I can't say enough about how incredible our experience was with Gemma - 5 stars simply does not cut it! Gemma was easy to book and great at communicating leading up to our photoshoot. Gemma's website has all the information you need to make an informed decision about your location, duration of shoot and budget, and she will also help personally guide you through your choices. Our family met Gemma at Ironwoods Beach for a sunset photoshoot with our very fun and very willful 18-month old. Gemma is incredibly warm, genuine and friendly and she will immediately put your whole family at ease and capture everyone at their best. She worked with us to ensure we got great shots with plenty of backdrops - we really wanted candids of us all playing together and wow, did she deliver! We even caught a couple of authentic Maui rainbows and she was able to capture those perfectly. If you are worried about the chaos of a beach photoshoot with a toddler, don't be! It was absolutely the best kind of chaos and by the end we all ended up covered in water and sand. And those are 100% my favorite photos. Gemma's final product is so much better than I could have ever hoped for - they're filled with laughter, love, and a sense of joy that perfectly captures our little family. We will cherish these memories and these photos for years to come. I cannot recommend Gemma enough! read more

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There are not enough words to describe how wonderful each and every photo that Gemma takes. She has the perfect way of finding the right angles, lighting and of course capturing the engagement excitement we both felt! Gemma was always so responsive to my many questions and it was super impressive that she booked us in such short notice! You cannot go wrong if you choose Gemma as your photographer! read more

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My fiancé and I booked a 30 minute sunrise sesh with Gemma. It was our first time taking pictures with a photographer together so we weren't sure what to expect, but Gemma made the shoot so fun and comfortable for us!! When we received our pictures we were in awe! Gemma did such a great job capturing this moment for us and I would love to shoot with her again!! Mahalo Gemma (: read more

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It was such a pleasure working with Gemma, and the final results were stunning! She has an eye for composition, lighting, mild editing (soft romantic tones and saturation, without looking too photoshopped), and capturing candid genuine moments! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for a maternity or other photoshoot! read more

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Gemma has taken photos of our family the last three times to the island. Every time we go we look forward to a sunrise photo shoot with her. She always gets the lighting perfectly, and knows how to get amazing candid photos. Every new photo shoot we have, we get a new statement piece for our mantle that people always ask about. Her photos also line our hallway, too. She's great with kids, and can get them to smile or be silly for some classic memories. We love Gemma and her photos, and would highly recommend her. Mahalo Gemma, we hope to see you soon!! read more

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Gemma was super easy to coordinate with, offered helpful advice on location, and showed up to the shoot with amazing energy. She made us feel sooo comfortable and good looking even though we'd been nervous. And the results are fantastic. Quotes from friends about the pictures: "What a dreamy shoot" "The joy and happiness leaps off the page" "These are gorgeous!" "You are a goddess" "She's glowing" "wow beautiful photos" SO SO STUNNING" read more

We are over the moon from our experience with Gemma! We shot our engagement photos with her at DT Fleming Beach and loved every minute of working with Gemma. She is fun, helpful, and truly so talented. These photos were beyond our wildest dreams! read more

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Wow Gemma is a miracle worker. I left the photos not sure what we got and I am blown away. I love every single picture and she captured moments that were so brief but perfect. I love her style and coloring. Gemma is so sweet and gave great direction. My kiddos really liked her. Beach family photos I've always dreamed of. Thank you Gemma! read more

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Gemma was awesome! She shot a honeymoon session for us and we were blown away by her photos! We did a 30 minute session and we got so many good photos from it. Highly recommend her! read more

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I wish I could give Gemma more than 5 stars, She did such an amazing job and we couldn't be more impressed with the whole process. Gemma has such a great eye and she was amazing at capturing our relationship. Gemma was all about the flow, she provided some great guidance on how to pose, but also let our personalities show in the pictures. We were only in Hawaii for a week and it was raining the day we were suppose to take the photo shoot. Gemma took a couple of shots but she suggest we move the date to tomorrow to get the best shots. It was so nice to know that she worked around the elements to give us the best egagment photos. She let us know that she would turn around the pictures in 7 days.. and she delivered on that promise. Gemma Thanks again for capturing our engagement photo's and I can't wait to book you again when we take our first family trip to maui! Best, Baehan & Skylar read more

Gemma is incredible! From our first email encounter I could feel her genuine excitement and love for what she does. I simply mentioned a little of what I had in mind for our maternity/paternity photo session and entrusted her with the rest. Gemma provided advice for the location and constantly provided great ideas during the session for posing and feeling most comfortable. We are not at all normally comfortable with photo sessions but she made it so fun and easy and we could not be happier with the results! read more

