My husband and I recently traveled to Maui for a honeymoon/babymoon. To commemorate the trip, we decided 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!!! read more

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First, let me say that we haven't seen all our final photos yet but I am so happy with our experience 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. read more

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Outstanding. Incredible. Talented beyond belief. My now-fiance arranged to propose to me at the top of Haleakala and had the amazing sense (and great luck) to find Matt and Madelynne to play paparazzi for the occasion. They literally waited for us at the top of a mountain; hid amongst the crowd; and followed us around (I later found out) waiting for the moment of the proposal. After the question was popped and "Yes" was said, Matt and Madelynne did a short photo-session as the sun was setting. The entire experience was magical---and Matt and Madelynne's enthusiasm, friendliness, and adventurousness was more than a minor contributor to that magic. We saw a few of the pictures the next day and were floored. The shots are breathtaking. All the magic of the moment is reflected in the photographs that they made---for us to appreciate forever. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with them; I consider the pictures (as with the experience) priceless. In short: Hire them. read more

Matthew and Madelynne are simply amazing. So talented, professional and friendly! I had a Maui family vacation planned and knew I wanted to do a sunset photo session at some point during our trip. I found Maui Creative Photography through a google search and just loved their gallery of photos. Everything about the process was easy. We booked a session 2 weeks in advance, Matthew and Madelynne suggested a beach/park location right by our hotel. They captured the most BEAUTIFUL photos of my family. They work as a team and really made the most of our 1-hour session. I highly recommend Maui Creative Photography for capturing beautiful moments with your loved ones. read more

My family went out to Maui this past summer and wanted have some professional photos taken as it is one of our favorite places to visit. We had such a great experience with Matthew and Madelynne at Maui Creative Photography. My main point of contact was with Matthew. He was great at getting back to me with questions and recommended a lovely/uncrowded beach for us to take our sunset pictures. Both Madelynne and Matthew are so personable. They made my teen/tween daughters and 7 year old son feel at ease and they had fun during the photo shoot! I just received all the images yesterday and am so happy with pictures! What a great way to capture the memories of this magical island! Thank you Matthew and Madelynne! read more

Went to Maui for the first time in September for a family trip including parents and brother. My son was turning 1 so I thought we should do a nice photo session. I'm so glad I went with Matthew and Madelynne. They were so responsive to email and were so nice and fun to work with. They were great with my son who can get a bit fussy. Everyone felt very comfortBle during the session. Best of all, the pictures turned out great! Thank you!!!! read more

My fiance and I are from Kansas City and got engaged right before my family reunion on Maui. I e-mailed back and forth with a few photographers, and chose Maui Creative Photography because I loved their portfolio, their pricing is fair and comparable to other photographers, they were able to make recommendations on location based on what I was envisioning, and they were willing to split the session (30 minutes family photos / 30 minutes engagement session). When we first arrived we met Matthew and Madelynne. They are fun and easy going, made us all feel comfortable, and knew how to lead and direct the session. I was worried doing engagement pictures with my parents there would be awkward, but because there were two photographers they were able to split us up. Also, to take advantage of the gorgeous sunset and empty beach that night, they shot pictures for an extra 1/2 hour or so free of charge! We got our sneak peeks in about a week, and our full portfolio in 3 weeks. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out. My fiance and I have the most AMAZING engagement photos, and my parents and I have amazing family portraits to remember the trip by. Thank you SO MUCH, Matthew and Madelynne! read more

My boyfriend and I decided to get our photos done in Maui since we thought it would be a good way to commemorate our time there. I think it was one of the most fun things we did while in Maui! The reason why I picked their service in the first place was because their photography spoke to me - their photos didn't look forced or cheesy/staged and that was a concern of mine as I was looking through various photographers and their photography. I also chose their service because I love how they incorporate the beauty of Maui into their photos. I'm happy that I went with them because now we have some gorgeous pictures that we will be able to look back to whenever we want! As a team, Matthew and Madelynne were really fun and easy to work with! We took the pictures at Olowalu- and the grounds there are just gorgeous. We even did a bit of tree climbing in the ocean and got wet in the process! To demonstrate how committed they are, Matthew and Madelynne were willing to get waist deep wet to get some stunning shots of us. I loved that they are so adventurous! My only hope is to visit the island again to take pictures on the east side of the island with Matthew and Madelynne to celebrate another occasion! :) Thanks again, you guys rock! read more

