My husband and I recently traveled to Maui for a honeymoon/babymoon. To commemorate the trip, we…read moredecided to book a photography session. I admittedly looked into things later than I should have and was relieved when Matthew told me he was available the day before we departed back to the Mainland. We opted for a 2-hour sunset session as I wanted to capture some of those beautiful Hawaiian shave-ice colored skies! We were pleasantly surprised when both Matthew and Madelynne showed up -- I wasn't expecting a second shooter! My husband is a bit shy/nervous in front of the camera, but these two made it so fun and easy! (In fact, after the trip my husband admitted the photography session was a major highlight of our vacation!) They were great at directing and open to ideas. They also gave us a few moments to enjoy the sunset to ourselves which made for some great candid shots. They have an excellent eye for capturing both expressions, moments, and of course, the breathtaking landscape of Hawaii. (definitely check out their website and blog -- they have the ability to capture lovely images at all times of day -- early morning, midday, sunset, and even the beautiful starlit sky) We started out in the early evening at our hotel and moved down to a secluded beach later for the sunset session. I honestly did not know exactly what to expect, but after receiving the images (super quick to boot - the turn around time for our session was about a week!!!) I was FLOORED - - I loved just about every single picture. Their style is so unique and unexpected...sophisticated, artistic yet accessible, playful and romantic. You'll definitely have a few pictures that you'll want to blow up and hang above the fireplace! :) For the quality of work you are getting, they are a STEAL. After doing some other research online, I am convinced they are one of the best on the island. I was also quite pleased with their response time -- communicating and coordinating was easy. Although Matthew and Madelynne aren't natives, they really do embody the spirit of the islands -- they are incredibly knowledgeable about island history (in fact, aside from their photography, I think they also do tours!) and spiced up our session with fun facts about Maui and the surrounding islands. (bonus!) Much Aloha goes out to Matthew and Madelynne from Maui Creative Photography! We are incredibly grateful for the beautiful pictures and memories. Book them while you can!!!

First, let me say that we haven't seen all our final photos yet but I am so happy with our…read moreexperience shooting with Matt and Maddy that I figured I'd post a review now based on the 2 teaser shots they sent and our great experience! If you're looking for Maui-based photographers who can capture the majesty of the island scenery with a photojournalistic style that still puts the people as the focus, you need to book the Maui Creative Photography team! It takes real talent to not let the beauty of Maui steal all the attention away from the subjects. We started taking annual family photos 3 years ago and while I don't always like photos of myself, I realized it was such a special way to document our family and preserve special moments. When we planned our second trip to Maui, I realized that it would be awesome to get a beach family photo session. I started googling Maui photographers, spending hours on their websites/blogs and reading Yelp reviews. I didn't feel a connection when reviewing the portfolios of some of the "big names" on Maui who have TONS of Yelp reviews. While I usually get nervous when I see a Yelp vendor with less than 10 reviews, I decided to go with my gut. I'm so grateful to the other Yelpers who shared their experiences with Matt and Maddy and wanted to make sure to add my own review. Go through their entire blog and you'll be so amazed by the stunning scenic shots, the artistic composition/framing of their subjects, the emotions that jump off the page, and the little details that they noticed. I requested a sunrise photo shoot because we stayed on California time and my 5 year old was in bed each night before sunset. Maddy and Matt were waiting for us at 6:30 am at the beach they suggested that was 5 minutes from our condo in Wailea. It was such a great choice with a number of fantastic backdrops: the dark black lava by the water, the vibrant green leafy ground cover (not sure what it's called but I saw it on several beaches), the sprawling tree branches, the golden sand, and even a lovely canopy of leafy trees. My youngest does not like taking photos, but Maddy and Matt had her laughing and jumping in no time. While one took the girls to shoot near the sand, the other took my husband and me near the lava rock. We had twice as many shots as I expected because they often shot different pairs of us (or solo shots) simultaneously. They were both so friendly and patient, they really put us all at ease. I am thrilled with our experience even though I haven't even seen the rest of the photos yet! That's got to be a true testament to how great these two are! I hope to return in the future to do a sunset session when my youngest can stay up later.

We had a photo session with Tyson on our vacation to Maui. Although the photos are still being…read moreedited it was very clear that we made the right choice in booking with better together photography. He was very well organized and was super knowledgeable on where to go to get the best lighting and shots near Kapalua beach. I know the 5 star review will stand when we get the final photos. Thanks!

Words cant even express how amazing our day was!! Melissa was absolutely the BEST!! So wonderful…read more She truly made our days so special and our pics AMAZING! Best day ever! Tyson is so amazing as well. His communication was great!!! Would highly recommend them! 10 Stars!!!

We had Anna Kim Photography do the welcome dinner for our son's wedding, and the bride's family had…read morethem do the wedding. We could not have had a more positive experience! First - I had a special photo of my son and I (from when he was 4) that I was hoping to recreate on his wedding day. Anna actually brought the photo on the day and they took so many photos, and were so painstaking to even get the hand and body positions perfect. I will cherish the photo that they created! On the day - the team showed up well before our event, and they even mounted flashes up high, around the space (inconspicuously), so there would be enough light at our outdoor venue. They took pictures of everything - the layout, the flowers, and then they captured everyone's expressions as they arrived, and all of the laughter and love during the evening. We have received over a thousand photos, and I have no idea how we will choose - they are all stunning. Throughout the process, Anna was quick to set up Zoom calls (we were off-island and in another time zone!), and quick to respond to emails personally and promptly. She was warm and personable throughout, just a truly kind person to work with. Her team members are all very kind, energetic (!) and eager to do whatever is requested. I wish we could hire Anna and her team for all our events!

