Weddings at Kualoa Ranch
My name is Mike and I’ve been a professional photographer on Oahu for over 12 years, and I’ve seen just about every scenario you can imagine. That experience is what makes me so comfortable photographing weddings. No matter what the day brings, I stay calm, keep things moving, and make sure you get beautiful photos.
When I’m not working I’m usually surfing or skateboarding. I also enjoy playing drums, guitar and pickleball.
Meet the Photographer
Experience & Skills
15+ years with photography and videography.
Photographed over 150+ weddings at Kualoa Ranch
Laid back and easygoing presence that helps people relax in front of the camera
Expert with natural light, fast timelines, and candid storytelling
Comfortable shooting in any weather or lighting situation
Good at blending in, observing moments, and capturing them quietly
Fast turnaround, clean edits, and consistent color
Member of PPA - Professional Photographers of America
Preferred photographer at Kualoa Ranch, Male’ana Gardens, Hyatt Hotels, Hawaii Polo Club Weddings, and Dillingham Ranch
Featured in Here Comes the Guide, The Knot, People Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal
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 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.
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-
4 Hours
Covers ceremony, family photos and couples portraits
250 images
Preferred Vendor Rate: $2000
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6 Hours
Covers ceremony, family photos, couples portraits, reception details, reception
500 images
Preferred Vendor Rate: $3000
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8 Hours
Covers getting ready, ceremony, family photos, couples portraits, reception details, reception
800 images
Preferred Vendor Rate: $3800
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10 hours
Covers prep, ceremony, family photos couples portraits, reception details, full reception, dancing
1000 images
Preferred Vendor Rate: $4500
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Optional Add-Ons - Photography
1 additional hour of photography coverage. Includes 50 additional images - $350
Option to purchase additional 75 images: $250
Film Photo Roll - Includes one 35mm roll (36 images), developed and digitally scanned and processed. photos will be sent via digital gallery - $125/roll
2nd Photographer - $100/hour with a 4 hour minimum. This is highly recommended for weddings with more than 50 guests.
*Please note, these rates are only valid if you’re wedding day is at Kualoa Ranch all day from getting ready to reception. If getting ready is at another location in Waikiki, North Shore, or West Side, and addtional travel fee of $200 will be added to the final invoice.
Get in touch when you’re ready — We’d love to help make your morning at Kualoa easy, beautiful, and stress-free!