We love working with Maui Creative Photography. We work with several Photographers around the Island , but we love Matt and Madelynne's friendliness and professionalism. The quality of photos are absolutely amazing!! If you are in need of a photographer please consider Maui Creative Photography as you will not be disappointed. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Matthew and Madelynne on our babymoon trip to Maui this past May. They picked us up from our hotel and took us to a beautiful beach to catch the scenic sunset. The duo are friendly and accommodating. The pictures turned out great and their price packages are reasonable. We're very happy we picked Maui Creative for our babymoon photos. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Matthew and Madelynne. They are excellent photographers. We had an engagement session with them to get comfortable in front of the camera. When we arrived at the location they were already there and had already walked around and scouted locations they wanted to use. They were amazing during the session. They provided direction which we definitely needed. They had us climbing up lava rock and into pools, it was awesome and they were right there with us doing anything they needed to do to get the shot. They were so excited about everything and worked as a great team together and were really able to get us relaxed. One the wedding day they were even more amazing. While we were getting ready I hardly even knew they were there, they just seamless moved around all the chaos and got beautiful shots. They got so many lovely photos they really have an eye for beautiful moments! They work very hard to capture these moments and are awesome and so fun to work with. read more

I am so grateful to my friends who introduced us to this dynamic, professional, fun team! We loved our photo sessions greatly, and I can't thank them enough. If you want your day to be extra special make sure to book these guys, you will not regret it. I am already looking forward to our next session whatever that occasion may be! read more

My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to work with Matt and Madelynne for a sunset photo shoot when we visited Maui earlier this summer. Not only were the pictures they took stunning, but they were a lot of fun to hang out with too! They very much put us at ease during our session. They were also very flexible with scheduling, as bad weather forced us to cancel our originally scheduled date. We look forward to enjoying the photos for years to come! read more

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Matthew and Madelynne photographed our engagement session in Honolua Bay and our wedding in Maui at Olowalu Plantation House in November 2012, and I can't believe I hadn't written a Yelp review yet! We feel so fortunate to have found them shortly after they launched their wedding photo business, and couldn't be happier for them and their success and awards over the last few years. The end results speak for themselves, but more than that, they are two of the most genuine, kind and fun people you'll ever meet. We returned to Maui in July 2015 (we live in the Bay Area, CA) with our now 21 month-old daughter to shoot family portraits on the beach in Napili Bay. Our daughter LOVED them both, and even though it was after her bedtime, they brought out the best in her and she was smiling and laughing throughout the session. It was pretty special having them around for our family session after we made such a great connection with them for our wedding. I've been a photographer myself for over 25 years, and all I can say is these two are such amazing, talented, and knowledgeable artists. Their aesthetic and creative vision are one of a kind, and you'll create photos and memories with the two of them that are truly priceless. read more

I was going for a trip to Maui with my girlfriend and I planned to do a proposal to her and hire a local photographer to capture the moment. I talked to several photographers and finally chose Maui Creative Photography. Matthew was the main contact and he was very responsive and knew the area very well. He gave me some options based on my schedule and finally I decided to do it on the beach. He also helped me with the drifting bottle idea and I mailed the bottle and note to him before I went there so that he could plant the bottle in the sand as a surprise setting for the proposal. It all went well! On that day both Matthew and Madelynne came right on time and did both candid and posed shots. Today we received the photos and every one was fine touched. We were glad that Matthew and Madelynne could be part of this special moment. Definitely would recommend anyone who want to do a engagement session on Maui. read more