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our elopement at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi…read more From start to finish, Anna was absolutely incredible. She immediately put us at ease and made the entire experience feel effortless, natural, and genuinely joyful. Eloping can feel intimate and emotional, and she struck the perfect balance of being calming, professional, and wonderfully warm--never intrusive, but always exactly where she needed to be. Her eye for light, scenery, and candid moments is exceptional. She captured not just beautiful images, but the feeling of the day--the love, the excitement, the quiet moments, and the magic of Lānaʻi itself. Every photo feels authentic and timeless, not staged or forced. Beyond her talent, she was organized, responsive, and such a pleasure to work with. We felt completely confident trusting her with one of the most important days of our lives--and she exceeded every expectation. If you are considering her for an elopement or wedding, don't hesitate. She is truly exceptional, and we will treasure these photos forever.

Angie is amazing!!!! We found her on Instagram because we wanted epic elopement photos on…read moreHaleakalā, and she absolutely delivered. Angie was fun, professional, insanely talented, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. When we had to reschedule due to weather, she was incredibly accommodating and flexible. She returned our full gallery in just 9 days and kept us excited with sneak peeks in the meantime. We are obsessed with our photos and can't recommend her enough!

angela took beautiful pictures of me and my fiancee. her turn around time was fantastic. i would…read morerecommend her to anyone else who needs proposal pictures! thank you again!

We loved our session with Leslie and are so happy about the photos. We look forward to getting more…read morefamily photos in the future and hopefully it won't rain on us next time. We love the bright pastel colors and have several of them framed on our walls. We get several compliments on them.

She did an amazing job and I was very happy with the work she did. We also ordered the photo album…read moreand a large canvas of our family picture which now hands in our living room. I live in CA and Leslie took our photos while in Maui. When we returned I found out a couple of my friends also worked with her, totally random and they were also very pleased with her work. One of my friends has rooted with her for over 5 years and only trusts Leslie. You won't be disappointed. She also knows where all the beautiful spots for photos are!!

Joanna is a fantastic photographer. You can really tell that she cares about getting the best…read moreshots in terms of lighting, setting, and helping everyone feel relaxed! The results say it all ... the photos she provides are outstanding! Highly recommended!

Could not have asked for a more perfect evening! We decided to elope in Maui and had less than a…read moreweek to get everything set up. Joanna was the photographer that the resort suggested that we use and she was a dream come true. Her pictures had us in tears, she was absolutely incredible and an absolute delight to work with! You cannot possibly find better than her!

We recently stayed at Grand Wailea in Maui for our honeymoon and had to take advantage of the…read morecomplimentary 45-minute photoshoot that they offered! We originally planned on just purchasing 2-3 photos but once we saw them, we ended up buying 10! It was such a fun experience. Our photographer was so friendly and viewing them a few days later was also so fun! I am so glad we ended up buying 10 and honestly wish we would have purchased more! I highly recommend Pacific Dream Photography for anybody who is on the fence!

What a great business in the perfect setting. What better time to take professional photos of the…read morefamily they when in paradise on vacation. Pacific Dream Photography is professional, timely and provides great photographers to capture any moment and the pricing is not much more than a professional photo session back home. They were on-time to start the shot, Ana was friendly and made sure we were all properly placed and staged for the each photo location. She never made us feel rushed and made sure we got all of the images we wanted. The photos were ready for viewing less than 24 hours later and we received our digital copies within the hour. The only hard part was selecting which photos to buy!! We will be using this service again on future trips.

What an amazing experience it was working with Frank! From start to finish it was such a positive…read moreexperience. He was communicative and was efficient with poses and different family pairings. Frank was very personable and instantly made everyone feel comfortable. We booked him for a family session, but he even took a few maternity photos for me and coordinated a surprise engagement! The photos that we received were incredible! We are beyond satisfied with the results and I have no idea how to choose which photos we use in our home. I am already thinking of reasons to go back to Maui so I can work with him again. Worth every penny!

The Best Family Photo Experience on Maui -- with the Amazing Lisa Bernasek!…read more Family photo sessions usually fall somewhere between "mildly painful" and "please, make it stop." But our time with Lisa Bernasek completely flipped that script. From the moment we met her on the beach, she put us at ease -- no stiff poses, no forced smiles, just genuine laughter, ocean breezes, and that Maui magic. Lisa somehow managed to capture our family exactly as we are -- joyful, goofy, and (thanks to her direction) surprisingly photogenic! Even my husband, who typically treats photo sessions like a root canal, admitted he actually had fun. That's saying something. The photos turned out beyond stunning -- vibrant, natural, and full of the aloha spirit. Every shot feels like a little time capsule from our trip, filled with the warmth and beauty of Maui. If you want photos that truly capture the feeling of your time on the island -- not just what you looked like -- do yourself a favor and book with Lisa. She's a true artist, an absolute professional, and just a lovely human. Mahalo, Lisa, for giving us memories we'll treasure forever!