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Discover the beauty of O'ahu like never before with our unique tours that blend sightseeing and photography! Whether you're using a phone or a camera, and regardless of your experience level, our tours are designed to help you capture Hawaii's most stunning locations while you explore. We are more than just a photo tour company. In addition to our photo experiences, we offer food tours, private customizable tours, waterfall swimming, and sightseeing tours. Join us on an adventure through O'ahu's most photogenic spots, from breathtaking sunrises to mesmerizing sunsets. Our tours take you to iconic tropical locations where you can unleash your creativity and be part of the incredible landscape. Experience the magic of photographing waterfalls, monk seals, ancient sites, spectacular lookouts, vibrant rainbows, reflective tide pools, barreling waves, and the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Book your tour today with Oahu Photography Tours and experience the best of Hawaii with us!
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Allen, TX5 contributions
Mar 2020
De-Jay is top of his game! He took us to places to see the amazing views of the island. He entertained us with his jokes, taught us how to use our smartphones and camera settings to capture the moments, learned so much more about Oahu's history and facts. Enjoyed the breakfast stop, the stop to enjoy a shave ice and the visit at the Dole Plantation. I love that this was a small group setting. Highly recommending this tour company to others!
Written March 10, 2020
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We are happy to know that we could make your tour delightful. We look forward to showing you more of the island next time you are in town.
Written September 26, 2023
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Maria del Carme... R
Caracas, Venezuela18 contributions
Feb 2020
Mac the guide was a wonderful guy, very helpful and funny, with good stories. I was disappointed with the fact that there was no professional help with photography as I thought there would be. The places we went were beautiful and we had time to take photos. Also at the start of the tour we had to wait about half an hour for 2 other people and we missed part of the sunrise, which was the main reason for the tour... I don't think it's fair to the other guests that did show up on time. Then lunch was supposed to be included and it was not.
Written February 28, 2020
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Hi Maria and future guests. We always appreciate getting feedback from our guests so we can improve on the service we provide.
I am sorry that a few people were late for the tour, but we would have done the same for you and anyone else. If we know, we can make the sunrise, and we will make sure to give a few extra minutes for a guest to show up. I am sorry about that, though.
As a team, we have discussed the issue of not providing any help with you during the tour. We try to make sure we help everyone out with photography on all of our trips. At the same time, we ask you as a paying customer to get the most out of the tour as possible. By that, I mean, please engage with us and make sure you tell us precisely what you are trying to get out of the tour. We will do our best to make sure you are getting the best attention, but if we feel we are pushing a little too hard, we tend to back off. So please, all future guests reading this, tell us precisely what you want to get out of the tour, and we 100% committed to your goals.
I also need to address the issue of lunch. In the ten years we have been busy we have never included any meals or drinks. I am sorry you miss understood this. Some people want a pure coffee while some people want a giant burrito for breakfast.
Thank you for this review. It will make us a better tour company for future tours.
Written February 28, 2020
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SchmelyMan
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Mar 2020
Mack is the man! For real. If you're thinking about doing a photo tour... do it! If you're thinking about a private photo tour... do it! My wife and I booked this for my parents and we took a private tour with 4 people and it was worth every penny. We called ahead of time and talked to the main guys running the company which answered all of our questions and gave us more info than we asked for (which was greatly appreciated). My parents had some special needs for dietary and mobility issues and Oahu Photography Tours had no problems meeting our needs. We had so much fun, I wish we were doing a second tour while we were visiting Oahu! I don't know that I can write enough good things about these fellas and how well they run their business.
Written March 7, 2020
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We are happy to know that we could make your tour delightful. We look forward to showing you more of the island next time you are in town.
Written September 25, 2023
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Visitor
3 contributions
Aug 2022
The tour took us to 2 good locations to photograph the sunset and do light painting/astrophotography. The tourguide is an excellent photographer looking at his portfolio - but as there were 8 or so people on the tour their time was divided (not unexpectedly).
We got an excellent guided description of the scenery as we drove - which was great!
However the guide did take some nice portraits of the couples and introduced us to steel wool fire painting and light painting.
The price was reasonable for what we got - but if you’re expecting a detailed session regarding technical aspects of photography then this is not for you.
We got an excellent guided description of the scenery as we drove - which was great!
However the guide did take some nice portraits of the couples and introduced us to steel wool fire painting and light painting.
The price was reasonable for what we got - but if you’re expecting a detailed session regarding technical aspects of photography then this is not for you.
