HNL Studios

HNL Studios...how can I even describe how God has blessed my husband and me by finding such an amazing business to handle our wedding photography/videography?  I initially found HNL Studios years ago through an old classmate of mine; I loved the style of her wedding photos and I wanted something similar for when I got married.  So I followed them on instagram.  Fast forward 4 years later and I got engaged.  I'm the type of girl who has had her dream wedding planned in her head since she was 6 years old and I just knew that I had to have HNL Studios to do photography/videography, so I literally contacted them and my dream venue within a week of getting engaged.  My husband and I got married exactly within a year of our engagement; during that time, Keshia and Charles made it almost effortless to plan our wedding.  They were always willing to answer any silly questions we had and we had great vibes during our planning meetings.Let's fast forward to the day of the wedding.  I have no idea how Charles and his team do it, but they made everything super easy and seamless.  The photographers and videographers know exactly how to direct the couple, wedding party, etc. especially when there are some super camera-shy people.  The videographers really know how to capture the couple's love story within a few minutes.  The photobooth staff was so professional and fun, it was such a big hit at the reception.  Not to mention the props are super fun!  Romeo Valentine was super great with emceeing/DJ'ing our reception - shoe game ftw!  Such a great team and professional staff!Fast forward to our gallery and wedding video reveal.  Again, I have no idea how they did it, but they managed to capture all the warmth and fun that we had on our wedding day.  It was so hard for me to pick only 120 pictures for our wedding album because so many of the pictures were spectacular and eye-catching.  I know that wedding photography/videography packages can be very expensive, but trust me, this was worth every single penny.  What's amazing about HNL Studios, is that weddings are THEIR THING.  The heart and intentionality that is put behind every wedding that they capture is evident in the quality of the photos and videos they produce. HNL Studios, I cannot thank you enough for the amount of hard work that y'all put into capturing our wedding day.  Y'all are the MVP's; not just 5-stars, 10-stars, 20-stars, 100-stars.  God bless y'all!! Love always, the Juarez's

We had an HNL Studios photobooth at our wedding in Kahuku, HI and they were great! The team was very professional and the experience and pictures were really high quality. Definitely recommend!

Newly engaged?? You've come to the right place if you're reading this review! Charles and his team are AMAZING!!I booked them for my upcoming wedding and got the package that includes an engagement shoot. Keshia was so helpful since the very beginning. She is always checking on me to see if there's anything I need help with and with this pandemic, there have been many changes in plans for my wedding. :( But, HNL has been SUPER understanding and helpful. My fiance and I took our engagement photos in January and we LOVE how our photos turned out! It was exactly what I wanted and they captured both us and the beautiful scenery perfectly! I love that we get to know them (and vice versa) before the big day so we could both get comfortable around one another. My fiance and I have never taken professional photos before so it was a bit awkward at first but, after HNL explained the different poses, it was a breeze!Charles and Nikki are super down to earth and easy to work with. They are dedicated to their work and are passionate about what they do. When I told them where I wanted to take my engagement photos, they went there beforehand to scope it out since they had never been there before. Now that's dedication & service!I can't wait for them to be at my wedding! I just know they will do an amazing job at capturing all the right moments!

If I could give HNL Studios 10 Stars, I would!My (now) husband Jacob and I chose HNL Studios as our engagement and wedding photographers. Beyond the beautiful photos Charles and Nikki captured, we were beyond amazed at the professionalism, flexibility, and care we experienced from the whole team. Keshia responded to my (frequent) emails promptly and always checked in if we had any questions. There were a number of packages/services offered, including their well-known HNL Photobooth Co.Our wedding had to be postponed from September to late October due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but we were met with understanding and strategic advice from the team on how to best and safely proceed and move forward. They welcomed our thoughts and feedback and adapted accordingly, up until the last minutes of our wedding night. Needless to say, we have no regrets choosing HNL Studios. They are talented, hard-working individuals who not only do a job well done, but go above and beyond to ensure their clients have a positive experience they can look back on past their engagement shoot/wedding night.

My fiancé and I used HNL Studios for our engagement photos and worked with the owners, Nikki & Charles. They were amazing! I'm so happy with how our photos came out. We did shoots at multiple places for day and night photos and they were so patient with us lol it's so uncomfortable being in front of a camera and posing while trying to make it seem natural (way easier said than done) Since everything went so well, it was an easy decision to use HNL Studios for our wedding (photo, video, photobooth AND dj) and although we've had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19, the HNL team has been more than accommodating. Appreciate you guys!

HNL studios always goes ABOVE AND BEYOND.This team of husband and wife (and their staff) is excellent in all they do! The photography session from inquiry, to booking, to taking the photos the day of, to the editing of the photos was seamless and done very professionally.They do their best to make everyone feel at ease and their eye for details really show how much they care about their craft but also about their clients.We HIGHLY recommend them for your event needs. Repeat customer for SURE. Mahalo Charles and Nikki for everything.

Charles and the HNL Studios team were nothing short of phenomenal. They made our wedding day in Honolulu extremely memorable, especially with the ridiculously fast turnaround on photography and videography. Charles has a very keen vision around the artful photography/film they create and our wedding was certainly no exception to their extraordinary work. Keshia the studio manager was quick to help with all our requests leading up to the wedding. Charles the lead photographer for us was very friendly and pleasant to work with. They knew how to direct with great professionalism. Throughout the ceremony and reception, he and his team slipped in and out of the shadows and caught hundreds of beautiful unforgettable shots. Shortly after after our wedding, they provided us with our amazing wedding album and metal wall art as promised. Seeing our photography displayed beautifully in our new home is a priceless and heartwarming feeling we will have for the rest of our lives. We were also very impressed by the quality of their printed products that we ordered more albums for each side of our famiy. HNL Studios gave us everything we ever wanted and more. For this I am so thankful. I highly recommend HNL Studios.

We worked with Charles and his team for our engagement photos, wedding photos, wedding videography, and photobooth. They made the planning process for the photo portion quite smooth. On the day of our wedding, they helped make us feel comfortable, we were able to enjoy all the moments without feeling rushed, and JJ, Zeb, and the team were super accommodating to changes and surprises along the way. Overall we were very pleased with our photos and loved how the video highlight got a little bit of everything of our wedding day. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. There is a lot of staff to help with various parts that come with wedding planning. We would recommend them to our family and friends!

I had an engagement photo shoot with JJ and Charles when I was visiting Hawaii in August 2022. I cannot say enough great things! They were both so kind and did such a great job. They took the time to get to know us as people and made sure to capture our photos exactly how we wanted. They also were so patient with my fiancé and I since this was our first photo shoot. Thank you both so much for the wonderful time it was for sure one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii!! Steph Richter & Ross Becker

HNL studios has been on a journey with us! From planning our wedding pre-covid, taking our maternity photos and working with us thru all our wedding date changes throughout the pandemic. They were also so helpful with recommendations and accommodating when we wanted to make any type of changes. The whole team is so sweet and professional! Felt like working with good friends! Wish I could get married to work with them all over again!