5 out of 5 stars and 67 reviews
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(67)Serving all Hawaiian Islands // Maui Based
About this vendor
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and Chris of PhotoHawaii, Inc. knows how important it is to have a photographer who is more than a person behind a camera. From the very first stages of planning, we will be there to hear your vision, learn about the things that matter most to you, and create a plan to capture all of the incredible moments that you will create. With over ten years of experience, we are masters of crafting visual narratives filled with the tender emotion and genuine excitement of these once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. At PhotoHawaii, we are more than just photographers. We are your friends, and we are honored to be by your side to help you remember each special moment as vividly as you did on the day you said, “I do.”
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2019.2018.
Best of Weddings
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We had Chris take both our engagement photos as well as our wedding day photos and he did an absolute phenomenal job! He was an excellent communicator, incredibly kind, and had a g...
reat vision. He kept the day moving and never missed a shot. We are so grateful to have chosen him and would highly recommend him for any occasion!!
Our experience with Chris was more than we could have dreamed. We chose him for his incredible portfolio, and he blew us away with the final product. Chris was communicative, so ki...
nd, listened to our odd photo requests and executed flawlessly. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the lens, we were able to be fully present on our wedding day and have 0 worries about the photos. I would recommend him over and over again to anyone looking for show-stopping photos. We’re just hoping we have another excuse to work with Chris again!
Chris at PhotoHawaii is simply amazing! We first worked with him for our engagement photos and already knew he would be the perfect fit for our wedding day. He exceeded every expec...
tation!
Neither of us are naturals in front of the camera, and we were nervous about not knowing how to pose. Chris makes you feel completely comfortable with his strong sense of direction. He pays close attention to every detail, gives easy tips (even down to what to do with a stray hand or foot!), and turns the whole experience into something fun instead of stressful or awkward.
Choosing vendors for a wedding can feel overwhelming because you want to make sure their vision aligns with yours. Even more importantly, that their energy matches yours. Something couples don’t always realize until it’s over: photographers are with you from beginning to end of the day and let me tell you… Chris definitely passes the vibe check! He’s fun, easy to work with, and our wedding party loved being around him too (:
On top of that, he’s fantastic at organizing a big group, which was such a lifesaver with our large family. Our photos turned out absolutely stunning, and we couldn’t be happier with how he captured all the love and joy of the day.
Lastly, one of the best choices we made was hiring Chris for a secondary shoot after the wedding. This gave us the chance to spend more of our wedding day with friends and family who had traveled so far to celebrate with us, without sacrificing the opportunity to capture more beautiful portraits together. Plus, he picked out the perfect time to go there for the location we chose.
11/10 we highly recommend Chris of PhotoHawaii Inc. to any couple still looking for a photographer. He’s talented, professional, and an absolute joy to work with. Mahalo Chris!!
Chris from PhotoHawaii did an incredible job in shooting our wedding! He took so many incredible photos and we are so so happy that he was able to capture our day! He was also supe...
r helpful in answering our questions and helping us plan for our big day. He was overall very organized, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
Having Chris, a family friend, as our wedding photographer was a true blessing. His creativity truly set him apart. From the start, it was evident that he has a unique artistic vis...
ion. He captured every detail—big and small—with an eye for beauty and originality.
His ability to find the perfect angle or backdrop transformed even simple moments into stunning images. We especially appreciated how comfortable he made everyone feel, which led to authentic, candid shots that we adore.
The final photos exceeded our expectations. Chris didn’t just document our wedding; he crafted a visual story full of emotion and artistry. If you want a photographer who brings creativity and passion to every shot, Chris is the one to choose.
Christopher Douglass did such an incredible job capturing our special day! He was professional, yet very personable. We felt relaxed and comfortable with him, which lead to really ...
incredible pictures. We wound up buying the full album because we just couldn't decide! If you're looking for a photographer, Chris is your answer!
Chris from PhotoHawaii, Inc. is the best! Chris is so talented and his work is phenomenal. We were so amazed when we received our wedding photos! We couldn't have asked for anythin...
g better. Chris captured all the special moments and elevated the photos even more by his magic touch! He is very personable and we loved his personality! We are in love with our photos!
We had Christopher capture our engagement and wedding photos and we absolutely loved the photos! He makes the best use of lighting to capture such vivid shots. My husband and I had...
n't had any professional photos taken before, but Christopher was so kind and directed us easily. He also helped to keep the wedding on track behind the scenes so that we could timely have every photo we wanted during our wedding.
We love Christopher! His photography is truly exceptional, and he really captured the love and magic in our sunset elopement in Kihei. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking...
for beautiful event photography in Hawaii!
