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Maui Maternity Love + Laughter
When Ryan first contacted me about a maternity session on Maui for her and her husband Dan, I could immediately tell they were a match made in laughter…
When Ryan first contacted me about a Maui maternity session for her and her husband Dan, I could immediately tell they were a match made in laughter…
Maybe it was the way she answered her Questionnaire, or maybe it’s because I started following them both on Instagram and adored the way they entertained each other; whatever it was…I was SO right! (Go me!)
From the parking lot, to the beach, then to the ocean, they made it really hard for me keep my camera focused b/c they couldn’t resist being so cute with one another. And the conversations we had together were even more great! Can we say “flooooowing”?! If these two lived on Maui, I would totally adopt them as friends!
Top 3 things I love about these two:
1) Even after almost 10 years, they STILL flirt as if it’s Day 1
2) They’re practically fish in the water 🐟
3) Their amazing hair!
So Ryan + Dan, thank you for bring along your whits, your love, your bump, and your all around awesomeness. I can’t wait to see the three of you again!
Maui Maternity Photos on Land & In the Ocean
In search of beauty, uniqueness, and someone to truly capture “them”, Mary + Bart (and their bump full of twins) waltzed into my life in 2020. On the agenda? A Land + Ocean Session at Sunset…
In search of beauty, uniqueness, and someone to truly capture “them”, Mary + Bart (and their bump full of twins!) waltzed into my life in 2020. On the agenda? A Land + Ocean Session at Sunset…
At 27 weeks, Mary was feeling like a million bucks, and the two dresses she chose for each portion of her session were drop dead gorgeous! Did I mention these two couldn’t wait to get into the ocean? I swear, it wasn’t because it was hot + humid 😉
I like to get to know my clients before, during, and in the moment, at my sessions; so when Mary + Bart told me they’d been practicing their swimming for this session, I was so excited to see what they had in store (especially Bart). And seriously, Bart if you’re reading this, I’m STILL so in awe of your skills! Mary - you’re full of grace, patience, and absolute beauty - you’re a complete natural as well!
Some of my favorites from our evening together…
Hair + MUA: Melissa from Maui Makeup Artistry
Underwater Maternity Dreams
It’s her first pregnancy and she’s known from the beginning that she wanted to do an underwater maternity shoot with gorgeous crystal clear water on Maui…
WHERE: MAUI, HAWAII | WHO: SOON & NICK | WHY: BABYMOON
It’s Soon’s first pregnancy and she’s known from the beginning that she wanted to do an underwater Maui maternity shoot with gorgeous crystal clear water…and where else than on Maui!
Now, let’s be clear (no pun intended), finding clear waters on Maui for an underwater photography session isn’t always guaranteed, but at Sunrise & at some of my personal favorite locations, our chances can be higher than usual, giving us those breathtaking & dream shots!
Luckily on the morning of our session, the water Gods were watching over us, as were the weather Gods! But really, clouds don’t scare me…they offer more dramatic skies and that’s kiiinda my thang ;-)
Did I mention these two lovebirds were just as beautiful as the Sunrise & Ocean itself? Soon & Nick, you two were made for each other…and your little one? Easily the luckiest!
A big mahalo to these to magic makers <3
The Most Stunning West Maui Babymoon
We went ALL out for their Maui Maternity session -land + ocean photos, rocks & beach, as a couple + solo - this gal and her 34 week bump toughed it out and all I have to say is….wow.
WHO: MADELEINE + AUSTIN | WHY: BABY MOON | WHERE: MAUI, HAWAII
It’s funny…I feel like many of my blogs have begun with “weather issues” here in Maui - but honestly, and I PROMISE when I say - weather in Maui is 9/10 days PERFECT. Seriously! It’s only occasionally that we get weird rain, storms, etc. I just mention it because a bunch of my clients worry when they look at the weather forecast for the islands and they start thinking about rescheduling, new locations, etc.
I’ve said it a few times and I’ll say it again - weather here moves quick! I swear, those weather folks at The Weather Channel just look out the window and give a forecast - don’t listen - they’re typically wrong. Just wait and if there’s ever anything to worry about, I’ll be in touch couple hours prior to your session ;-) I promise, you’ll never be left wondering what’s next with our session!
With that said, Madeleine & Austin’s first trip to Maui hadn’t been going very well - it rained the whole time they were here and they didn’t get to explore how they wished they could have. With our luck, the heavens cleared and the sun brought out it’s “A” game - but not without a few clouds in sight and a small sprinkle prior to our session.
