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We appreciate all the humbling words and would like to thank all our clients for taking the time to help spread the word about AP.  All reviews below were taken directly from AP's Facebook Review Page, Facebook had recently decided to do away with the review section (effective Nov 1 2011) so we copied and posted what AP Clients had to say about our service and their photos.  AP has many other reviews from past clients.  You can view more reviews from sites like Google Map, Yahoo Local ListingYelp, Wedding Wire, wedding channel and Trip Advisor

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Candie Sueoka Robinson 5/5 STARS I am so impressed with our photos by Alvarado Photography! My husband and I wanted to pictures taken for our one year anniversary. I found Alvarado Photography online and fell in love with the galleries on the website! John and Jess were such nice people and pleasure to work with. Our pictures turned out AMAZING. If you want wedding, engagement, or family photos… contact Alvardo Photography! You will not be disappointed, I promise!  

October 12 at 12:02am

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Teresa Corrieri 5/5 STARS  Many thanks to John and Jess for helping to make our August 2011 wedding so memorable for us! The Alvarado Photography website caught my eye when I was searching for photographers in the Honolulu area. The locations, attention to detail and re-touches were very impressive. My first point of contact was Jess. She was SO helpful and so patient with all my questions and concerns. Living in Arizona, we had no idea where to hold our wedding in Hawaii. After listening to how I pictured my wedding site to be, Jess suggested the Secret Beach. I had a good feeling about her so I felt comfortable taking her recommendation. We’re so glad we did because the site was absolutely amazing! John was a true professional. With so many visitors walking about on the beach, shooting that day was a challenge. John worked around them and our pictures came out so beautifully. We are very impressed and so very thankful! We highly recommend John and Jess to anyone looking for professional photography with amazing attention to detail!

October 6 at 7:11pm 

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Janine Pagarigan Verhulst 5/5 STARS Alvardo Photography did a wonderful job on our holiday photos. They are both very sweet, patient, and kind. Not to mention great with our child! The best part is the photo's turned out great. They really knew where to take us (even suggested a photo site) and knew how to get the best out of that location as well. We feel lucky to have chosen them and will do so again in the future. Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone! Thanks again you two!!

September 27 at 3:06am

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John Rodriguez 5/5 STARS My wife showed me the link and from that moment I knew I wanted them to be our photographers, they were quick with the entire process and made the entire photoshoot comfortable for me and my wife, they are young and full of energy and you can tell they love what they do, I would recommend them to anybody wanting to capture some moments that they never want to forget. Thank you John and Jess..sincerely Mr. And Mrs. Rodriguez..

September 26 at 9:13pm

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Katie Glas 5/5 STARS  It all started when I saw a Facebook update from a friend who posted the most amazing pictures. At the time, I was simply in awe of the pictures. Several months later, my boyfriend proposed. After a few months, my fiancé and I began to talk about engagement pictures. Immediately, I showed him my friend’s pictures on Facebook and we then Googled Alvarado Photography. We just KNEW they were the photographers we wanted! The day of the photo shoot was so much fun. They were professional yet easy going which helped keep us relaxed during the shoot. The results of the photo shoot were excellent. Alvarado Photography captured us in a way that we will cherish for years to come. Thank You Alvarado Photography- Katie G. & John K.

September 24 at 7:07pm

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Christina McMaster 5/5 STARS Uhhhh-Mazing!!! I researched high and low for great photographers on Oahu and came across AP. I can not be more happy with my selection to have them take our pics. My husband is very camera shy but he immediately felt comfortable with Jess's direction and John behind the camera. Who knew he had an inner model in him?! lol We look forward to having them capture many more in the near future! Simply the best♥

September 21 at 1:42pm

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Shannon Perez 5/5 STARS AP did an amazing job with our wedding pictures. The weather that day was gloomy, wet and windy. However, there is no way you would have ever known through our pictures. Jess and John were so easy and fun to work with. We were able to book everything via email with short notice for our weekday shoot. My favorite part about the shoot was getting wet! They had so many ideas for crazy/fun poses. I will definately use AP again whether we make a trip to Hawaii again or if they come out to San Diego! I can't brag enough about them, I wish they lived closer!