Chris blew away all our expectations. He captured all the special moments of our wedding day in such a beautiful way - I cannot stop looking through the photos! We are ABSOLUTELY T...
HRILLED with how they all turned out.
Chris was also amazing to work with from beginning to end. My husband and I had never done a professional photo shoot together, so we really had no clue what we were doing, but Chris made us feel so comfortable and directed us the whole time so it was super easy.
He was also everywhere during the reception, capturing all kinds of great candid moments with our guests. It was so fun getting to relive the whole night when we got the photos back.
I cannot recommend Photo Hawaii enough; you won't be disappointed!
BEAUTIFUL PICS!!! Chris had his hands full with our wedding guests, but he wrangled them all with a smile on his face and our pictures came out beautifully. The ceremony, family p...
ics, bride and groom pics after, they all turned out WONDERFUL!!!! He even took candid pics of our guests before the ceremony, and they’re some of our favorites. All in all, he captured the whole day and we could not have asked for more.
Christopher is the most incredible photographer I have ever seen! The moment I saw his photos, I stopped looking and said I HAVE TO HAVE THIS MAN DO MY PHOTOS FOR MY WEDDDING! His ...
mood of the photos are not light and airy and not dark and moody. His style is just perfect. He also told us how to stand and what to do. Most people are models and don't know how to stand or look. He made sure we looked natural and gorgeous in every photo. Christopher was the best during COVID. He answered all my questions, move our date without a transfer fee. I seriously couldn't be more thankful for him! He was worth every single penny!
We hired Christopher for our engagement photos. The photos he took were absolutely amazing. I could not be happier that we chose him, and we wish we hadn't already booked our weddi...
ng photographer or we would have flown him out! Definitely use him if you have the chance to!
I can’t even describe how much I love our photos - Christopher exceeded our expectations beyond words. We got married May 29, 2021. Our photos are so incredibly beautiful - I’m not...
sure anyone else on island compares. He has an amazing gift. If you’re lucky enough to book him, you won’t regret it!
Chris is a phenomenal photographer. He is an extremely kind and fun person, with great creativity and professionalism that produced the most beautiful Wedding Photos. He captured t...
he true spirit of the day that was filled with love and laughter with our family/friends in attendance. We also took photos at the beach for sunset - they are so incredibly amazing! It is of great joy every time we look at the photos- again and again. We love our photos so much, you made us all look so good! Mahalo Chris Douglass!
I can’t recommend Chris at PhotoHawaii enough! Chris made our photo session feel so effortless. He was already familiar with our venue and had all of the best spots already picked ...
out. He captured all of the impromptu moments without skipping a beat, such as getting caught in a little rain to chasing a rainbow. Chris is friendly and professional. You will be so happy you chose him to photograph your special day!
Exceeds expectations!!!
Christopher is an incredible photographer. We had been corresponding for about a year prior to the wedding and he was always very communicative, friendly an...
d helpful. I knew from his portfolio that his work would be exceptional. Not only that but he has a great personality and put us both at ease prior and during the wedding. It tricky planning a wedding from afar but he helped us every step of the way. During the wedding he was very subtle and our guests didn't even know he was there. Now that we have been able to share our photos with friends and family they are blown away out how they turned out. I was overall impressed with pricing and value you get. I highly recommend PhotoHawaii to capture any special moments. You will not regret it! Thank you Christopher! Sarah & Ashton 05/08/21 at the Royal Lahaina
Chris is super responsive, flexible, and down-to-earth. He took the time to visit the beach where we took our engagement photos since he hadn't been there before, and he was early ...
to both our engagement photo session and wedding. When COVID-19 changed our wedding plans, he was helpful, accommodating, and empathetic; and he took the best photos at our new wedding spot on our new date! Would highly recommend Chris!
Chris was our wedding photographer in March and we were so happy with our choice to have him take our photos. His work is amazing and our pictures came out beautifully! He was very...
quick in his communication and was extremely easy to work with. Chris made us feel at ease the entire time and he captured such precious moments from our special day. I would highly recommend Chris and would gladly hire him again! Mahalo nui Chris!
Chris is absolutely fantastic! On arguably the most stressful day of my life, he managed to capture stunning shots of my wife and I as well as all of my guests and the event in gen...
eral. He was caring and accommodating and at the very end he asked us if there was any other shots I would like him to take and when I asked him to cover a bit of the beautiful setting and decor of our wedding, I kid you KNOT, he took the most brilliant pictures ever. Thank you so much Chris for all of the amazing work! Rebeca and I will be forever grateful. Can’t recommend him enough.
