AUTHENTIC MAUI MATERNITY PHOTOS ON LAND &
IN THE OCEAN
As Maui's Premier Maternity Photographer, 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.
Our session won't only be full of love & tender moments, it will shine like you, against Maui's stunning backdrops - making your experience, unforgettable (and of course, comfortable). I’ll give you heaps of direction with some very low pressure posing, so your images still feel organic and true to where & who you are. This is your time to shine Mama - and why not during your Maui Babymoon ✨
For the expecting mother only, or up to 6 immediate family members max. From pregnancy announcements to nine months, I’m here for it all!
Trust that my visions are all yours when we are together, and I promise you...I'll show you the love.
LAND + OCEAN MATERNITY SESSIONS AVAILABLE
From $975
LAND Maternity SESSIONs
Within the comfort of your own home or immersed in one of Maui’s breathtaking backdrops, it’s all possible! Primarily focused on candid & laid-back Maternity photos in Maui, featuring your life’s greatest highlights while utilizing every backdrop possible! Don’t worry, there’s always the option to have fun on the shoreline at the end of your session! Includes up to 6 immediate family members max.
BONUS: Includes expedited delivery of your Final Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date at NO additional cost!
From $1250
OCEAN Maternity SESSIONs
We always begin on land and end in the ocean for a collection of authentic & salty “one-of-a-kind” images. Either way, we’re all in the water together & making the most of Mother Nature & her endless magic. 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.
BONUS: Includes expedited delivery of your Final Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date at NO additional cost!
All sessions include high-resolution digital images
WHY MY SESSION EXPERIENCE IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER YOU’VE EVER HAD…
FRIENDSHIP
From the start, every Client is treated like friend...and by the end, we ARE friends. I believe that if you are here, we are
like-minded & you are my people. That's the reason I have so many repeat Clients year after year, who also tell all of their friends. It's just one big ol' circle of friendship!Locations
I'm here to guide you in creating your most authentic Maui photo session yet. I have an amazing Maui Location Guide filled with tried & tested locations that I will send you to review once you've reserved me.
GUIDANCE
I'll hold your hand through our full experience from beginning to end, and beyond; filling your Inbox with Guides on What to Wear, Preparing for Our Session, and even more Tips & Tricks! There won't ever be a moment where you'll be wondering what's next. I'm here for you now and for years to come.DIRECTION
Whether our session is fast moving because your littles are fast moving, or if it's slow, romantic, & steady - I've got you. I'll provide lots of gentle direction & conversation (and buckets of patience) to help you feel less lost and awkward; resulting in beautiful, organic images. If I'm not saying anything, it's because you're nailing it. All you have to do is relax and enjoy hanging out with the people you love most in the world.PERKS THAT ARE ALWAYS INCLUDED & GUARANTEED
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.
◦ I value & respect my clients and believe they should always receive the absolute BEST, so that's why I'm here to reassure you that you'll only ever have 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! The Fastest & Most Efficient Gallery Delivery in the Islands!
◦ 2 WEEK TURNAROUND! Expedited delivery of your Final Gallery just 2 WEEKS from your session date. You'll also have the option to Upgrade to a Full Gallery Purchase and purchase additional photos at discounted rates! Rush services available.
◦ 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.
◦ Full rights to all the personal usages of your digital images as well as printing rights. *This means you can print for your home, share to social media, and email friends & family your photos to all of your heart's desire! Lots of Love
for Local + Return Clients
◦ Permanent Hawaii Residents & Return Clients always receive 10% off every.single.time. you book/rebook with me. 
PRoCESS
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Fill out the Form on my “Inquire” page to get in touch with me Complete the super quick Questionnaire I respond with, so I can see what your visions are and if my services align
Accept your Quote, Electronically sign your Agreement, Submit your Retainer Payment, and then it’s officially official! 
FAQs
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Yes, I do! But only a small number are offered per month, so reach out ASAP!
It’s important to note that 99% of my sessions take place during Sunset, as this time of day drives my creativity like no other! It offers a warmer golden glow with more romantic & brilliant colors in the skies & dramatic lighting - all things I LOVE - plus it speaks SO much to my overall aesthetic on land & in the ocean!
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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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If you have little ones, the time change can be a challenge - so Sunrise may work best for you & your family. Sunrise offers empty beaches, little to no wind, calmer waters, and pastel colors from the early morning skies.
Sunset (my absolute favorite time!) offers a warmer golden glow with more romantic & brilliant colors in the skies & dramatic lighting - all things I LOVE - plus it speaks SO much to my overall aesthetic on land & in the ocean!
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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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"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! "
