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Erin Kaiulani Photo

Erin Kaiulani Photo

Mission Viejo, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 19 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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94% Recommended by couples

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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    Miranda T. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Photos with Stunning Color!

    We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Erin from Erin Kaiulani Photo as our wedding photographer. From start to finish, she left us in awe with her remarkable talent and dedication.

    Choosing Erin as our photographer was an easy decision, and she exceeded our expectations in every way. What initially drew us to Erin was her unique ability to capture the vibrant colors in her photographs. We wanted our special day to be a burst of color and emotion, and Erin's work was the perfect match for our vision. Her photos are a testament to her skill, always vibrant and never washed out.

    One of the standout qualities of Erin is her seamless collaboration with her second photographer as well as our videographer. They worked together as a team, ensuring that every moment was captured beautifully in both photos and videos. This synchronized effort made our day even more special.

    Within just 24 hours after the wedding, Erin surprised us with a "sneak peek" of our wedding day photos, allowing us to share the magic with our friends and family on social media. It was a wonderful touch and a testament to her efficiency.

    When we received the full set of wedding photos, we were once again blown away. Erin's work is exceptional, and every photo felt like a cherished memory. Her online gallery was incredibly easy to navigate, which made the entire process stress-free. We particularly loved how the gallery was separated into sections, making it effortless to relive every moment of our special day.

    We can't express how grateful we are that Erin was the one behind the camera on our wedding day. Her work speaks volumes, and we'll treasure these photos forever. Erin, you've truly given us a priceless gift, and we can't thank you enough.

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    Wow, your words have us beaming from ear to ear! 📸✨ We had a blast capturing your vibrant and emotional celebration, and it was fun working alongside your fantastic team. Your vision was an absolute dream to bring to life, and your appreciation is the icing on the wedding cake! 🍰

    Your photos are indeed cherished memories, and we couldn't be happier that you found the online gallery a breeze to navigate.

    Our hearts are full, and we're so grateful to have been part of your wedding day. Here's to a lifetime of treasuring these photos, and to many more vibrant and joy-filled moments ahead! 💖🎉🥂
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    Emilie M. Sent on 08/05/2023
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    Erin captured our day perfectly!

    Erin's photographs are seriously unbelievable. She's also such a pleasant, easy, comfortable photographer to work with.

    We used her for our wedding, because we loved the bright, rich colors in her portfolio. I feel like I need to look at our photos another 10 times before I can get my head around them. Every photo seems suffused with love and joy. The colors! The light! Erin, thank you so much for helping us relive a truly magical day. Joe says he’s absolutely thrilled. We cannot thank you enough.

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    Thank you a million times over for your incredibly heartwarming words! 💖 We're ecstatic that you're head-over-heels with your wedding photos, and we're just as thrilled to have been part of your truly magical day. Joe's enthusiasm adds an extra layer of happiness to our work, and we're grateful to have shared in the moments that matter most to you both.

    Here's to reliving your unforgettable day through these photographs for years to come. We can't thank you enough for letting us be part of your love story! 📸✨💍
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    Jillian L. Sent on 01/14/2022
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    The Brightest and Best!

    Erin handled my engagement photos and was my photographer I planned on using for my original wedding date. When I had to reschedule, she was unfortunately booked for my new date, but allowed me to put my deposit toward another event of my choosing - which I applied towards my rehearsal dinner and welcome event. She has such a keen eye for the right locations to shoot, is so incredibly friendly and inviting, and captures the most beautiful candid moments. Her style is bright and warm, and the palette was exactly what I was looking for. Highly highly recommend this talented woman!

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 📸💖 It was a pleasure working with you for your engagement photos and we truly appreciate your understanding when it came to rescheduling.

    Your kind words about our style and approach mean the world to us. We always strive to capture those beautiful candid moments and provide a bright and warm palette that reflects your vision.

    Your recommendation is a true honor and we're sending all our best wishes your way! 🥂✨💍
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    Faustine H. Sent on 09/04/2021
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    Beautiful!!!!!

    Where to begin?! We are so glad we chose Erin as our photographer! We found her through Instagram and were captivated by all of her bright and vibrant colors, and we loved the the tropical feel in all of her photos. During our first meeting, Erin was so friendly and knowledgeable, and she answered all of our questions (we had a lot!).