Christopher is phenomenal! He went above and beyond capturing many special moments during our wedding. I am very grateful and lucky to have had the privilege to work with him .Our ...
wedding photos are absolutely stunning. He captured many monumental photos throughout our wedding day. He captured beautiful photos of me getting ready, my husband getting ready, walking down the isle all through the night and reception. We have all the photos we could have asked for and more. I can’t stop showing people all my photos. I would refer anyone seeking to capture beautiful wedding photographs to Christopher. He and was on time and ready to go easy to work with and captured the shots I wanted. Hands down 5 stars.
Working with Chris was a blast! He shot our small elopement ceremony at the Maui Ritz Carlton and we are very impressed with the photos. We were worried the windiness that day migh...
t ruin them but Chris did an amazing job. He made us feel super comfortable and we really had fun with the entire shoot. Highly recommend Chris and Photo Hawaii to anyone getting married in the area!
Chris from PhotoHawaii was our photographer, July 9th, 2019. I choose him because it was his business, not a big box company and his pricing is very reasonable.Chris was personable...
and understanding to my needs before the wedding. He was nice and professional the day of. He kept me calm and happy during the pre-ceremony events. The photos came out amazing! As a photographer, I can appreciate his work. It was just him running around and he was able to capture unique and various angles. He even put together a slide show to show us our photos. I highly recommend Chris and PhotoHawaii for your next Maui wedding!
There really aren't enough positive descriptors in the English language for me to use when describing our wedding photo experience with Christopher from Photo Hawaii. Christopher ...
was on time and used every second of his shoot time to capture the most amazing photos. As a bride who doesn't really enjoy being the center of attention and has never enjoyed taking pictures the photo portion of the day was originally giving me the most anxiety. But the minute Chris walked in he put me at ease, made me feel so comfortable and helped keep my nerves in check, which all translated into beautiful photos. His time management of the day was on point but not once did my husband and I feel rushed while taking pictures.
Not only did he capture amazing photos that I will treasure till the end of time but he had them done and edited before we left the island! Chris invited us to his studio to view them which was something unexpected and special. Even our friends and family commented on how professional and wonderful Chris was during the wedding.
If you're having trouble picking the right photographer for you event, stop waffling and call Photo Hawaii. You'll be so happy working with Chris and ecstatic with the photos he takes.
GREAT EXPERIENCE! Chris was amazing from the get-go. Having been chosen for us through our wedding coordinator, Chris made sure to touch base with us a few weeks before our elopeme...
nt to Maui to confirm details, ask about any special requests, and to give us a few tips. When that day came, Chris really shined. He acted as an honorary bridesmaid/gentleman, helping me with bridal details in my hotel room as we had a quick photo shoot, then off to the wedding location! After our ceremony, Chris put my new husband and I in an efficient and unique array of positions and backdrops, capturing so many great shots in what seemed like a short period of time, all the while putting us two not-so-comfortable-in-front-of-the-camera newlyweds at ease and bringing out the true emotion of the day! Chris is worth his weight in gold. HIGHLY recommend!
If you are looking for a professional talented wedding photographer you have found the right place. From the moment we met Chris he was friendly, professional and east to work with...
. Making you feel very comfortable. Our wedding photos have turned out better than we could have ever imagined!! We are extremely happy with the service he has provided. The price was very reasonable. Also, we only had to wait a few weeks to get the photos back. I've had friends wait up to three months to even see their wedding photos.
We were very stressed on the day of the wedding and had a lot complications with the vendor. Chris stepped up and help organize our event, over a beyond a simple wedding photographer. He sincerely cared about us and our experience. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone getting married.
Chris photographed our wedding and he did an outstanding job! Through the Photo Hawaii website we’re were able to see a nicely organized and updated website and blog with recent we...
ddings he did. It made it easy for us to chose Photo Hawaii. He was easily accessible via email the weeks leading up to the wedding to organize our day and what we wanted. We presented him with quite a lengthy list of photos we would like with our attending families and he organized it perfectly. It took no time at all and the shots he got were great. We got married at the Royal Lahaina and he was aware of all the places to get the perfect shot. Our beach and sunset photos turned out fantastic. We couldn’t be happier with his service. We HIGHLY recommended him!
Chris was excellent! He captured our day perfectly and was so easy to work with. My husband and I could not be happier with the results!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! They made our day so effortless and made sure to get every shot we wanted or wouldn’t even think of! They were so nice and professional and we couldn’t be hap...
pier with how the photos came out . They are absolutely perfect and can’t thank them enough. Hire them they are amazing!!!