We went ALL out for their Land & Ocean Maui Maternity photography session - three outfit changes, land + ocean photos, rocks & beach, as a couple + solo - this gal and her 34 week (super adorable) bump toughed it out and all I have to say is….wow. Mahalo to the both of you for being so beautiful, so in love, and so adventurous!
Sunset Maternity Portraits in Wailea
Maternity sessions are my most popular sessions…and for good reason. I LOVE watching women blossom into motherhood! There’s a quiet beauty & strength surrounding every mother-to-be; and witnessing it as they make their way along Hawaii’s shorelines is seriously beauty at it’s finest to me.
WHO: GABBY + JERRY | WHY: BABY MOON @ 8 MONTHS PREGNANT | WHERE: MAKENA, HAWAII
Maui Maternity photos are my most popular sessions…and for good reason. I LOVE witnessing women blossom into motherhood! There’s a quiet beauty & strength surrounding every mother-to-be; and witnessing it as they make their way along Hawaii’s shorelines is seriously beauty at it’s finest to me. They don’t have to try…they just are.
Case in point - Gabriella (and Jerry of course).
A calm, quiet beauty who’s never had professional photos taken before and without effort, performed gracefully in front of the camera. Jerry was as understanding and patient as they come, so he helped her along the lava rocks and guided her to safety and stability when needed (but really, I think she may have guided him along more than her lol). The power & strength of a woman in general is what I live for - and my time with Gabby was no exception.
See for your self below…
Their First Golden Maternity Session | Makena, HI
Sunset aka “Golden Hour” on Maui is by far, the most gorgeous time to shoot ANY session…and especially on the South Side in Makena. The colors, the cooling temperatures, light breezes, the vibe, the hues…it’s just GOLD all around!
Who: Boldt Ohana | Why: Maternity & Family Love | Where: Makena, Hawaii
When locals seek locals for photography services (or anything really…), I get ecstatic 🙃 Because hey… #supportlocal 🙌🏼
David originally hails from Makawao in Upcountry Maui, but he, his wife Lauren, & their adorbz daughter Lucia, currently reside in California. A few times a year they come back for a visit to see family and relax beach side; but this particular time, it was more special than usual…
Lauren was pregnant with their second child, and at 11 weeks along (donning the most gorgeous gold dress ever), she easily took everyone’s breath away. So naturally, they reserved an evening with me for a Maui Family Photo session (and maternity session!) with the recommendation of a mutual friend (Mahalo Jessica - I heart you!!!).
Sunset aka “Golden Hour” on Maui is by far, the most gorgeous time to shoot ANY session…and especially on the South Side in Makena. The colors, the cooling temperatures, light breezes, the vibe, the hues…it’s just GOLD all around!
I must say though, the sun on this particular evening, showed us her best game…and little Lucia? She had her game face (and cheeks) on as well!
Meet the Boldt Ohana & their little bump-to-be…
A Lush Hawaiian Maternity Photoshoot | Honolua, Maui
With their sense of adventure, we scheduled a lush Maui maternity photo session in the jungle in West Maui…and let's just say, it was STUNNING.
Who: April & Adam | Why: Maternity Session | Where: Maui, Hawaii
Within the first moments of reading her their answers to my Client Questionnaire, I just knew they were clients that were meant to be in my life…
With their sense of adventure, requests like “we want to incorporate water into our session, even if we’re just standing in the middle of a river” not only made me giggle, but got my creative beans jumping. So we scheduled a lush Maui maternity photo session in the jungle in West Maui…and it was STUNNING.
The rain stopped just in time, and the mosquitoes definitely got their fill on us, and the chickens & roosters joined in on the fun. And man oh man, was it all worth it!
And yes, I made them stand in the middle of a river xo.
A Maui Newborn and Maternity Session to Remember | Wailea, HI
It began with Land & Ocean Maui Maternity photos, and just a few months later, started all over again with a Lifestyle Maui Newborn photography session at their home in Kihei, Maui.
Who: Valorie + Will | Why: Maternity + Newborn | Where: Maui, Hawaii
It began with Land & Ocean Maui Maternity photos, and just a few months later, started all over again with a Lifestyle Maui Newborn photography session at their home in Kihei, Maui.
From wardrobe & location chats, then a TON of pregnancy emails back and forth comparing stories, advice, questions and excitement (yay for us (previous) mom’s to be!), to two of the most beautiful sessions of 2020, Val and Will met my expectations and well beyond.
The colors, the conditions, and most of all, their sweet little Roman. I’m so honored to have been a part of their pregnancy journey and now, parenthood. Cheers you two!
