YOUR MAUI PHOTO EXPERIENCE IS AS
UNIQUE AS YOU ARE
Expect your session to be nothing short of laid back, fun, and stress-free. Your photos will honestly capture your time here on this gorgeous Island - as clean (or as messy) as it is! If you’re ever feeling uncomfortable, don’t worry, I sprinkle in a little direction, a bit of silliness, and lots of flowing conversation…and once I do, you will be relaxed and having fun, making magic happen! Why choose me over another Maui Portrait 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’m here for you in every way possible…and like I said, I’m ALL in.
From $975
LAND SESSIONS
PERFECT FOR: FAMILIES | MATERNITY | COUPLES | INDIVIDUALS
Immersed in some of Maui’s most breathtaking locations, these sessions focus on candid & laid-back Family, Maternity, Engagement, and Proposal photos in Maui, featuring your life’s greatest highlights while utilizing every backdrop possible! Don’t worry, there’s always the option to have some fun in the shoreline at the end of your session!
Includes up to 6 immediate family members max
60 - 120 minutes of photography time with Amanda
Includes Online Gallery of full resolution & web digital images
BONUS: Includes expedited delivery of your Final Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date at NO additional cost!
From $1250
OCEAN SESSIONS
LIMITED TO MATERNITY, COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS ONLY
We always begin on land and end in the ocean for a collection of authentic & salty “one-of-a-kind” images. This adventurous session focuses on Maternity, Solo, and Engagement/Proposal photos in Maui for those who are lovers of the ocean and looking for something more artistic & authentic. Let’s make the most of Mother Nature & her endless magic, shall we?
***Intended for strong swimmers only***
Full underwater images may be incorporated into your session depending on water clarity & swells at time of session. Underwater photos are NOT guaranteed.
90 - 120 minutes of photography time with Amanda
Includes online gallery of full resolution digital images
BONUS: Includes expedited delivery of your Final Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date at NO additional cost!
*PERKS*
ALWAYS INCLUDED & GUARANTEED
The Fastest & Most Efficient Gallery Delivery in the Islands!
◦ 2 WEEK TURNAROUND! Expedited delivery of your Final Online Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date - and NO additional cost.
◦ Option to Upgrade to a Full Gallery Purchase and purchase additional photos at discounted rates!
◦ A Custom Online Gallery with UNLIMITED DOWNLOADS that’s private & secured. Option to purchase professional prints a la carte directly from your Online Gallery - and all of them…delivered via digital download directly to your computer.I Will Also Get to Know You
By Offering:
◦ The easiest, most user friendly booking process EVER.
◦ Responsive personal service and communication from point of contact to well after our session has commenced to ensure you have the most memorable, seamless & human experience.
◦ ME as your photographer (not an Associate shooting under my name...).
◦ Strategic + complementary planning assistance through a variety of helpful guides outlining timelines, vendor recommendations, locations, vacation planning, and most importantly, what to wear! Lots of Love
for Local + Return Clients
◦ Permanent Hawaii Residents & Return Clients always receive 10% off every.single.time. you book/rebook with me. 
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Fill out the Form on my “Inquire” page to get in touch with me Fill out the super quick Questionnaire I respond with, so I can see what your visions are & if my services align
Accept your Quote, Electronically sign your Agreement, Submit your Retainer Payment, and then it’s officially official! 
GENERAL FAQs
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No. My sessions are focused on no more than 6 immediate family members. Clients may not combine their session with friends or other extended family members. While I appreciate when families want to gather for photos, the more people involved, the less we are able to focus on the types of images that most likely drew you to my photography in the first place.
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You’ll receive a color-corrected Preview Gallery within 3 days of your session where you will review & choose your Final Gallery images for retouching. Your Final Downloadable Online Gallery is guaranteed within 1 week of receiving payment of your Final Invoice, which is delivered immediately after our session commences. The fastest in the Islands!
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Absolutely - no exceptions. The oceans here in Hawaii aren’t like any other body of water you’ve been in - so knowledge of swimming & treading water is a necessity. Safety & you being comfortable is my ultimate priority. And rest assure, I have lifeguard training + plenty of ocean knowledge, so I will never put you in a position of uncertainty or danger. If you cannot swim, please do not opt for this session. Shoreline play can be just as fun & creative!
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Cancellation or rescheduling due to weather conditions, is at the Photographers discretion. While weather here in Hawaii is ALWAYS changing, rest assure that even if the forecast calls for rain or there's a little overcast and/or scary looking clouds, these all make for beautiful light and stunning skies...so I try not to reschedule a shoot any more than 3 hours prior to a session.
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Bookings are finalized with an accepted Quote, signed Agreement, and a non-refundable, non-transferable Retainer to hold the date. Once a booking is finalized, I decline all other work for that time & date, cementing our time together.
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No. My sessions are focused on no more than 6 immediate family members. Clients may not combine their session with friends or other extended family members. While I appreciate when friends & families want to gather for photos, the more people involved, the less we are able to focus on the types of images that most likely drew you to my photography in the first place.
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No. RAW images are not a true representation of my work and have not seen the copious amounts of tender loving care I put into every image to make them authentic. Trust me, you want the finished, edited result - that’s half of why you hired me in the first place!
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Underwater clarity can never be guaranteed (Mother Nature does what she pleases!). I make it a general practice to hunt for the clearest, most safe waters for our session - always in hope that we can obtain underwater photos if you’re comfortable & if conditions allow.
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Heck yea I travel…just not at the moment :-( I’ll be sure to update my site when my personal schedule allows me to travel throughout the Hawaiian Islands + Worldwide!
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You do you and let me worry about the rest. You are awesome just the way you are…really! I want you to look like YOU. I’ll of course retouch the random blemish and edit random people and objects out of the background…but leave the extensive photoshopping to Vogue Magazine covers…you’re better than that!
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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! "