Written October 8, 2022
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Hi,
Thank you for your review and thank you for describing your experience with us. This tour is exactly what you said. We do not state that we will go into depth about photography. This is a 4 hour group tour in which your guide will take you to awesome places and do things you are not expecting nor have most likely never experienced. We can not stop to give everyone in-depth technical photography lessons, we would not be able to do all of those other much more memorable experiences of this tour.
Please make sure you know this if you are going to book this tour. It’s about the unique experience, not the individual lesson. We have private tours that are available for those looking for that.
Written October 10, 2022
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angelbabymom17
Suffolk, VA1 contribution
Aug 2022
I was overwhelmed when trying to choose a tour! However, seeing as this tour was only 5.5 hours instead of 9, and was also very affordable and seemingly out of the box, we gave it a shot! From the moment we were picked up to the drop off at our hotel, our expectations were not only met, but exceeded by a long shot! There were single solo travelers, older travelers, and families in our group! All sites were easily accessible to older and younger travelers. The group was small and intimate and our guides would feel out our vibes and allow us more time in places we really enjoyed! I never felt rushed or disappointed in ANY way! Don’t worry if you attend alone, for the guides will snap the most iconic pics of u the entire time! By the end of it all we were like one big family. One of the best days of my life hands down and the best food I’ve ever had. I cannot say enough about Kurt and little Alex, they went the extra mile for us! Big Alex if you read this you should be proud of these two! Unforgettable
Written August 11, 2022
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We greatly appreciate you writing this review. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers as you have thoroughly shared your experience with us. We look forward to your next trip with us. Thank you so much!
Written October 26, 2023
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Steve
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I took two tours this weekend, the Full Moon tour and the Epic Sunset Tour. Both of them were with Mac Strickland. The weather was really terrible on both days, but that didn't stop us! I had a great time, and I captured some incredible photos in spite of the weather conditions. Mac's positive attitude and awesome energy made it easy to dive right in and make the most of it and overcome the weather issues. We went to some really beautiful locations and found the best vantage points for shooting photos worth framing and hanging on the wall! If the tours can be this great when the weather is awful, I can only imagine how amazing they are when the weather is beautiful. Thanks, Mac, for two really memorable tours and lots of excellent photos!
Written January 13, 2020
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Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the time you took to share your experience with others. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers as you have thoroughly shared your experience with us. If you come back out to Hawaii let us know so we can go on another tour again!
Written September 21, 2023
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Christopher S
2 contributions
Mar 2021
Aloha everyone!
My wife and I had the pleasure to take a sunrise to sunset tour with Alex and it was everything and then some! Alex is incredibly talented, down to earth and we just had a blast. He was able to guide us using my Mirrorless Sony camera, my wife's iPhone and my Mavic 2 Pro Drone. We even recorded a family of whales which was absolutely incredible. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone and honestly is the best was because it was a private tour! I can't wait until we get to visit Maui and Kauai where we will be using him as our guide! Mucho Mahalo to him and the team! We can't thank you enough! Hands down amazing! Cheers!
My wife and I had the pleasure to take a sunrise to sunset tour with Alex and it was everything and then some! Alex is incredibly talented, down to earth and we just had a blast. He was able to guide us using my Mirrorless Sony camera, my wife's iPhone and my Mavic 2 Pro Drone. We even recorded a family of whales which was absolutely incredible. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone and honestly is the best was because it was a private tour! I can't wait until we get to visit Maui and Kauai where we will be using him as our guide! Mucho Mahalo to him and the team! We can't thank you enough! Hands down amazing! Cheers!
Written April 9, 2021
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Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the time you took to share your experience with others. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers as you have thoroughly shared your experience with us.If you come back out to Hawaii let us know so we can go on another tour again!
Written September 28, 2023
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quirkieD
1 contribution
Nov 2020
This was one of the best things I did on my entire trip to Honolulu. Just driving around, seeing the different locations with the stars and moon shining so brightly would have been worth it alone. To learn how to take night time photography and have so much fun with light painting was beyond any expectation. I absolutely loved it! Cherry on top - Mac provided the photos he took (since my camera was old and sad) and we all have incredible photos to relive the experience.
Our guide, Mac was also very fun to be around and had great stories to share. All in all, if you're not sure - do it! You'll have a great time and have the most interesting and unique memory to share and cherish.
Our guide, Mac was also very fun to be around and had great stories to share. All in all, if you're not sure - do it! You'll have a great time and have the most interesting and unique memory to share and cherish.
Written November 16, 2020
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We greatly appreciate you writing this review. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers as you have thoroughly shared your experience with us. We look forward to your next trip with us. Thank you so much!
