Luxury Wedding at 1 Hotel on Hanalei Bay
by Tad Craig | Jun 26, 2025
Luxury Wedding at 1 Hotel on Hanalei Bay, Kauai
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books! Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on! #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding
Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream! I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue! Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too! @angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool! Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding
Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with! #mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii
Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly ! There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment! Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened! Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of! Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️! #maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani
Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air! Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Hammer Time! Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing! Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind! Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit! Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images! #maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage! Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both! #kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer
Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married! Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy! They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding #destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana
Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done! Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!! With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time! Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful! Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels
The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful! Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment! Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography
I LOVE MY JOB! Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui
Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal! Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES! This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking! Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color! The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded! As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books! Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼 #bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer
Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment! This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS! #bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings
Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests! #bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings
Happy New Years! Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness! Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property! Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time! Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen! Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue
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~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui and State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding/Romance Photographer
Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all!
Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999
tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026
Flower Floral Love in Lahaina Maui
by Tad Craig | Jun 25, 2025
Gorgeous Lahaina Maui Wedding
Congratulations to Karen & Javier on the most Beautiful & Loving Maui Wedding a photographer could ever photograph!
What a privilege to be a part of this sweet, sweet wedding! With Karen & Javier both in the flower business in Florida, they had planned for their own wedding in Hawaii to be loaded with the most beautiful flowers & NO ONE was disappointed! I guess 30 boxes of flowers were flown in directly from South America just days before the event & the couple & their professional flower friends all jumped into the mix to process the flowers & create the masterpieces that they created!
And on the day of the wedding those masterpieces were everywhere! I literally have never seen some of the roses that they had made into centerpieces & bouquets & Karen shines even brighter holding hers! The wedding location was just above Lahaina (so despite the hurt that still exists from the Lahaina Fires) the celebration was in full force & mother nature provided soft clouds for the entire day,
EXCEPT at sunset where it burst out through the clouds creating ten minutes of extraordinary golden light & a joy on the the bride & grooms faces that was overwhelming!
(Story time!) So something happened I have never seen before & so genuine & beautiful & pure! For context, the bride has Mexican heritage! When we went to the beach park for sunset, we walked past this group of some Mexicans celebrating & they all cheered for the B&G! We went & did all the sunset shots & on the way back we had to walk past the group who all were having so much fun with the music jamming! Someone in the group yelled for the bride to throw her bouquet & she said “YES”! All the ladies all gathered & Karen faked once & then threw her wedding bouquet to a total stranger. The girl who caught it was SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY & had a smile from ear to ear. Karen went & hugged her & told her to keep it. The girl was stunned! What a beautiful & selfless moment to give your wedding bouquet to a total stranger!
The rest of the wedding was equally stunning with amazing speeches by their friends & family, lots of happy tears & hugs as everyone celebrated. The B&G walked out in a sky of bubbles as they drove off at the end of the night!
Congrats to these two on such a gorgeous wedding to be a part of!
Enjoy! Tad
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books! Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on! #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding
Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream! I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue! Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too! @angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool! Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding
Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with! #mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii
Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly ! There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment! Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened! Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of! Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️! #maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani
Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air! Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Hammer Time! Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing! Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind! Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit! Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images! #maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage! Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both! #kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer
Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married! Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy! They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding #destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana
Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done! Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!! With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time! Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful! Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels
The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful! Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment! Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography
I LOVE MY JOB! Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui
Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal! Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES! This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking! Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color! The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded! As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books! Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼 #bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer
Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment! This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS! #bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings
Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests! #bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings
Happy New Years! Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness! Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property! Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time! Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen! Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue
to see my latest work. Thank You
~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui and State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding/Romance Photographer
Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all!
Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999
tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026
Jen & Steve Family Vacation Photos at The Four Seasons Maui
by Tad Craig | Jun 25, 2025
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Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books! Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on! #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding
Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream! I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue! Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too! @angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool! Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding
Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with! #mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii
Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly ! There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment! Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened! Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of! Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️! #maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani
Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air! Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Hammer Time! Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing! Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind! Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit! Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images! #maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage! Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both! #kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer
Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married! Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy! They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding #destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana
Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done! Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!! With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time! Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful! Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels
The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful! Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment! Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography
I LOVE MY JOB! Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui
Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal! Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES! This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking! Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color! The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded! As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books! Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼 #bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer
Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment! This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS! #bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings
Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests! #bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings
Happy New Years! Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness! Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property! Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time! Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen! Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue
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~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui and State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding/Romance Photographer
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Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999
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Ola & Steve’s International Olowalu Destination Wedding
by Tad Craig | Jun 24, 2025
Stunning Olowalu Plantation House Maui Wedding
Ola & Steve’s International Destination Wedding
Oh this was one super fab wedding to be a part! Ola had grown up in Australia & moved to New York for her job where she met Steve during Covid. It was then that her job concluded & she returned back home, but her relationship was nowhere over as now it became an international romance. Despite the continent’s & oceans that separated them their relationship continued & here we are at The Always Stunning Olowalu Plantation House surrounded by ALL their family & friends who from around the world celebrate them. There was laughter serenading them as they popped the champagne & toasted everyone. Of course Maui’s Magic light also popped through the clouds & made for a terrific sunset & the B&G were soaking it all in!
