Vanessa is AMAZING! My husband and I planned a last minute trip to Maui and decided to look for a photographer. I emailed several photographers about two weeks in advance of our trip and Vanessa emailed back immediately with a proposed date and time that worked for us. I was able to book her that evening! During our photo shoot, Vanessa went above and beyond! We had some weather issues with extreme wind and rain but Vanessa noticed I was bothered by the weather and offered to meet us a few days later for some extra shots. We met Vanessa a second time and the weather was perfect!! She's very creative with her poses and has great suggestions! The photos were exactly what we were hoping for! She also edits them quickly and sends them within a few days. I've never received photos this quickly! I was very impressed with Vanessa's work, professionalism, and customer service. She's super sweet, very personable, and a joy to be around! I would hire Vanessa again in a heartbeat!! read more

Sure, here's a more concise and personable version: --- Vanessa was fantastic as the photographer for my son's engagement photos on the beach in Maui. Even with our last-minute time change, she was incredibly flexible and accommodating. On the day of the shoot, her friendly and professional demeanor put everyone at ease. Vanessa has an amazing eye for detail and captured the beauty of the beach perfectly. The way she used lighting and angles was impressive, and she truly captured the love and joy between my son and his fiancée. The photos turned out beautifully, far exceeding our expectations. Vanessa's passion for her work is evident in every shot. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a talented and dedicated photographer. Thank you, Vanessa, for the stunning memories! --- read more

Vanessa is a truly gifted photographer. She made our photo session on Maui a wonderful experience. On this years trip we brought along our Son, Daughter-in-law and three grandchildren (11, 9 and 7) and wanted to capture it in photos. Vanessa managed to capture the true personality of each of us and provided the gift of the most stunning visual memories. I think this sums it up best. On our last night in Maui we asked the children what their 5 favorite things were from the trip. Taking pictures on the beach with Vanessa made everyones list. Welcome to our ohana Vanessa. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for sharing your talents, grace and aloha spirit. Steve, Heidi, Jacob, Megan, Hannah, Grace and Ben read more

Vanessa was available, last minute, when our family was in a sticky situation in Maui. She was incredibly kind, very informative and her response time was immediate. Vanessa helped our family have fun and feel natural in front of the camera, when we are all very awkward and shy. She shared laughs, smiles and pure joy with us. The best thing about this session, was that she was able to create magic in the chaos. She created the photos abs got them to us in just a couple of days. All of the photos that she took were breathtaking and we are completely captivated by her work. Vanessa, thank you so much for sharing/capturing these once in a lifetime memories for our family. We can't thank you enough! read more

Vanessa and her Team were better than we could have ever imagined!! She made a point to stay in touch with us before the wedding and took the time to know exactly what we wanted. Vanessa is a true professional that looks and acts the part. She was able to catch every beautiful moment that we had on our special day, without them ever being obviously there or in the way. She just has the skills and creativity to bring out the beauty in every picture she takes and it seems so natural to her. My wife and I can't wait to use her services in the future for family photos. I could go on and on, but all I have to say is you can trust Vanessa and her team to take care of you! read more

Working with Vanessa was an absolute delight; her flexibility and friendliness made the whole experience enjoyable. She skillfully captured our family and daughter's first birthday on the beach, resulting in stunning photographs. It never felt like we were just posing--instead, we were engaging and playing with our daughter, creating genuine moments. Vanessa's talent for working with children shone through, especially in her interaction with our little one. The final edited photos were impressively natural and portrayed us just as we had hoped. I would strongly recommend Vanessa's photography services to anyone in need of capturing their special moments. read more

The May's gave Vanessa a challenge with a group of 19 family members with 3 generations that had not all been together for 5 years. Vanessa met our expectations with great photos of the entire group as well as each family and the individuals. We chose the 2 hour session to allow lots of time for the various groupings and, unfortunately, were surprised with a rain shower. Vanessa worked with us to schedule a follow up session to complete our shoot and we so appreciate her flexibility. The photos are amayzing. We highly recommend Vanessa and she has captured our family vacation in a wonderful way. Thank you! read more

