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15 Photo Sessions on Oahu Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $70

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 photo sessions justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Waikiki: Best of Oahu Photo Tour with Pickup - Waikiki pickup and the ride into the hills
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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

Join a small group of up to seven with a professional photographer guide such as Andrew, Emily, Kurt, or Mac. You’ll visit Pali, Tantalus, Waimanalo, Makapuʻu, and Halona, get practical tips for any camera or phone, buy lunch locally, and finish with a Leonard’s malasada.

“The tour is great if you’re spending just a few days in O’ahu and don’t have a car. It’s designed for you to get to see a few of the best spots of the island. Kurt was an amazing guide, really friendly and funny making the experience very entertaining”

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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Photo Tour - Starting high at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park
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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 5.5 hours circling Oahu’s scenic east side with a photographer guide such as Chris, Kurt, Andrew, or Mac. Use your phone or camera at mountain lookouts, beaches, and Halona Blowhole, stop for local food, and receive help with portraits, panoramas, and composition.

“Wonderful experience. Alex is the best! A very knowledgeable guide chock full of Hawaiian history and knows the best spots for photos. He even takes pics of the guests. He even has a special surprise for you at the end of the tour.”

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Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos - Why private coaching makes a difference
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Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

3.Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $160

Meet Jake or another Manifesting Aloha Surf School instructor near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon for a private, one-hour Oahu surf lesson. You’ll learn safety, paddling, and pop-ups, then practice in the water with board support, wave pushes, and photos and videos sent the same day.

“Jake is super patient and an excellent teacher. We went to the wrong location originally and he had no problem guiding us and waiting for us to go to the correct location. He took a ton of great videos and photos for us. He also made sure we all caught waves. Highly recommended if you’re a beginner looking to have a great time and catch a wave or two.”

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Oahu Island Photography Tour - Starting in Waikiki with a useful small-group setup
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Oahu Island Photography Tour

4.Oahu Island Photography Tour

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

Spend about eight hours touring Oahu with a professional photographer such as Jenny, Marie, Evan, or Jason. Learn camera and phone techniques at coastal lookouts, beaches, sacred sites, and North Shore surf stops, with hotel pickup, a tripod, lunch break, and Waikiki drop-off included.

“My wife and I were picked up from our hotel in the morning and taken to some very scenic locations around the island. The advice and tuition that we received from a very knowledgable and friendly tour guide, who clearly knows her way aroRead more”

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Flying Dress Photoshoot on Oahu - Working with wind, rock, and morning light
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Flying Dress Photoshoot on Oahu

5.Flying Dress Photoshoot on Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Stacey Williams on Oahu’s east side at 6:00 a.m. for a sunrise photoshoot in a dramatic high-fashion dress with a long train. You choose the color, learn several styling options, and receive all raw images plus six edited favorites. Minor hiking is involved.

“I've always wanted to experience a flying dress photoshoot but there was some hesitation and fear. Am I too old? The answer is NO. Having a conversation with Stacey before I booked, she reassured me that it would be an amazing experience and one I wouldn't forget and she was right! Kauai is my most favorite place to visit with my husband and the perfect place for a flying dress photoshoot. We did a sunrise Photoshoot on Shipwreck Beach and it was everything I hoped for. My husband said to me "you look amazing" once he saw me in the dress, and I felt it. The photography team was patient,…”

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3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada - Makapu‘u Point adds a wider view of Oahu
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3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada

6.3 Hour Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Start early from Waikiki with photographer-guide Kurt or another Oahu Photo Tours guide. Capture sunrise at Sandy Beach, stop at Makapu‘u Point and Halona Blow Hole, learn practical camera and iPhone tips, receive guide photos, and finish with a Leonard’s malasada.

“Though we went to popular places (not off the beaten path or anything), this tour offered a unique perspective because we got to be on the beach for sunrise and actually have someone with us who could show us how to take the best pictures. Our guide was so friendly and helpful, and definitely made the experience. Would recommend.”

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Group Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos - The shore demonstration comes first
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Group Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

7.Group Surf Lesson with Videos and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $130

Meet Manifesting Aloha Surf School at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon for a private lesson with 2 to 4 people age 12 and up. Your instructor covers safety, paddling, and pop-ups, then helps you catch waves. Boards, rash guards, water shoes, and a photo/video package are included.

“Jake very informative and explained the instructions clearly and made sure that we understood. I think he was more excited that my nephew was able to catches first wave and my nephew was🤓 Which shows how much passion he has and I love that and an instructor because they’re more about teaching 💚”

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MUST have WAIKIKI Photos - Starting beside the Duke Kahanamoku statue
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MUST have WAIKIKI Photos

8.MUST have WAIKIKI Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $276

Meet Daniel Torobekov at the Duke Kahanamoku statue for a private Waikiki photoshoot. Expect beach portraits, pose help, and a possible move toward Honolulu Zoo and its banyan trees if the shore is crowded. Your finished images are shared through a personal Dropbox gallery.

