Run. Don't walk. Book Mike for your wedding (or special event) NOW…read more My incredible wedding planner, Lena Teboul of Moana Belle events, turned my husband and me on to Mike's work in the infancy stages of planning our wedding. It was very important to us that we select a photographer who was equally skilled behind the camera as he/she was in their personal demeanor, meaning, we wanted someone who was CHILL, funny and easy to be around. Quite simply, that's Mike in a nutshell. Six months prior to our wedding, Mike came to the hotel we stayed at in Maui and met us for coffee. We "interviewed" him but knew instantaneously he was our guy. He was so polished, so professional, clearly had an eye for wedding-specific photography and was super amenable to customizing a package that worked for us and our needs. And get this: if you're considering videography as well, he does that too. PRO TIP: GET A WEDDING VIDEO IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY. Especially Mike's team, who was all personally trained by him and delivered a product that freakin blew our minds. Maui is gorgeous, and sure, you can take a gorgeous photo on your iPhone, but your wedding day is once in a lifetime and you need a professional like Mike on your side. Not only does he take STUNNING photos, but he knows all the tricks of the trade, like how to capture a Maui sunset with the perfect lighting, how to work with any tropical weather elements like a sea breeze or extreme humidity, etc. The day of the wedding, Mike and his team arrived early to start capturing content. But you know he did first? He came to visit the bride and groom, give us a hug, give us a laugh and tell us how great we looked. As a former bride, I'm telling you, having people like Mike around will make the day infinitely better. He's funny, he's calming, he's reassuring and he's so focused on getting all your best angles that you sometimes even forget he's there. That brings me to my next point: Mike's style. You know what sucks? Photographers who block the ceremony aisles and views for guests. Mike has such a laid-back approach that he's still getting all those golden moments, but from a distance with special lenses. He told us right off the bat, the ceremony is YOURS to be cherished intimately. He knows his place and that meant a lot to us. But more than anything, Mike is a mensch. That's a Yiddish term that means: just a standup, all-around INCREDIBLE guy. He's a family man, he's a man of his word and he's running one hell of an incredible business. We cannot wait to book Mike for all future milestones that need photographing :)

I planned my destination wedding in Maui from 6,000 miles away. After doing major research on…read morephotographers and viewing endless portfolios, I chose Mike Adrian because he has a great eye and his style of photography was what we were looking for. He was not "up in our face" during the ceremony and his use of lighting caught the most amazing images. He captured everything (even closeups) without feeling like he was part of the wedding party and that not only made for a better video, but for a better ceremony and left me feeling calm throughout the entire wedding. What I didn't know was how fabulous Mike would be the day of the wedding. He has a perfect balance of soft approach (which brides can appreciate) and taking charge to ensure nothing is missed. He worked seamlessly with our videographer and our officiant. They were perfectly in sync. Not once did I have to question anything. I was able to enjoy the day and let them do their job. He immediately made me feel like I could trust him completely -- and the photos are spectacular. Mike even went out of his way to rush edit some highlight photos for us to show at our reception 6 days after our wedding. We are so happy with everything. I cannot recommend this photographer enough. If you are getting married in Maui, do yourself a favor and contact him. You won't be sorry.

Epic Emma is amazing. She is the sweetest woman and took the…read moremost epic, amazing photos of our June 3rd, 2023 wedding. We are so happy with her work. She is truly an artist.

Emma is a magical photographer. she has captured the most stunning photos twice for us. once for…read moreour wedding and once for a family portrait session. She has great vibes and I really like her as a person too. highly recommend using her for any and all photography needs when you're in Maui!

Amy was awesome and we would 100% use again. We've got two young, very busy little kids. She was…read moresuper patient, even as my 4 year old was trying to tickle her... which was embarrassing. She was responsive, accommodating, and the photos turned out excellent. Money well spent, awesome experience. Thanks Amy!