September 16 at 12:24pm

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Ramona Goyal  5/5 STARS We LOVE the work AP does. We were very impressed with their website and called them to do our family photo shoot. they were great to work with. We have a 9 month old baby, and they knew how to make him laugh. they came prepared with toys. They took extra time to ensure we got all the pictures we wanted. they paid attention to small details.  the pictures they took of our family were amazing and we couldn't be happier with them!!! we have already told our family and friends that live in HNL to use them as well as any of our friends that are going for a vacation!

September 16 at 8:52am

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Christine Fisher 5/5 STARS We hired Alvarado Photography to shoot our wedding and could not be happier with the service and quality of work we recieved. We always got quick responses to any questions, and they were happy to work with my videographer. They were very friendly and professional which made us feel very comfortable and it shows in our photos. The photographs were very beautiful and artistic. We could not be happier and love all of our photos!

September 11 at 8:38pm

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Joanna O'Brien  5/5 STARS We are really happy with our wedding photos, they are so much better that what we anticipated and will forever remind us of our special day. We organised everything from Australia and they answered any of my questions by email very quickly. John and Jess were so friendly and professional. I would recommend them to anyone. We can't wait to share the photos with our friends and family who couldn't make it.

September 10 at 7:48pm

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Aby Cardenas 5/5 STARS  We absolutely loved our photos! John & Jess did a fabulous job! My Fiance and I thought Hawaii would be the perfect location for engagement photos so I began my search for photographers in Oahu. The internet lead me to various prospects but Alvarado Photography had the style I was looking for. I was very surprised by the ease of planning the shoot from more than 2000 miles away. Jess & I exchanged many emails and she was so helpful and professional throughout the entire process. Both John and Jess were so friendly and made us feel very comfortable during the shoot. We are so glad we choose these wonderful people to work with and can not wait to share their beautiful work with our loved ones. ♥ Aby & Raz

September 8 at 11:10am

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Courtney Kendrick  5/5 STARS  My husband and I booked a sunset photosession with Alvarado Photography for our family. We hadn't had any family photos done yet, so this was a must before my husband deploys. Jess and JohnRey were more then willing to make sure this was a wonderful experience for all of us, we're new to the island so I took a leap of faith and put the location strictly in their hands, and did not view before hand.  We got to the location- and it was AMAZING. I couldnt have picked a better one if someone asked me to! After the shoot on the way home, my husband and I chatted about the wonderful experience we'd had and hoped that we'd at least have taken one decient photo. Now that they are done I cant decide which ones to pick! Theyve all turned out so wonderfully! I have already begun recommending them to friends! We can't wait for my husband to return from Afghanistan and get our next set of photos done!!! :-) :-)

September 4 at 4:07pm

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Sean Testa "4/5 STARS"  We hired the Alvarados for a photo shoot while on vacation this past July - it was a big group (16 people from 4 different families and that included 4 kids under 5 years old). It takes some organization and coordination to wrangle a group that large. Jess and John were great. John took photos while Jess helped to arrange and compose all of the different people into particular shots. I was pleased at the variety of shots they managed to get - it wasn't just the same pose with different people in it when they took photos of the individual families. As the parent of a toddler, I also appreciated that they were prepared with a few 'tricks' to evoke a smile when the little ones got cranky. When my son reached his limit and would no longer cooperate, John astutely suggested a quick walk on the beach, which turned out to be some of my favorite photos. I was impressed how quickly they were able to change direction and roll with whatever situation arose. They were also very generous with their time - they stayed over the allotted time to get the last of the pictures completed and we really appreciated that. It was a great experience all around. Our pictures look great - everyone in our family is pleased with the results and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend John and Jess.

August 30 at 6:14pm

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Angela Granados - 5/5 STARS My husband and I booked our maternity photo shoot with Alvarado Photography, and we were amazed! Jess and John Rey did an awesome job and our pictures turned out beautiful. Jess and John Rey were punctual, professional, and they catered to our every need. They incorporated our props in the most creative ways, and they also worked very well with our 2 yr old dog. If you are looking for an amazing photographer and beautiful pictures, I definitely recommend them!!

August 30 at 4:56pm

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Skye Laycox 5/5 STARS My husband and I are about to move off island in a few months and finally found the time to get our portraits done. I’ve been searching for a photographer for over a year and thankfully found Jess and John. From the very beginning they have been a pleasure to work with. During the shoot they made us feel comfortable and they were open and accommodating to our ideas. Our pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL! It’s amazing how they took a shoot that took place in a single location and made the pictures look like we went to 5 different locations! Jess and John have a great talent and I can only hope they’re still in Hawaii when we come back. Or keep us posted if you move ;) Thanks again! Skye & John.

