My husband and I decided to go to Maui for our babymoon and to have our maternity photos taken there. I was deciding whether to use OhWowFotos and Raw Media after receiving estimates through Yelp. Ultimately, I ended up going with Raw Media for two reasons: 1) their package was $70 cheaper and 2) they said the photos would be ready within 48 hours whereas OhWowFotos said 2-5 days. Both sounded great, especially because my baby shower was planned for 12 days after the photoshoot. After putting down the down payment for the shoot, I reached out to Gary to ask for a location for the shoot. I hadn't heard back. A day before the shoot, I messaged again to confirm the shoot was happening and to ask for the location, still no response. On the day of the shoot, I called Gary and he apologized and said that he was busy with a wedding but would drop the location for the shoot. An hour before the shoot, I hadn't gotten the location so I messaged and called. 15 minutes before the shoot, Gary sends the location. My husband and I absolutely enjoyed working with the photographer. I believe his name was Travis. He was kind and helpful. We don't usually take photos and didn't know how to pose. Huge props to travis! After the shoot, travis said we would be receiving the photos in a couple days (like Gary said on Yelp). I reached out a week later after not receiving the photos and a few times after that because I hadn't gotten a response. On the Thursday before my baby shower, Gary said the photos would be ready that night. They were not so I asked for an update the following morning, no response. The photos were finally made available 5 days after my baby shower (17 days after the shoot). Normally, I'd think photos take a long time to edit and this turnaround time wouldn't have bothered me. But, I think the broken promises that they'd be ready before my baby shower + the inconsistent communication really irked me. read more

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It was super hard to choose from Maui photographers. I I knew I wanted to update family portraits in Maui and combing through Gary's portfolio, that's who I wanted to go with. From contacting him, responses, scheduling, communication in between, the actual shoot, everything went smoothly, even my ever-so-pessimistic husband was having fun. My rambunctious sons were even cooperating (but also bc I threatened them beforehand). We had a good time doing this, from warming up to posing according to Gary's instructions. It was a windy day and Gary was so helpful with getting our hair to cooperate. We appreciated Gary's friendly demeanor and his ability to direct us for pictures. The photos came out great despite the wind and we're so happy for our Maui souvenir! Mahalo for everything, Gary! read more

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Gary is a pro! We booked a quick getaway to Maui and decided last minute to do an engagement photo shoot. We were only there for a few days and the weather projected rain/storm on our initial appointment.. Gary was able to accommodate our appointment and switch days to get the best experience/pictures. He's also super responsive and delivered the pictures in 24 hours which I really appreciated. Thanks Gary! read more

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We wanted family photos while visiting Maui, and Gary was so patient with my girls and made them feel comfortable. Not an easy task because they usually are not comfortable around photographers or men in general, but he was able to make them feel comfortable by reading their body language when they weren't and didn't push them to take photos if they weren't going to be comfortable. I was a hot, stressed out mess that day, my dress had stains on it, and my man Gary came through and photoshopped the stains out or helped cover them up so they weren't visible, and the end result was great! I'm so appreciative for him and his hard work so I could have some good photos of our family on a memorable trip. Where we took photos was a bit of a walk with young kids, but the location was beautiful and in the end, it was worth it to me. I highly recommend him. Affordable and beautiful pictures. read more

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Gary was great to work with! Our pictures came out beyond amazing and we couldn't have asked for better. Thank you Gary! read more

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It was our 1st photo shoot in Maui. Celebrating our 10th year Anniversary! William was our photographer & couldn't be more happy. He was patient, flexible, creative & with good people skills. He helped us with our poses, had an eye to detail & accommodated our family members needs (our kid & elderly grandparents). We loved it & had lots of fun. ^=^ read more

I give Raw Media and Gary 5/5! When I found out that we were going on our first official family vacation, I wanted to capture the moment. When inquiring about session services, Gary was quick to respond. His price point was accessible and super reasonable. The quality of his work really shows his passion for capturing the perfect shots! If I'm ever back on the island and Gary is still working his magic, I will definitely be contacting him again!! read more

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Gary definitely exceeded my expectations with our Maui photoshoot. Scheduling was easy and communication was crisp. The location Gary selected was beautiful, and despite the questionable weather conditions, he was very professional and efficient, and knew exactly how to make the best of situation. The digital photos were delievered online in a few days, and we were very pleased with the product. I highly recommend RAW Media and would rehire Gary in a heartbeat! read more