    After booking Erin, she was extremely quick to responding to any and all emails we sent her! Her communication was fantastic, and she was always prompt at answering any additional planning questions we had throughout the planning process for both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day! During our engagement photoshoot, Erin knew how to find all the best spots for photos, and despite how awkward we felt being our first time doing a shoot, Erin definitely made us feel more comfortable! She sent the sneak peaks in 48 hours as promised, and they turned out BEAUTIFULLY! We loved them all!

    On our wedding day, Erin was very professional and on time. We knew we had an extremely tight timeline, and Erin was able to work so diligently to quickly get all the great shots in such a short amount of time. I was a little nervous because since we did have such a short amount of time, I wasn't sure if we'd get enough good shots. But boy did she deliver!!!!!!! She sent us 150 sneak peaks (because they were THAT awesome) and they were all BEAUTIFUL!!!! Not to mention she delivered them in the 48 hour timeline as promised!!!! We absolutely loved them, and so did all of our friends and family. I cannot thank Erin enough for the beautiful work that she did to capture the most important day of our lives! If anyone is looking for a wedding photographer, I would definitely recommend Erin!

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review Faustine! 📸💖 We're happy you found us through Instagram- it was meant to be. Your kind words about our communication and the beautiful results of both your engagement photoshoot and wedding day are truly appreciated.

    We're thrilled that you had a positive experience, and your recommendation means the world to us. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and beautiful moments. Cheers to your love story! 🥂✨💍
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    Courtney N. Sent on 07/28/2021
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    15 Stars! The best photographer, highly recommended!

    Erin herself and her photography results are amazing! Due to Covid my wife and I decided to elope making these photos quite literally “our wedding” in a lot of ways. The weight of what these photos meant to us was huge. On top of that we are awkward picture takers. Erin had her work cut out for her! As beautiful as the pictures turned out it was the actual experience Erin provides that makes her the best. It truly felt like we were on a date the way she made us laugh at each other and have true emotions as she shot photos. She took awkward photo takers to America’s next top models with a couple fun questions! ;) we had so much fun. I will forever be grateful to Erin for how special it was to use these absolutely PERFECT photos to announce our marriage with. Because of her service and photos we were able to take the sadness of not having a ceremony to excitement for our big day and announcement!! Hands down go with Erin if you are in debate you will not regret it!
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    Aliza N. Sent on 03/23/2022
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    Erin was the perfect choice for me!

    Erin did a phenomenal job on our engagement session, wedding, and album! She even wrote a beautiful blog on us. She is reasonably priced and such a loving individual. We felt comfortable with her and trusted her immensely. Now I get compliments on our photos and immediately think of her. I would 1000% recommend her!

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    We couldn't be happier that you're thrilled with your engagement session, wedding, and album. It was an absolute pleasure to document your love story and create those cherished memories.

    Your trust and comfort mean the world to us, and it was a true honor to be part of your special moments. We're delighted to hear that you get compliments on your photos, and we're so grateful that our work has left such a lasting impression.

    Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation – it's the highest compliment we could ask for. We're sending all our love and best wishes to you both! ✨📸💍
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    Jon B. Sent on 04/05/2020
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    Beyond All Expectations!

    I could not have imagined a better experience with a photographer than what we got from Erin. Not only were we 100% satisfied with everything she delivered to us, but we also finished our wedding having made a new friend :)

    Every interaction with Erin was well thought out and extremely professional. She was on top of everything and we never had to remind her about anything. Additionally, she often went the extra mile by sending us nice cards in the mail or just sending messages assuring us she has everything under control.

    The wedding day went extremely well largely because of Erin's organization and professionalism. She was so much fun to work with and helped us enjoy our actual wedding day. There are few people I would instantly refer to anyone, but Erin is one of those people! It does not matter what kind of wedding you want, Erin will provide the perfect service for you. She is simply amazing!!
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    Caitlin L. Sent on 05/04/2020
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    More Than Exceeded Expectations!