I was looking for a photographer to shoot my maternity photos in Maui. A week before my trip, and…read morelooking at different photographers online, I decided to reach out to Amy via email. She was very responsive and straight to the point. I like that I was able to book her immediately because she provided the contract & deposit instructions in the first email. She made it incredibly easy for me. When we got to Maui, Amy was able to help us choose a location and time to shoot. We ended up shooting at a beach 5 min away from our hotel in Wailea. Amy took really beautiful photos and even asked us if there were any specific shots that we wanted. It was a smooth shoot from beginning to end. Amy sent us a "sneak peak" photo couple days later and wow.. we were impressed! She even submitted that photo to an advertising campaign for a local hotel and our photo was chosen :) I received my USB today in the mail with all the photos and I am really satisfied w/ the photos. If you're looking for a photographer in Maui, don't hesitate to reach out to Amy!!

All the photos turned out amazing. When we were looking through them the family called you a…read moremagician - we weren't sure any of them would turn out with one of our littles. We love them so much, thank you again!

Nicole is incredible!!! She brings such amazing energy and has a true magic touch that instantly…read moremakes you feel comfortable, and it really shows in her photos. Photos can feel awkward and intimidating, but she makes the entire experience so fun and effortless. What stood out to me most is how passionate she is about her work. Even before our shoot, Nicole reached out with so many ideas, which really showed how invested she is. She's present every step of the way - from planning to shooting to her thoughtful editing process. And her editing...chef's kiss!!! Nicole truly goes above and beyond. She genuinely cares about her clients and wants the results to be 110%. She has an incredible eye, and we are SO happy with our photos. Hiring Nicole FOR LIFE!!!

My husband and I recently traveled to Maui for a honeymoon/babymoon. To commemorate the trip, we…read moredecided to book a photography session. I admittedly looked into things later than I should have and was relieved when Matthew told me he was available the day before we departed back to the Mainland. We opted for a 2-hour sunset session as I wanted to capture some of those beautiful Hawaiian shave-ice colored skies! We were pleasantly surprised when both Matthew and Madelynne showed up -- I wasn't expecting a second shooter! My husband is a bit shy/nervous in front of the camera, but these two made it so fun and easy! (In fact, after the trip my husband admitted the photography session was a major highlight of our vacation!) They were great at directing and open to ideas. They also gave us a few moments to enjoy the sunset to ourselves which made for some great candid shots. They have an excellent eye for capturing both expressions, moments, and of course, the breathtaking landscape of Hawaii. (definitely check out their website and blog -- they have the ability to capture lovely images at all times of day -- early morning, midday, sunset, and even the beautiful starlit sky) We started out in the early evening at our hotel and moved down to a secluded beach later for the sunset session. I honestly did not know exactly what to expect, but after receiving the images (super quick to boot - the turn around time for our session was about a week!!!) I was FLOORED - - I loved just about every single picture. Their style is so unique and unexpected...sophisticated, artistic yet accessible, playful and romantic. You'll definitely have a few pictures that you'll want to blow up and hang above the fireplace! :) For the quality of work you are getting, they are a STEAL. After doing some other research online, I am convinced they are one of the best on the island. I was also quite pleased with their response time -- communicating and coordinating was easy. Although Matthew and Madelynne aren't natives, they really do embody the spirit of the islands -- they are incredibly knowledgeable about island history (in fact, aside from their photography, I think they also do tours!) and spiced up our session with fun facts about Maui and the surrounding islands. (bonus!) Much Aloha goes out to Matthew and Madelynne from Maui Creative Photography! We are incredibly grateful for the beautiful pictures and memories. Book them while you can!!!