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Gemma is lovely and worked hard for us. It was our last day of vacation and the weather was tricky with wind and rain. Gemma was able to adjust locations quickly to find a spot that would work. We're so happy with the terrific pictures she captured and highly recommend working with her. read more

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We used Gemma for our family photos in Maui and she did absolutely incredible! She had great ideas and was so sweet and friendly! Her photography is so stunning. She also got my little guy to smile, I think he's hard to photograph but we got some amazing photos of him that I will always cherish! We are using these photos for our Christmas cards and I can't wait to print them for our home as well. read more

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From consultation, to the time in between, to the actual photo session, Gemma Rose was absolutely amazing to work with. We initially inquired on her website and coordinated through email first. Once everything was good, we spoke and asked our questions on instagram and she would reply quickly with suggestions that we were looking for. We only felt good energy emanate from her, which goes into the actual photo session. She had been following a bit of our journey already and knew a bit about us so it didn't feel like we needed to break any ice with her at all. She made us feel super comfortable during our session and we had an amazing time. It was so fun and we would totally do it again in the future if we ever visit Maui with our future kids! If you're looking for someone down to earth filled with great vibes, an easy going photographer and a quick turn around time, Gemma is the person you are looking for! read more

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Words cannot describe how happy we are with the maternity photos from Gemma! She was just an absolute joy to work with; we had our photos at DT Fleming Beach Park in Maui and the sunset setting was just gorgeous. She made us feel right at ease from the start, and captured our joy so perfectly in the photos. The turnaround time for our photos was also super quick (even more impressive that she was expecting and due before me at the time of our photos!) Highly recommend Gemma for your maternity or family photo shoot in Maui. read more

Gemma did a fantastic job at capturing our little family. There were so many great photos it was difficult to decide what to have printed to display in our home. Thank you, Gemma! read more

First off I'd like to say thank you so much for the AMAZING pictures Gemma! You made me and my wife feel very comfortable during our photo shoot. You had us laughing and smiling the whole time. This was such a special moment for during our anniversary and we couldn't have chosen a better person to capture these moments! This will be a forever memory for us. Thank you for the excellent customer service and incredible photos!! We can't wait to visit Maui in the near future! We will definitely recommend Gemma Rose Photography to all of our friends! Best, Jake & Nathalia read more

Gemma is amazing and sweet. We booked her for our family pictures while in Maui and she did not disappoint! Original shoot day we got rained on and had to reschedule. She was very flexible and even offered to meet us on our side of the island. While shooting with her she makes you feel so comfortable and guides you. Works great with kids as well. Definitely book her for your shoot in Maui! read more

This was our family's first time having professional photos. Working with Gemma was so effortless. The photos turned out beautiful for both some fun family memories and senior photos for my daughter. If you are trying to decide on a photographer, let this be one of your easiest decisions. Love her work! read more

We had a sunset photo session with Gemma, and although the skies were cloudy and gray, Gemma perfectly captured the joy our family shared while celebrating our 50th anniversary in Maui. We appreciated her expertise and flexibility - she was willing to reschedule up until the very last minute because of the gray skies - and we couldn't be happier with the beautiful photos we received. We heartily recommend her! read more

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Gemma just took photos of our family on our Maui vacation and we are thrilled with them! She made us all feel so comfortable and was so great with our toddler. The photos are warm and sweet and natural--Gemma brought out the best in us. Thank you, Gemma! read more

My family visited Maui for our 25th anniversary. It was so beautiful. One of the highlights of the entire trip was our photo shoot with Gemma Rose. We had a chaotic family with energetic kids and wondered how long it would be before the whole situation broke down. Gemma was so patient with us all. She even started taking photos as we walked from the parking lot to the beach. There are some lovely paths along the way, and the kids were running toward the water. She captured this joy and spontaneous enthusiasm beautifully. The whole experience was great. Gemma was patient and friendly. She set up some fantastic shots and managed to stay aware of all of the random action around her. In the middle of a shot of my wife and me, she would turn and catch the kids splashing in the surf, then get right back to the original shot, unphased. It was professional and personal at the same time. The resulting album that we received is such a wonderful part of our memories from that trip. I hope that she is still available for our 30th! read more