I was in Maui for vacation and wanted to do something different as an anniversary gift for my husband. I considered a boudoir photoshoot but when I found Vanessa's website and saw her incredible artistic nude photos I knew this is what I wanted to do. Vanessa made it very easy to plan and made me comfortable throughout the photoshoot. She had great ideas and was very accommodating to my ideas. The results were incredible. Love the pics she took and my husband loved the final results. I'd recommend Vanessa to anyone looking to do a photoshoot in Maui... with or without clothing :) read more

Vanessa is amazing! We are already talking about next years trip and how we are going to book Vanessa again for our photos. She responded back to any question I had quickly and with a very transparent answer. I even ask non-photo related questions such as food recommendations on the island. The photos came out even better than I thought they would come out as we had a group of 8 with ages from one to 84 years old. She accommodated each one and honestly interacted with everyone making them feel special. Her pricing to me was great as well and her turn around time was remarkable. read more

Vanessa was so amazing can't imagine recommending anyone else! She was super responsive and thorough on where to go and how to get to our engagement photo site. Our first day of getting photos we actually started getting rained on and Vanessa suggested we reschedule and had no problem getting time with us within the next week. Her editing style and ability to pose you as a couple was my favorite part of the photos (along with location) we also got to learn more about Vanessa and she was super friendly and recommended places to visit on Maui. 10/10 recommend! read more

Vanessa is not only an amazing photographer but also just an amazing person. She was fantastic with our little kids and she clearly knew the area very well, had wonderful ideas for where to take the best pictures and wasted no time between shots. The photos came out even better than I could have ever expected, and I could tell Vanessa put in the extra time and effort to make them as stunning as she could. I can't wait to shoot with her again the next time we are in Maui! Mahalo! read more

Vanessa is DREAM to work with!! She photographed my two sons and me during a recent family vacation to Maui. Vanessa is extremely passionate, knowledgeable and FUN! She has a way of creating the most beautiful, organic moments that allow your photos to look natural and showcase personality and love. She was very responsive and easy to work with before, during and after the photo shoot. Our Hawaii family photos are better than we hoped for and something we will cherish forever. read more

We had a truly wonderful experience with Venessa! From helping us choose the perfect outfit colors to accommodating last-minute changes and rescheduling, she was incredibly patient, helpful, and professional every step of the way. And the photos--what can I say--they turned out absolutely stunning! She captured our Hawaii moments so beautifully and turned them into lifelong memories. We're so grateful to her for making this experience so special. Thank you, Venessa! read more

Vanessa did an incredible job capturing our Maui proposal. I spoke with around five other photographers before choosing her, and she by far stood out. She helped me pick the perfect spot and gave me advice I hadn't seen anywhere else, which made the moment feel even more special. She also coordinated everything so my fiancée had no idea she was there until after the proposal. The photos came out beautiful, and the whole experience felt natural and easy! read more

Vanessa is a gem!!!!!! Not only is she the most talented but also does she go above and beyond! She was so thoughtful in her direction of each shot, made beyond fabulous recommendations for the most ideal locations for our special photoshoot and also over provided the number of photos originally planned! My husband surprised me on our anniversary with this beyond special shoot and IM SO HAPPY Vanessa was our photographer. The results are magic!! read more

Vanessa was welcoming and flexible from the first text message and forward. She worked with my busy schedule and made the whole experience magical and stress free. She is exceptional at what she does and was a friend, not just a businesswoman. You can see the devotion she has to her work and keeping her models comfortable and happy. I will be working with Vanessa in the future and recommend her to anyone for an artistic and beautiful adventure. read more

Vanessa took our engagement photos while we were on vacation in Maui and everything was perfect. She was extremely responsive and flexible from the start, and she recommended an incredible beach close to where we were staying. She was very fun and easy to work with. We received our photos back in less than a day and they were stunning. I would highly recommend anyone looking for professional photos in Maui to call Vanessa Arias Photography! read more

Vanessa made my first experience with being photographed nude incredible. She made sure I was comfortable, in control, and maintained a lighthearted and professional attitude throughout the whole session. She was able to communicate her visions effectively, photographed the models efficiently, and made us feel beautiful. The photos she captured are wonderful and I feel especially grateful to have met her during my time on Maui. read more

Vanessa is a really great photographer. She immediately put us at ease and was very creative in her direction. Vanessa is very knowledgeable about Maui and all the different locations and she was very patient with us changing our minds all the time. She quickly sent us a portfolio of tastefully edited images which we were thrilled with. I highly recommend Vanessa. She is truly a professional photographer. read more