Welcome to Firebird Photography!
What we do is not a photo filter. We are a local photography studio that specializes in retro and vintage inspired photography. Our work is based on the ads and icons of bygone eras (most notably the mid-century) but it doesn't stop there. We are time travelers who combine fashion, color and our love of film into one retronaughty package that is as cinematic as it is camp.
Book us for photographs that people will be talking about for decades!
What we do is not a photo filter. We are a local photography studio that specializes in retro and vintage inspired photography. Our work is based on the ads and icons of bygone eras (most notably the mid-century) but it doesn't stop there. We are time travelers who combine fashion, color and our love of film into one retronaughty package that is as cinematic as it is camp.
Book us for photographs that people will be talking about for decades!
Photos by Michiko Hammond and Christopher Kim

- Research + Sketch. Each shoot starts with a concept inspired by you.
- Shop + Style. We assemble a unique outfit to match your shoot. From 50's housewife dresses to superhero costumes, we dress you accordingly.
- Location Scout. Like all movies, our photos need the perfect backdrop, so we scout around for that.
- Hair + Makeup. Our talented team of artists will transform you!
- Direct You. Feel like the star you are with our expert direction.
Cheyne Gallarde, owner
Hi, my name is Cheyne (it's pronounced "Shane") and I'm a Scorpio who was born and raised in Honolulu. I collect vintage cameras. I love cartoons and cereal (sometimes together.) I have acted on radio & stage, which is where my costuming and lighting style originates. I also have a Polaroid camera tattooed on my arm.
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Hi, my name is Cheyne (it's pronounced "Shane") and I'm a Scorpio who was born and raised in Honolulu. I collect vintage cameras. I love cartoons and cereal (sometimes together.) I have acted on radio & stage, which is where my costuming and lighting style originates. I also have a Polaroid camera tattooed on my arm.
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Cheyne Gallarde, owner and lead photographer
Doug Young, Intern
Doug, photo intern
Ipo & Gigi
Two of my fantastic hair and makeup and hair artists.
Two of my fantastic hair and makeup and hair artists.
Ipo (left) and Gigi
Mishy le Fleur, Beauty and Hair Magician
My styles run the gamut from: "natural" + "clean" beauty, bridal, retro, film/theatrical, basic horror/casualty and avant garde. Really enjoys doing period + cinematic looks. I use materials that are ethically minded - as environmentally + animal friendly in content, packaging and production - as possible.
My styles run the gamut from: "natural" + "clean" beauty, bridal, retro, film/theatrical, basic horror/casualty and avant garde. Really enjoys doing period + cinematic looks. I use materials that are ethically minded - as environmentally + animal friendly in content, packaging and production - as possible.
Mishy le Fleur, Beauty and Hair Magician
Honolulu Weekly, March 2012
Modern Weddings Hawaii, March 2012
Round Magazine, Hawaii Issue, February 2011
In Frame Bridal Magazine, December 2010
Business Miami, September 2010
Lei Chic (featured), September 2010
Hapa Hale (featured), June 2010
INNOV8 Magazine, Go! Airlines, 2009
LOOK Hawaii Magazine, 2009
Kane Magazine, 2009
University of Michigan, 2008
