Authentic Maui Portraits on Land
& In The Ocean
Capturing the glow & raw beauty of motherhood, the adventurous love shared between two souls, and the families that embrace the wonder, wildness, and magic of their little ones. It’s all special, and it all deserves to be captured in a way that’s authentic yet artistic…
I seamlessly blend beauty from Maui's land & ocean, creating authentic and organic family, maternity and couples portraits that capture the heartfelt connections between loved ones - the moments where silence speaks volumes, and glances say it all. It's all about the big little things.
Love should speak for itself, and I'm here to capture it in its purest form. Whatever your vision, whatever your story, I'm ALL in. I'd be honored to be your photographer in Maui, Hawaii. 
Behind The Lens
AMANDA EMMES
As a busy mom myself, I understand the value of freezing all those tiny, unforgettable moments through endless photos (my tripod is my family's best friend!). I've been a Professional Maui Photographer for over 8 years and absolutely LOVE what I do! With an appreciation for fine arts and a background in painting, I provide my clients a similar aesthetic that mirrors this richness; embracing texture, soft natural light, and thoughtfully curated color palettes...
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Real + Honest Moments…
are what make your story so special - especially the ones filled with curiosity, adventure, and pure joy. There’s nothing like witnessing a woman grow into motherhood; watching a couple admire each other endlessly; or seeing a glimpse of the world through a child’s innocent eyes, especially while on
vacation in Maui, Hawaii. I offer an intimate session approach that allows you room to be true to yourselves, letting your honest imperfections shine. We won’t stand in one place and stare at the camera…we’ll move, we’ll dance, and we’ll laugh - because these are all things that make for a beautiful experience & memorable images.
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LET’S BRING Your Visions TO LIFE
Why choose me over another Maui photographer? Because I'll always be the calm to your storm, throwing myself into your moments like they were my very own, demanding personal perfection & authenticity to ensure you receive my absolute best representation of you.
I’ll always make the most out of our time together, striving for that perfect angle to highlight Maui’s gorgeous tropical lighting, while nurturing genuine connections and supporting you & your wildest little ones. But most importantly, helping you & your loved ones create another memory for you to take home from the Hawaiian Islands and your vacation on Maui. I’m here for you in every way possible…and like I said, I’m ALL in.
Maternity
Capturing Motherhood is perhaps the most beautiful thing I’ve ever witnessed and I’d be honored to pause this moment in time for you, relishing in the evolution of your beauty. This is your time to shine Mama - and what better time than during your Babymoon on Maui ✨
LAND & OCEAN SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Family
My patience & understanding for kiddos runs deep - especially those fun-filled, silly, unpredictable early years (10 years of age & under). I ensure your experience from start to finish is as stress-free as possible while nurturing your children’s best, most true selves. I’m here to give you grace while documenting whatever season you’re in. Prepare for lots of connection and deep belly giggles that highlight those meaningful & heartfelt, split-second interactions that tell your family’s honest story.
I am a photographer, a director, a curator, and most of all, a storyteller! My mantra? “Let them be wild!”
LAND ONLY SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Couples
Love is love, and I love it all! I hold a safe & inclusive space for everyone who connects with my work. I have ZERO boundaries when it comes to documenting love stories, so let’s get to know each other and make our time as adventurous & intimate as possible. Focusing on Maui Engagements, Proposals, and romantic couples portraits “just because” - I’m here for you.
LAND & OCEAN SESSIONS AVAILABLE
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"Amanda is amazing! Her work is truly like a piece of ART! Made the shoot feel comfortable yet fun. You never would have known my 2 yr old was having tantrums the entire shoot - our photos were amazing! She has such a way with toddlers that by the end of the shoot, my daughter didn’t even want me, she wanted Amanda & to be soothed by her! That should tell you about her work & the person she is."
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"THE BEST!!! Talent can always be taught but Amanda is truly GIFTED as a creator and artist! She is not only an exceptional photographer, but she is genuinely a wonderful person to be around!"
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"The photos she took during our maternity shoot have been posted and shown for a while now and me and my boyfriend STILL have people raving about them! We did an "under water" shoot and people say "I've never seen a maternity shoot done that way before." She captures exactly what YOU'RE looking for in a photo. "
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"My expectations were exceeded at every step. She took my idea from conception to fruition seamlessly. I am a photo shoot novice, but she created an atmosphere that transported us out of the photoshoot and back into celebrating a special moment in time, in a special place, with the love of my life. The end result was stunning!"
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"The best part of this was how fun it was to actually take the pictures. We were super nervous before the shoot and Amanda made it incredibly easy to just have fun! Amanda was very responsive through the whole process and I'm amazed at how present/in the moment she is with the way she works. Always good to be around someone with such great energy."
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"I spent a crazy amount of time going through all of Maui's photographers. When I saw Amanda's portfolio, I immediately knew she was the one! Amanda has an amazing genuine approach -the shoot was the highlight of our trip, it truly was an incredible experience!"
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"My husband and I are both a little camera shy, but in the session Amanda immediately made us feel very comfortable and at ease-like it was just three friends. The results were outstanding. I am a very harsh critic of photos, and despite that I love every single photo she took. My friends and family were in awe of her work - some even said the pictures belong in a magazine. Pardon me while I blush! She gets all the stars! "
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A Collection of Maui Family, Maternity, & Couples Photo Experiences, as well as Tips + Tricks, Features & Publications 
