Hawaii · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

The 15 Photo Sessions in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

23 tours  ·  from $49 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 photo sessions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Waikiki: Best of Oahu Photo Tour with Pickup - Starting at Nuuanu Pali Lookout
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From Waikiki: Best of Oahu Photo Tour with Pickup

1.Best of Oahu Photo Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $99Our pick

Spend five hours touring Oahu with a photographer guide such as Andrew, Emily, Kurt, or Mac. You’ll visit Pali and Tantalus lookouts, Waimanalo, Makapuʻu, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole, and Hawaii Kai, with time for camera tips, lunch, and a Leonard’s malasada.

“Kurt was a great guide. He was knowledgable and enthusiastic. He was attentive, wanting to make sure everyone in the group had a good time. We saw beautiful views and learned so much about taking the best pictures with our devices. Thanks for a wonderful tour, Kurt!”

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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour - Nuʻuanu Pali brings wind and huge views
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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour

2.Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend about five and a half hours touring Oahu’s scenic east side with a photographer guide and a maximum of seven participants. You’ll visit Pali Lookout, Waimanalo Beach, Makapuʻu Point, Halona Blowhole, and more. Guides including Chris, Kurt, Andrew, Mac, and Emily help with phone and camera shots, and some also take photos of you.

“When I tell you that Mac the tour guide gave me life with his energy and humor! I had a BLAST! The stops were AMAZING! Breathtaking views. Definitely gave a little bit of everything in a good amount of time. Not too long or too short as I avoid any tour that says 8 plus hours. I loved all the stops but my favorite was the beach/lunch stop! Mac is HANDS DOWN gonna be my go to tour guide. If he’s hosting..I’m on it!!!”

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A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea - The photographers and the feel of the session
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A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

3.A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49Best value

Meet your photographer at 5:30 pm near Mokapu Beach in Wailea for a private 45 to 60 minute sunset session. Laurence, Jude, Solomon, Max, or another Wailea Photo professional may guide your poses, work with children, and capture candid beach moments. The $49 fee covers the session, editing, and beach permit, while the digital gallery costs extra.

“Laurence and Jude were amazing! Patience, fun and talented. Our pictures came back to us immediately (next day) and they looked so perfect. We’re extremely happy we chose them to help remember our memories in Hawaii! Thanks guys!”

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Flying Dress Photoshoot in Kauai - Choosing the dress and preparing to change
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Flying Dress Photoshoot in Kauai

4.Flying Dress Photoshoot in Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $400

Meet your photographer at Keālia Beach for a one-hour private photo session in a rented flying dress. Zane guides you through poses and captures the gown in motion against Kauai’s coastline. You receive 15 high-resolution, edited digital photos. Sunrise sessions offer especially striking light, but changing space and dress choices are limited.

“One of the best experiences so far with Viator. Zane our photographer was excellent, communicated with us about all the details, completely focused on delivering a great experience and fun the whole time. If you want to romanticize your life a little or a lot the Flying Dress Experience is unforgettable! I’m so happy we made a perfect decision for ourselves to live life and capture so many great memories at the beach in stunning photographs!!”

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Oahu Island Photography Tour - Oahu’s changing subjects and shooting challenges
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Oahu Island Photography Tour

5.Oahu Island Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $150

Join Blue Hawaii Photo Tours for an eight-hour, small-group drive around Oahu with professional guides such as Marie, Jenny, Evan, or Jason. Learn camera and smartphone technique at coastal viewpoints, beaches, waterfalls, sacred sites, and North Shore surf spots. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and tripods are included; lunch and camera equipment are not.

“Our tour guide, Jenny, was so knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and consistently shared interesting facts/tips about the island. She was funny, bubbly, and sweet. I highly recommend Jenny as a guide to anyone interested in this tour! Plus, the ocean views are incredible!”

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Family Photography session Kauai - Meeting at Keālia Beach in Kapaʻa
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Family Photography session Kauai

6.Family Photography session Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your photographer at Keālia Beach in Kapaʻa for a private, one-hour family session. Photographers such as Zane, Dana, Elijah, Eli, and Rylee help with posing, group arrangements, and scenic locations. You receive 10 edited, high-resolution digital photos, usually within a few days, though delivery can take up to 14 days.

“Great experience-everyone including our 15 and 17 month granddaughters enjoyed the photo shoot. The back drop of the ocean in the morning light was amazing, great way for our family to have a beautiful keepsake for our 40th anniversary ! Thank you”

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Maui Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience - Choosing one or two Flying Dresses
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Maui Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience

7.Maui Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Jude, Laurence, or the Maui Flying Dress team at Ulua Beach for a private 90-minute sunset session at Wailea Beach. Choose up to two flowing dresses, receive posing and styling help, and get high-resolution images plus edited downloads. A Hana upgrade is available for a more elaborate outing.

“I mean…these folks are the best people and do very talented! 5 stars!!! They were fun, patient and sent great directions!”

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Adventure Photography Session on Kauai - Starting at Keālia Beach near Kapaʻa
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Adventure Photography Session on Kauai

8.Adventure Photography Session on Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours with a private Kauai photographer around Kapaʻa and Keālia Beach. Choose a gentle scenic session or add more active locations. Photographers such as Chris, Dana, Olivia, and Braden have helped guests with poses, proposals, family photos, and island scenery. Confirm your location, clothing, and activity level 24 hours ahead.

