We would have loved to have him shoot our wedding as well but unfortunately Michigan (where we had our wedding) is a bit far from Kona. If you are looking for a photographer on the Big Island, I highly recommend Mark! -
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Holly Sent on 02/20/2020
Bride - elopement/wedding photos
Mark did our elopement/wedding photos at holualoa inn and they turned out fabulous! He was very professional and personable at the same time. Our photos will be treasured for a lifetime 💖 he was also very easy to work with, went with the flow of what we wanted, and the process from setting up, to payment, to getting photos was seamless. He was very responsive and prompt to emails since we were on the mainland. We highly recommend mark! -
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Setareh Sent on 10/06/2019Incredible! You have to hire Mark!! ♥️
We found Mark through a Google search from Vancouver, Canada. We loved the quality of work that we saw so we decided to take a chance. Everything from there was incredibly smooth. On the day of our wedding, he showed up, was very cheery and incredible to work with. After being BLOWN can away with how magical he made everything look, we also noticed he ran around the entire wedding complex without being noticed to get every shot possible! In the two minutes I said my vows, I think he had 8 different angles of me! Photos of a dark rainy wedding day were bright and lush. Hire Mark!!!! -
Patricia Sent on 08/16/2018Mark Hinwood photographed our intimate wedding at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. He has such a warm, friendly spirit and made us feel like old friends. He was so accommodating, working on angles so the wind wasn’t an issue, and he was always looking for little details as he shot. The final photos are stunning - he captured so many unique and intimate moments, and truly took beautiful images. His creative use of lighting, as well as his use of the sunset, made for such special photos! I am so glad we chose him to document our wedding; he truly is an amazing photographer and person!
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Caity Sent on 10/05/2017My husband (!!!) and I cannot give Mark enough praise and appreciation for the fantastic work he did. Mark was incredibly kind, thoughtful, fun and enjoyable- not just on our big day but throughout the planning process. We did a DIY wedding and he was incredibly helpful in supporting our timeline and coming up with ideas for the ceremony and reception. During our wedding he was so outgoing and fun- the best type of wedding guest! His photographs are incredibly natural-looking, candid, and authentically beautiful.
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mark and look forward to meeting up with him and sharing a beer together on our next vacation to the Big Island. Mahalo nui loa, Mark! -
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Erin Sent on 06/13/2014Mark was fantastic to work with. He did an incredible job on our wedding photos and we couldn't be happier. We got married in Rocky Mountain National Park, and he captured every moment beautifully. I would highly recommend his services.
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