We had an incredible experience working with Adam & Shawn! In love with our honeymoon photos.read more

We loved our experience with Love & Water! We had planned a Maui baby moon and after doing…read moreextensive research on photographers, I decided to go with Love & Water due to their breathtaking portfolio and unique style. We were lucky enough to get a sunset slot on a busy holiday weekend just booking a few days in advance, but would recommend booking a few weeks out if you can. Adam was our photographer and we appreciated his laid back and easygoing nature and his ability to coax out some smiles from our toddler who hates posing for photos. I rented the Kasia Kulenty Selena gown in sand as well as brought my own dress, and was able to easily do an outfit change at the beach. It was nice to have a rental gown for photos in the water since you didn't have to worry about it getting wet / sandy. We opted for the Sand & Seashells package (30 mins for a family of 3 was enough time to get in family pics, pics of my toddler, as well as solo maternity pics) and we also had limited time due to the sun setting. We were thrilled with our preview photo which came the next day, as well as the rest of the gallery which was ready 3 weeks after. Love & Water did an amazing job editing the sand to get the look that we wanted and just let the gorgeous, natural colors of the sunset shine through. We opted to upgrade the entire gallery for $150 additional and will cherish those photos for a lifetime!

Tim is not only a great photographer but he also makes the entire process, from booking to…read moredownloading the final photos, easy and fun. He's great with kids and has a vast knowledge of Maui and where to get amazing photos. Highly, highly recommend!

I would choose Tim over and over again to do my photo shoots. He did a great job with our…read moreengagement pictures and knew exactly what I wanted. He is professional and a great person overall. I'm glad I found him to capture a very special moment in our lives. Thanks Tim!!

Epic Emma is amazing. She is the sweetest woman and took the…read moremost epic, amazing photos of our June 3rd, 2023 wedding. We are so happy with her work. She is truly an artist.

Emma is a magical photographer. she has captured the most stunning photos twice for us. once for…read moreour wedding and once for a family portrait session. She has great vibes and I really like her as a person too. highly recommend using her for any and all photography needs when you're in Maui!

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.

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!

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.

Never disappoint! We use LeLuxe Hawai'i to capture our family precious moment the first time we in…read moreHawaii 10 years ago. 10 years later the quality, customer service, and professionalism remain intact. Love the communication with Mike. Communication is timely, instruction is clear and comprehensive. Our photographer (oh God, I forgot her name) was friendly, professional, and got to the meet up location before us. She scope out the place to make sure the lighting is right. She spent extra time with us to accommodate our families. Great service, speedy turnaround, and can't wait to see those precious captured moments of our experience in Maui!

We recently had family photos taken with LeLuxe Hawaii and I honestly can't say enough good things…read moreabout the experience. We had a huge crowd--multiple families, kids of all ages, and plenty of chaos--but they handled it all with such patience, professionalism, and ease. They somehow managed to capture the sweetest moments amidst all the moving pieces. We ended up with lots of beautiful photos that truly reflect our family's personality and love for each other. These are images we'll cherish forever. If you're looking for someone who's calm under pressure, great with kids, and able to deliver great, heartfelt images--this is the one. Highly recommend!

Our family had the best experience with our photographer Angelica and the Karma Hill team. We…read morerecently traveled to Maui and coordinated a shoot for our extended family. I was very worried about getting the day/time right because of my two small children and the Karma Hill team was so patient, responsive, and helpful throughout the whole process. As for our photographer Angelica, I seriously can't say enough good things about her! She was so amazing to our entire group and really went above and beyond with our kiddos. My toddler had a meltdown during our morning shoot and Angelica did everything she could to give her space and reel her back in with some action shots. We're still waiting for our final set of of photos but the preview gallery was top quality and they it turned around in a week. We can't wait to see the rest of our family photos.

We had the best family photo session with Michelle on Maui! She was WONDERFUL. For the first few…read moredays of our family vacay, we weren't quite clicking, but the photo session really brought us all together. From that evening on there was a turning point in the vibes of the trip. My mom even looked at me at the end of the photo session and said that she didn't care how the photos turned out, because she had the best time But luckily the photos are beautiful!!! It's so hard to get my niece to smile, and the photos that Michelle was able to capture are just priceless. Moreover, the editing on the back side was done so quickly, tastefully, and professionally. They are truly some of the nicest photos we could've asked for! The entire Karma Hill team was super communicative and helpful in making sure we were happy with the final deliverables. Our entire experience was one of ALOHA and we really couldn't be happier with our decision to book with Karma Hill.