Jelena with Capture Aloha Photography has been our photographer 2 years in a row & she always does an amazing job helping my family of four feel at ease & less self-conscious about doing a photo session. She made sure that she captured all of the photos that we wanted in terms of backdrop & styling. We try take annual family photos while on vacation & Jelena truly makes every photo session the easiest one yet. But, what is even more outstanding is that the photos she took are simply beautiful. The lighting in the photographs is exquisite and Maui looks just as amazing in the photos as it does in person. We will definitely use Jelena & Capture Aloha Photography for our next photo session the next time we are on Maui! read more

Unbelievably happy with the pictures Alandra took for our family photo session in Maui!! Becky responded to our inquiry within an hour and all the pre-photo info was direct and easy to follow. Alandra met us a mile from where we're staying at Kapalua Beach for a sunset session. She took the most beautiful photos that we will cherish forever!! She handled our large group and our very grumpy 4-year old with grace and humor. Our pictures were delivered in only one week, and downloading and ordering photos was straightforward. So impressed that we were able to book such awesome photographers two weeks before our vacation. Highly recommend Capture Aloha for locals and visitors alike. I actually wish we lived closer so they could continue to take pictures of our family in the future! Thank you so much Alandra and Capture Aloha! read more

My husband and I were in Maui for our Babymoon, and we booked a last minute maternity photo shoot with Summer. We were so lucky they were available! Not only were they available, but they were also super helpful and flexible - I was so worried about the weather because the forecast was so inconsistent. But Becky was very understanding and patient with my constant emailing and gave us options and back up plans. They took us to 2 different locations, and Becky even helped me pick out an outfit for the shoot! In terms of the shoot/experience, Summer was all business. It was perfect. He knew exactly what he was looking for and where he needed us to stand/look, and gave us great guidance and directions. We felt so comfortable because it was so clear that we were in good hands! Becky was super sweet and made sure everything was in place when it came to my hair and clothes because it was quite windy outside. We're definitely going to come back with our baby and try for a family shoot with Summer and Becky!! Make sure to have your trip ready in a separate envelope - I thought we would be able to tack it on to the bill with our final payment, but the option never popped up! I'll be mailing them their tip. It's well deserved! read more

Our family traveled to Maui for the Christmas Holiday this past December. It was important to me that we capture some beach photos while we were all together. When I found Capture Aloha Photography online, I was so impressed with their website and online reviews. I made contact with them and was pleasantly surprised when they got back to me so quickly! Their booking process online was simple and easy. We stayed in communication up until our photography session that took place on December 30th. Jelena was our personal photographer and was very professional and personable during our time together. She was very accommodating and concerned that she capture the photos my family was hoping for. The final photo gallery she presented us with was absolutely beautiful and we are so pleased with our collection of photos. I highly recommend Jelena with Capture Aloha Photography!!! read more

My parents invited my family (husband and 2 kids) to Maui for 2 weeks...this also overlapped their 70th anniversaries, so I thought a nice gift would be family beach pics in Maui. After researching endless photographers, I chose Summer....a tough thing to do considering we didn't know him and had never been to Maui. He did not disappoint! Beautiful pictures, reasonable prices :). He and his assistant could not have been nicer! We also got the flash drive with 80 pics within 24 hours, delivered to our hotel:) Highly recommend! Thanks Summer and Becky! read more

Capture Aloha Photography - Session Photography Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My family had beach portraits done by Capture Aloha Photography during our Maui vacation, and we were very pleased with the level of professionalism shown by Summer and Becky, from the booking process to the photo shoot at Kapalua Bay, to the timely delivery of the online photo gallery. Both Summer and Becky were a pleasure to work with during the photo shoot. My husband has trouble walking and standing for long periods of time, which presented some difficulty for him in navigating the beach and surrounding area during the shoot, and Becky graciously went to a nearby location to get a folding chair for him so he could sit and rest as needed. Summer took over 100 shots in numerous poses and backdrops, and every single photo was simply stunning! My 17-year-old son (who is quite the ham) is a senior in high school, and Summer did an impromptu senior portrait session for him after we wrapped up the family photo shoot. To say that my son's portraits are amazing is an understatement; they capture the essence of his personality, as well as his handsome features, against the breathtaking scenery of Kapalua Bay. I highly recommend Capture Aloha Photography! You will not be disappointed! read more

My family and I were in Maui celebrating my parents' 40th wedding anniversary, and we decided to have family portraits taken to mark the special occasion. We chose Capture Aloha because of the competitive prices and stunning photos on the website, and I'm so glad we did. Summer and Becky were absolutely wonderful. We had a large group (13 people) and our ages ranged from six months to 74 years old. Summer was very patient with the baby and was at ease with the young kids to make them feel relaxed and comfortable. He caught some beautiful shots of us both on the beach and at a grassy spot over looking the ocean. We couldn't be happier with how beautiful these photos turned out! Not only were the photos great, but Summer's communication skills were excellent. He responded very quickly to any email, phone call, or text message I sent. The photos were sent to our house back home and they arrived in a timely manner. Thank you Summer and Becky for a great experience, and for documenting this special time in my family's life. read more