I could sing their praise all day! Maui Creative Photography is amazing! Both Matthew and Madelynne are exceptionally talented photographers. They share a similar style that is professional, clean, crisp, natural, artistic, and awe-inspiring. My husband and I were more than thrilled when Maui Creative Photography agreed to shoot our wedding. They did an outstanding job and helped make our day both special and fun. I think it's unusual to have multiple guests from your party comment on how great the photographers are! Since our wedding, we've used them again (now that we are pregnant) for our maternity shoot, and of course they have exceeded our expectations and we are more than happy with their work! Plus two other family members have each used Maui Creative Photography for their weddings and one of my Bridesmaids used them for her engagement shoot while they were on island. EVERYONE raves about them :) Choosing the right photographer was difficult for us. My husband and I do not feel natural in front of camera lenses. We tend to freeze in sight of a camera, resulting in awkward images. We chose to forgo Engagement Photos altogether, because we thought it would be a stale and uncomfortable experience. However we held a high value for the images of our wedding day, and wanted to find photographers we could be comfortable with. We wanted to find photographers to capture images of our love, and help us to document a day we would always cherish. After meeting with Matthew and Madelynne and later showing them the wedding venue, we felt completely confident they would do a great job for us. They offered us some wonderful and creative ideas, as they clearly have successfully photographed hundreds of weddings. My husband and I are pleased to say that Maui Creative Photography exceeded our expectations. First, they are so easy to work with. They took continuous shots of the entire day, without getting in our way. They carried calming and positive energy. It was obvious they were having fun doing their job, which helped us to relax as they were behind the camera. Before even seeing their images, we had multiple guests compliment they wonderful job Matthew and Madelynne did. We were able to laugh, have fun, and be ourselves. Second, they took incredible snapshots of our day in an artistic and professional photo journalistic style. Their beautiful images both told the story of our day and captured the authentic and raw emotions we shared. Third, we received our edited images much faster than we anticipated. They even sent us a digital copy of one of the best photos the day after the wedding. I highly recommend Maui Creative Photography for any photo needs! I truly believe they are one of the best teams of photographers on the island. There isn't a single disappointment I've had with their work. We had so much fun sharing our most intimate wedding moments with them and absolutely loved the results of their efforts. We will cherish these images for the rest of our lives, and will always be grateful to Maui Creative Photography for their talent. Sincerely, Liz Stuart Yannell Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of Mana Hou Acupuncture read more

They were AMAZING!! We did a lot of googling on our hunt for solid photographers with style. We'd look at the photos and then check out the posted prices. Generally, there was a $$$/ quality relationship that wasn't favoring our pocketbook! That was until we found Madelynne and Matt at Maui Creative!!! We LOVED working with Madelynne and Matt. They were so easy to work with, had great prices and did beautiful work! Just cool- with a definite style. We LOVE our photos and had one designed to be our Thank you note. A bonus--we got an hour session of photos so that we could get to know each other when we arrived on island. Now we have a whole album of photos taken a week before our wedding day. It was such a fun experience. read more

I had the privilege of working with Maui Creative Photography for a wedding that was on one of the Trilogy boats. For the weddings that I am fortunate to be a part of, it is a priority of mine to bring positive energy and the Aloha Spirit to make the ceremony experience authentic and unique. Maui Creative Photography shares that same priority! They are wonderful people, with open hearts and easy-going personalities. On top of all that, they have beautiful work and show off the distinction of every session that they are a part of. Mahalo Nui Maui Creative Photography, I will be looking forward to the next time we see each other again! Aloha. read more

Madelynne and Matthew were amazing! We could not have asked for better photographers. They were so friendly, fun and professional. We felt comfortable with them and they made our pre wedding session and our wedding day so enjoyable. They asked us what type of photos we were looking for and they nailed it. They were so patient with our daughter, who is 2.5 years old, which said so much for their characters. We felt they were the perfect photographers for us. Then, the pictures arrived and they are just exquisite and everything we were looking for. Now I just have to figure out which photos to order, which will not be an easy task because there are so many beautiful ones to choose from. I highly recommend them for a great experience and gorgeous pictures. They absolutely will not disappoint you! We are so happy they were able to be a part of our wedding. X Kimberly and Dan read more

