This photograph was taken at a recent Maui wedding. There’s nothing quite like a punch of color and uniqueness of these bouquets to add to the look & feel to a wedding.

This photograph was taken at a recent Maui wedding. There’s nothing quite like a punch of color and uniqueness of these bouquets to add to the look & feel to a wedding.

What can I say, living in Hawaii offers an array of beautiful backdrops to shoot. This month we had our first shootout at Baldwin Beach which is on the North Shore of Maui and we were lucky to have ridiculously good lighting and gorgeous models to photograph. Every year, the sand from the right side of the beach is swept away, leaving these beautifully textured roots which are normally not seen when the sand is there. There were four stations with different models, and after 20 minutes of shooting the groups would rotate. There was great energy & friendly faces. It was also nice to meet photographers new to the group!
I want to give a special thank you to the wonderful ladies from Wings Hawaii who were kind enough to donate the jewelery, surfboards, and clothing for the event. There boutique is located in Paia, Maui.
Here are some behind the scenes photos from Monday’s shootout.











Who doesn’t love free stuff? The Maui Photo Festival has graciously donated a full 5-day festival pass for the festival, which is happening this week at the Hyatt! A wealth of photography resources will be available with speakers, shoots and events. Please check out Maui Photo Festival’s website for more information and an extensive schedule.
In order to enter the contest for the 5-day festival pass, follow these easy steps:
1. Become a fan of Maui Photo Festival HERE.
2. Register for free to become a member of the Maui Smug Mug. Monthly meetings, discussion and networking will be available as a member. Join HERE.
3. Join Maui SmugMug on Facebook HERE.
4. Lastly, submit a photo which you think best represents why you should be chosen to win the pass. Email it to me.
You have until Tuesday 6pm Hawaii Standard Time. A panel of judges will pick the winner. Good luck & happy shooting!

Here’s a sneak peek of Marisa & Steven’s Maui wedding.

A few weeks ago, I met Trina and Mike who were visiting Maui. She was here for work while Mike scouted out the best golf courses. I instantly clicked with both of them. Trina reminds me of a sister that I never had…common interests & hobbies alike. And Mike is a wonderful guy who absolutely adores Trina. Both of them were playful and natural in front of the camera which made this photo session a breeze.
These shots were taken hours before they hopped on the plane to San Diego. Who knows, maybe they will be back for a Maui wedding.














