The 9 Best Elopement Photographers on Maui

Looking for the best elopement photographers on Maui to help bring your big day to life? With stunning locations from the beach to volcano overlooks, there is no shortage of places to exchange dreamy “I do’s” on Maui. There is also no shortage of Maui elopement photographers to capture the magic of the moment you become spouses for life.

We at Peerspace pored over the portfolios of almost one hundred artists to make sure that when you book with them, you’re getting the best the island has to offer. After all, you only have your magical Hawaiian wedding once, you’ll need a top-notch photographer by your side to capture it all!

1. Vanessa Hicks

Vanessa Hicks is hands down one of the best Maui elopement photographers and we’re not the only ones who think so — she’s been ranked the number one wedding photographer in Hawaii by Hawaii Magazine in both 2018 and 2019. She has an editorial style — fully captured details, stunning formal portraits, as well as a full range of high-definition candids. Her fully polished style has landed her features in a seemingly endless list of publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination I Do, The Knot, and Brides.

She is based in both Hawaii and California and is available for weddings worldwide. If you want to work with one of the top photographers in the nation, you want to work with Vanessa.

2. Aloha Zoe Photography

Ryan and Corinne Priest are a husband and wife elopement photography team with a shared love of adventure and helping couples plan and document the start of their own adventure together. Their work is the very spirit of romance — focusing on telling the complete story of your day with all of its powerful emotions in a free-spirited way. Think intimate tree house ceremonies or waterside escapades ending with a romp in the sea.

They offer complete elopement packages throughout Hawaii including ceremony location permits, drone photos, and unlimited planning assistance. So if you want a wedding that truly reflects who you and your love are and need help planning alongside some powerful images, then check out their work.

3. Mersadi Olson

Mersadi Olson shares her significant gifts with all of Hawaii as well as the West Coast of the US. While her photos all have a tropical vibe to them, with plenty of technicolor sunsets and lush foliage, she has the incredible ability to allow the special connection each of her couples shares to take center stage.

Each gallery feels unique to the couple and to their day — a sweet elopement in the hills is full of earthy energy and connection, a wildly in love pair frolics in the surf with abandon, an elegant couple tenderly embraces and poses for formal portraits. Whatever the personality of her couples, they shine though in beautiful ways.

4. Amy Jayne 

Amy Jayne loves to be described as quirky. Her nontraditional sensibilities definitely show up in both the couples she connects with and her artistic eye. Her portfolio is chock full of personality and love — from the offbeat couple who wanted a forest wedding with horses to the romantic couple exchanging vows on a mountain top. Amy documents the uniqueness of everyone in front of her camera. Blending fine art styling with her content drive to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments gives life and depth to her work.

She’s a consummate professional. In fact, not only does she have over ten years of experience working in the ever-changing lighting conditions Hawaii can throw at her, she is also an invaluable resource for locations and other vendors to help you plan your elopement.

5. Sav & Cam

Savannah and Cam are two Maui elopement photographers and filmmakers extraordinaire. Focusing on honest connections, their portfolio is glorious. Whether they are capturing all of grandma’s dance moves or the simplicity of a barefoot beach wedding, they put their heart into all they do and it shows.

Their style is fully artistic and raw. In fact, your precious memories will be captured in a way that imbues each shot with emotion. For those couples with a truly nostalgic side, they also offer analog film portraits as well as super 8 video — bringing the charm of the vintage mediums into your modern celebrations of love.

6. Caitlin Grace

Always finding incredible beauty in life, and perhaps most importantly, in the people she photographs, Caitlin Grace wowed us. She specializes in laid-back couples’ portraits with just enough elegance to fit the gravity of a wedding day. Her work is full of warm tones, beautiful beach locations, and endless expressions of love.

Based in Maui and available for travel, Caitlin will go wherever there is beauty to be found, which when seen through her lens, is everywhere.

7. Samantha Dahabi 

Weddings in Hawaii should be fun. And Maui elopement photographer Samantha Dahabi not only captures the romance and beauty of your day, her relaxed style and happy personality help make your day as carefree as possible. With her artist’s soul and background as a designer you can be sure that it won’t be just the experience with her that is incredible, the photos will be as well.

Her eye for composition is impeccable. Whether she is closely focused on joyful tears or zooming out to include the incredible scenery the island is famous for, each photo tells its story to perfection. Her editing remains natural — just a hint of contrast and saturation to accentuate those tropical vibes — and as such, will remain timeless.

8. Joslynn Ikea

Born and raised on Maui, Joslynn Ikea has both a love for the island and a passion for preserving memories that come through in her work. She not only knows the most scenic spots for your elopement and plenty of knowledge about all things related to Maui weddings, but she also has an eye for tender moments and a free-spirited style. It perfectly encompasses the romance of getting married in this island paradise.

Joslynn’s edits are slightly desaturated, giving them the feeling of film. It’s also a feeling that further adds to the emotional impact of her work.

9. Brittany Evans

Part of what makes elopements so special is their intimacy and Brittany Evans is here to capture all of the seemingly small moments. This in turn shows just how much you and your new spouse love each other. She has a free-flowing style that is perfect for beach weddings — running through the sand, windblown hair, and candids that make even the casual observer swoon.

Brittany’s eye for special moments is truly remarkable and she is available throughout the islands. So no matter where in Hawaii you’re saying your I do’s, check out Brittany’s work.

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