YOUR HAWAII VACATION IS MORE THAN A TRIP.  IT'S AN adventure.

Your search for the perfect Hawaii PHOTOGRAPHERS ENDS HERE

EFFORTLESS AND genuinely fun BEACH PHOTO SESSIONS

& ENJOY

Our Hawaii-based photography team are here to capture every little moment. Trained to bring the beauty of your Hawaii vacation to life - if it isn't fun, we aren't doing our jobs. We have a team of trained, expert photographers available across Oahu, the Big Island and Maui.

RELAX

NO STRESS. JUST BEAUTIFUL HAWAII BEACH PHOTOS

PRICE STARTING AT $699 | VIEW PACKAGES

From the moment you inquire until we deliver your final gallery - we are serious about giving you a stress-free photo-taking experience. Because we truly believe having your photos taken shouldn't be stressful.

PRICE STARTING AT $697  VIEW PACKAGES

THE WILDE SPARROW  client LOUNGE

LOUNGE

EVERYONE’S A V.I.P AT W.S.P

Make the most of your
experience with our
all-inclusive resources

As an exclusive perk of booking with Wilde Sparrow, we’ve created a comprehensive client lounge for you to hang out in leading up to (and after!) your session. This will be the go-to spot to access all of our best pre-session tips–everything from wardrobe styling, to location selection, to the delivery of your final gallery–and we’re here to tell you: it’s oh-so-good. We’ve specifically designed our lounge to make your photo experience stress-free and easier than anything else you’ve done in parenthood (it’s time you get a break, after all). 

WANT A SNEAK PEEK? WE’VE INCLUDED:

Custom outfit styling tool

In-depth What to Wear guide

Session location guide

Island visitor guide

What to expect during your session

And so much more!

capturing hawaii moments

PACKAGES & PRICING

No matter what you envision for your Hawaii beach photoshoot, we offer a package to meet your needs. With planning support in place, a variety of session options to choose from, and add-ons to customize your package, we’re ready to give you a stress-free experience that’ll actually feel like a vacation. 

Golden Session

  • 45-minute photo session

  • Your choice of 25 digital images

  • Accommodates up to 12 people

  • Professional photo editing

  • Gallery delivered within 14 days

$1099 + TAX

BOOK A GOLDEN SESSION

Perfect for: Families who want a laid-back session with a mix of different shots.

Ohana Session

  • 20-minute photo session

  • Your choice of 10 digital images

  • Accommodates up to 6 people

  • Professional photo editing

  • Gallery delivered within 14 days

$699 + TAX

BOOK An ohana SESSION

Perfect for: A short (but sweet!) Hawaii photo session. 

Legacy Session

  • 75-minute photo session

  • Your choice of 50 digital images

  • Accommodates up to 30 people

  • Professional photo editing

  • Gallery delivered within 14 days

$1499 + TAX

BOOK A LEGACY SESSION

Perfect for: Extended families, outfit changes, or extra photo-taking time.

Please note: 4.712% Hawaii state tax will be added to all packages and products. Wilde Sparrow also offers a lifetime 10% discount for returning clients, military members, teachers, and kama’aina. 

OUR MOST POPULAR PACKAGE

ENHANCEMENTS

OUR most-loved
PACKAGE UPGRADES

CREATE A CUSTOM FEEL WITH

FRESH FLOWER CROWN & Lei

Add some extra island flair to your photo session. Each crown is carefully crafted with fresh flowers and customized just for you. Keiki (child-sized flower crowns) and green lei for men are also available.

INVESTMENT: $95+

 3-day rush

Get your gallery faster with our 3-day rush delivery—an exclusive add-on for clients. We ensure swift and precise delivery, turning your creations into a shareable visual story faster than you can say 'beach day'.

INVESTMENT: $250

FULL PHOTO GALLERY

Enhance your chosen package by purchasing the complete image gallery from your gorgeous family photoshoot. This upgrade is also available for purchase after your session images have been delivered.