“Danny was so considerate about getting our family together and made our photo shoot a ton of fun as well! By the end of the experience, we felt that we had made a new friend! This young man is very talented and cares so much about capturing moments for you and your family!”

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Professional Photo Shoot: Hire a Photographer in Honolulu - Choosing between one, two, three, and four hours
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Professional Photo Shoot: Hire a Photographer in Honolulu

9.Professional Photo Shoot: Hire a Photographer in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Book a private Oahu photo shoot with a professional photographer such as Michelle, Donix, or Makena. Choose one to four hours and locations such as Waikiki, Magic Island, or A’olina Lagoon. You’ll receive edited digital images by email, with more time and photos available for larger groups.

“Makenna is truly a fantastic photographer and he is super friendly. Makenna knows both his way around the camera and the area of Waikiki.”

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SCUBA Dive at Electric Beach with Photos -No Certification Needed - A calm start with Randy and the Makai team
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SCUBA Dive at Electric Beach with Photos -No Certification Needed

10.SCUBA Dive at Electric Beach with Photos -No Certification Needed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $130

At Kahe Point Beach Park, PADI instructor Randy or a small Makai Expeditions team teaches you basic scuba skills before guiding you over Electric Beach’s reef. You’ll use supplied equipment, swim with fish and possible sea turtles, and receive an edited photo package.

“Our family was excited, but also a bit nervous as only two people had previous scuba experience. Everything turned out great, though, because Randy and Talia are calm, patient and excellent instructors. Even with a strong current, we were able to see a giant sea turtle, some rays and hundreds of fish.”

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Oahu: Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour - Starting with musubi and Hawaiian coffee
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Oahu: Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour

11.Full-Day Guided Hawaiian Food and Photo Tour

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

Spend 6.5 hours in a small group of up to seven, pairing local foods with Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, Makapuʻu, and Nuʻuanu Pali. You will sample musubi, malasada, shrimp, poke, Hawaiian dishes, chocolate, and shave ice, with guides such as Emily, Andrew, Malcolm, and Frank leading the day.

“Malcolm was wonderful! This tour was A+! The tour itself was great, and Malcolm made is so much fun. The food was great and company was even better! Thank you!”

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Hawaii Adventure Photography - What Michelle Jost adds to the session
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Hawaii Adventure Photography

12.Hawaii Adventure Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Michelle Jost at Sandy Beach Park for a private, late-afternoon photo session with ocean views and several backdrops. She guides poses, helps you relax, and photographs couples, families, solo visitors, proposals, and special occasions. Photos go to a private gallery after the shoot.

“Absolutely loved the location and the photographer was so sweet. She was patient and very friendly. She took our ideas and exceeded them. I can’t wait to see the actual photos. She was very social and gave us some great recommendations for our stay while we are here. I highly recommend booking and Sherwood beach is beautiful!! It’s the perfect location and not over crowded with people so you have time to get everything you want.”

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Hawaii Wedding - Aloha Beach Wedding and Photo Session - The ceremony and the role of the wedding team
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Hawaii Wedding – Aloha Beach Wedding and Photo Session

13.Hawaii Wedding – Aloha Beach Wedding and Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll marry or renew vows at Waialae Beach Park with a non-denominational minister, coordinator, flowers, accessories, permit, and a keepsake certificate. Cindy and Jennifer are named team members, and the package includes Waikiki pickup for the couple plus 10 digital photos.

“If I can give more than five stars I will!!! Amazing experience, good communication, excellent photography, cerimonial, pastor, they are on time in my hotel, and bring me back on time also!!! I recommend to everyone!”

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Hawaii Beach Photography - The beach backdrops and what they add
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Hawaii Beach Photography

14.Hawaii Beach Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet photographer Michelle Jost at Sandy Beach for a private, 30-minute Oahu photo session. She directs poses, works with families and couples, and photographs your vacation against beach and wave views. Choose 10 professionally retouched images from a private gallery after the shoot.

“This photo session was a wonderful experience. Michelle is so skilled, and she knew how to help direct me to get the best shots. She was there earlier and made the most out of our hour together. I love that she knew the area and the nice spots that would look incredible as background. If you go to Oahu I HIGHLY suggest you to book a photoshoot with her, you will love to immerse yourself in the beautiful island while Michelle captures the best moments. And... the photos came out perfect, incredible quality. You can't leave the island without great, professional photos from the trip! Valuable experience, worth the money!”

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Professional Photographer in Honolulu - Choosing one location, two locations, or more
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Professional Photographer in Honolulu

15.Professional Photographer in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $197

Book a private Honolulu photo session with a professional photographer such as Anastasia, Anna, or Makena. Choose one to four hours and locations, pose at places such as Magic Island, and receive edited images through a private online gallery. Transportation is not included.

“Anastasia was so personable and fun to work with! She did hundreds of poses, and the venue she recommended (Magic Island) was perfect! She is an above- and- beyond photographer, and we ate so happy that she was chosen to do our shoot! We will look her up if we come back! We can't speak yet about the photos themselves, but the ones she showed us in her camera window were great, and she took such care with lighting, background, etc, that in sure they will be amazing!”

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