August 26 at 4:00pm

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Elizabeth Napoli Johnson 5/5 STARS We chose John and Jess to shoot our recent wedding in Oahu. We were blown away by the results. They were able to capture all the special moments and so much more. Looking back at all the pics we're able to re-live our special day. As well as the beautiful posed portraits of us, they shot so many lovely candid moments of our guests. They were so friendly and courteous and a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. We can't recommend them enough. We'll treasure the picture forever.

August 26 at 1:56am

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Julius Quiaot 5/5 STARS On our visit to Oahu, we decided to take professional family portraits. We found Alvarado Photography through a few Google searches, and after viewing their online portfolio and getting a sense of their photographic style, we pretty much knew we wanted them to take our portraits. Contacting Jess and John Rey to set up the photo session was easy - they were very prompt responding to my messages and answered all the questions we had. The photo session itself was great - Jess was great organizing us, getting us to try various poses, and getting my little one to smile and look at the camera. John Rey was there with the camera to capture every smile (and you parents out there know how difficult it can be to get a rambunctious toddler to focus). Previewing the proofs and selecting the final shots was easy too, and their website is well-organized and clean. I'd gladly recommend Alvarado Photography for capturing those special moments! Thanks Jess and John Rey!

August 16 at 10:27pm

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Ashley Reusing 5/5 STARS  My husband and I are so thankful to have found Alvarado Photography and are very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with John Rey and Jess during our wedding in July 2011. John and Jess are absolutely amazing and talented people! They made me feel very comfortable and relaxed during one of the most important/stressful days of my life! Jess was so calm and organized, taking control of all situations and keeping us on time! They both worked well with us, as well as my very large and crazy wedding party and family! We absolutely enjoyed working with them and highly recommend them! My husband and I just received our online proofing and we are so happy with the quality of their work more than I imagined it would be! It is going to be very difficult to narrow down the photos! I definitely will come back to Alvarado Photography in the future, especially when my husband and I start a family! Thank you John and Jess for a wonderful experience and most importantly, for capturing our special day!

August 12 at 9:54pm

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Walter Tam 5/5 STARS We had an engagement and a wedding photo session with John Rey & Jess from Alvarado Photography. They were easy to work with, and were very open to ideas on what we wanted for our engagement and wedding session. We were very impressed with the quality of their work Of the many photographers my wife and I consulted with, we are happy that we hired John Rey and Jess. They offer the most competitive prices and the quality of their work is top notch. We would be more than happy to refer our friends and family to them if they ever need a photographer. Thank you Alvarado Photography!

August 12 at 8:39pm

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Cathy Heinrichs Graham 5/5 STARS We had a family session with AP in July 2011 could not have been more pleased with their service and professionalism. They were fun and friendly, and were great with our boys (who were a bit rambunctious during the shoot.) The pictures are simply gorgeous...they make us look much better than we should! If you want a cookie cutter photography experience, call the number in your hotel lobby. If you want something really unique and fun, call Jess and John Rey...they are awesome!!

August 12 at 7:13am

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Iris Villaflor Stepanic  5/5 STARS We were on one of our family visits back home and wanted to take some family pictures at our beloved Kailua. We were pleased to find Alvarado Photography online, with their reasonable rates, and awesome responsiveness. AP was the consummate professional even with our far from ideal conditions come picture taking time: A storm was going through, it was windy & rainy, our 3 year old started off the session throwing a fit, our 1 yr old girl just wouldn’t smile, and it was high tide. AP did wonderfully handling all the aforementioned. Honestly, we didn’t expect much for the pictures, but when we actually saw what they took, they were all simply beautiful!!! We are very thankful and appreciative that AP was able to capture our family moments at one of our favorite places!

August 8 at 6:08am

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Crystal Conner 5/5 STARS  We had a family session with Alvarado Photography; our last before moving from Hawaii. We wanted our photos to be really special. We were looking for fun, beautiful pictures that captured our wonderful time in Hawaii, and what we got was even more wonderful that we had hoped for! Jess and John Rey were so helpful and personable from the first time we spoke. They have taken the time to find locations that really capture the beauty of Hawaii, and even suggest the best time of day for each location. They had spots picked out all along the beach that made for beautiful backgrounds. Jess and John Rey not only allowed us to pick some of our own shots, but also had so many wonderful ideas! They were really great with our children too. They were very patient with them, and allowed a lot of time for them to play while taking great pictures. John had great ideas for photos of us as a couple, and Jess played with the kids nearby so we could relax and be ourselves. Those turned out to be the best pictures we have as a couple. It was the best experience we have had getting family portraits, and we have had many great ones!

