A bride and groom are standing outdoors near a floral arch, drinking from glasses, with a mountain and water in the background. The ground is scattered with red flower petals at Paliku Gardens
Weddings
A family of five standing outdoors in front of tall plants. The woman is wearing a long, sleeveless dress, and the man is in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, with two young children, a girl and a boy, standing between them. The girl is holding the boy's hand, and a toddler stands in front of the woman, holding her hand. They are all smiling and looking at the camera.
Family Portraits
A romantic scene with a man kneeling on one knee, proposing to a woman in a green field at Kualoa Regional Park. The woman appears surprised and emotional, while the man holds her hand. The setting is outdoors with lush trees and cloudy sky.
Proposal and Engagement
A man and woman kissing outdoors with green mountains in the background, the woman wearing a light yellow dress and a ring on her left hand.
A family of four walking along a beach shoreline with trees and mountains in the background in black and white.
A person dressed in a white lace sleeve holding a bouquet of pink and white orchids and green leaves against a plain light background.
A smiling woman with dark hair and tattoos on her arms, embraced from behind by a man with braided hair, on a beach with water and greenery in the background.
A bride and groom celebrating their wedding outdoors under a cloudy sky with a mountain in the background. The bride is dressed in a white lace wedding gown with long sleeves and a veil, and the groom is wearing a cream-colored suit with a white shir
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A couple standing on a sandy beach watching two children playing near the water with mountains and trees in the background during sunset.
Two women and one man enjoying a picnic at the beach, with a picnic table, greenery, and ocean in the background. The women are holding drinks and smiling, while the man is leaning against the table, laughing.
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A man proposing marriage to a woman on a wooden dock by the water with lush green mountains in the background at Secret Island at Kualoa Ranch.
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Collage of four images depicting a tropical outdoor wedding setting with vibrant flowers, lush greenery, and a woman in traditional attire.
Close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring resting on a man's hand. The background shows a cream-colored, textured, ruffled dress or fabric.
People gathering at an outdoor event on a grassy field with green mountains in the background, some standing, others sitting or walking, with a white canopy tent and string lights.
Two women holding hands and laughing at the beach during sunset, with mountains in the background.
A bride and groom standing on a sailboat at the dock, sharing a kiss near the water with a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a dock by the water, with a sailboat anchored nearby, surrounded by lush green mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
Group of friends celebrating at the beach in wedding attire, with some holding bouquets and jumping, under a cloudy sky.
A couple on their wedding day, both wearing leis, are laughing and holding hands in front of tropical foliage.
A couple embracing outdoors with mountains in the background during sunset.
A beautifully decorated outdoor setting with colorful floral arrangements on tall stands, lush greenery, large rocks, palm trees, and a scenic view of the ocean and a distant island during sunset.
A couple getting married on a beach with ocean and island in the background, the bride wearing a white dress with floral crown, the groom in a suit with a lei, smiling and holding hands.
A smiling couple stands close together in a grassy field with a backdrop of trees and a mountain. The woman is wearing a white dress with lace details, and the man is dressed in a short-sleeved, patterned shirt and white pants. They are holding hands
Silhouette of a couple kissing on a mountain at sunset.
A split image showing on the left a wedding couple standing on a log in a green field with a mountain and waterfall in the background, and on the right a close-up of a person's hand holding a bouquet of pink roses and green flowers on a grassy field.
A bride and groom share a kiss at their outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by palm trees and tropical scenery, with a floral arch above them.
A family of three walking hand in hand through a grassy field at sunset with mountains and trees in the background at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu.
Outdoor wedding setup in a lush green garden with wooden chairs, a floral arch, and tropical plants and trees.
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A young couple walks barefoot on the sandy beach holding hands, with the ocean and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a grassy field surrounded by trees, with mountains and waterfalls in the background on a cloudy day.
Family of three, including a young girl, holding hands and swinging in a grassy field with mountains and trees in the background during sunset.
A couple is having a wedding ceremony outdoors in a tropical setting with palm trees, surrounded by friends and family. The bride and groom are holding hands, smiling, and wearing lei necklaces.
Family group standing on a sandy beach near the ocean, smiling at the camera, dressed in casual summer clothing.
A floral centerpiece with pink, peach, and green flowers on a dining table with chairs and place settings.
A couple walking hand in hand in shallow water with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding hands with a man during a beach wedding ceremony at Kaneohe sandbar.
A newlywed couple walking barefoot on a sandy beach during sunset, with palm trees and a distant mountain in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire holding each other on the beach at sunset, with the ocean and rocky islands in the background.
A couple hugging and smiling against rock formations on a beach.
A group of people dressed in colorful formal attire walking outdoors on a grassy area during a tropical-themed event with lush green trees, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands and walk on a sandy beach, smiling at each other with the ocean and distant mountains in the background.
Decorative table at an outdoor event with flowers, stuffed bunny, framed signs, and a basket of pens on a colorful tropical tablecloth.
Beach scene with tall palm trees and a cloudy sky, a person standing near the shoreline holding a towel, rocks near the water, and the ocean in the background.
A couple on a grassy field during a wedding proposal with mountains and blue sky in the background. The man is kneeling with a ring, and the woman is standing, both wearing matching floral outfits, with floral arrangements and decorations around them
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About

My name is Mike and I am the owner of Tone Photography Studio. I like to approach each wedding with a documentary style, mostly capturing real moments and being in the background blending in on your day. By using a combination of film and digital photography, I take both a classic and modern perspective to capture timeless moments.

Our team is based in Kaneohe, Oahu but we often travel to other islands and the Bay Area, California to shoot weddings. In my free time I like to play drums, surf, and travel.

When I’m not working I’m usually surfing or skateboarding. I also enjoy playing drums, guitar and pickleball. Check out the personal gallery here to see day in the life photos of what we usually do.

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Whether you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer Oahu, book a Hawaii destination wedding photographer, plan a surprise proposal, or schedule family photos in Honolulu, this guide helps you feel confident, prepared, and ready for your session.

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Potential clients always tell us, “Your photos look so real. How do you do that?”

The simple answer is that they are real!

Every wedding image we share comes from an actual wedding day with real couples, real guests, real timelines, and all of the real unpredictable and crazy moments that come with them…

A lot of wedding imagery you see online comes from what’s called a “styled shoot.” These are planned photoshoots with professional models, curated decor, controlled lighting, and plenty of time to create each image.

There’s nothing wrong with that approach, but it isn’t really how a wedding day works, and we don’t believe it’s always a true representation of a photographer’s skill. A big part of being a good wedding photographer is knowing what to do when things aren’t going according to plan. The lighting changes, the timeline runs behind, the weather turns, or something completely unexpected happens. That’s where experience really matters. Anyone can create a beautiful image when everything is controlled. The real skill is being able to create beautiful images when nothing is.

I also shoot commercial photography, so I know firsthand how different the two can be. On a commercial shoot, we have plenty of time to plan, light, adjust, and recreate a shot until everything is exactly right. Weddings don’t work like that…(I wish they did sometimes lol). But that’s also what I love about them! We also don’t have any styled shoots on our website as we don’t really believe that’s a true representation of what a photographer is able to capture on an actual wedding day.

We believe being a good wedding photographer is less about creating the “perfect” situation and more about noticing what’s already happening. It’s knowing where to be, anticipating a moment before it happens, adapting when plans change, and documenting everything in a way that still feels beautiful without turning the wedding into a photoshoot.

Of course, I’ll give you direction during portraits when needed. But for most of the day, I want you to actually experience your wedding while I document it. If that sounds like the kind of wedding photography you’ve been looking for, let’s talk!

— Mike Vidales