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Pinky Photography

Pinky Photography

Waipahu, HI
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    Lauren C. Sent on 09/26/2023
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    Phenomenal Experience with Pinky Photograpy

    We chose Pinky Photography to shoot our wedding day photos at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach. She went above and beyond to capture amazing photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. She is extremely professional and it was so easy to work with her. Her online portal makes it simple to view/select photos. We cannot say enough good things about Pinky!
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    Kristina Sent on 01/31/2020
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    Amazing, must hire photographer!

    Pinky was absolutely amazing! We wanted to invest in a great photographer because this is one of the only things you can take with you forever. She was very responsive, professional and the sweetest! We felt very comfortable with her as we were planning our destination wedding and felt even more comfortable with her on the day. She is very knowledgeable about the venue(Kualoa Ranch-Paliku Gardens) and helps you with natural poses as well. We loved our photos and cant wait to cherish them for years to come. Thank you Pinky!
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    Chelsey Sent on 08/09/2019
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    #1 Photographer

    I could not have asked for a better photographer. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable. She was easy to communicate and work with. The pictures she took at our wedding were phenomenal if you’re looking for a wedding photographer book her I promise you won’t regret it!
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    Melissa Sent on 07/24/2019
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    Gorgeous Wedding Memories

    Highly, highly recommend hiring Pinky for your wedding photography needs. I found Pinky because she is a preferred vendor at Kualoa Ranch, where my husband and I got married. After browsing through Pinky’s work on her website and Instagram (@pinkyphotographyhawaii), I was sold, and knew I wanted to hire her for our photography needs. I love the style of Pinky’s photos. We booked a package with Pinky that included an engagement photoshoot + a 7 hour day of wedding package with second shooter. The package was a great deal and we are highly satisfied with what we got out of the package. Pinky was very easy to get in contact with via email, and was also very easy to work with in person. She made us feel so comfortable. We absolutely love how all of our photos came out (engagement AND wedding), and all of our friends and family commented about how beautiful all of our photos were.
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    Rhea Sent on 12/09/2017
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    Pinky is great! She’s been with my little family for a couple of years and her work is amazing!
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    When we decided to go to Hawaii for a vacation, we wanted to get our engagement shots done as well, so we found Pinky through BrideBox after seeing that she's one of the top wedding photographers in Hawaii! We got in touch with her, and she was super quick to respond, and was so helpful with all of our enquiries, especially when we were thinking about the shooting location. Pinky was also super accommodating - we had a sudden last minute time change, and Pinky was so willing to change her time and schedule (especially with her babies!) to fit our schedule - we were super appreciative of that. She also arranged for a photo permit at our shooting location, which saved us the hassle from doing it ourselves! At the shoot, Pinky made us feel at ease. We were definitely camera shy. It was our first time being photographed, but Pinky made us feel relaxed and didn't make us feel bad for feeling awkward around each other. She's able to spot really cool backdrops for your photos - you wouldn't realize it at the time, until you see the photos, and it's like "wow, cool shot!". She's really friendly and sweet, and just an overall nice person to work with!! If you like romantic and sweet as the overarching style to your engagement photos, Pinky is the one! Thank you so much Pinky!!
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    Laura Sent on 06/14/2017
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    Pinky is absolutely amazing! We planned a trip to Oahu for our honeymoon, and I really wanted some amazing photographs of us, showing off the beauty of Hawaii. I did a bit of research online and came across Pinky's website - as soon as I saw it I fell in love with her work, it was JUST what I was looking for. When the time finally came for us to have our photoshoot Pinky made us both feel very relaxed (we're not really used to having our pictures taken), and she was super friendly!

    I thought having the photos would be a great way to capture the essence of our honeymoon. When I come back to Hawaii I wouldn't hesitate to book Pinky for another photoshoot!