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Gemma is amazing and captures natural beauty in every shot. Highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Gemma enough! She is so incredibly talented, kind and made us feel so comfortable during our photoshoot! My boyfriend (now fiancé) and I were visiting Maui when he proposed. We only had two days left of our vacation when we decided to try to do an engagement photoshoot here in beautiful Maui! Gemma, responded immediately and was able to set us up with a shoot the following day. She recommended the perfect beach on the west side of the island that had the best background for the occasion. I highly recommend Gemma for any photoshoot, she is professional, detail orientated and extremely welcoming! read more

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Gemma is an amazing photographer that has what it takes to get the best possible photos! She's relaxed, asks what your desires are and does whatever she can to deliver & doesn't disappoint! We are so happy with her results that we plan on an entire family session when we return to Maui with our children in the future. Plus she's just such a sweet person it's a delight spending time with her. Thanks so much Gemma. read more

Gemma is the best! She's fun to work with & our photos turned out amazing! We are planning a second session with her in a couple months & I can't wait! If you're looking for a photographer that will make the experience relaxed & fun & beautifully capture who you are, then gemma is your gal. read more

You're going to love your pictures by Gemma! She is so easy to work with; she's professional, punctual, friendly and has a wonderful photographic eye! We had Gemma shoot our family photo of 6 at dawn on a Maui beach per her recommendation for wonderful lighting and we love them all! We had several of the 6 of us and then couples and siblings. She listened to what we wanted and delivered even more! We loved that we received all of our photos digitally so everyone could choose what they wanted. Thank you Gemma! read more

Gemma is such a wonderful photographer! She was open to my ideas of a type of shoot she had never done before and jumped right in without any hesitation. The photos turned out better than I would have imagined and we had such a fun time shooting them! Thanks so Leigh Gemma, you are incredible! read more

so happy with my photos!! Gemma is amazing and I'm excited for future shoots with her .

Gemma is fantastic! We booked an engagement photoshoot at the last minute while we were on Maui. I found her info here on Yelp and gave her a call. She was super sweet and professional, we quickly set up a time and location and went over what we were looking for. Gemma suggested a beautiful beach location at sunset with a variety of backgrounds. She made us feel comfortable and gave great direction to maximize our time. The photos are beautiful!! She captured some pretty special moments for us that we will use for Save the Dates and gifts for our family. I would absolutely recommend giving her a call to book your photo session! Mahalo, Gemma!! xoxoa read more

Gemma is the best photographer that we've worked with! She is easy going and a delight to be around. She just flows with whatever your family is feeling. I really enjoyed our time with her and our pictures showed! I also like the unique style of her editing. Very natural lighting and they looked great printed. We will definitely continue to work with Gemma! read more

Gemma is so incredibly talented! She has photographed our wedding and maternity. She absolutely knows how to create amazing, memorable moments. I didn't really know or care too much what type of photos I wanted and her vision came through perfectly for us! My favorite part of working with Gemma is how easy it all is. She is so on it that all you need to do is go about your day (whatever the event may be for you) and she will guide you as she captures the special moments for your keepsake. Thank you Gemma for your wonderful energy and skills, I am so thankful to have these moments captured to look back on for years to come! read more

Gemma suggested a beach in Kapalua, just before sunset, as a site for family photos. Our group was a 4 and 6 year old, their mom and dad, and me, the grandmother. Gemma quickly realized that the kids were too wound up to sit for more formal shots, so she captured us all on the fly, walking on the beach, blowing bubbles, twirling around, climbing on the rocks, along with a few more formal photos. Everyone's personality and the fun we have shine through. Gemma used varied backdrops: cliffs, beach, ocean, greenery, sunset, and captured the the natural light varied light as the sun set. We are thrilled with Gemma's artistic ability and the way she captured our family in this moment in time. Her rates are very reasonable. I am so grateful to have the photos as a memento of my stay on Maui with my children and grandchildren. Thank you, Gemma! read more

Holy moly, how can I give Gemma a 100 star review!? 5 starts just doesn't cut it! My boyfriend and I were staying at Honokeana Cove for our babymoon and were fortunate enough to meet Gemma and her husband Ray. When she told us she was a photographer we were so excited to book an impromptu maternity photo shoot the last day we were in Maui. GEMMA KILLED IT!!!! We were both super nervous for professional photos but Gemma made us feel so confident and comfortable it was SO easy! She knew all the best places and had such great ideas for poses. It was so nice to have her guidance during our session she's truly an artist. I love how candid all of our photos are and we LOVED the idea she had of holding a sign with our sons name on it WHICH she already had made up for us before the shoot. It was so awesome. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT would recommend her to anyone looking for an insanely talented, professional photographer while in Maui. We can't wait to come back and have her take photos of our family when our son is born. Thank you so much Gemma! read more