About Tad Craig
Greetings & Thank you so much for visiting!
GUESS WHAT? I got married to the LOVE of my Life, and it was positively THE BEST day of my life! Cory and I had just under a hundred family & friends in attendance at the most gorgeous location. The Hui No Eau in upcountry Maui. On a perfectly overcast cool day we got to say our I Do’s & celebrate for nearly TEN HOURS!
I was born in Aspen, Colorado, but movedwhen I was just four years old to Telluride, Colorado. In Telluride, I spent most of my days (about 150 days a year!) skiing all the way until my graduation. My love for the mountains and all their beauty shaped my life. For high school graduation, my stepfather gave me a Nikon FE2 camera, which unbeknownst to me, would later become the instrument that would dictate my life. Growing up in the mountains you become accustomed to seeing the most magical moments and incredible vistas. One local Telluride Photographer in particular, Ace Kavale, was most influential in my pursuing photography as his photos captured the richest and vibrant moments of the mountains and sporting life we all lived. His photos regularly graced the pages of The Patagonia Catalog and I was hooked.
Throughout college and into the future, I pursued my adventurous life of windsurfing, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, and a host other adrenaline sports. In 1994 I moved to Maui and fell in LOVE with everything I saw. Hawaii is absolutely one of the most jaw-dropping locations in the world. It offers so many incredibly beautiful vistas and amazing moments that you can’t believe they are actually real! It was seeing all this beauty that got me in the darkroom at The Hui No Eau Arts Center, where I worked tirelessly to print my B&W manually in a dark room. This was the time in my life when my love and natural connection with photography captivated me so greatly and defined my future. Now it has been 19 years here on Maui working as Wedding and Portrait Photographer, and the excitement about my craft has remained just as strong as it was all of those years ago creating with that old manual camera.
Photography is a career where experience counts, one where learning and becoming better is paramount to being the best! I am so excited about the path my photography journey has taken, and how it has resulted in growth to a standard of perfection and creativity that I commit to each and every time.
My Mission every time, is to not only wow my clients with gorgeous imagery but to do it candidly and real. I consistently use all of the knowledge I have learned over the years to create images that tell YOUR STORY! I document your most important moments with great care, vast experience, and enthusiasm and it is not only an honor for me but deeply personal. I absolutely love the genuine connections and friendships that transpire from being in the midst of such powerful moments. These moments become the foundations of people’s lives and I truly cherish and value that, it means everything to me!
I’ll tell you a story of one particular family & what the pictures meant to them. It was actually a thirty year vow renewal on the beach at Five Palms in South Maui. I had developed a really nice re pore with the bride & she had told me that originally her & her husband had got married in a court house with just a few people watching. For THIRTY YEARS she dreamed of having an actual wedding with her now grown kids standing with her & ALL of her most important people in attendance. Was one of those magical days with a gorgeous sunset & her grown sons weeping as they hugged & congratulated them. Truly heart stopping to witness this! Later that evening after the sunset had completely slipped behind the horizon, I was showing her images on the back of the camera & she was full on crying & holding me & thanking me for capturing her dream in images! This is exactly why I LOVE MY JOB!!!
MY LOVES
On December 15th, 2018 I planned a surprise engagement to my girlfriend Cory Michelle at her VERY favorite place in the world, The Art Institute of Chicago. In front of her very favorite Pablo Picasso, “The Red Armchair” with our families present and of course our daughter Taylor and granddaughter Olivia, and our little dog Eloise. She said “YES”! It was absolutely one of the greatest moments in my life and very emotional! Finally, after thousands of weddings and making other dreams come true, it is MY TURN!
Gratitude
I am very thankful for all my many many clients & the kind words that they leave for me. November 2018 I reached what I think is a very important milestone with 100+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS on theknot.com & then later the “BEST of Weddings 2019″ on theknot.com. This is the Eight Time I have won this award.
More recognition came from Weddingwire.com with the “Couple Choice 2019”, making it the Ninth time I have won this award. Of course earning these awards is exciting, but more IMPORTANTLY this recognition backs up the entire reason in WHY I do this & LOVE this so much.