    Thank you Pinky!
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    Jaclyn Sent on 11/23/2016
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    Pinky is an amazing photographer and my husband and I were so glad we found her. Since we were planning a wedding in Hawaii from Boston, we were really concerned with finding someone who was both talented and responsive. Pinky was all those things and more. She really made sure to capture what we were envisioning for our photos and was totally supportive through the whole planning process- she even did a Facetime meeting so we could get to know her a bit better! I'd recommend Pinky wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a professional, talented, and fun photographer.
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    Kelly Sent on 10/04/2016
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    We loved working Pinky in the lead up to the wedding as well as on the day. She was so lovely and accommodating with all of the shots we wanted and was just a pleasure to have her as part of the wedding.

    Thank you for capturing my dream wedding, Pinky! If you are getting married in Hawaii, do yourself a favor and choose Pinky.
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    Brooke Sent on 08/25/2016
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    Pink was the absolute best!! She was great to communicate with, and was quick responding back to all my emails. On our wedding day she was so sweet and kind. Our pictures turned out sooo much better than I could ever have imagined. I highly recommend her to anyone!
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    Michelle-Joyce Sent on 08/16/2016
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    Pinky's photos have such a sweet and soft touch to them. Having a destination wedding, it was difficult to choose a photographer, but after a few phone calls and emails, we knew Pinky was the right fit for us. She has such a relaxed and comforting style. We gave her the photos we wanted to have and she made sure we got those that day. Too, she gave us good direction on how to pose, what to do with our hands, where to look. And she is very quick! She truly does not miss a moment.

    The photos (print and USB) were delivered to us in a beautiful wooden box. A great keepsake. We'd definitely recommend her.
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    Mary Sent on 04/18/2016
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    We are so happy we chose Pinky Photography Hawaii to capture our vow renewal! She has such a friendly and calm demeanor, listened to what and how we wanted our photos, she responded quickly with the tons of emails I wrote, and she was a pleasure to be around and work with on our special day. Not to mention our pictures came out awesome :) Mahalo Pinky!
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    Joan Sent on 04/14/2016
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    Pinky was great to work with from beginning to end. We had such short notice and not much time to help plan my son's wedding, so it was a huge relief to find Pinky available on Easter Sunday just a few days before! Then the pictures were just amazing! Great!!
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    You will not regret selecting Pinky as your photographer for any occasion. This will be the best decision you make! Throughout the process, Pinky responded quickly to all of my questions and listened to what I wanted. Her photography is stunning. Even though it was sunny and very windy the day of our shoot, Pinky managed to capture images that looked to have come straight out of a magazine. I am so happy with my pictures and will treasure them forever. Communication is key for me as in the past I've dealt with photographers who take a long time to get back with you or promise to have your pictures in 2 weeks and it takes 2 months... Pinky was true to her word. As mentioned earlier, she always responded promptly and had my pictures to me before I could even think about it! The quality of her work is unmatched and I am confident you will be pleased.
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    Cynthia Sent on 03/18/2016
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    We used Pinky for both our Engagement Session and our Wedding Photos. Everything was amazing! Pinky was quick to respond to emails and had a quick turn around time for our photos. All of the pictures were gorgeous and we couldn't have been happier. We loved working with Pinky and hope to be able to hire her again for our next photographable life event (maternity)!
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    Samantha Sent on 05/29/2015
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    Pinky is such a sweetheart! I've always loved her work. Had my wedding booked with her for over a year at Makapu'u Beach on Oahu. Despite her having a migraine that day and me running late in traffic to my own wedding. .it turned out amazing. Pinky is very patient and laid back. I can't wait for my photos. I know she will take good care of us :) her cute sidekick came to help her take photos. . Darling little boy! ! Definitely recommend her! She seems to put her love and heart into her job and take time editing photos for each customer :)
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    Joanne Sent on 04/08/2015
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    We used Pinky for our Hawaiian destination wedding on the beach. The photos she took were so amazing! She is extremely talented and definitely knows what she's doing when it comes to photography. She is also super sweet and was very responsive to our questions/concerns. She also came to our rescue at the last minute when we had to find another beach to have our wedding at due to construction. She recommended a beach that was so perfect and even better than the original one that we chose. I am so glad we found her through wedding wire and were able to have her capture our special day!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/13/2014
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    Coming from North Carolina to get married in Hawaii, Chris and I knew that we needed to find a great photographer to capture all of our special moments. It was our top priority to be able to share every beautiful glance, kiss and embrace, with family that couldn't be with us. With many different photographers on Oahu, it was tough to find one that we connected with. Seeing Pinky's blog and all her wonderful pictures immediately made up our mind! Her style was exactly what we wanted, but never could have imagined just how amazing our pictures would be! Pinky is also the most wonderful person to work with and was eager for our input. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we were able to spend with her. Pinky, you captured our wedding day so perfectly and we can't thank you enough! We will cherish these pictures forever and can't wait for another chance to work with you again.
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/24/2014
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    Let me start by saying Pinky Yoshimoto is the complete package for any amateur couple taking engagement photos for the first time.
    Going through her portfolio alone was one of the reasons why we wanted her to be our photographer so badly. We loved the natural feeling of how she had captured all of her other couples.