    Hiring Erin as our wedding photographer was hands-down one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. She has gone SO above and beyond for us and has more than exceeded our expectations in a wedding photographer. From the beginning, she was so friendly, professional, and detail-oriented, and always answered any questions we had no matter how big or small. We asked her if we could do our engagement pictures in Big Bear since it’s a special place to us, and she not only made it happen but made us feel so comfortable and at ease during the engagement shoot. It was so nice to have this engagement shoot with Erin and to see how she worked with us before the big wedding day. You can tell she genuinely cares about her couples, and really worked with us during the engagement shoot to make sure we were comfortable with her and that she knew how to best capture us with the right poses, angles, and lighting. Our pictures are amazing and I am still in awe of how great of a job Erin did every time I look at them! Our wedding was unfortunately one that had to be postponed because of COVID-19, and Erin made the process of postponing and finding a new date that worked so easy for us. She was so supportive and responsive through the process of postponing. Erin even edited the pictures we took of our small legal ceremony when she couldn’t be there in person due to the gathering restrictions. She is truly a pleasure to work with! I am so thankful we found Erin, and we will 100% be reaching out to her for any of our future photography needs!
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    Ashley L. Sent on 11/25/2020
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    Erin is Simply the Best

    From the moment I first had my phone consultation with Erin, I knew we would be in good hands for our wedding photography. Erin was very personable and took the time to understand our vision. She is in communication fairly often prior to the wedding which I enjoyed – from guides to engagement photography, what to expect on the wedding day, a personality quiz she kept us in the loop while being able to gather all the information she needed to prepare for our big day. Erin has a keen eye for details and knows how to put people at ease so they look natural in the photos. She was professional from start to finish. Both our engagement photos and our wedding photos are amazing; we are so blessed that we hired Erin and highly recommend her. My dad used to be a professional wedding photographer back in the days of film and he is extremely vocal about photos that are (in his opinion) taken incorrectly (lighting/posing/etc.) – he only had wonderful things to say about Erin’s photos. I had faith in Erin from the start but to have my dad speak so positively about her skills was shocking… stop what you’re doing and hire her!
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    Terra C. Sent on 05/11/2020
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    Light and airy magic!

    Choosing Erin as our photographer was a very easy choice for our wedding. From the moment we spoke to her on the phone we instantly felt such ease with her bubbly and kind personality. We were extremely impressed with her light and airy gallery. Her talent is definitely at the top with all of the best wedding photographers out there. Erin has all the skills needed to direct you into the cutest shots, while also being humble enough to allow any suggestions you have! Erin has a way of making you feel like friends while also holding a true professionalism. She captured an insane amount of photos - my family and I were so impressed looking through our entire wedding gallery. Every photo is stunning and we feel very blessed that we were able to hire Erin.
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    Tess K. Sent on 08/10/2020
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    Professional, Fun-Loving, and Comfortable!

    Erin is so excellent at making her clients feel at home. We were able to do our engagement photos, wedding, and since I have done a boudoir shoot with her, and she never stops being the energetic, caring individual that makes anyone comfortable in front of a camera. Her professional know-how and technical expertise on locations, posing, and lighting ensure any photo shoot with her will be an absolute masterpiece. Her attitude makes your anxieties wash away on your special day.
    As a photographer myself, I was nervous about choosing someone to hand over the reigns to on my wedding day. However, Erin's dedication to a vibrant and timeless look made me comfortable that my photos would be in-style and classy for decades to come. Even at our cloudy and raining wedding, she was able to create stunning, crisp photos that we joyfully display in our home.
    Between her professional skills and her personable approach, Erin will make sure your wedding day plans are perfectly captured without a hitch. Could not give her higher praise!
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    Veronica Sent on 05/02/2020
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    Erin is AMAZING. Look no further for a wedding photographer!

    Hiring Erin as our wedding photographer was the BEST decision! During our engagement shoot, she made us feel super comfortable & we had a blast. It was a great chance to get to know her before our wedding day. I love her natural, bright editing style. For both our engagement shoot and wedding, we immediately got sneak peak photos back the next day. She’s the sweetest & so easy to work with. She goes above and beyond and I’ve gotten so many compliments on our amazing wedding photos. I can’t recommend her enough & will definitely have her shoot more events for us in the future!
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    Jaclyn C. Sent on 03/02/2019
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    Best Weddinf Photographer ever!


