Michelle was hands down wonderful, she understood what I was looking for and showed us the way. She…read moremade us laugh which was needed and made us feel relaxed. Michelle went above and beyond! She drove from the other end of Maui to our hotel on a last minute request. She was extremely flexible and made sure we felt comfortable. The process before hand was super easy, I pretty much just texted with her but she always offered ​to get on the phone if I had any questions. And every bride wants this, she gives you a little sneak peek the next day! Michelle ​was the perfect choice!

We were heading to Maui. We wanted family pics. Our daughter also wanted maternity pics. Nothing…read morebetter than on the beach. I asked Michelle as we were communicating prior to our vacation that I would love to see palm trees, lava rock, and ocean. Believe it or not that isn't always easy to get all 3 without longs drives. She found it in a 10-15 min drive. She also became very flexible with scheduling, we had to completely change the day due to a different tour postponing theirs to two day later. Michelle's personality makes is easy to enjoy our photography time. (We know how much the guys like pics) lol. She didn't make us feel rushed. We are so happy to have these forever pics!

Kinga is absolutely fabulous! Working with her is a bride's dream! Have you ever had a photograph…read morebring tears to your eyes even though you don't know the subject? That's how I chose Kinga, I imagined myself as every bride in her pictures!! Kinga makes you feel at ease and do things you never thought you would - like run through the surf in your wedding gown!! Let her photographs speak for her - check out her site. She'll have you wanting to get married in Maui!! 2 years later and I'm writing this review because I think every bride deserves the best and Kinga is the BEST! I recommended her to a friend who was married on Maui recently and after looking at my wedding pics she had to have Kinga too!! Kinga got her up on the bar at the reception just to take a few pics in her wedding dress! (my main profile picture was taken by Kinga)

I just received my wedding album from Kinga, and I can't even tell you: it might be the most…read morebeautiful thing I have EVER seen. When I was choosing a photographer, a friend of mine had used Kinga and recommended her. Her pictures were fantastic, so I was really thinking about it. I half-heartedly asked my wedding planner to suggest a photographer or two as well, and she sent a list of 6 or 7. Kinga was the first recommendation, I took it as a sign, and went with her. I will NEVER regret that decision, and owe the friend that suggested her a huge favor. My wedding pics are TO DIE FOR and I will never, ever be able to take pictures like THAT again. From amazing sunset pictures to truly beautiful family shots, Kinga's photos are indescribably good. The colors, the people, everything is perfect. And she took so many in such a short amount of time! I can't decide which ones to frame! I think I am going to end up with pictures all the way up my stairs and entry! In a nutshell, Kinga is professional, hard working, and the pictures are incredible. I uploaded a few of her pictures to show her range, no two are the same!

Love love her work!…read more She was very easygoing and made us feel like friends which made it an easier process. She asked for anything specific we wanted and she also made sure to get candid shots of us and not just the posed shots we requested, those are my favorite ! She did such an awesome job and made it an easy and enjoyable photo shoot especially with kiddos involved.

Aubrey recently took our family photos (my husband and I, and our three small children). She was so…read moreeasy to communicate with prior to the session, during and after. She was awesome with our kids and made the experience easy and laid back. She was able to capture dozens of great family photos. We loved working with her and plan to do so again :)

If you acknowledge photography as an art form and are looking to hire a professional who is true to…read moretheir craft, vision and expertise, then you'll LOVE Wendy's approach to her work. We had the pleasure of working with Wendy on our last visit to Maui. She was responsive, focused and punctual. We hadn't been to the area in a few years so she was very willing to offer sound options in terms of site/ venue for a family photo shoot with my husband and our two young and very energetic children. The colors and hues she emphasizes in the shots are bright and vivid which is what first attracted us to her work (at the generous recommendation of another local photographer who we also enjoyed on a previous trip but was unavailable on our travel dates this time around.) We were looking for someone that was comfortable with candid imagery and capturing "real" moments for our family, so we felt that Wendy was a great match for our goals on this shoot. Wendy's attention to detail and direction before, during and after the shoot far exceeded my expectations. She was a joy to work with. Thank you for sharing your light, Wendy!

I recently traveled to Maui with my husband, and we wanted to take some casual beach photos to…read moreremember our trip. I researched several photographers' websites, but many of their family photos seemed a little tacky. When I came across Wendy's portfolio, I was impressed by her more artistic and candid style. She uses film, which is extremely rare these days! She agreed to meet us early in the morning, and she suggested a beautiful, secluded beach nearby. It turned out to be the perfect location because we had the entire beach to ourselves. She brought a couple props for the shoot and gave us just the right amount of direction. She made us feel really comfortable, and we even forgot she was there sometimes. I am absolutely amazed at how many beautiful pictures she was able to take in just one hour! I really love the joy she captured in the photos, and now those photos will always be a happy memory of our time in Maui. Thank you, Wendy!