INVESTMENT: $295

GET STARTED

EXPERIENCE

OUR SIMPLE &
stress-free PROCESS

NEXT STEP

Inquire & Book

STEP 1

Interested in booking a vacation photo session with us? Don’t wait to reach out! Fill out the inquiry form on our website with your travel dates, and we’ll get back to you with our availability. We recommend reaching out at least 3 months in advance (4-5 months for holiday and summer months). Once you’ve decided on a package, signed our contract, and paid a 30% retainer, your booking is confirmed!

4 STEPS
TO LASTING
MEMORIES

3 STEPS TO LASTING MEMORIES

Planning and Prep

STEP 2

Now that things are official, it’s time to start planning! You’ll receive exclusive access to our secret vault of session guides–the Wilde Sparrow client lounge. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of need-to-know information–not only for your photoshoot but for your entire trip to Hawaii. Trust us, it’s a cannot miss.

4 STEPS
TO LASTING
MEMORIES

3 STEPS TO LASTING MEMORIES

Photo Day

STEP 3

Your photo session day has arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited! Arrive at your pre-determined session location, and have a blast on the beach with your favorite people. We’ll be there to guide you every step of the way and to capture each moment on camera.

4 STEPS
TO LASTING
MEMORIES

3 STEPS TO LASTING MEMORIES

Gallery Reveal

STEP 4

Following your photo session, focus on enjoying the rest of your time in Hawaii while we get to work. We’ll naturally edit your images and create your full photo gallery. Your beautiful final gallery will be delivered via email within 14 days of your session date.

4 STEPS
TO LASTING
MEMORIES

3 STEPS TO LASTING MEMORIES

CLIENT LOVE

145+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS

 “The whole process was super easy from booking to the actual photo shoot. The website was very helpful, listing details about the location options and even ideas for what to wear.”

“I wanted to take family pictures during our trip to the Big Island. I contacted Wilde Sparrow and they got back to me super quick letting me there was a spot available during my dates. Our photographer was super nice and sweet, and she made us feel comfortable the whole time. Our pictures came out looking beautiful, and I’ll cherish them forever. Thank you!”

Nadia H

FREQUENTLY
asked QUESTIONS

WHERE DO SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

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We specialize in beach portrait sessions. On the Big Island, sessions take place along the Waikoloa and Kohala beach shorelines. On Maui, sessions take place in Kihei, Wailea or Kaanapali. We have locations available all around Oahu, including near Waikiki. (Please note: commercial photography is no longer allowed at Disney Aulani Resort but we have nearby locations available). All locations are subject to permit availability as a commercial permit is required for all commercial beach activity in Hawaii.

After you book a session, you'll get a link to our exclusive and very robust location guide. These locations have been vetted based on available light, busyness, and how well they work for families, couples, or maternity clients. We have specific spots we recommend for sunrise but do not recommend for sunset, and vice versa. Our team can also make recommendations based on where you’ll be staying on the island.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS? CAN WE RESCHEDULE?

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In the unlikely event that the weather does not cooperate, we'll work to find a time to reschedule your session during your trip. The best-case scenario is finding a different location (hopefully a nearby beach!) where it is not raining, but we will make those plans on the day of your session if necessary.

We will keep a backup rain date and time for you. This might be a different time of day than you originally booked, or it may be with a different photographer from our team if that is all we have available. If all attempts have been made to reschedule and it still rains, you'll receive a 30% refund. If you refuse any date and time offered to attempt to reschedule during your trip, no refund will be given.

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WILL OUR PHOTOS BE RETOUCHED?

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Every image you see on our site is classically edited. This includes enhancing the colors of photos, and removing distractions such as people and objects from the background of your images.

We do not airbrush or 'nip and tuck', wrap or liquify any subjects. We also don’t do high-detail editing such as removing bags under eyes, wrinkles around eyes or mouth, whitening teeth, intense skin smoothing, etc. We believe in capturing authenticity, not perfection. If you typically use FaceTune, Instagram, or TikTok filters that alter your appearance and are hoping for that same type of editing of your images, we won’t be able to deliver that kind of editing to you. If you are interested in these services for a small handful of your final images after receiving your final gallery, we assess those requests on an individual photo basis and the starting costs for such edits are $95 per image.

