Scheduling the shoot was super easy (online) and confirmation was done a couple days before over…read moretext message. Andrew was on time to our location and able to get us plenty of photos right at sunset. We just received our session results and are so pleased to see how many fun and beautiful moments were captured. Thank you for a great experience; we will be reaching out the next time we're in town.

I am seconding the comment from Andrea down below as I was also apart of the 16 person group!…read moreAndrew was great to work with and delivered beautiful photos! He was able to get the photos back to us in a week and we were all wow-ed! Day of, Andrew was prompt, provided good direction but also open to our suggestions on groupings and order. He had a good sense of humor and was pleasant to work with. He did a great job at working with all of the crazy weather we had and helped us remain in good spirits! Thanks again Andrew!

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.

Guille of Gaucho visual is a masterful photographer and videographer. We got our engagement photos…read moredone by him on a bit of a whim when we were in Maui, and we were absolutely blown away!! He did a fantastic job helping us choose a great location, getting there are just the right time of day, and turning the small beach on a windy day into the most beautiful sunset photo shoot backdrop. We loved the photos so much that we flew him out to California to be the videographer at our wedding. He absolutely nailed it! Again, transforming our small backyard wedding into a fairy tale dreamscape. He weaved together the tender, serious, and silly moments together into a thoughtful story, and built a touching memory of our special day that we will treasure forever. Thank you Guille!!

We had the most amazing photo fun with Guille. I loved that he was so friendly and relaxed. It did…read moreno feel like a typical "photo shoot." We were able to be ourselves and have fun. Guille captures real moments, genuine connections , real smiles, and heartfelt moments. I think to be able to take the "photo session" stress and stiffness out of the picture, it takes a gift that Guille really has. I highly recommend and would do photos with him again. If you want to capture genuine moments that not only look real, but are real, then he is the perfect choice. By the way, we loved the photos of course- very artistic and creative and capturing great expressions.

Rafael was incredible from start to finish! His communication was excellent from the very…read morebeginning, and he sent thoughtful reminders to make sure we didn't forget anything. He made us feel so comfortable, paid attention to every detail, and was so patient and kind with our kids. I still can't believe how many beautiful moments he captured. Every photo feels so genuine and tells a story. If you're visiting Maui and looking for a family photographer, I 1000000% recommend Rafael. You won't regret it!

John and his team of photographers are excellent! I have used Maui Beach Photo's for 3 large…read morecorporate events over the past few years. They have had to photograph over 500 of our guests (including group photos, candid's, individuals and even details of our event). The turnaround time from taking the photos and delivering the high resolution images was very fast too. The photographer team was extremely responsive to all of my questions, consistently professional, kind and even fun to work with. I highly recommend Maui Beach Photo for all of your photography needs.

Greg saved our wedding! We planned an elopement to Maui and arranged on officiant that we found…read moreonline separate from Greg. From the time we got into contact with Greg, we knew he was a genuine person who was eager to help provide the perfect wedding photographer. As a local, he suggested several spots as well as other recommendations. He was in constant communication. We met up the day before the wedding and we expressed our concern that our officiant had stopped retuning our calls and texts. He scrambled to help us find another officiant at 9pm. He came through and reassured us that the wedding was going to happen and it did. It was more than we could have wished for. Greg showed up hours early to secure the perfect spot with his professional equipment and lighting. He had a second photographer with him as well, thanks Steve, who was also fun to work with. The pictures were worthy of any magazine cover and we loved the officiant. Had we known he had a wedding planning company (not just photography ) we would have had him plan our whole ceremony. Thank you Greg, Scott and Diana

Maui has a lot of photographers, but Wendy is definitely the best! She is not only very talented…read moreand easy to work with, but she is very sweet professional, and on time! I scheduled a session with her for some pictures for our Christmas cards, and both my husband and I were more than thrilled with the way our photos turned out! Wendy exceeded our expectations! I was also blow away with how quick she got our pictures to us, which made it very easy and stress free to get our holiday cards out. Thank you so much Wendy!

We highly recommend the extraordinary services offered by Wendy at Ardolino Photography!…read more I think I we could have quite possibly had the best Wedding a couple could ever have, and beautiful memories forever. She made our day perfect with her happy, creative, and organized buisness sense and personality, along with getting a good feel for our likes and dislikes. We couldnt be happier and will definately be sending any couples who want great pictures, along with wonderful direction her way. Thankyou Wendy Ardolino, we will never forget how lovely It turned out! ~Shawn and Marla Langley~

We are beyond grateful for Penny from Penny Palmer Photography! She photographed our wedding, and…read morethe entire experience was truly magical. Penny was incredibly friendly, patient, and thoughtful--she took her time capturing the most beautiful moments and made everyone feel so comfortable. One of the things that meant the most to us was how sweet she was with our two daughters. She made the session fun and stress-free for them, which allowed my husband and I to relax and enjoy our time in front of the camera. With the amazing help of our wedding coordinator, Darcie, we were even able to sneak away for some special photos of just the two of us while Darcie played with the girls. It was such a blessing, and we cannot thank them enough. Our photos are stunning and we will treasure them forever. I highly, highly recommend Penny Palmer Photography to anyone looking for a talented photographer who genuinely cares about you and your special day.

We used Penny Palmer and Darci for our 40th anniversary vow renewal ceremony and family…read morephotographs. They took care of all of the details for the ceremony. The event and creative photography were perfect. We used Penny and Darci for our 30th anniversary and loved our pictures so much that we came back for more!!! They pictures are hanging in our house so we can cherish the memories of that day. my screensaver on my computer is our family picture. We did the ceremony and photo session at Napili Bay Beach, with the sunset in the background. The sunset was spectacular and stunning. I highly recommend using Darci and Penny for any anniversary or special event. They make every picture special. Aloha!!!

We think Richard is one of the most talented portrait photographers in the world. He has a special…read moregift for capturing our family in our best light in the beauty of Maui, while making the whole process easy and fun. Also, as a local Maui artist, Richard has a deep knowledge about the best places and times to shoot on the island. Everyone in our family felt very comfortable and at ease in front of his lens, which shows in the radiant portraits we received from him. My wife and I are overjoyed that we chose Richard for our Maui family vacation portraits, and we offer our wholehearted recommendation of his masterful services. We're confident you'll be delighted with the results.

Richard is the absolute best! Such a professional, and he is really good at what he does. He picked…read morethe most beautiful location for our last minute engagement photoshoot and we couldn't be more please with our pictures! Mahalo Richard! We loved our photos!