“We absolutely loved the photographer! Great photo pose suggestions, he was super friendly, and all the edited pics turned out great. The places we got to see were beautiful as well! Our favorite spot was the beach! A word of caution: We were offered the opportunity to do a short hike at the beginning of the tour what was described as a "10 minute scramble" to a waterfall. The waterfall was beautiful, but unfortunately it was so steep and muddy to get to it took our group almost 2 hours. At this point our hair and makeup were ruined, we were covered in sweat and mud, and we only able…”

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Big Island Photographer 45 minute beach portrait sessions - What happens during the 45 minutes
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Big Island Photographer 45 minute beach portrait sessions

9.Big Island Photographer 45 minute beach portrait sessions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet photographer Hannah at Old Kona Airport Beach for a private 45-minute session of posed and candid family, graduation, or individual portraits. Choose sunset or early morning, then select 20 digital images from more than 100 proofs delivered within 48 hours. Waikoloa beach locations may also be available by arrangement.

“Our photography experience was absolutely amazing! We initially booked this as a graduation photo session for my son, but we went ahead and used it as an opportunity to get a few family photos, as well. Our photographer, Hannah, was extremely professional and personable. She kept in constant communication with us both before, during, and after the session. She was always quick to respond to any questions or needs that we had. She captured some amazing sunset photos and took full advantage of the different backgrounds available at the beach location. If you are at all considering this, I highly recommend that you do it. You will not regret it!”

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Oahu: Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour - Musubi, coffee, and the first taste of Oahu
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Oahu: Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour

10.Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $160

Spend 6.5 hours touring Oahu with a guide such as Emily, Andrew, or Malcolm, combining local food stops with photo breaks at Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, and Nuʻuanu Pali. You’ll try musubi, malasada, plate lunch, poke, Hawaiian dishes, chocolate, coffee, and shave ice in a group capped at seven.

“Emily was an awesome tour guide. Very personable. We ate great food. Saw amazing views of Oahu. Took pictures! And learned so much about the island! I loved it!”

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Maui Hi Flying Dress Private Photoshoot Experience - What happens during the one-hour photo session
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Maui Hi Flying Dress Private Photoshoot Experience

11.Maui Hi Flying Dress Private Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $895

Meet Courtney or another female photographer and stylist at Ulua Beach in Wailea at 5 pm. You’ll be fitted into a custom Hi Flying Dress, pose around the beach setting, preview your images, and receive at least 25 edited downloads within three weeks. This private one-hour session suits birthdays, anniversaries, friends, and family photos.

“Courtney, is the most amazing person. She made the photo shoot on my 45th Birthday an experience to remember! This is an activity for all ages and all sizes. Gorgeous location and can’t wait to see the photos. I highly recommend this activity when visiting Maui!”

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Big Island, Kona Hawaii Photographer - Outrigger Mini Session - The Outrigger setting and its limits
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Big Island, Kona Hawaii Photographer – Outrigger Mini Session

12.Big Island, Kona Hawaii Photographer – Outrigger Mini Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.)

Meet photographer Austin Winnie or a member of his team at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa for a private 25-minute session. You’ll walk between tropical gardens, lawns, and oceanfront spots for posed and candid photos. A gallery of 50-plus proofs follows, with the package including 8 digital images. Groups of up to 6 can book.

“Great! Austin kept the session fun for our small kids and captured some amazing images. The setting was convenient and beautiful and we had our images in about a day. Highly recommend for getting some wonderful family photos on the Big Island!”

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A Romantic Photoshoot for 2 in Maui - What the one-hour session feels like
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A Romantic Photoshoot for 2 in Maui

13.A Romantic Photoshoot for 2 in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Meet your photographer at Ulua Beach in Wailea for a private one-hour couples photoshoot. Solomon, Laurence, Jude, and the Wailea Photo team provide posing direction and create romantic beach portraits for anniversaries, engagements, birthdays, or a Maui keepsake. The $49 base price covers photographer time only, so confirm the separate digital-gallery fee before booking.

“Where do we start. Looking for a photographer I took some advice to look where I’m visiting. I came across Wailea photo. Prompt response. Provided the necessary info to get the best photos. Pop of color is always good. We went with blue and white.”

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Maui - Private Photoshoot with a Top-Rated Local Photographer - Po’olenalena Beach: the classic Maui choice
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Maui – Private Photoshoot with a Top-Rated Local Photographer

14.Private Photoshoot with a Top-Rated Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet a vetted Maui photographer for a private one-hour shoot at a location that fits your trip, from Po’olenalena Beach to Haleakala or Hana. Your photographer helps with poses, works well with families and large groups, and delivers 20 to 65 edited, high-resolution images within five days.

“Lauren was FANTASTIC! Dealing with 14 people with different personalities can not be easy, but Lauren was phenomenal. She was flexible with our time and suggested the perfect spots to capture this very special moment. She was on-time, (even helped us find the best parking to access our location), beyond friendly/professional and the photos turned out better than we hoped. Mahalo Lauren. You are a Pearl!”

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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo shoot - Maui - Choosing between one, two, three, and four hours
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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo shoot – Maui

15.Hire Photographer, Professional Photo shoot – Maui

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Hire a private Maui photographer for one to four hours and choose a shoot length suited to your group. Your photographer helps select locations, takes the pictures, and sends a private gallery with 20 to 50 final images. Transportation and advanced editing cost extra.

“Hannah was fantastic, friendly, understanding truly wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. She provided timely updates and even took some shots from our other small camera.”

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