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 couple walks hand in hand along the sandy shoreline at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu, Hawaii, with calm water and soft cloudy light during their engagement session.
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A wide, cinematic shot of a couple standing together at the edge of calm water on Oahu, Hawaii, with the lush green Ko'olau Mountains rising behind them under moody clouds.
A family of four walking along a beach shoreline with trees and mountains in the background in black and white.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand through tall golden grass in a green mountain valley at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii, during their morning elopement portraits.
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 joyful couple plays on the beach at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu, Hawaii, the woman laughing and reaching toward the camera with Chinaman's Hat and turquoise water behind them.
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
A bride in a white gown stands with her four bridesmaids in golden yellow dresses, each holding a tropical bouquet, during a wedding at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii.
A couple standing on a sandy beach watching two children playing near the water with mountains and trees in the background during sunset.
A bride and groom embrace in a grassy field at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu, Hawaii, with a dramatic mist-covered Ko'olau Mountain ridge rising behind them.
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.
A soft, dreamy close-up of a bride holding a vibrant tropical bouquet and wearing a maile lei, standing beside her groom during their wedding at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii.
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.
A diptych from a couple's engagement session at Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu, Hawaii — sitting together in tall grass in one frame, and standing by a white ranch fence with green mountains behind them in the other.
A bride and groom stand forehead to forehead in warm golden light at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii, with a hazy mountain peak behind them during their elopement portraits.
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A couple poses playfully in a lush green garden on Oahu, Hawaii, the woman in a long white dress standing tall while the man crouches beside her among the foliage.
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.
An outdoor wedding ceremony at golden hour during a morning elopement at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii — rows of white chairs on the lawn, guests gathered beneath tall palm trees, and warm light over the ocean.
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 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 bride in a white gown sits in a lush green field with the Ko'olau Mountains rising behind her during an elopement portrait session on Oahu, Hawaii.
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.
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.
Collage of four images depicting a tropical outdoor wedding setting with vibrant flowers, lush greenery, and a woman in traditional attire.
A couple walks hand in hand across a lush green field with the mist-covered Ko'olau Mountains rising behind them during an engagement session at Kualoa on Oahu, Hawaii.
A floral centerpiece with pink, peach, and green flowers on a dining table with chairs and place settings.
A woman in a yellow dress writes "Just Married" on a car window after a wedding celebration at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii.
A couple walking hand in hand in shallow water with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A three-frame collage of a surprise proposal at Secret Island at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii — the kneeling proposal on the dock, the couple's embrace with the Ko'olau Mountains behind them, and the ring exchange up close.
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 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
Mike, owner of Tone Studio, standing on a balcony in a European city with a film camera in hand.

About

My name is Mike, and I'm the owner of Tone Photography Studio. My approach to wedding photography is documentary in nature. I prefer to stay in the background, blend in with the day, and focus on capturing authentic moments as they happen rather than constantly directing them.

I enjoy shooting a combination of film and digital, mostly because I appreciate what each brings to the table. Film has a character that's hard to replicate, while digital gives me the flexibility to capture everything in between.

I approach every wedding with a mix of classic and modern perspectives, creating photographs that feel natural, timeless, and hopefully just as good 30 years from now.

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.