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WILL WE GET TO SEE ALL OF THE IMAGES FROM OUR SESSION?

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Yes, you will get to see all of your final session images and make your own image selections from your delivered gallery. This doesn’t mean you will get to see every photo that was taken at your session. Our culling process involves selecting the absolute best shots from your session time, so we discard images that are out of focus, have closed eyes, or simply are not the best of the best. The final result, approximately 1-2 images per minute of session time, is the gallery that will be delivered to you.

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WHO SELECTS THE FINAL IMAGES INCLUDED IN MY PACKAGE?

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10-14 days after your session, you'll receive your final gallery of images. From there you choose the final images you'd like to have the high-resolution digital files of and be able to download those directly to your computer. You’ll also have the option to purchase additional individual digital files or upgrade to purchase your entire collection of session images.

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WHAT IF MY KIDS DON’T COOPERATE?

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We know we don't always get families on their best days, and that’s okay! They’re just kids, and our photographers are able to work through any situation during your session.

Prior to the session, ensure kids are well-fed (and bring backup snacks!). Ask them to help decide what they'd like to wear so they feel included and comfortable. Have something extra special planned for afterward so they have something happy to look forward to (ice cream, anyone?!).

In the end, we'll be doing lots of snuggling and laughing and playing. We aim to keep sessions low stress and easy–if a little one doesn’t want to pose or “behave,” we simply go with the flow and let them lead. This happens all the time and our team is trained in how to get beautiful images even when kids do not want to cooperate. We'll do our best!

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WHAT IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL OUR TRIP DUE TO COVID?

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Though we sincerely hope you don’t need to cancel or postpone your Hawaii vacation, we understand that life sometimes happens. Should you have to cancel or reschedule your session, the 30% retainer is non-refundable but is transferable to another date within 12 months of your original session date.

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CAN WE DO AN OUTFIT CHANGE?

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Yes, but more often than not, these interfere with the session flow and bring added stress to your session. We strongly recommend only one outfit for your family, especially if you have booked a 20- or 45-minute session. Additionally, most beaches do not have bathrooms nearby so if you do have your heart set on an outfit change, be ready for a quick change on the beach and expect it to cut into your session photo-taking time.

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WHEN DO SESSIONS USUALLY TAKE PLACE?

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Sessions typically take place at sunrise or sunset–these are the best times of the day to have beautiful lighting for your photos.

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I’M WORRIED ABOUT THE LATER SESSION TIME AND MY CHILD’S BEDTIME. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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We understand late summer sunset sessions require a one-time adjustment in kids’ schedules. Late naps can do wonders! Do not plan any exhausting activities the day of your photo session and nothing at all 2-3 hours before your session. Make it a relaxing day and bring snacks!

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CAN YOU GET A MIX OF SHOTS DURING OUR EXTENDED FAMILY SESSION?

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Yes, we will be able to get photos of each individual family and, depending on time, a few shots of just the kids from each individual family. Please be sure to let your photographer know ahead of time the important groupings you have in mind so we can do our best to accommodate all the shots that are most important to you.

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WE NEED AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR OUR SESSION. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?

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On the Big Island, Kukio Beach and Pauoa Bay are the only two beaches with a paved path right to the sand and would be great choices for anyone who has trouble walking, is in a wheelchair, or for strollers. On Maui, we’d recommend Polo Beach for easy accessibility from the parking lot, though you do have to walk down a small set of stairs to get to the beach.

If you require an easily accessible location, please let us know during the booking process so we can recommend the best spots for your session.

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A note
FROM AISLINN

At Wilde Sparrow, we welcome all families. If you have a child or adult in your group with special needs or require additional accommodations, please let us know how we can best support you. The best photos happen when you feel comfortable and cared for, and we will do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for everyone.

with Love,

Aislinn

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