August 5 at 10:30pm

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Joni Renee' Gremillion   5/5 STARS  We had a family session with John Rey & Jess, and we had such a great time. From the very beginning they were very friendly, we had such a great time. They made sure that they took all the photos that we requested and also threw in a few fun photos. All the pictures came out beautiful, and for the price, it would be a no-brainer to do business with them again. They are truly wonderful people to work with.

August 4 at 7:14pm

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Sinatra Pham 5/5 STARS We had a honeymoon session with John Rey & Jess and never have we worked with such amazing photographers. I recommend their services & can not wait to book another photo shoot with them when we return to Hawaii. Our pictures turned out stunning & where available for us to view in a timely manner. The connection they have working together with their clients is hard to come across. They are friendly, very affordable, open minded, charming, & a pleasure to work with. If we lived in Hawaii, they would fit all our photographer needs. Truly it has been a honor to work with such a wonderful photographer team.

August 3 at 7:47pm

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Meghan Mahoney 5/5 STARS My Boyfriend and I did a couple session so we have some pictures to take back home to MT with us, and they turned out so amazing! John Rey and Jess were so nice and easy to work with, it made our session very relaxing and enjoyable. They know what works well, they work well with each other, and they work well with you on what is comfortable. I couldn't have asked for better photographers and a better turn out of photos! The price was also very reasonable. I can't thank you guys enough!!

August 2 at 11:32pm

 

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Matthew Kelli Waipa 5/5 STARS My wife and I recently did an engagement and wedding session with Jess and JohnRey and couldn't be more pleased with whole experience. They made the whole process relaxing, enjoyable, and stress free. Both photo sessions were extremely well-organized and they walk you through every pose that will yield to you the most amazing photographs you could have ever imagined at the most affordable prices. My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Jess and Johnrey. Working with them was amazing and they are simply the best.

July 29 at 11:22pm

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Ashlee Dunn 5/5 STARS We did a sunset couples session with John & Jess when we visited Oahu for our 10th anniversary in June 2011. We were very impressed with how easy it was to book the session from across the ocean. They did all the work with the contract, reminders, etc, helping us choose the location for the shoot, etc. They answered all our questions very promptly and professionally. They were on time and very professional throughout the shoot. They had a lot of ideas during the shoot for backgrounds, poses, etc. and were open to ideas we had. They are an excellent team and worked very well together and with us as clients. And then we got to view our gallery of photos...AMAZING! They captured everything we wanted and more. We will treasure these pictures for a lifetime!

July 26 at 12:30pm

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Julia Pae Okinaka 5/5 STARS Highly recommended for local and visiting families. We scheduled a short family photo session with Alvarado Photography hoping to capture some special moments outdoors with our 19 month old son. I was afraid that they would rush us and we would have a hard time finding some natural moments with our son; however, the opposite was true. As soon as you meet thehusband-wife photographer team, they make you and your family feel at ease. As we are expecting our next son soon, I would definitely use them again for family photos.

July 25 at 5:44pm

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Jennifer Zamora Hilario 5/5 STARS My husband, almost-3 y.o. daughter, and I recently went on vacation to Hawaii and were looking for a family photographer to take photos of us on the beach. Boy are we so glad we found Jess and JohnRey of Alvarado Photography! They were so pleasant and easy to work with and made the experience fun for all of us especially for my daughter. She does not warm up easily to people she doesn't know, but she definitely did with Jess and JohnRey (definitely work well with children!). They have a very natural way of shooting photos and encourage a "just be yourself" approach to taking photos, which is definitely our style. Our photos turned out beautifully and are so happy with them! We were a little scared during the photo shoot because we encountered some stormy weather, but Jess and JohnRey did a wonderful job in these conditions. They are very much the consummate professionals!
With high regards,
Jennifer, Randy, and Chloe :)