    Since the start of our communication through email, she was always on point and never left us hanging.
    She answered every single question we had. And even after suggesting that our original location might have been under construction, she was quick to offer us examples of other clients she had captured in a different location, but had the same feel and look for what my husband and I were going for.
    She even was able to rearrange our original date a day sooner due to the holiday weekend, because there would more than likely be too many campers where we were headed.

    Pinky made us feel like friends; making my husband and I feel easy, fun, and carefree.
    Oh, and did I mention she's 33 weeks pregnant and marched along the beach and climbed some marshy areas to try and get the perfect photo? She was the best.
    I wish my husband and I were having our vow renewal in Hawaii, because Pinky would be the woman for the job.
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    Bryan Sent on 05/04/2014
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    What more can we say than Pinky is an amazingly talented photographer ; she makes you feel so at ease and comfortable. She is extremely accommodating , a true professional and an excellent / prompt communicator. She has a genuine artistic sensitivity, very evidently reflected in her work, very beautiful heart felt images are the result ; great care taken to ensure satisfaction. We can not recommend Pinky highly enough, so happy we chose Pinky Photography! Thank you again
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    Great website. Made all arrangements via email. Very low key (did not distract us during ceremony). Took the pics we wanted and suggested others. Photos turned out great. Very happy.
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    Jessica Sent on 09/16/2013
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    Pinky is incredibly talented and one of the sweetest people ever! She was easy to get in contact with and was always a pleasure to work with. She came out to meet us on the North Shore for our session. When we got rained out, she offered to meet us the following day so we could get what we had discussed. We are so happy with all of our photos and we received everything in the time that we were given. I will definitely use her again when we make it back to Oahu.
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    We have only seen a few proofs from the wedding but we are thrilled with what we see so far! Pinky was great, we barely noticed her all day but when we did she was taking photos everywhere of our guests and us matching our request to have more narrative shots of the day. It was a pleasure working with her!
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    Cari Sent on 09/16/2013
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    Pinky is awesome! Her pictures are able to tell a story and capture those unspoken heartfelt moments. I made sure to book her a year before my wedding to ensure she would be available to capture our special day. Now, I have such beautiful photos to help us remember all our memories created!
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    As the mother of the bride given the task of choosing the photographer who would document the union in Hawaii, my job was a big one. Not only am I her mother but I am also a wedding photographer and needed to find a photographer who could handled the technical skills of shooting in the full sun at almost midday (no small feat, let me assure you), be able to capture their day PLUS their personalities in ONE hour and make them feel comfortable. Both Sean and Rena are natural in front of a camera and absolutely gorgeous but the right photographer would not try to pose that out of them. I did a lot of research for days and Pinky's work spoke for itself and Rena loved her "about me" so the decision was made.
    I love the photos and have to say that the weddings photos were even above and beyond what I had expected and Sean and Rena loved working with her. I can't even begin to pick a favorite and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. Pinky Rocks. Get her before she finds that out and starts charging what she is really worth!!!
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