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Sending thanks to Gary! Quick responses via Yelp messaging, easy to book, pay and plan. I told him where my family was staying and he recommended a beach close by - Kapalua Ironwoods. Very easy to drive and find parking. We were both there before the scheduled 6:30am session. It was early so my kids weren't too happy, it took sometime to get them to smile but Gary was patient. Emit even started to storm for a few minutes and was willing to come back with us if we wanted to wait out the rain. It happened for about 5mins, then we continued. Easy to schedule, easy to pay, easy to show what we were looking for - all great. Got the photos 2 days later via email - virtual gallery. All instructions there and easy to download. Screenshots of a couple pics taken. Great price, almost 90 edited pics, session for 1 hour. Well worth the price. Others I seen on Yelp seemed overpriced & I love how we look very natural and not too posed or over-edited. read more

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My family had such a wonderful experience with Gary. He was a true professional and incredibly fun to work with! Our photos came out spectacular.He was able to wrangle 9 of us with such grace and made it fun and easy. Out of 10 - he's a 12! Thank you, Gary!! read more

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Gary was amazing to work with! We booked a family photoshoot in Maui and met him for sunrise beach pictures. Despite the early hour, Gary was full of energy--he gave great posing directions and knew the area/backgrounds really well. Whenever we felt awkward (we're not picture people LOL), Gary was very encouraging. We were pleasantly surprised when our photos became available after only 1 week! So happy that we booked a session with Gary and have lovely memories to look back on. read more

Beyond expectations. Outstanding communications. Fabulous photos. Decisive pricing. My wife and I were celebrating our 10 year anniversay and we had our photos taken by Gary. Gary was a pleasure to work with he is very accomidating and a charming photographer. Highly recommended. Our experiences with Gary were flawless. A definite highlight to our Maui vacation. Highly recommended. You will be pleased. read more

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Gary is so talented and has a really good eye. I'll post a couple of pics from our family photo shoot so you can see. The venue was great (I let him pick) and the time of the day was ideal for really good light although my kids (ages 1 & 4) had a bunch of yawns in the photos. LOL! He is affordable among all the photographers I asked quotes from, so MAJOR plus. He was great with us and my 2 young kids. Would highly recommend him if you are in Maui. Thank you! read more

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We had a family photo shoot with Gary during our Christmas week in Maui. Gary was such a friendly professional photographer. He made us all feel very comfortable and we had a great time shooting photos (which I usually hate doing). The location was beautiful and Garys pictures were fantastic. We will forever have this beautiful memory saved thanks to Gary and his wonderful work. Don't hesitate in using Gary and Raw Media the next time you are in Maui. Thanks again Gary!!! read more

Gary was so fun to work with, and he was so good with the Grands from 5 to 14. They photos turned out so much better than I ever expected...amazing work, Gary! read more

Its always a gamble hiring a photographer when you're out of town and don't have any personal references. Gary was definitely the "best case scenario" we could have ended up with taking photos for us while on vacation! Not only did Gary make both of us feel super comfortable, he was personable, knew exactly where to photograph, was punctual and responded to all messages I send super quickly. He loves what he does and that is clearly translated in the beautiful photos he delivers. I highly recommend him to capture memories for you, whether big or small he is fantastic! read more

Gary at Raw Media was FANTASTIC! We were in Maui on our honeymoon and wanted to have some professional photos to remember the trip. We booked the 30 minute session with Gary and I'm SO happy we did! He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the photos came out so beautiful. I can't wait to have them framed. If you want a special way to remember a fun trip I HIGHLY recommend hiring Gary to capture your memories. He is so talented and is such a kind person. Thank you Gary! read more

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Wonderful family photo shoot from our Maui vacation. Highly recommend! Professional, on time and fast return of our digital photos. They captured so many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you for everything read more

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Gary was easy to communicate with, had an easy online scheduling system, and had a beautiful location for us in Hawaii. Our pictures turned out perfect! We had 6 adults and 2 kids two years old and under so I know it wasn't easy, but we got so many cute shots. This photo shoot was gifted to my mom for her 60th birthday and she was SO pleased with the results. Gary was great, we thank him so much. read more

Gary is amazing - from communicating about shooting schedule to finding your personal style to how quickly he uploads the images. Best professional I've worked with! He goes above and beyond! I was only in Maui for a short period time and didn't think of working with a photographer to digitally record my memory there until 36hrs before when I am supposed to leave. Gary did everything he could to accommodate my schedule and made sure I got all my bases covered before concluding the shoot. read more

What a great photoshoot with our friends! Definitely captured the memory of an unforgettable birthday celebration on the island! Mahalo!