July 25 at 12:32am

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Karla Pharathikoune 5/5 STARS  Bottom line up front: very affordable, easy to work with, and pictures turned out awesome.  We researched photographers on Oahu months before our vacation and chose Alvarado Photography over all others and have not regretted our decision at all. Jess and John was very responsive to all our questions which aided us tremendously in our vacation planning efforts. On the day of our photo session, they arrived on time and within a couple of minutes made us feel like we were family and not just another client. Throughout the session it was very apparent that they knew what they were doing; even got our four year-old to follow their directions which is a feat by itself. As promised, our pictures were provided to us on time for our review. Since we live in Missouri, this was done via web which made the selection process very convenient; their website was very easy to navigate. Given our experience with Jess and John, we will definitely be going with them again on our next vacation to Oahu and would recommend them to anyone.

July 24 at 10:07am

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Jesse Butterfield 5/5 STARS We were searching for awedding photographer who was affordable and easy to work with, and I'm really glad we found John and Jess at Alvarado Photography. They were excellent and really took control of the situation to get the best pictures. The pictures were so good it was extremely hard to pick out our favorites. We strongly suggest using them, you won't be disappointed.

July 20 at 11:58am

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Bonnie Singleton Johnson 5/5 STARS My family and I enjoyed working with Jess & JohnRey of Alvarado Photography. They were a great team that worked well with each other as well as with us. They were professional, but kept pace with the goofiness of our family. They were open to suggestions while still sticking to what they knew worked well. It felt like friends were taking the pictures instead of two photographers trying to get a job done. Not only were they themselves great but the pictures turned out so well that we had a real challenge picking only 60 for our final CD. If we are ever in Hawaii again I will definitely use Alvarado Photography again, I strongly suggest using them.
Sincerely,
Bonnie and Randy

July 18 at 8:36am

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Cecilia Chow 5/5 STARS My husband and I loved our wedding pictures taken by Alvarado Photography. John and Jess are so friendly, I'm glad I have found them as our photographer for our wedding, price is so affordable. I really have to thank you them for their hard work. All our families and friends love the pictures. Definitely will go back to Hawaii and hopefully next time we can ask John and Jess to help us take our family pictures with our new family member =)

July 6 at 3:18am

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Jennifer Crawford Whitehead 5/5 STARS We are so happy we went with Alvarado Photography for our family photos while vacationing in Hawaii last month. John and Jess are great people who are professional, accommodating, and very friendly. They are very affordable and the quality of their work is amazing. We couldn't be happier! They took beautiful photos that gave our family a lifetime of memories!!

July 5 at 8:04pm

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Heather Sweetapple 5/5 STARS We were going on a family vacation to Hawaii with our toddler and a friend had suggested doing some family photos while there. I started looking into photographers in the area and when I found Alvarado Photography online I knew I found what I was looking for. They photos speak for themselves but along with that, John and Jess are great people to work with. From the moment I first contacted them to inquire about setting up a session they were nothing but professional and great to work with. We recieved our proofs two weeks after our session and were blown away. They really have a gift for what they do and you can tell they love their job!

June 28 at 7:47pm

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Sabrina Nelson Tow 5/5 STARS I spent a lot of time online looking for photographers. Hawaii has a HUGE selection, but we wanted it to feel special, not just cookie cutter kind of photos. JohnRey and Jesse were very professional and friendly. They compliment each other very well. They were very patient and came prepared to work with an 18 month old. They are understand that an 18 month old won't always cooperate and they followed our son's lead. The results are very beautiful and classic photos. You really get a lot for the price! JohnRey and Jesse are wonderful! We will definitely be going back to them!

June 28 at 11:11am

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Theresa Hubiak Miller 5/5 STARS  Every year around my son's birthday, we take professional family pictures. Having just moved to Oahu in March from Florida, I really wanted to find a photographer that could both capture the personality of our son and our family, while also featuring the stunning scenery of our new hometown. We were so lucky to find that Jon and Jess could do both! Jon takes truly beautiful pictures, and Jess does a great job keeping the subject matter engaged (no easy task when they are three years old), and directing the pictures to ensure they would turn out the way we wanted. I am thrilled with how our pictures turned out. Jon has a true talent for capturing the beautiful locations, as well as some special family moments. I highly recommend Alvarado Photography to anyone living in Oahu, or even just visiting.
Theresa Miller

June 28 at 12:17am

 

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Lori Stinson Brown 5/5 STARS I also did lots of research before choosing Alvarado and am so pleased with my choice. Since we had not been to Oahu before I was unsure of the "best" beach for our family photo session. They were so patient and sent many suggestions along with photos they had taken at those locations. After all that work I ended up having John & Jess meet us at our bungalow which they were more than happy to do. John took tons of photos. All of them great! It made picking our favorites a very tough job. Thanks for helping us capture our time in Paradise.

