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Carena Leigh Photography

$550
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Responds in about 2 hours


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About
Aloha, my name is Carena! I’m a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing couples, families, proposals, luxury weddings, and destination experiences throughout Hawaii. My work has included collaborations with luxury resorts, professional athletes, and exclusive clientele, with features in notable publications and consistent five-star reviews. My approach is focused on creating a personalized, elevated, and stress-free experience from start to finish. I take the time to understand each client’s vision while guiding them naturally throughout the session so they feel comfortable, confident, and fully present in the moment. Whether you’re celebrating a proposal, family vacation, wedding, or special milestone, my goal is to create timeless, high-quality imagery that feels authentic, refined, and meaningful for years to come. I look forward to working with you 🤍
Overview

Hired 48 times

Serves Kilauea, HI

Background checked

1 employee

23 years in business

Business hours

Sun6:00 am - 8:00 pmMon6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

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2024

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2023

Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style

Traditional posed

Candid

Artful composition and lighting

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Prerak D.

Mar 13, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Carena, is extremely professional and made sure she could accomodate our photoshoot even when she was injured. The photos came out really nice and captured some great memories with my wife and infant. I would highly rcommend Carena when you are at Kauai.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Anthony A.

Aug 18, 2025

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We couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the very first conversation, Carena made me feel comfortable and truly cared about capturing our story. During our engagement shoot, she gave us just the right amount of direction while still letting us be ourselves, which made the whole session feel natural and fun. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, every little detail, from the lighting to the candid moments, captured perfectly. We’ve already gotten so many compliments from friends and family, and we’ll treasure these memories forever.

Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Jordan S.

Jul 27, 2025

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Unforgettable Proposal Thanks to Carina! I’m from Chicago and had never been to Kauai before, so when I started planning a surprise proposal in Hawaii, I knew I needed help. Carina was a lifesaver. From the very beginning, she made the entire process seamless and stress-free. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and full of thoughtful ideas that helped shape the perfect moment. Carina offered several beautiful setup options and even sent photos to help me choose what felt right for us. We ended up going with a heart made of white rose petals and orchid leis on the beach—and it was absolutely stunning. The whole experience felt magical, and it wouldn’t have come together without her guidance and care. During the actual proposal and photo session, Carina made us feel completely at ease. She has such a warm and welcoming energy that made the whole experience even more special. If you’re planning something meaningful on Kauai—especially from out of town—I highly recommend working with Carina. She went above and beyond, and I truly hope to work with her again someday.

Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Dave D.

Aug 7, 2025

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Absolute perfection! From the first contact to the actual photos themselves, I couldn’t be happier. We had our family together in Hawaii for the first time in a while and Carena captured the moment perfectly. STOP SCROLLING and contact Carena.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography
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Lizeth U.

Mar 24, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Don't think twice about booking Carena! She is amazing! Despite having the odds stacked against us with a strong downpour & my husband losing his wedding ring in the sand (luckily it was found), Carena did everything in her power to capture memorable photos. She took the most adorable 1st birthday pictures of my son and captured truly beautiful family shots. I can't thank Carena enough for making our last day in Kauai truly special.

Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Carena Phillips

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