Providing not only an Amazing Experience, to my clients, Gorgeous Imagery, but also backed up by quality service each & every single time! That is my mission!
THANK YOU for choosing Tad Craig Photography!
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He asked and she said "YES!"
Congrats to Tiffany & Patrik! Getting up at three in the morning both went on a early morning hike up in the west Maui Mountains where, with no one around he asked her the BIG question and She said YES! Later that evening I met them for the planned proposal shoot at The beautiful @fsmaui where I got to spend time with this sweet couple enjoying their new status of "Just Engaged!" Was super fun getting creative with them. Afterwards they wined & dined at Ferraro's under a maui moon! Happy for them both!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
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Check out these pretty tables from yesterday's corporate shoot at the Stunning Boutique Hotel Wailea!! So freakin beautiful! 🔥🥂😄🤩
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"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
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"Anniversaries are milestones where you can pause & look back at your life, to cherish all the beautiful memories and bind yourselves to all the wonderful promises that are yet to be fulfilled........ Happy Anniversary!" ~author unknown
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Congrats Lisa & Ed on your anniversary!
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"Good Food is all the Sweeter when shared with Good Friends!" ~ Author Unknown
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Dinner is Served! Pretty amazing setup at the Cliffhouse at The Montage Kapalua. Settings set for your self and seven friends!
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Just Married 54 years ago to the day! Congrats Andrea & Andy doing the impossible! So much joy & laughter. Both the videographer and I were in awe of this delightful couple enjoying their entire lives together! Totally amazing! With their kids and grandkids in attendance they celebrated with an amazing sunset to close out the day! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
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Happy Aloha Friday !🤘🏼
Interestingly "Aloha Friday", a now-common tradition of celebrating the end of the workweek by wearing more casual attire on Fridays, initially grew out of an effort to promote aloha shirts in the 1960's by banks and local businesses. Now we celebrate the end of the work week when Kimo Kahoano recorded a song called “Aloha Friday” and many Islanders begin the weekend singing the cheerful tune. No matter where you are located you can always celebrate Aloha Friday!
"It's Aloha Friday, no work till Monday!"
So get there and enjoy your Aloha Friday
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"Love is the flower you've got to let grow!"~John Lennon
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Beautiful Sakura total hidden in all her crazy lovely flowers. Congrats to her & Raphiel tying the knot the other day. More images on the way!
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"It was the way you laughed.... I knew I wanted that in my life!"~ R.M. Drake
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Congrats to Kristin & Matt saying their "I Do's" on the beach at the Four Seasons and celebrating with family and a few of their closest friends! Nothing like surrounding yourself with the love of family & friends and toasting in paradise! Congrats to these two finally getting married ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
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"She had magic in her eyes even the stars envied!"- Perry Poetry
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Happy Aloha Friday!✨🤩
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Jen & Clay adventuring around Maui holding hands, and taking in all the local beauty!
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"LOVE is like wildflowers; It's often found in the most unlikely of places!" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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As Sterling K. Brown once said, "Always have an Attitude of Gratitude!" Nicely Said! ❤️😎🤙🏼
Thankful for all my great clients and their very kind words and for all my fellow vendors that provide the highest quality of service and delivering the goods each and every single time!
Excited for this year continuing to provide amazing experiences, gorgeous imagery and back it all up with excellent service! Mahalo & Aloha
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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky!"~ Rumi
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Forehead kisses on your love after saying your "I Do's" on a perfect Hawaiian Beach at Sunset--- Priceless !
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After all the setbacks due to the pandemic, due to travel and all the other stuff that comes with traveling these days including a false positive test for one of their kids, Paula & Bobs dream was to sit on the sand as husband and wife no matter what! Congrats to dreams coming true and for tying the knot in front of their family who also took the journey to be with them. ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 Thank you for including me in your special day!
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"Love is the flower you've got to let grow!"~John Lennon
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Beautiful Sakura total hidden in all her crazy lovely flowers. Congrats to her & Raphiel tying the knot the other day. More images on the way!