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This review has been long overdue. My wife, Christine, and I got married in Maui on 3/21/2015. Since we live in Los Angeles, we planned everything from LA. Choosing Maui Creative for our photography was the best decision that we made. Matt and Madelynne were extremely responsive from the moment we contacted them. They even offered a pre-wedding session at a location of our choice so that we could get together and get to know each other before the wedding day. We met Matt and Madelynne at a secluded beach and took some amazing photos. Matt and Madelynne are so adventurous and creative. At one point, the four of us were knee deep in water so that we could capture the best lighting for the photos. This pre-wedding photo session set the stage for the wedding day. Everyone at the wedding loved Matt and Madelynne. Their creativity and artistic eye is truly one of kind. Even our videographer was using the scenes created by Matt for the wedding video. What's more impressive is that Matt and Madelynne have worked for major magazine companies taking large framed photos. This translated into extraordinary photos of our entire wedding guests (80+ people) with the beautiful beach and sunset as the backdrop. Overall, we could not have made a better decision with choosing Maui Creative for our wedding photography. Their photos are sharp and clear. Their easy-going and free-spirited personalities are contagious. Most importantly, they made us feel calm and allowed us to enjoy our wedding as they captured all the candid moments beautifully. You will not be disappointed and thank you so much for your amazing work! Mahalo, Howard and Christine read more

Matt & Madelynne were an absolute joy to work with in capturing the perfect engagement photos for our daughter & her fiancé. He put them at ease & made it a fun experience which made for the most beautiful photos. Matt was so responsive & helpful throughout the process - from reserving the shoot to confirmations to follow-up once the pictures were ready. Yelp really needs to offer 6 stars. That extra star would have really come in handy to accurately rate our experience with Maui Creative Photography! read more

Matt and Maddy of Maui Creative Photography were the photographers for my son and new daughter-in-law wedding. The wedding photos are absolutely beautiful and will be cherish always. M&M were stellar throughout - very thorough, super calm, cool, collected - and incredibly good humored! They have a way of making people feel at ease and comfortable in front of the camera. And at times they were photog- Ninjas in order to take some of the best candid shots I've ever seen. I was so impressed with M&M that when my niece was planning her wedding - I suggested M&M. My niece's photos are super. M&M have an intuitive way of capturing precious moments and revealing those precise nano-seconds of warm emotions and love we feel during special times. And my 67 year old sister-in-law is coming to Maui to be married later this month so of course I suggested M&M. I have worked in the field of art for years and owned art galleries. I am very familiar with photography and photographers...M&M/Maui Creative Photography is THE BEST! They are several levels above other wedding photographers. read more

My wife and I were married on Maui in May of 2014. We used Maui Creative Photography and couldn't be happier with our decision. Matthew and Madelynne are two of the most genuine and kind people you could possibly meet. Their enthusiasm for what they do is infectious and we had a blast during our time with them. Always professional and prompt with communication, we were at ease with them throughout the whole process. We had our e-session a couple days before the wedding in a beautiful secluded location and it was a great way to get to know them and get comfortable in front of the camera. Such a great idea! On the day of the wedding, it was like meeting up with two longtime friends. Their creativity and eye for the perfect shot was on display from the beginning as we effortlessly moved from one jaw-dropping location to the next. They were always open and excited about any ideas we might have had as well. During the wedding and reception they seamlessly blended into the background and you wouldn't even know they were there. We have so many amazing photos it's going to be hard to pick our favorites! Everything arrived super fast and packaged in a very cool and thoughtful manner as well. If you are like me and have spent countless hours reading reviews and researching photographers for one of the biggest days of your life... stop the search. You've found them! read more

We are so glad we made the right choice-choosing Maui Creative Photography to be our engagement photographers. After comparing several Maui photographers' portfolios, we found their photos are extremely clear, vibrant, vivid and detailed, not relying on using different kinds of filters to make up some popular styles. We decided to have a photo session pretty last minute. Their responsive communication helped us set up the session efficiently. Matthew and Madelynne are very talented, professional and friendly. They work as a team and really made the most of our 1-hour session. They captured breathtaking shots. All the magic of the moment is reflected in the photographs that they captured for us to appreciate forever. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with them. read more