I would highly recommend anyone getting married in Hawaii should book with PhotoHawaii. My husband and I got married on 10/5/18 in Maui. Chris was such a delight to work with, he...
was so friendly, professional, and knew exactly what he was doing. I had a list of photos I wanted and he captured all of them and more. The photos were absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Also, the turn around time was amazing. We got our photos so fast. I really enjoyed working with Chris and now we have beautiful photos to always remember our special day.
Chris was our photographer and he was amazing from the start. Both my husband and I were so pleased with him. He made us feel comfortable as we can both be a little awkward behind ...
the camera but made us feel as if he wasn’t there. I wouldn’t have traded anything with him. Also, only took two weeks to get our photos back. I did bug him also to get a preview which I got about a week after the wedding. I really appreciate that being so impatient. Would recommend to anyone!
Chris was absolutely STUNNING to work with! He was so flexible and helped create my dream images that I have always envisioned. We did multiple shoots on some of the most amazing l...
ocations that I would have never have found on my own. He truly made it an unforgettable adventure with images that turned into true pieces of art. Without his expertise, we would have never achieved our dream wedding. I would highly highly recommend him to anyone who is getting married. He is worth every penny and beyond!
We had been recommended Chris from Hawaii Photo by our wedding coordinator at The Royal Lahaina, and she nailed it. We could not have been happier with the gorgeous photos we rece...
ived. Chris was very professional, nice, easy to work with and we loved every minute of our photo shoot. I would give him the very highest recommendation!!
We got married at the Royal Lahaina and Chris was very easy to work with! My husband and I always feel awkward when we are in the spotlight and he did a great job of making us feel...
comfortable. Also, we didn't hire a videographer, but Chris was able to capture all of our treasured moments beautifully. His experience with our wedding coordinator and officiant made everything seamless. He even had our pics ready before we flew home. We can't thank him enough!
Chris Douglass has the MOST amazing ability to capture emotions and truly make an event come to life through pictures! He listened to our vision and made sure to incorporate that i...
n to the day's photos, while also coming with unique and fun ideas that turned out awesome! He was also very flexible when our plans changed a couple days before the wedding. Having him as our photographer played a big part in making our big day so special and there's no one else I would ever consider going to for photography. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Cannot rave enough about how absolutely wonderful Chris with PhotoHawaii was to work with! Truly a professional! Wedding day schedules can be stressful in itself and he was so pati...
ent and strategic throughout it all with every shot! On top of that, he seems to really enjoy what he does with a constant smile on his face which I think reflects in your work tremendously. Made us feel completely comfortable from start to finish. We now have the most beautiful memories to remember our special day in MAUI! Thank you again so much! :)
Everything was set up all the way from across the country and Chris did an excellent job! It was a little difficult setting everything up never having been to Hawaii, but we couldn...
't be happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend this photographer to anyone getting married in Hawaii!
Chris was absolutely amazing! Prior to the wedding, he had reached out to us to introduce himself, and requested a list of photos that we would like to have. He definitely prepared...
himself for wedding shoot. Chris made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and we are usually very camera shy. Unfortunately it was pouring on the day of our wedding but Chris was still able to take beautiful pictures to document our special day. He got the photos back to us in such a speedy manner and every single photograph was beautiful. I cannot thank him enough!
Chris was amazing! We were married on October 28th, 2017 and it was perfect. Our original photographer canceled on us a month before our wedding, and we thankfully found Chris. He ...
made us feel so at ease and took every picture we asked for! He made sure they were beautiful and took his time to get the right lighting or poses. Our pictures are stunning, people think they are photo shopped. He had the photos edited and everything ready within a few days. We bought some prints and an album and everything just turned out so beautifully. Couldn't have had the perfect wedding without him!
I just recently got married at the Royal Lahaina, and we barely lucked out in getting PhotoHawaii as our photographer, as he was booked for another wedding. Our coordinator showed ...
me links to other photographers, but I was not happy. The wedding photos meant a lot to me as they will be the only thing you have left after your wedding is over and done with:(. I received great news when she informed me that his partner Kurt could take our photos, and I happily accepted!! I was so amazed out how beautiful our photos came out. They take amazing photos that I have not seen taken by other photographers, and I'm still staring at my photos. Kurt was so easy going , gave great direction, and made you feel amazing as you should on your special day. Not only that, but nearing the end of our shoot Chris came over and offered to take some amazing photos of us against the sunset.....and....well..I'm still staring at them:). I'm sad our beautiful wedding is over, but now I have beautiful photos to remember our wedding. Chris has been amazing to work with and already I'm getting "Wow!!" comments when showing our photos. Thank you Chris and Kurt for adding to our special day!!