    My fiancé and I hired Erin to do our wedding photography and we are so glad we did! Erin is a passionate photographer who is truly talented. She has such an amazing eye for great photography spots, and amazing poses. Her warm and bubbly personality made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and helped us to take photos of amazing moments. Not only did Erin take amazing photos but she really went above and beyond to make our experience amazing! She never once looked at her watch to tell us to move it along when we were taking photos. I feel like she would have stayed all day if it meant getting the perfect shot. In addition, she gave us photos the very next day to make sure we could have photos for Christmas cards. She finished the remaining photos in less then a month which was amazing! She is such an amazing photographer I recommend her to anyone!
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    Jackie M. Sent on 12/22/2019
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    Excellent ! ! !

    Erin was the most responsive and organized person right from the very beginning! Her energy is contagious and she absolutely loves what she does! Our pictures are absolutely breathtaking and she gets every single detail and shot you could ever want. She goes absolutely above and beyond and makes you feel like a rockstar in situations that might feel awkward or uncomfortable to some. She is so talented and we could not have asked for a better photographer ! She has captured every single moment of our beautiful day and now we have that to look back on for the rest of our lives. We continue to get compliments on our pictures! Thank you Erin for your creative eye and talent !
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    Philip D. Sent on 09/09/2019
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    Nothing short of exceptional!!

    Where to start, Erin is well organized, fun, and most importantly, an absolutely stellar photographer. Her crew was on time and were great at getting in the mix and taking the photos we wanted while also somehow staying in background to not impede on the special moments of that day. She knows all the tips and tricks to help photos turn out the beat they possibly can. When it came to the reception she and her crew were very attentive and aware, making sure to capture all of our greatest moments of the night. Erin’s pricing is quite fair. She is not the cheapest but it is definitely for good reason. For those of you out there looking for a photographer who will absolutely exceed expectations, look no further and book Erin and her crew!
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    More than a dream come true

    Erin, and her partner, are not only extremely professional photographers but so much fun. They make you feel so comfortable and natural. Instead of making you smile by telling you to, they share jokes or say funny comments to get that genuine look for the camera. They are very friendly and interactive with all of the guests as well and ensure that every moment, big or small, is captured of your big day. I would highly recommend Erin to anyone who asked and am more then happy to explain why. There are so many amazing things to say, how could you not book her! She also includes some bonus things within the package, so look out for those goodies as well.
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    Alyssa B. Sent on 09/14/2019
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    Amazing Work Erin Kaiulani Photo!

    Erin Kaiulani Photo is the single most valuable investment we made on our wedding day. This incredible photography team did so much more than capture our special day. From our first kick off call through the last song, Erin offered endless support, advice, and friendship. Her innovative style and effortless professionalism brought confidence and beauty to every photo captured. The love that shines through in pictures of the people and the moments that made our wedding day so special will be cherished forever. We could not have been more impressed with our experience working with Erin and team and look forward to partnering with her again!
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    Erica Sent on 03/21/2019
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    A pleasurable experience

    Erin was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She communicated and responded in a timely manner to any questions or concerns. We were pleased with her professionalism and even more pleased when we received our photos. We had given her certain requests and she captured our special moments and every detail of our Glamping wedding, keeping those requests in mind and delivering. I would hire Erin again with out a doubt. Thank you again for your awesome work.
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Has The Talent but Significantly Lacks People Skills

    This review is a bitter sweet one for me to leave but I thought others might want to be aware of what their in for before booking with Erin. For starters I want to say that the pictures were excellent and I wouldn't have wanted them any other way.
    To put this in the most polite way I can, Erin's level of professionalism on the day of mine and my husbands wedding was terrible at the very least. She had an attitude with most of my family members (my sisters especially) and made it completely unenjoyable and uncomfortable for myself and everyone around.
    One example in particular was she seemed extremely stressed with all the bridesmaids and myself getting ready at the same time so she rushed them and told them they needed to get out of the room. Not to mention her comment to my mom to "do a little less talking and more smiling". It was embarrassing to say the least.
    I don't know of one person at my wedding that had a pleasant experience with her which left me apologizing to several people on her behalf.
    Erin has incredible talent but lacks the people skills significantly. For this reason I won't be recommending her to anyone I know.

    Erin Kaiulani Photo's reply:

    Hi Stephanie and George, 

    We are so sorry this was your experience with Erin Kaiulani Photo. We take your experience very seriously, and want to remedy it in anyway that we can. We sent you an email expressing our sincerest apologies for the points you made. I would love the opportunity to chat with you.

    Respectfully,Erin Kaiulani Photo
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