Written September 27, 2023
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Pioneer588645
Washington DC, DC1 contribution
Nov 2022
Tour was as advertised and did not disappoint. Easy and timely pickup. Complete Island Adventure with Sunrise delivered on a series of awesome photo spots and an overall itinerary that included time for refueling along the way. The tour ran a little longer than scheduled, but I was very pleased with the photos and memories of the day. Guide Andrew took good care of us and shared photos he took during the day, which also enhanced the experience.
Written November 28, 2022
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We are obliged to know that you had a great experience with us on this trip. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Written November 3, 2023
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Mike96801
New Lenox, IL3 contributions
Jan 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It had been recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. Alex did a great time of keeping all of us interested and it felt like a group of friends driving around the island. One of the highlights was Alex flying his drone over a humpback whale just offshore, allowing us to watch it live on the drone screen. Fantastic. Alex offered me some great advice for setting up shots w/ my DSLR and learning how to use my new ND filter. While I had been to some of the areas Alex took us on previous trips to Oahu, I still enjoyed seeing them w/ Alex's background on the area. His knowledge of the island was impressive. Highly recommend!
Written February 10, 2022
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Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the time you took to share your experience with others. Your valuable feedback will be helpful for other travelers as you have thoroughly shared your experience with us.If you come back out to Hawaii let us know so we can go on another tour again!
Written October 16, 2023
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Aloha. I am interested in doing the Beautiful Colours of Hawaii tour - I notice in the description it is not suitable for people with mobility issues, I don't have mobility issues exactly but I am not good with climbing over rocks and steep uneven pathways. Will that be a problem for me?
Written July 3, 2023
So sorry I didn't see this question earlier and now it's probably too late. But, I would say the tour I took would not be good for you as a lot of it was over rocky surfaces. However I'm sure they have tours that would be more suitable for you.
Written December 4, 2023
What time does the sunrise tour start? What time does the sunset tour start?
Thanks
Written June 2, 2019
We have two sunrise tours going out and three sunset tours that go out :) the sunrise tours are starting between 4:45 and 5 a.m. depending on your hotel, and the sunset tours start between 12:30 and 1:30 depending on the tour and your hotel. Feel free to email me via the website so we can figure out the best tour for you! '
-De-Jay
Written June 5, 2019
Would we have to bring our own cameras ? Or do you provide them to use on the tour?
Thanks!
Written April 10, 2019
We do not provide cameras but we do have a great place to rent cameras and everything. Pro Camera Hawaii.
Written April 11, 2019
Any advise where to park for the day? As of now planning to park at Hilton Waikiki beach to get breakfast at mac24/7. Is this in walking distance to a meeting spot?
See you January 9
Written January 3, 2019
Aloha. What is your booking number? We will pick you up at your hotel.
Written January 4, 2019
We're visiting in December & my daughter would like some portraits taken of her, to use as her high school senior pics. Is this something you do?
Written June 17, 2018
Yes ma’am we do. We have options for that and even though they are not on the website yet (it is being reworked for ease of access and new tours) we offer it. Both Alex, the owner, myself, and Brian are professional photographers as well as tour guides. Please don’t hesitate to call the company and ask them to transfer you to me, De-Jay, and we can go over the details and share our work with you.
Written June 18, 2018
Does the Military discount as on the Website apply to Australian ex Military (RAN ) ?
Written March 31, 2018
Absolutely! We appreciate all forms of military service from any country past or present.
-De-Jay, Manager at Oahu Photography Tours
Written March 31, 2018
Hi, I've checked your review , and I'm planning to visit Hawaii next month, so kindly I need to know if this tour includes taking photos, or only tour to show you the places that you can capture photos..
your response is highly appreciated..
Written April 27, 2017
Wow. Thank you to the community for answering the question. We will teach you how to capture amazing photographs. If we have time, which we will, we can capture some photos of you and your guests while at the stops, using your camera. However, we do have portrait tours available.
Written April 27, 2017
While you might be able to see whales of the shore it is not something we would say you will see on the tour. You might get lucky. The guides are very good at spotting out whales.
Written December 9, 2016
kkejhern
Laoag, Philippines
Do you pick up your guest in their hotels? Deop them off after?
Written August 12, 2016
Aloha,
We will pick you up at your Waikiki hotel. If you're staying outside of the Waikiki area, your pickup will be the Honolulu zoo. Let us know if you have any questions.
(808)679-1938
Written August 24, 2016
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