Maui Wedding Photographers

Maui Wedding Photographers

Our Maui photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Pāʻia, Kula, Wailuku, Hāna, Honolua Bay, Ho'okipa Beach, Molokai, Haleakala National Park

Maui Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Maui - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Maui photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Maui elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Maui documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Maui Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Maui wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Hawaii WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, courthouse, DIY - do it yourself, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Maui Wedding Venues

3 Maui Wedding Photographers...

Destination weddings, engagement couple sessions and elopement photography by Angela Nelson

Angela Nelson is a destination wedding photographer based in Hawaii. She discovered her passion for photography while teaching high school in Maui and has been capturing real moments and the beauty of Hawaii ever since. When she's not behind the camera, Angela enjoys...

Angela Nelson

Makawao in Hawaii, US *Now booking Maui weddings.
3400 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, an artistic wedding photojournalist, creates a relaxed and joyful environment, empowering couples to express their true selves, capturing unforgettable moments with her expertise honed since 2013.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Maui weddings.
5900 (USD)
Northern California wedding photography by Drew Bird - Creative Storytelling

Drew Bird is a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding photographer with years of experience. His focus is on telling stories through photographs, capturing authentic and unscripted expressions of beauty, love and connection.

Drew Bird

Oakland in California, US *Now booking Maui weddings.
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Maui Couples

Maui Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Maui Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Maui Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Maui wedding photos.

Maui Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Maui wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Maui marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Maui engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Engagement portrait taken by a Maui wedding photographer in Wailuku, Hawaii - couple embraced in the web of foreground trees, surrounded by romantic afternoon sunlight.
Fine art couple portrait by a Maui wedding photographer in Wailea, Hawaii, capturing a couple cuddling by lava rocks with a sun flare at sunset by the water.
Artistic couple portrait by a Wailea wedding photographer, Maui, Hawaii capturing a romantic sun setting in the water as the couple kneels in the surf.
A creative couple portrait captured by a Maui wedding photographer in the fine art style, as the couple walks hand in hand on the sandy beach in Paia, Hawaii at sunrise with water washing up on shore.
Wailea post proposal engagement session with a Maui wedding photographer showing a Couple kissing under an umbrella during a rare rainstorm in Maui
Napili post proposal portrait session with a Hawaii engagement photographer of a Maui Rainbow with a couple kissing
Kapalua post proposal portrait session with a Maui engagement photographer of a Hawaii couple snuggling during a small rainstorm
Paia post proposal portraits by a Maui wedding photographer of a happy Hawaii couple backlit during a red sunset on Maui
Baldwin Beach post proposal portrait photos of a happy Maui couple with waves splashing on Maui north shore
Paia post proposal portraits from a Maui couple engagement session with an Incredible sunset on the North Shore
Kahului post proposal photography showing a smiling Maui couple with a Silhouette and thunderhead in background
Hana, Maui Fine Art Pre Wedding Portrait in a sea rock cave with a sweet kiss

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Maui wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Maui wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Maui photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Maui wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Maui wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Maui documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Maui WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Hong Kong East Ocean wedding in Emeryville, CA. Chinese wedding photojournalism Drew Bird

Benita & Ben

Photo by Drew Bird

Drew, thanks so much for everything. We had so much fun working with you. From start to finish you were great to work with and showed the highest professionalism. All of our guests really enjoyed how fun you were, too. And the photos!! The images are just beautiful. Every time we look through the photo story we see new favorites and amazing moments. Even though the wedding was only a month ago the images bring back so many amazing memories. We are so happy that you were our photographer. We will definitely be recommending you to all our family and friends. Also let us know where we can give you some public shout-outs! Thanks again!

Sarah + Stephen

Photo by Drew Bird

Hey Drew - We went through all the pics last night and I just wanted to tell you again how awesome they are! You really captured some amazing moments and we're forever grateful! I was 3/4 through them and crying lol. It's as if we were replaying a story of the day. SO AMAZING! THANK YOU!!! We've shared the link with some of our guests and they are all raving about them as well! A thousand thanks, Sarah and Stephen

Tyler + Karim

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew, These photos are AMAZING! We haven't been able to stop looking through them since Thursday night. All work productivity has been shot! We love reliving every moment of the day through the beautiful storybook you've created for us. There are so many moments that we weren't even aware of-- and we're so thankful that you were able to show those to us. It's absolutely beautiful. We especially appreciative of the creative shots you were able to capture within live shots-- the lines, colors and images from the churches and venues are incredible. We are so happy and thankful for your attention to detail. We had a lot of family and friends also comment on how professional you were and inquire about your website. Let us know where we can leave our public reviews to help let other folks know about your amazing work. Best, Tyler & Karim