Chris and Photo Hawaii are 5/5! We were so happy with Chris and Photo Hawaii. Not only were the quality of photos beautiful but Chris was fast, fun and professional. He was able t...
o capture some beautiful moments without us feeling too posed or awkward. We would totally recommend Chris for your special day! Here are some of our favourites!
Chris from PhotoHawaii was absolutely fantastic to work with. Our main goal for our wedding day was to be able to relax enough to enjoy it and take in the beauty of Maui. Not only ...
was Chris so helpful in directing us and getting us to loosen up while taking photos but he truly captured the beauty of the day. Highly highly recommend anyone in Maui looking for a photographer consider PhotoHawaii!
Book PhotoHawaii for your wedding! We were married at the Royal Lahaina in July 2017 and our experience with Chris surpassed our expectations. We were nervous with planning a wed...
ding overseas and not meeting the photographer prior, but we were impressed by his portfolio and he had great email communication beforehand. On the day, Chris and Kurt put us both at ease, keeping things lighthearted yet professional and the end result was some amazing shots that we will cherish forever. In addition to their talent as photographers, they are nice people and we really enjoyed having them at our wedding.
My husband and I live in Texas and we decided to have a destination wedding in Hawaii. The most stressful part of planning for me was choosing a photographer over seas without gett...
ing to meet them first. When you book a local photographer you usually get to meet them and feel out their personality to see if they will be a good match for your big day. We didn't get that opportunity. It made me nervous to be quite honest. The pictures were the most important part of the whole day for me. I wanted the pictures to be perfect.
All of my nervousness faded as soon as Chris and Kurt walked into the door. Their smiling faces and calm demeanor almost instantly put me at ease. They were right on time and immediately started taking pictures. They were both so professional and friendly. They were truly a joy to work with. They had my husband and I smiling the whole afternoon. I don't think I could've picked a better pair of photographers.
They made me feel beautiful and gave easy to follow directions to get the best shot. They were constantly taking pictures. Chris also made sure that I got all of the "special" shots that I wanted.
Not only were Chris and Kurt a joy to work with, the photos turned out AMAZING. Everyone we have shown them to can't get over how beautiful the pictures are. I even have some friends who are photographers say, "How did they do that?" I can't decide which ones are my favorite because they are all so spectacular. I am truly in love with all of them. They are perfect.
Thank you Chris and Kurt for making this experience so wonderful.
Colbie & Tyler McReynolds
I would highly recommend Photo Hawaii!! Chris is an amazing photographer. My husband and I love our photos. Everyone that sees them has commented on how phenomenal they are. Our we...
dding photos exceeded my expectations. Chris has a gift at capturing perfect pictures!
My husband and I got married on April 28th, 2017 at Gannon's in Wailea. Chris from Photo Hawaii was absolutely amazing! We couldn't have asked for more beautiful photos! Chris was...
so easy to work with and he really took his time and made sure to capture all of the photos that were important to us. We have gotten endless complements on our photos-- I actually have people begging me to "Post more!" In the short 2 hours we had Chris, he managed to get 250+ amazing photos and he had them ready and edited for us just three days later before we even left Maui! He is a superstar! We are so thankful to have had him there to capture our day!
We are thrilled with the results of Chris's work. He was very familiar with our venue which allowed him to get every minute of the outdoor light and landscape captured for us. His ...
artistic style appealed to us and he was so personable and immediately easy to work with, we are so happy he was our photographer!
Chris was amazing! We had a slightly non traditional ceremony, and he went with the flow very smoothly, doing things in an energetic, spontaneous fashion. What I additional appreci...
ated was that although we were slightly unorganized, he was very organized, lending some needed structure to our day. I would love to work with Chris again!
Chris did such an amazing job with our photos - he was very professional and very quick to have our photos ready for us. Thankfully he knew just what to do and how to get all the g...
reat shots. We are so happy with our photos and would definitely recommend him. We purchased all the photos because we loved them all so much. He was great to work with - I wish we could do it all again! People have told us they were the best wedding photos they have ever seen. Thanks again Chris, we will cherish the photos forever. Cynthia & Ryan
Photo Hawaii is best in the business! Choosing Chris as our photographer for our wedding photos was the best decision we made. He made the whole process enjoyable, natural, and FUN...
!! He was a joy to work with. In addition to having our photos edited for us VERY quickly, Chris has a true natural talent for photography and was able to capture every special moment that meant the world to us. Never having professional photos taken, both of us were a little worried, but Chris made everything so natural and relaxed that we quickly realized we were in very good hands. If you want the most authentic and fun photos that capture the beauty of Hawaii, choose Photo Hawaii. Thank you, Chris! We love our photos so very much.
Craig & Nicole
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