June 27 at 2:55pm

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Ashley Nalley 5/5 STARS I spent quite a bit of time researching before I decided to book a session with Alvarado. My boyfriend had just return from a year long deployment and I wanted to have some amazing pictures while we were spending our vacation in Hawaii. John Rey and Jess are such wonderful people and take amazing photographs. We were able to pick our location on Sandy Beach and have a mini session. Any time I had questions or concerns they would always respond in a timely manner. The pictures turned out better than I could have dreamed. They will be memories that last a life time.

June 26 at 9:05pm

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Pami Hettinger 5/5 STARS My husband and I enjoyed our time with the Alvarado. They made us feel really comfortable in capturing our special moment. They were fun to work with and always had a smile on their faces. They even captured our special moment when we told them that we were pregnant and this would be our couple session/first pre-baby photo and they did such a great job. Thanks guys for making our special moment a memorable one to remember.

June 21 at 12:44pm

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John Tessier 5/5 STARS  We did lots of research before deciding on Alvarado Photography. We scheduled a photo session with Alvarado Photography while on vacation in Hawaii last month to finally take our wedding pictures on a beautiful beach.
Both John and Jess were friendly, creative, and professional. They made us feel so comfortable and it showed in our beautiful photos. My husband and I felt like we got married all over again. Your photos are wonderful!
Thank you John and Jess for creating and capturing such beautiful memories.

We will use you again when we come back. We also suggest everyone else use you guys over the other photographers out there….

Thank you,
John and Jessie Tessier

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Jennifer Shroads Helms 5/5 STARS   I was fortunate enough to have met the Alvarado's through some friends of mine. So I knew that I wanted to do a different kind of gift for Fathers' day and our 10yr anniversary, but I needed to keep it a secret since he is on a remote tour. He is serving a years duty in Greenland. However, he does get a mid-tour break and we will be able to give him a wonderful gift. I found the prices to be very reasonable. I already knew what wonderful work they did since I had seen there work through our mutual friends. They were able to get my 4 year old daughter to have fun, laugh and enjoy the shoot. I love the way they are able to capture true emotion through their photography. We are looking forward to another photoshoot with them in the near future. TRUE PROFESSIONALS! Thanks Alvarado family!5/5 STARS

June 1 at 6:06pm

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Paris Anderson 5/5 STARS My extended family of seven used Alvarado Photography to have family photos taken on the beach. John and Jess were both extremely professional. When I asked a question prior to our shoot I was responded to in a timely manner. John and Jess had a variety of poses for us and also took our ideas into account; the end result was beautiful photos! They were very patient with our large group which included a 16 month old. We will definitely use Alvarado Photography again the next time we visit Oahu.

May 21 at 5:44am

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Kevin McIntyre 5/5 STARS When choosing a photographer it is tough to find a great product at a great value. Alvarado photography absolutely delivered in both areas WAY beyond expectation. They have a way of working with a client that makes the process fun while always delivering a product that is beyond expectation. They are both extremely talented artists and know how to get ANY photo you need. I would recommend them to anyone looking to capture memories that last forever. Mahalo, Alvarado Photography you gave my wife and I way more than we paid for!

April 5 at 2:22pm

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Stepheny Foose Craig 4/5 STARS Amazing memories captured by some of the nicest people found in paradise, can't wait to get back with our whole family for more pictures!

March 22 at 4:14pm

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Micole Ogletree 5/5 STARS  I booked Alvarado Photography to take photos of my husband, dog and I before he left for deployment. We also had good friends visiting the island, so we added an extra hour for them as their wedding present. We did some photos of just couples and some photos all together and they all turned out amazing! John and Jess were wonderful to work with; they are an excellent team. John takes the photographs, while Jess works with you on poses. She also handles the business end (emails, payments, etc.). They were both very professional. We were able to view our edited pictures 13 days after our shoot. It was hard to pick which ones because they were all so wonderful!! I would definitely recommend them to my friends, especially since they were so military friendly. If you want amazing photos and professionalism - go to Alvarado Photography!5/5 STARS

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Uriah Lyford 5/5 STARS  THEY ARE TRUE PROFESSIONALS. John and Jess were GREAT! We had AP shoot our wedding. John wasted no time (the bride was running late) and took pictures we requested while we waited for her. They turned out amazing, they did great color effects on our pictures and they are all GREAT quality. He got all the shots we wanted plus others we didn't even know would mean so much to us. We are recommending them to all our friends and plan on having them take more pictures of us when we visit Hawaii!