We absolutely love our "Babymoon" photos and our photographer, Alandra was amazing! We highly recommend them for capturing life's special moments in paradise. :) read more

We recently hired Summer Whitton to photograph at our wedding and he did and outstanding job. Planning a destination wedding is not the easiest thing in the world when you are unfamiliar with the area and have the disadvantage of not knowing anyone. Summer made the process nice and easy and help make my day as stress free as possible. Not only was he available for a reasonable price he made sure to stay in communication with me throughout the whole process. It has not even been 2 weeks and he has already reached out to me about finishing up my pictures. I'm glad we got the opportunity to work with him he made us feel 100% comfortable the whole entire time. Hopefully we will be able to work with him again for our 1 year anniversary when we are back in Maui! read more

We just received our pictures and they are fantastic! Reasonably priced, convenient, easy to communicate with and overall a great experience. Thank you, Jelena and Capture Aloha!! read more

Months ago we had planned a family photo shoot on the beach in Maui during our vacation. The day of our planned photo shoot our photographer (NOT Capture Aloha) cancelled. We quickly called several photographers that morning and Capture Aloha was amazingly helpful in making our photo shoot come true. They were very flexible with the last minute date and time and had a wonderful location planned which was close to where we were staying which we so appreciated since we didn't have much time before we were headed home. I was also so happy that they had a back up plan just in case the weather did not cooperate. Jelena was great with my 3 young children and we are so very happy with all the pictures! Thank you Jelena and Capture Aloha Photography!! read more

Jelena was amazing and the photos she took were beautiful! I had gotten stitches on my foot the day before and Jelena took the time and patience to make sure I was ok. She was easy to work with and was up to any ideas we had. She was also very sweet to our girls. The pictures were beautiful and loved them all!! Mahalo nui loa Jelena for making this such a great experience! read more

Absolutely beautiful pictures taken by a great couple! We are so happy we chose Summer and Becky to take our family photos in Maui. With a group of 18, I wasn't sure they would have the patience required to deal with a group our size - including two toddlers. We were celebrating many milestones - graduations, anniversaries, birthdays and new family members. Everyone is so pleased with the results. They were so flexible with what we wanted to do and I can't believe the quality of the shots at an incredibly great price. Summer turned around our photos so quickly as well - he must have taken over 400 shots. They helped my family record the memories of a once-in-a-lifetime trip. They will definitely be my go-to-photographers in Maui. I highly recommend them. read more

During our family trip to Maui we wanted to capture some wonderful moments with our kids and asked Summer and Becky from Capture Aloha Photography to spend some time one afternoon to do this. The pictures were truly amazing and the way in which Summer and Becky worked with us and our kids to capture the pictures was awesome. Summer is extremely focused on details and he really looks for the right setting, the right position, the right lighting and the right moment to get the picture. He is also really fun to work with and is extremely flexible -- he allowed us to come up with our own ideas as well and worked to accommodate what we really were looking for. He has a great sense for what will turn out well and focused on that throughout the time with us. It was also great that Summer takes so many natural photos where the kids are just playing and having fun - sometimes these are truly the best pictures. Becky had every detail organized and worked with us before the session and after the session to ensure we got all our pictures in a timely manner and captured the best moments. She was so easy to work with and also made it fun for our kids during the session. The photos are truly amazing!!! These pictures truly allow us to remember such a very special time in Maui and they make us feel we are right back there on baby beach! We are so happy to have had the chance to work with Summer and Becky!! read more

Our photographs were excellent and our photographer so friendly! We have a large family and everyone had fun! Book them when you are in Maui

We booked a mini session with Capture Aloha for family photos and are so happy with how they turned out. It was an extended family group, so there were multiple combinations of people we were hoping to get and Jelena made sure we got every group combo we could think of. She seemed to really want to make sure we were happy with the time spent with her, which was really nice. Not only did we get all the photos we were hoping for but they also turned out beautifully! Also, leading up to the shoot there was great communication and response time from all staff. Overall, I'm super happy with Capture Aloha and hope to be using them again in the future! read more

We have NEVER had family pictures done and decided to spring for it during our Maui vacation. The whole experience was awesome and our photos came out beautiful. The communication was excellent and our photographer (Alandra) was so sweet, professional and kind during our shoot. We are so happy we worked with Capture Aloha! read more