Matt and Madelynne were beyond amazing and relaxed. We had a family trip during a Hurricane and they worked around the weather and rescheduled us to make sure we had wonderful beautiful pictures. I have a physically disabled daughter and they were awesome with her. They took pictures that showed our family personality through them I would recommend these guys over and over....Thanks read more

I can speak for many when it comes to wedding photography. It's a stressful and laborious effort in choosing the right photographer. No doubt it should be the most important task to get right from the get go. First step is to buy a lot of eye drops for the hours of photos you will look at. Second step is figuring out your budget. Third step which is the most important one, DON'T forget to get do it together! Now you're ready to make your choice. These are the few times in life I wished I have majored in English so I can elegantly and descriptive express my wedding experience through words. One can overuse the word "happy", "no regrets", or "best" to describe what they think about their photographer(s). Foremost, I want to start by saying "Thank You" to Matthew and Madelynne for one of the most memorable experience in our lives. We were pleasantly surprise by the number of talented photographers offered in such as small place like Maui. It's all about style preference. Style, style, style. We chose Maui Creative Photography because we loved how they brought photos to life. Each photo is extremely clear, vibrant, vivid and detailed. They tell a great story. A really popular style choice that has been popping up in the market is the vintage look. Some photographers can take amazing photos with the vintage effect. We wanted our wedding photos to be natural and raw. We wanted the surroundings of Maui pop out in photos. Did Maui Creative Photography achieve this for wedding? I can bet on my life they did. I will let their photos on their website speak for themselves but in a personal level, you will not find a more down to earth couple of photographers to work with than Matthew and Madelynne. Two extremely young and talented photographers who will set a new bar in wedding photography in Maui. From our initial conversation with them, you can tell they have a passion in photography. They are always happy, warming and welcoming to any ideas you may have. Besides their awesome personalities, they are very technical behind the camera. Matthew and Madelynne both have an educational background in photography. Coming from a professional service background myself, I have a high expectation on quality service. They met our expectations and more. From the time they have penciled us in as their client to the Day Of and when we received our photos and album, we always received timely updates, feedback or recommendations. If anyone can appreciate this, they will understand the stress it takes away from planning a wedding if you can completely trust someone's professionalism. We will miss our time with them and they will be permanently inked as great photographers and new friends in our chapter book. read more

I created a Yelp account because how great Madelynne and Maui Creative Photography are. They were very personable, very patient, and phenomenal photographers. Their pictures came out absolutely amazing. We were so pleased with the pictures of our 7 month old son. read more

I am so grateful that we found Madelynne and Matthew to photograph our 1 year anniversary photos. Such a great team! They were so nice and such a pleasure to work with. They sent us a few previews in just a few days and they were absolutely beautiful. Before we knew it, they emailed us the rest of the photos and all of them were gorgeous! Both Madelynne and Matthew are easygoing and will make you feel like you're just hanging out having fun while capturing the beauty of the island at the same time. We will definitely be booking another session the next time we visit Maui and i can't wait! Thank you again, Madelynne and Matthew. read more

Madelynne and Matthew were wonderful to work with! They truly made our engagement one for the books and we are so happy they were able to share this milestone with us! The both of them were so kind and made our photo shoot a blast! This was our first time getting pictures done and we felt so comfortable and natural around them, they made the experience a great one! They have been awesome at communicating with us and even sent us a sneak peak of a couple photos before we even left Maui to come back home! We were so lucky to do a sunset shoot with them to make our engagement that much better! We recently received the rest of our photos and they are absolutely phenomenal! Thank you Matthew and Madelynne for making our engagement so special and for all of your hard work!! read more

During our February 2015 visit to Maui we had our daughter's senior pictures taken by Maui Creative Photography. We allowed our daughter to surf the web and pick the photographer of her choice...and we are so glad she picked Matthew and Madelynne!! They were amazing! Professional, creative, easy to communicate with. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I wanted to add a few family poses to the session and they made sure to capture our family without making us feel rushed. They listened to all of us and made us feel very comfortable during the entire session. Working with Matthew and Madelynne was fantastic! We will certainly utilize their services when we are blessed to visit Maui again. read more