March 18 at 2:31pm

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April Phillips

5/5 STARS We have now used Alvarado Photography twice for our family pictures and I could not be happier! Our last session was also a vow renewal and they really helped to make our day a very special event! When we first moved to Hawaii I was doing research for a photographer and could not believe some of the prices, when I came across their wedstie and saw their amazing work I was literally speechless! I can't wait for our next set!!! Thank you guys again for helping to make our pictures so special!

October 26, 2010 at 3:25pm

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Sandra Nakoa 5/5 STARS I used Alvarado Photography for our Family Photo, did lots of research before deciding on them and I am very Happy that I chose them! They are great! And was very easy to work with them not to mention that My pictures came out FAB and the price was affordable I get lots of comments on our pictures and people always think we spent an arm and a leg for our session! Will definately use them soon...since now we have a new addition to our family!

August 24, 2010 at 12:15pm

 

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Jeanne Siegel 5/5 STARS I scheduled a photo session with Alvarado Photography while on vacation in Hawaii earlier this month. Both John Rey and Jess worked well with my family, and I have the amazing photos to prove it! I would definitely recommend Alvarado Photography, and will use them next time I visit Hawaii! Thank you for everything! You are amazing photographers!

May 18, 2010 at 9:54am

 

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If you do not have flash installed please visit our Blog (PHOTOG) to view our work.    We have just recently expanded our services as well.  AP's Sister company AP Snapshots is now offering Photo Booths (also serves as a Video Guest Book)  through APSnapShots.com {oahu's fun fresh and modern Photobooth} You one stop Photo booth rental  for the Island of Oahu Our rentals are affordable and competatively priced.  Please visit the site to view samples of past clients and events.  The photo booth photos will serves as a great parting gift or keepsake for all your guests.  It will definately be the life of any party, whether it be a your engagement, maternity, military ball senior Portriats, prom, couple session, wedding, birthday, baptismal or event conference event.   

Alvarado Photography - Special events Photographer (Based on Oahu Honolulu Hawaii, We specializes on Wedding Birthdays, graduations, family portraits Petography, Pawtography, traditional Portraits, action shots and now photo and video booths) We mainly do on location shots. and have had many experiences on all outdoor setting at all times of the day.  Our services are perfect for those family on vacation looking for a family vaction portrait or keepsake as well as for destination wedding photographs.  Our photography styles jsut like hawaii is a mix.  From your traditional portraits to photo journalistic all the way to fun quirky candids. As for special edits we can incoporate edits such as warm, Sepia, Black and white, Soft, glamour, color isolations and many others. We cater to to all including but not limited to kamaaina, military and abroad visitors planning their special wedding day or other special events..  We have also had other unique request to include Memorial Video booth, Prom and dance photographer services, Military balls and Holiday Party photographers Services, We have also been photographing more and more gay lesbian same sex marriage/wedding or couple photography We are reliable and affordable and we would love to take your photo. If you cannot view this page and would like to contact us for an appointment or booking Please call l (808) 780 8911/8211 or email us at johnrey.alvarado@yahoo.com This page runs entirely on Flash unfortunatley i am still creating a HTML version for all the NON flash users. If you can see this message you need flash installed please visit http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ If you do not have flash installed please visit our Online Proofing Gallery and or Photog Old Blog to view our work or visit our main page to see other links of interest. Honolulu Photographer ~ Hawaii Photographer ~ and Oahu Photographer Visit our Oahu Wedding Photographer Page .  Visit regularly to view updates on our blog and galleries.  Our Sister company "AP Snap Shots" Offer photo booth and Video Booth Services, Feel Free to visit that site to see if  AP Snap Shot will be the a good fit for your event.  We look forward to hearing from you John and Jess Alvarado (Owner and Photographers) of AP. Below are a few samples and photos taken by AP

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