We are so happy with the family/maternity pictures that were taken of our family a few weeks ago in Maui! Jelena was so patient with our 2 and 5 year old kids and she made the whole experience fun for the family. We were amazed by the quality of the pictures she took and she truly was able to capture amazing memories of the family that we will cherish forever! I would highly recommend Jelena and we would love to hire her again next time we are in Maui! read more

We selected Capture Aloha from yelp reviews when we decided to do our maternity photos while on vacation. They were amazing and the photos turned out perfect. Very professional and great to work with from the booking to the photographer. We will use them again when we go back! read more

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OMG...the photos are beautiful! Jelena captured our family in June 2016 on Baby Beach in Lahaina. While we originally had another location selected for our shoot, the weather that week was unpredictable for sunset, and received a timely call from Jelena with the current weather conditions and suggested changing to Baby Beach since it was not raining there. That was a great call. Jelena showed her experience with the best spots along the beach for the best photos. OMG...the photos are beautiful. I was truly impressed that Capture Aloha shares all the digital photos (100s) from the session, and was even helpful after with doing a few suggested final touches on certain images. If you're looking for phenomenally beautiful moments, give Jelena a call...you won't be sorry! read more

We were in Hawaii for our babymoon and contacted Capture Aloha to capture our maternity shoot. Becky was very prompt and efficient in booking our shoot. Jelena was our photographer and was very accomodating and did an amazing job editing our photos. We highly recommend them for any photography needs! read more

Our family had the best experience with Capture Aloha. From the first email inquiry, to our actual photo session and viewing our pictures once they were ready. Capture Aloha was always prompt, professional and caring. They have such a personal approach to their business. Our photographer was Alandra, she was patient with our two kids even when they were tired and cranky. You would never be to tell that our kids were not into taking pictures. She made them laugh and feel comfortable. We are so happy with our pictures and are already telling our friends about Capture Aloha. read more

Summer & Becky are not only great photographers, they are really good people as well. We had a large family photo shoot and they accomodated everyone. We had two little kids, 2 bigger kids, and 8 adults. Summer & Becky kept the kids entertained and wrangled so we could get the photos done. Becky on "Camera 2" had some of the best candid shots, particularly of the kids. I HIGHLY recommend Capture Aloha. Great people, great photos, great Hawaiian Aloha experience Captured. Thanks Becky & Summer. read more

We couldn't be happier with our photographs that Summer shot during our family trip. It's a rare thing to get both our one year old and four year old to cooperate with taking pictures. We always say it's like trying to wrestle two alligators! Summer captured shots of our family and we couldn't be more thrilled! Both Summer and Becky were a joy to spend time with and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality photos and a seamless experience! read more

Jelena took our engagement photos in May 2016 at the Andaz in Wailea. Prior to the session, there were concerns for rain. Jelena touched base with us multiple times over the week and offered alternative dates to ensure we could have the photo session. Jelena was extremely professional and pleasant. Most importantly, the photos were beautiful. Jelena is excellent at using the natural beauty and light of Maui to create a truly wonderful photo. Communication with both Capture Aloha and Jelena was thorough and easy. I would certainly recommend Jelena and Capture Aloha for a photo session while on Maui. read more

This review is long overdue. Becky and Summer are the sweetest couple and amazing and professional photographers to work with. I'm so glad we chose them. They were so easy to work with and responds to email promptly. My family was flying into Maui for a family vacation. I looked into photographers around Kapulua that had to be local since our 1yo son doesn't like car rides. Becky and Summer were willing to go anywhere we wanted and we ended up at a location less than 10m away from our condo. They were so good at not just capturing family photos but individual couples photos as well as smaller group photos (me, my husband, and my son). At the end we had a surprise baby announcement and Becky and Summer knew all about it and helped us captured the beautiful moment. Funny thing is, they are SO good that me and my mother-in-law booked them separately as a surprise family photo shoot. So we both individually looked on their site, loved their work, I communicated by email and she did via phone calls and we both ended up booking them. Luckily, Becky called and sorted out the double booking for us. Haha. As for the final product, we LOVE every single photo they took in that one hour shoot. They were so beautiful. Summer really knows what he is doing and the candid picture Becky takes on the side is great as well. I hope we can come back and have another family photo shoot with them. read more

After looking at all the reviews and pictures of photographers in Lahaina - the choice was easy. We loved Capture Aloha's photos the most. We booked with Summer and Becky. Booking was easy and the communication was great. Was a very easy session with our family of 5. They sent us a few preview shots within a day or so - which was great to see a little sneak peak, and within about a week we received all of our photos online as promised. We ended up with pictures that we will cherish forever! read more

