Testimonials

These email excerpts are unsolicited responses to my work from former and ongoing clients.

Dana,

I received the photos on Monday.  The whole family was extremely pleased with the results - especially the photos of our parents.  You certainly captured that special relationship between two people who have spent 50 years together  -  those candid moments, that silent exchange of feeling that passes with a touch or a look!!  Thank you!!!!

Sandy

ps...  On a more personal note, in spite of managing almost 700 folks, I find that I meet very few individuals that I actually feel a connection to - but I did have that feeling when meeting you.  You are a unique individual who seems to not only love your work but people too.  I wish you continued success and happiness. 

Aloha Dana-
First of all, the pictures are outstanding!  You got some great shots and it definitely was a beautiful day… We had a wonderful time on the island, miss it, and can’t wait to come back.  We’ll let you know soon what pics we choose.  It was great to meet you, too, and it was definitely fun having you do our pictures.  Madi says thanks, too, for the lychees and mangos.

Janette

Dana,

Thank you. We had a fabulous time. …The pictures are beautiful …Thank you for being so great and really making us feel at ease. Alia loves to pose so not much of an issue for her but I am another story. … Again, thank you and we love the pics, had a great time with you, and fell in love with Kauai. You are awesome!

Jami

These are nothing less than AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Did I mention – AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Wow – I couldn’t be happier – awesome exposure – fabulous composition – and I LOVE the humor!!!!!!!   EXACTLY what we are after!

Keep it coming!
Maholo,
Cherie
Photo Editor, Frommers Travel Guide

I am sorry if we haven't told you yet....but you did a GREAT job of taking pictures of all of us!!! :) The pictures are beautiful! It was difficult to narrow them down for me.

Have a good day,
Kristy

All the 412 guests you have photographed have written me notes about how much they personally liked meeting Dana, what a wonderful photograph you created to keep their memories of Kauai alive, etc, etc.... Let's hope 2009 is a good year for everyone....

Warm wishes for that,
Dick

Hi Dana!
 
We received the pictures! They are beautiful! You did a great job. Thanks for everthing and may God continue to bless you, your family and your business.
 
Thanks,
Kristy

Aloha Dana!

Thank you again for the great training yesterday!  I learned a lot in only a couple of hours and had fun doing it!  I really appreciate your willingness to share tips and ideas "from a pro" and your patience to ensure I "got it".   You did a great job explaining things in simple terms an amateur like me could understand without using too much technical jargon.  Even when you were reviewing my work and showing me how to make improvements, you were positive and encouraging and never critical.   Thanks for the great lesson and for using our "classroom" time to the fullest.   I am excited about trying out the new things I learned!  I will keep you posted on my progress!  

Mahalo!
Julie Andrews

Dana,

Beautiful photos!  The hard part will be choosing between them all. In addition to whatever comes with the package I'll need at least one bigger one.   I think that when the whole family is back in Kauai we'll want you to do a family photo.

Thanks for doing such an excellent job,
Sylvia

Thanks again...we are quite happy with your work!!
 
Best wishes,
 
Rob

Aloha Dana

We have received the pictures and love them!  We have already printed a few small pictures and had some friends over who saw them.  They are planning to be on Kauai early next year and, you guessed it, they plan to contact you to have family pictures taken.  I told them that they had to find their own beach though!  :)

Thanks,
Dave

Aloha Dana,

These are fabulous. …You are not going to believe what happened after you left. The kids hosted a luau complete with musicians, dancers, drummers and FIRE dancers. Was like starring in my own movie. Thanks so much for such a special day in our lives.
Mahalo.
 
Sharon
Corporate Accounts Manager

Great, thanks.  My Mom really likes her main picture.  You did a great job.  Thank you so much!
Donna

Dana,
 
We received our photos yesterday.  They are beautiful.  We have that 5x7 of the two of us in a nice silver frame already.  I will smile every time I see it. 
 
Thank you,
J'aime

Dana,

Thanks for sending me the cards. Steve said he was THRILLED with the pictures. I have referred your name to a lady named Charlene who is renewing her vows at HBR in July. I sent her your phone number and web page. Joyce said she might have you do some more pictures of her place as well.

Joan

Hi Dana,

I couldn't find my card you gave us and I think you were going to contact me, is that right? We all had a wonderful time with you; you made it so easy, and what a beautiful evening we picked for our photos to be taken. This will be such a gift to have a memoir captured of our wonderful time on Kauai.  I can see why you chose to live there it's a photographer dreams backdrop. I look forward to hearing from you.

Diana 

Garden Island Photography
P.O. Box 755
Kilauea, HI 96754