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"When you love & laugh abundantly you live a beautiful life!" ~ author unknown
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A few of the Caputo clan laughing & loving amongst the palms!🌴❤️🌴
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"It was only a Sunny Smile and little it cost in the giving but like the morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living!"~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Got to spend Joyce & Jackie's last morning on Maui in this beautiful valley as the sun lit up the peaks above. What a joy seeing first hand their loving bond and constant laughter! Seriously these two are so perfect for each other. Wishing them the very best in their new pursuits and look forward to their return this coming year!
Bon Voyage! 🌈🌴❤️
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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky!"~Rumi
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Did a birthday studio shoot with this beauty! Happy Birthday! @taylormichelle_ Thanks for getting creative with me. #blueshoot #studioshoot #mauihawaii #maui #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer
"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get-only what you are expecting to GIVE- which is everything!"~ Katherine Hepburn •
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Congrats to Abbi & Max tying the knot in front of their loving families and friends at this quant little nugget of happiness on Maui'd West Side. 💍❤️🌴
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"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get-only what you are expecting to GIVE- which is everything!"~ Katherine Hepburn •
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Congrats to Abbi & Max tying the knot in front of their loving families and friends at this quant little nugget of happiness on Maui'd West Side. 💍❤️🌴
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Remembering back when Gabe planned to perfection the surprise proposal and executed it perfectly! What a joy to capture these moments! Congrats to these two!💍❤️🌴
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"Life is a flower of which LOVE is the HONEY!"~ Victor Hugo
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Bria & William celebrating their union with a flower shower of love!
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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be LOVED in return!"~ Christian from Moulin Rouge
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Cheers to holding your love tight, creating beautiful memories and amazing sunset's! Make 2022 to the best year ever!
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“How do you spell ‘Love’?” ~Piglet
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“You don’t spell it, you Feel It!” ~ Pooh
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From Winnie The Pooh
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Congrats to Megan and Mitch celebrating a social distant wedding with just their very immediate families on Maui’s west side! Laughter & Love were ever present and a beautiful day certainly helped make it a splendid union. Being a longtime professional I have been so fortunate to be apart of this family’s most special days! Six years ago I shot @laurentackettlivingston and Ryan’s wedding at @Merrimans A few years ago I also got to do an adventure session with her parents. Now getting to document Megan’s wedding completes the circle!
What a fantastic and amazing day ending with the classic cake fight sealed with kisses!
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Congrats to Emma & Kiandric!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 Eloping all the way from Texas with just their immediate family's in attendance they listened to Minister Adam Gomez's wise words and made it official with a kiss and a signature! Making memories at the beautiful @royallahainaresort on a pretty evening watching a Maui Sunset! Priceless! 💍🌴❤️
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Zooming through the week with Laughs, Love and Little White Porsche's!
CONGRATS to @seattlekelli & her husband Henrick celebrating THIRTY years married! I mean, seriously that is amazing! Spending time with them though you immediately understand why. Just any easy going chemistry of love, understanding and respect! What a joy creating memories with them both!
Again congrats to these two best friends reaffirming their vows in the place they love so much!
❤️🏎🌴❤️💍
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Land Ho! Kimberly & Jason spotting land as they steer into a new life together.
So excited to share this awesome wedding. Of course with all the setbacks caused by covid, all their original plans changed and then changed again & I think once more, but finally these two adventure seekers married on a boat! With most (not all) their favorite people in attendance including family they said their IDO's and sealed the deal with a perfect Maui sunset as the background! Days later we did more adventuring. Just as sunset was starting to unfold itself, the most beautiful rainbow appeared. Two days of laughs love & beauty ending w kisses & cotton candy skies! Congrats Kimberly & Jason on your magical Maui wedding! 🌈🔥💦💍🌴
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Palm Tree Snuggles!
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After waiting out covid & other numerous interruptions & dating for NINE years Carolyn & Gabriel finally tied the knot on a beautiful day surrounded by family & love. Later they were treated to a macking Maui sunset laden with palm trees. What a fantastic Union! Congrats to these two!
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After waiting out covid & other numerous interruptions & dating for NINE years Carolyn & Gabriel finally tied the knot on a beautiful day surrounded by family & love. Later they were treated to a macking Maui sunset laden with palm trees. What a fantastic Union! Congrats to these two!
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