From the first contact I made with Davin, I knew that I wanted him to be the videographer for our…read morewedding. He is very easygoing, friendly, and professional. Throughout the planning period before the wedding, Davin was in contact not only with us, but he was in contact with the other vendors for our wedding. He made sure to collaborate with our day of coordinator, DJ, and photographer. On the day of the wedding, Davin arrived early to make sure he got everything set up for the day. Davin made sure to get all the shots that we had previously discussed, along with implementing his own creativeness into the footage. Davin had such a fun personality, and he was so easy to work with. He interacted with all our guests, and fit right in with our wedding. Davin went above and beyond, making sure he captured every big moment. We loved having Davin as a "guest" of our wedding. Davin was always VERY prompt in his emails and made sure that all our wants and needs were meet for before, during, and after the wedding. He made sure when editing the video that he added in all the shots we requested. We truly appreciate all of Davin's hard work and professionalism. We will forever cherish our wedding video, and the raw footage of the whole day that we decided to purchase!!! I highly recommended Illuminated Visuals for wedding videography.

Davin shot our wedding video when we were married in Maui in May and it is AMAZING! My wife and I…read moreagree that it is something we will watch for the rest of our lives (and cry every time). Highly recommend Illuminated Visuals to preserve your special day!

Gemma was so lovely to work with! We had photos done the morning of my daughter's 5th bday. She had…read moregreat location recommendations and had a lot of great poses to engage our little one. Thank you Gemma!

I can't say enough about how incredible our experience was with Gemma - 5 stars simply does not cut…read moreit! Gemma was easy to book and great at communicating leading up to our photoshoot. Gemma's website has all the information you need to make an informed decision about your location, duration of shoot and budget, and she will also help personally guide you through your choices. Our family met Gemma at Ironwoods Beach for a sunset photoshoot with our very fun and very willful 18-month old. Gemma is incredibly warm, genuine and friendly and she will immediately put your whole family at ease and capture everyone at their best. She worked with us to ensure we got great shots with plenty of backdrops - we really wanted candids of us all playing together and wow, did she deliver! We even caught a couple of authentic Maui rainbows and she was able to capture those perfectly. If you are worried about the chaos of a beach photoshoot with a toddler, don't be! It was absolutely the best kind of chaos and by the end we all ended up covered in water and sand. And those are 100% my favorite photos. Gemma's final product is so much better than I could have ever hoped for - they're filled with laughter, love, and a sense of joy that perfectly captures our little family. We will cherish these memories and these photos for years to come. I cannot recommend Gemma enough!

Naomi is magical. She was communicative, kind and thoughtful every step of the way. From our first…read moreconversation; to navigating the COVID situation that left a lot of uncertainty in our engagement shoot date in Yosemite; to proactively planning important logistical details for us; and of course, the photoshoot where she made everything seamless and left us feeling like we just reconnected with an old friend. Finally, her vision is flawless. I was sure I'd turn out incredibly awkward in all the photos, but Naomi was able to capture incredibly beautiful photos of my fiancé and I against a breathtaking environment. She is truly magical.

Naomi captured our day completely perfectly. She made us feel super comfortable, and just let us be…read moreourselves and then captured those moments in an effortless way that made us feel like the stars. We've gotten rave compliments on our photos and even had guests request albums be sent to them. She was super fast with turnaround, very professional yet fun. Her and her second shooter really added to the photo experience to make it natural and seamless. The best part of working with Naomi and seeing her photography has been the amazing feeling we get when we look over these photos - how they perfectly capture and remind us of the rush of feelings we had on that very special wedding day. THANK YOU!

Melia was our wedding photographer in Maui and I genuinely don't know how we got this lucky. From…read morethe start, what drew us to her was her ability to blend editorial artistry with real, unposed moments and she delivered on every level. Melia and her second shooter Amber moved through the entire day so quietly and naturally that we barely noticed them, which is exactly why every candid actually looks like us. But what took everything to another level was the time Melia carved out to explore the Hotel Wailea property with us; up hills, through the trees, across the grounds, with a clear creative vision for portraits that felt more like a fashion shoot than wedding photos. She brought an intentionality to every frame: the wide ceremony shot pulling back to capture the ocean cliffs and stormy sky behind us, the overhead tablescape, the quiet bridal portrait before everything began. When we saw the final gallery, we were genuinely floored. These aren't wedding photos that live in an album, they're images we'll have on our walls for the rest of our lives. If you want a photographer who brings real creative vision to your day while making sure you never miss the moments that matter most, there is no one better.

Melia is a phenominal wedding photographer. If you want to go beyond the standard wedding…read morephotography experience, look through her portfolio to see something special. She is a professional. Her portfolio exudes quality. Her style ensures you get the same dreamlike feel of that special day. Just look at her photos! When I think back to the experience of working with her, I wish i had booked more time. Her quality and service also extend to her custom books as well. I'm so glad to have them so I can always look back again and again. Do what you can to get Melia to be part of your wedding!