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Mike Vidales is a corporate, actor, and real estate headshot and portrait photographer in Honolulu, Oahu.

Beauty Portraits in Studio for Makeup Artist
Studio beauty portraits for a local Honolulu makeup artist showcasing a range of hair and makeup looks on a professional model—perfect for building a polished portfolio and client reference gallery.

I Scheduled an Outdoor Session, Can You Photoshop the Background to a Studio Setting? YES!
As an experienced photo editor and photographer, I can seamlessly transform your outdoor headshot photos into studio-quality images. This service is an additional add-on that allows you to maintain flexibility in your shoots, regardless of weather or location challenges. For just $15 per image, I’ll use my expertise to ensure your photos look exactly how you envision them, with a studio backdrop that meets your creative needs.


Is Photo Skin Retouching Needed For Me After My Headshot Session?
Is Photo Retouching Worth It? Enhance Your Headshots Today!

Canon AT-1 Film Camera Test and Arista 200 Sample Photos - December 2024
Test roll of Arista EDU Ultra 200 black and white negative film on a Canon AT-1 camera and 50mm 1.8 lens. These were scanned with Negative Lab Pro software.

Hawaii First Birthday Party Photographer - Mike Vidales
If you're planning a first birthday luau, event, or any other event that needs to be documented then contact Mike Vidales Productions!

Hawaii Headshot Photography - Mike Vidales
Ready to elevate your professional head shot image? As a Hawaii-based photographer specializing in corporate headshots, I understand the unique needs of local businesses and professionals. Whether you're a real estate agent, executive, or entrepreneur, I'm here to help you create the perfect professional image that resonates with your target audience.

Wyatt - Oahu Headshot Photographer - Mike Vidales Productions, LLC
In today’s digital age, first impressions often happen online. A professional headshot is a key component of personal branding and can significantly impact how potential clients and partners perceive you.

Beauty Photography for Reveal Hair and Makeup: Elegant, Professional, and Clean - Mike Vidales
Captured a polished beauty portrait for Reveal Hair and Makeup to showcase their professional hair and makeup artistry, perfect for marketing and portfolio use.


Lifestyle Photography for Brands and Bloggers – Protecting Baby’s Skin with Free Lifestyle
Authentic lifestyle photography for bloggers and brands on Oahu. Capturing Free Lifestyle's story on protecting her baby’s skin in Hawaii.



Fujifilm X100T Review in 2025: Leaf Shutter & Built in ND Filter Example Images
Oahu-based photographer Mike Vidales shares why the Fujifilm X100T is still a powerful, lightweight camera for travel, portraits, and street photography in 2025. This is a quick review of the x100t camera. It’s not too technical or scientific, just a simple review based on my personal preferences. I’ve had this camera for about 3 years now and absolutely love it. It has its positives and negatives but overall I highly recommend it to someone who wants a travel camera or a camera with a leaf shutter for flash purposes.

Studio Session with Burn Hawaii — Branding Images for a Fitness Instructor
Professional lifestyle and branding photography for fitness entrepreneurs on Oahu. Studio session with Burn LA founder Maria for marketing and social media.


Oahu Headshot Photographer - Mike Vidales
I was recently hired by a previous client to take headshots of her daughter who will be releasing a book soon. She need some various options for what might go either on the cover or the sleeve of the book.

Natural Light Headshot Photographer on Oahu - Mike Vidales
Last week I photographed Alicia, an attorney based out of Kakaako Oahu who reached out to me to take update portrait shots of herself for her business cards and website. We decided to do a natural light headshot session since the lighting would compliment the look she was going for best.


Canon R6 in Tokyo
I recently went to Japan and took my Canon R6 camera and Canon RF 35mm 1.8