This was our 1st time in Maui & baby moon so we wanted to capture it. Gary was quick to respond with a reasonable quote & we like his portfolio. The Booking process was so easy. A few days before our photo shoot, Gary reached out w/ a location. On the day of we met our photographer, William, who messaged us early & was there to greet us when we arrived. We had an amazing experience especially being that this was our 1st family photo session. William is wonderful, friendly, & patient. He made it comfortable for our 2yr old allowing him to explore & be himself. We enjoyed our photo session and love our photos. Gary finish editing and we got our photos within a week. read more

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Will Brown did a fantastic job photographing our family of ten getting all of the different arrangements we requested. His upbeat energy was infectious and we loved his can do attitude. He made sure to capture photos with wind that cooperated with hair as well as ensuring each of us were appropriately lit as the sun set to avoid casting shadows across faces. We had so much fun doing this family photoshoot and are glad we will have images to remember our time in Maui together. Thank you Will! read more

Look no further than Raw Media Creative with Gary! I have booked him for a series of events at our center and he has been phenomenal! My entire staff and team of volunteers praised his efficiency, charismatic personality, and willingness to find the perfect shot! Aside from his talent, he is just the most down to earth person you will meet! Thank you Gary for making the holidays a million times easier on us! He is amazing!!!! read more

Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with. He's such a chill guy and makes you feel comfortable right off the bat. The maternity photos turned out great! I wouldn't hesitate to request his services again when we visit next time! read more

Excellent experience with Gary for our Maui family photo shoot. My wife and I decided to do this last minute and Gary was fantastic. He went above and beyond to make sure we got the pictures we wanted. He was so friendly and made it a fun excursion for my girls. His price is very reasonable, he spends ample time with you and got us 100+ pictures back in less than 2 days. Thank you Gary!!!! See you on our next trip! read more

Gary was wonderful! And our pictures were perfect! Prices and location were great. Would definitely recommend!

I really wanted to do a family photo shoot in Hawaii and my friend referred us to Gary! Booking the appointment and communication with Gary was easy from the start! He knew all the right locations for the photos i dreamt of and we were in love with every single photo he took! Highly recommend if you are visiting Maui and want a high quality and affordable family photo shoot! Mahalo Gary!!! read more

Awesome experience. I would definitely recommend. We had beautiful photos taken on a gorgeous beach at sunrise in Maui and Raw Media captured it all. read more

Gary was wonderful to work with! He was so quick to communicate with me and worked so well with my 2 little kids. The pictures turned out so amazing! Highly recommend him! read more

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Thank you Gary for creating such beautiful moments for my maternity photoshoot. We totally loved all the pictures and have been receiving great compliments from friends and family. You have been amazing helping us with the right place and accommodating last minute changes with schedule and also very quick response for any queries. read more

I had such a good experience with Gary. He was so sweet and nice, easy to work with. We booked him for a family photo shoot and he was so patient and took his time with everyone. He also made sure to pick a spot closer to where we were so we did not have to drive too much. The pictures turned out great! Highly recommend him for a fun shoot! read more

We had an amazing experience with Gary, he is extremely professional and helpful. We had a wonderful session, he was patient and accommodating. Helped us picking the outfits and planning the session. We had a 3 month old baby as well and we were able to capture some of the best pictures of our little girl. We would highly recommend Gary! read more

Gary Blake of Raw Media provided some of the best photos I've ever had taken of my family. Gary was punctual (arriving before us to the location and scouting out the space for us). He worked very well with my teenagers and toddlers. The photography shoot was fun! Never once did I feel like I needed to request poses. He nailed it with them all! We are so happy with our decision to book with Raw Media! read more

Gary is an incredible photographer who is not only professional, but also warm and immediately puts you at ease. He is a pleasure to work with and his work product is excellent! He picked a beautiful location for our photo shoot and managed to get some beautiful shots, despite the windy conditions. His photos are absolutely gorgeous and he really knows how to get the perfect shot. His prices are also reasonable. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Gary and cant wait to work with him again!! read more

Gary was fantastic with our family. Took great pictures and interacted great with the kids. He picked out a great location for us on Maui! Coins t have asked for a better photographer for us! Thanks again for everything!! read more

Gary was absolutely amazing! He photographed our large group of 21 and did individual family photos. The edited photos were back in less than 24 hours. We are amazed! If you are looking for a reasonable, fun, and accommodating photographer in Maui, Gary is it! read more

We are so happy with our pictures and experience !!! Gary was so easy to work with truly !! And accommodated everything we asked for ! We really looove our pictures and couldn't have asked for more !! When we come back to Maui we will definitely book Gary !!! read more

Gary was a pleasure to work with. The pictures he took were beautiful and he was able to work with a child with pink eye, which wasn't easy! We got some beautiful family photos and the location he picked was amazing! Highly recommend!!! read more

Gary did an excellent job of capturing our families memories in Maui! He went above and beyond to capture the perfect photographs in the perfect setting. I am so impressed by his work. This was definitely a worth while purchase that we made for our vacation in Maui. What other time will you have such a beautiful backdrop and happy smiles?! I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for professional timeless images! read more