Congrats to Ola & Steve on a wonderful international wedding!
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Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books! Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on! #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding
Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream! I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue! Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too! @angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool! Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding
Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with! #mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii
Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly ! There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment! Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened! Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of! Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️! #maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani
Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air! Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Hammer Time! Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing! Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind! Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit! Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images! #maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage! Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both! #kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer
Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married! Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy! They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding #destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana
Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done! Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!! With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time! Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful! Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels
The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful! Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment! Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography
I LOVE MY JOB! Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui
Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal! Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES! This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking! Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color! The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded! As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books! Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼 #bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer
Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment! This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS! #bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings
Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests! #bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings
Happy New Years! Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness! Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property! Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time! Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen! Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue
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~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui and State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding/Romance Photographer
Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all!
Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999
tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026
Maui Engagement Session on a White Sandy Beach in Hawaii
by Tad Craig | Jun 13, 2025
Maui Engagement Shoot
Sam asked & Amanda & said “YES”!
Sam had already proposed to his longtime girlfriend Amanda, but they waited to do their engagement photos till they arrived in Maui! They left everything up to me with picking the location & the time & I even helped give suggestions on what they were going to wear. With some Maui Magic Light creeping through the trees they were bathed in golden light and Amanda was loving it! Thanks to this beautiful location & some amazing light we got some stunning pics!
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Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Recent Favorite Romance Images from Tad Craig Photography
by Tad Craig | Dec 30, 2024
Maui Couples Photographer
Favorite Romantic Moments
Thank you so much for visiting my Maui & Hawaii Couples Photographer Favorites page. I am eager to share the beauty of these incredible islands with you and to create authentic, genuine moments that will take your breath away. My goal is to provide you with beautiful and meaningfully imagery that you will look back on and cherish for years to come.
I truly value connecting with my clients to create candid, stunning photography while ensuring the entire experience is seamless and backed by exceptional service.
I would love to hear more about your vision for your special day. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss how I can exceed your expectations!
Cliffside Kisses with a Giant Wave Exploding in the Background @ Ironwood Beach
Iconic Hawaii all in one photo!
2024 BHTS of the filming of “The Extra Mile” Reality Show in Maui, Hawaii on @NBCentertainment starring @emmahernan & @chelsealazkani of @sellingsunsets fame
Long Exposure Kisses @ Makena Cove Maui
Just engaged Melanie & Chris Enjoying Adventuring around Maui & Lots of Kissing
Sweet Couple totally in love running into the future together at White Rock Beach in Maui Hawaii
Young couple from Chicago laughing their way to the beach
Tender moments on Kapalua Beach with Merrimans Restaurant in the background
Sweet Couple Enjoying The Soft light just after the sun sets at Kapalua Maui
Found This Beautiful Light in Makena Maui
Honeymooner Kisses at Makena Cove Maui
20 Years Married Anniversary Shoot @ Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel
Reflective Kisses on Polo Beach in South Maui
Nothing Better then Just getting Engaged, Kissing your Love & watching the Sunset in Maui Hawaii
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography to see my latest work. Thank You
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Recent Favorite Engagement & Romance Images from Tad Craig Photography
by Tad Craig | Dec 19, 2024
Maui Engagement Photographer
Favorite Surprise Engagement Moments
Thank you so much for visiting my Maui & Hawaii Engagement Favorites page. I am eager to share the beauty of these incredible islands with you and to create authentic, genuine moments that will take your breath away. My goal is to provide you with beautiful and meaningfully imagery that you will look back on and cherish for years to come.
I truly value connecting with my clients to create candid, stunning photography while ensuring the entire experience is seamless and backed by exceptional service
I would love to hear more about your vision for your special day. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss how we can capture your engagement perfectly.
