When Shelby & Sam reached out to me to be their Maui Elopement Photographer I was SO excited. Shelby actually proposed to Sam while they were visiting Maui the year prior. For the wedding, they wanted to have the ceremony on the same beach they got engaged at – A secret one in Makena.
From Shelby’s initial e-mail I knew we were going to be a great fit. He emphasized that they wanted something minimal on details and maximum on ‘wow factor’. He also said, “we don’t like being the center of attention, hence the elopement, but we do desire something unique and special.” This is something that, as a Maui Elopement photographer, I really appreciate. It’s often assumed that couples elope so that they can stay within a particular budget. This is rarely the reason that couples elope. All that comes with a bigger wedding can simply not match the personality of a couple. That’s exactly how Shelby & Sam felt.
Day After Session
Shelby & Sam wanted a good amount of variety in their images. They didn’t want to just have photographs on the beach. They did what most of my wedding couples do and booked a “Day After Session”. It’s no secret that these sessions are my favorite!! The day after the wedding, we met up on the other side of Maui (Maui requires a lot more driving than people think!) and started the adventure. First, we went to one of my favorite lush forests on the island. There really is no other location like it. The way the vines cascade down the trees make you feel like you’re in some sort of magical fairytale. Then, we headed to a cliffside location. We hiked around a bit to get the best views. I’m always so amazed by my brides and their ability to hike in a wedding dress. When it’s windy, the material of a wedding dress makes it really difficult. Sam did such an amazing job!!
Shelby & Sam, thank you SO much for spending two days in a row with me. I had a blast witnessing the two of you become husband and wife. Come back to Maui soon 🙂
Amazing team that made it all possible:
No Ka Oi Media – Film
Bree Rubin – Hair & Makeup
Ernest Pua’a – Officiant
I’d love to hear about your Elopement Plans! You can contact me here to bounce around ideas to make it the best day ever.
Maui is my favorite island! You did a phenomenal job capturing this couple’s elopement!
These are so pretty!!! And, oh man I just love hawaii.
This looks like a beautiful day! I love her dress too!
These are incredible and are giving me crazy Hawaii fever! I’ve never been and is on my list of places to visit for sure!
This location is amazing! So cool you got to shoot in Hawaii. You did a beautiful job of making me feel like I was there
Everything about this is dreamy! I love beach weddings!
This are beautiful! I have a wedding in Hawaii next year and I am so excited. you nailed these.
I am dying to go to Hawaii and everything about this wedding is making me want to even more! So beautifully captured!
Maui is one of my favorite places I’ve ever been, and you capture it perfectly! I’ve never seen such a secluded beach on the island and now I have to go exploring more when I return!