First, let me say that we haven't seen all our final photos yet but I am so happy with our…read moreexperience shooting with Matt and Maddy that I figured I'd post a review now based on the 2 teaser shots they sent and our great experience! If you're looking for Maui-based photographers who can capture the majesty of the island scenery with a photojournalistic style that still puts the people as the focus, you need to book the Maui Creative Photography team! It takes real talent to not let the beauty of Maui steal all the attention away from the subjects. We started taking annual family photos 3 years ago and while I don't always like photos of myself, I realized it was such a special way to document our family and preserve special moments. When we planned our second trip to Maui, I realized that it would be awesome to get a beach family photo session. I started googling Maui photographers, spending hours on their websites/blogs and reading Yelp reviews. I didn't feel a connection when reviewing the portfolios of some of the "big names" on Maui who have TONS of Yelp reviews. While I usually get nervous when I see a Yelp vendor with less than 10 reviews, I decided to go with my gut. I'm so grateful to the other Yelpers who shared their experiences with Matt and Maddy and wanted to make sure to add my own review. Go through their entire blog and you'll be so amazed by the stunning scenic shots, the artistic composition/framing of their subjects, the emotions that jump off the page, and the little details that they noticed. I requested a sunrise photo shoot because we stayed on California time and my 5 year old was in bed each night before sunset. Maddy and Matt were waiting for us at 6:30 am at the beach they suggested that was 5 minutes from our condo in Wailea. It was such a great choice with a number of fantastic backdrops: the dark black lava by the water, the vibrant green leafy ground cover (not sure what it's called but I saw it on several beaches), the sprawling tree branches, the golden sand, and even a lovely canopy of leafy trees. My youngest does not like taking photos, but Maddy and Matt had her laughing and jumping in no time. While one took the girls to shoot near the sand, the other took my husband and me near the lava rock. We had twice as many shots as I expected because they often shot different pairs of us (or solo shots) simultaneously. They were both so friendly and patient, they really put us all at ease. I am thrilled with our experience even though I haven't even seen the rest of the photos yet! That's got to be a true testament to how great these two are! I hope to return in the future to do a sunset session when my youngest can stay up later.

After getting engaged on Maui, my fiance and I thought, "Hey, what better time to take some…read moreimpromptu engagement photos than while we're here!?" So we found Abby thanks to Yelp, and were thrilled with the photos that she produced. We booked our sunset appointment with her for a few days after we got engaged, and met Abby at the appointed place at the appointed time (timeliness counts for something in my book). Abby had some ideas, and was helpful in posing us but also let us be ourselves and relax and feel natural. The resulting photos turned out great. Abby got us some quick wins (iPhone photos for fast sharing with family) and then sent us the full set of images less than a week later - earlier than promised. All said and done, we would love to recommend Abby to others and look forward to taking more photos with her the next time we are on Maui!

It was so easy to coordinate with Abigale, she is truly a professional. I didn't know the first…read morething on how to plan a proposal photoshoot, I was referred to Abigale from a friend of mine that also used her photography services the past. After reaching out to Abigale, I was able to share my idea for a proposal shoot and with her guidance, organization and pure skill it was truly something special that my fiancé and I will have forever. The pictures came out 10X better then I imagined.

Mishelle was able to capture the happiness and excitement of our 20th wedding anniversary in Maui!…read more I will treasure these photos forever. She was so unobtrusive, yet skilled at getting the right shot! She arrived before us and made sure we all felt welcomed, the mood and environment was peaceful and positive -she truly made us feel at ease. She took photos while I didn't have to worry about a single thing! Immediately, she made our entire family felt welcomed, her calm and collected demeanor were nothing short of amazing. The photos we received were unique to us and made our memories of the day that much more special. Grateful to have found such an amazing person to capture our special day.

Guille of Gaucho visual is a masterful photographer and videographer. We got our engagement photos…read moredone by him on a bit of a whim when we were in Maui, and we were absolutely blown away!! He did a fantastic job helping us choose a great location, getting there are just the right time of day, and turning the small beach on a windy day into the most beautiful sunset photo shoot backdrop. We loved the photos so much that we flew him out to California to be the videographer at our wedding. He absolutely nailed it! Again, transforming our small backyard wedding into a fairy tale dreamscape. He weaved together the tender, serious, and silly moments together into a thoughtful story, and built a touching memory of our special day that we will treasure forever. Thank you Guille!!

We had the most amazing photo fun with Guille. I loved that he was so friendly and relaxed. It did…read moreno feel like a typical "photo shoot." We were able to be ourselves and have fun. Guille captures real moments, genuine connections , real smiles, and heartfelt moments. I think to be able to take the "photo session" stress and stiffness out of the picture, it takes a gift that Guille really has. I highly recommend and would do photos with him again. If you want to capture genuine moments that not only look real, but are real, then he is the perfect choice. By the way, we loved the photos of course- very artistic and creative and capturing great expressions.