My whole family went to Maui for my parents 40th wedding anniversary and since all 12 of us would be in one spot, we wanted to hire a photographer. After doing some research we decided to go with Summer. From beginning to end I can't tell you enough how easy and stress free Summer and Becky both made the situation. Becky answered all of the many questions I had and I made the booking process seamless. She was extremely quick to respond to all of my emails. The day of the shoot Summer was amazing. It's not easy shooting 12 people including 2 small children, a toddler and a 3 month old baby, but Summer did a great job. He was very accommodating to our requests and the locations we shot out were absolutely stunning. We received our pictures about a week later and they are absolutely gorgeous! We've received many compliments on the colors and the clarity of the camera. You can tell Summer uses a very high quality camera. All in all, I would recommend Summer to anyone looking for a photographer in Maui, especially a large family. You won't be disappointed. read more

We went to Maui for the first time and wanted professional family portraits. There are a ton of photographers on the island and they range from over $1,000 to a couple hundred bucks. Summer was reasonably priced and gave us all the pictures he took on a flash drive to take home. There were close to a 100 pictures as he promised. He took us to the most perfect scenic places and the high quality photos exceeded out expectations. Summer was clear and communicative every step of the way!! Loved this experience!! read more

Had sunset family beach pictures on Jan./2014. Summer is fantastic, he has great ideas, fun, professional and really delivers an amazing product. Loved how pictures turned out. Made our trip much more memorable. I would highly recommend Capture Aloha for your vacation photos. Thanks again Summer for capturing the beauty of the ocean for me and my family, couldn't ask for a better keepsake from our vacation. read more

The folks at Capture Aloha did a fantastic job with our family vacation pictures. They were very responsive and worked with our schedule. They picked a location that was easiest for us to get to that was absolutely beautiful. Their personalities and professionalism made the photo shoot go by quickly saving us time to get back to our vacation. The pictures were delivered in a timely manner and unlike most photography companies they allow you to download all the pictures that were taken rather than paying per picture. I would highly recommend Capture Aloha to anyone looking for quality photographers on the island for any occasion. read more

This husband and wife team are awesome! Super nice and great with kids, and best of all, the photos turned out FANTASTIC! We are so incredibly happy with their amazing photography. We did a sunset family photo shoot recently and all the photos, even the "out-takes" turned out beautifully. Thank you! read more

Ally was awesome! She picked a great location. Was creative. Very accommodating. She was super friendly and fun! She was open to suggestions we had. Worked really well with unwilling teenage boys. We had a great time! read more

Summer Whitton is a wonderful photographer and very friendly! We felt very comfortable working with him. He knew exactly where to go and how to handle the weather to get great pictures. He also did great handling a large group and a toddler. He also presnted us with a flash drive with all the pictures the next day. My family is so pleased with our pictures and have gotten tremendous compliments on the beauty of the photography. Thanks Summer for capturing our family. read more

Our photo session with Summer and Becky was everything we hoped for. The only problem I have at all is that I have no clue how I am going to pick which pictures to print! I was nervous selecting someone online, but Capture Aloha's reviews were perfect and the experience was as wonderful as we had hoped. Summer and Becky were great with our two teenagers and now we have some amazing shots to help us remember this trip. You can't go wrong with Capture Aloha! read more

I AM BLOWN AWAY. What amazing images! What a spectacular location, gorgeous sunset!!! I could not be happier with what we received. Amazing!!! I'm super excited to have had photos taken by Jelena and the results are spectacular. Made my day! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Capture Aloha and Jelena! We did a morning session at Fleming Beach with our three kids and their spouses. We had originally scheduled a sunset session but it was extremely windy that day so Jelena let us reschedule for a morning session two days later. Really appreciated the flexibility. Jelena was very friendly and easy to work with and took lots of different shots of us as a group, and as couples. Our portraits are amazing! Jelena sent us a sneak peek a few days after our session, and I got the full gallery yesterday. There are so many to love! I highly recommend Capture Aloha! read more

Such a fantastic experience with Jelena!! She is friendly, creative, and a great photographer! She captured everything I wanted for my 10yr anniversary photo shoot with my husband! She also made sure that we were happy and kept asking if there were any other poses or areas we wanted our pictures taken. Her passion for photography and your happiness with her work really comes across! Capture Aloha is worth every penny, especially if you're lucky enough to have Jelena as your photographer. ...and this review is only after I've seen a sneak peek of my photos! read more

We had a great experience with Becky and Summer. They were prompt, friendly and most importantly, patient with our 3 children (8, 6, and 2 years old). They provided over 150 edited digital images in about a week! Thank goodness they provided all of them because there is no way I could choose. One is better than the next! I highly recommend Capture Aloha Photography the next time you're in Maui. Thank you Becky and Summer for capturing great memories! read more

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Capture Aloha exceeded our expectations. My family has been coming to Maui for years and we have never had professional pictures taken. Two days before heading on vacation I found Capture Aloha's wonderful website. I emailed and received a response straight away. I was thrilled that Jelena had availability. Our pictures turned out beautiful! We couldn't be happier. Capture Aloha is professional, reliable and the price is great! Thank you so much! read more