Fairmont Kea Lani Surprise Engagement Planned to Absolute Perfection
Elie was over the moon when her long time boyfriend AJ FINALLY prososed
The sweetest couple doing an engagement shoot in Upcountry Maui
Joe Completely Surprises his long time girlfriend & she accepted his proposal. This Taken in West Maui
Her reaction as she realizes there is a photographer, photographing her surprise proposal at The Four Seasons Maui
Hannah was Totally Surprised when he Asked & of couse she said “Yes”! This happened at The Four Seasons Lanai
Long Exposure Running shot with couple who just became engaged at The Westin Maui
She said “Yes!” when he asked. This taken in a Tropical Maui Forest
Just Engaged Couple at Wailea Beach Maui
Total Surprise Moment when he asked & she sadi’ YES!”
Just Engaged Couple Engaged in front of Merriman’s Restaurant in Kapalua Maui
She Screamed “YES” when he asked. This taken at Merriman’s Restaurant in Kapalua
Maui Advenure Engagement Session on the The Road to Hana Maui
He Asked and the Answer was “YES”!
Stylish, Just Engaged Couple on the Rocks at Merrimans in West Maui
Zack Planned & Executed The Perfect Surprise Proposal & She Was 100% Surprised
Suprise Engagement done right @ Wailea Beach Resort Maui
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography to see my latest work. Thank You
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Recent Favorite Family Images from Tad Craig Photography
by Tad Craig | Sep 25, 2024
Maui Portrait Photographer
Favorite Family Moments
Thank you so much for visiting my Maui & Hawaii Family Favorites page. I am eager to share the beauty of these incredible islands with you and to create authentic, genuine moments that will take your breath away. My goal is to provide you with beautiful and meaningfully imagery that you will look back on and cherish for years to come.
I truly value connecting with my clients to create candid, stunning photography while ensuring the entire experience is seamless and backed by exceptional service.
I would love to hear more about your vision for your special day. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss how we can capture your family memories perfectly.
Beautiful Family at Sunset in Poli Poli Maui
Happy Little Family getting the most extraordinary Maui Sunset @ The Westin Maui
Two Families, All Best friends since college, Vacationing in Maui Together & Having The Best Time
Sweet Family from Chicago, Soaking in Every Moment of of their Maui Vacation
Happy Family Enjoying Beach time in Maui
Aloha from Four Seasons Maui
Shot their wedding 14 years ago & now back with the kids on an Adventure
Shot their wedding 12 years ago & now back with the new addition
The Entire Family staying at The Four Seasons Maui enjoying being TOGETHER on Wailea Beach
Gorgeous Family at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
Aloha from The Andaz Maui
Happy Family at Kapalua Beach Maui
Maui Adventuring Family
Loving Family at Kapalua Maui
Style on Wailea Beach Maui
Beautiful Taylor days before giving her birth to her second child
Checking the views at The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
Sister Love at Four Seasons Maui
Just Married Family Adventuring in West Maui
Kids Running Circles Around Kissing Parents
High School Senior Portraits at Four Seasons Maui
Sweet Couple walking their Newest Member of the Family in Upcountry Maui
Adventuring in West Maui holding a photo of their beloved dad here in Spirit
Reflective Kisses on Polo Beach in South Maui
Happy Family Adventuring On Maui’s North Shore & Mama’s Fish House
Beautiful Family Scoring the goods in South Maui
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography to see my latest work. Thank You
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Get A Handle On Your Camera
by Tad Craig | Nov 24, 2023
Get A Handle On Your Camera
Thank You So Much for your recent purchase as I am deligheted to have you on the Get A Handle On Your Camera Team.
Here’s some tips on using Get A Handle On Your Camera.
- There are two mounting positions on each handle. Try mounting your handle to camera to each posotion & see which position you prefer. Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screw to your mounting hole on the bottom of your camera. Do not overtighten, but make sure it is snug. There are two washers on the screw as well. If you change the postion of the screw, you might need to take one or both off to have it tighten firmely. Be careful to Not overtighten.
- Keep the screwdriver with your spare batteries
- When you need to do a battery change, loosen, but do not remove screw.
- Rotate the handle out of the way and replace your battery.
- Rotate handle back into position & Retighten screw.
- The leather grip needs to be conditioned periodically with saddle soap or a leather conditioner. Doing so frequently, especially in the first month of ownership will make the grip soft & supple in your hand.
- Using Get A Handle On Your Camera with small lenses all the way to 70-200 F 2.8 Lenses will be no problem. However, just use common sense if you are using really big lenses like a 300 F2.8 or larger. Obviously large lenses might need extra support as you are manipulating your camera.
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography to see my latest work. Thank You
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Surprise Adventure Proposal
by Tad Craig | Sep 29, 2022
Surprise Adventure Proposal on Maui
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Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books! Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on! #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding
Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream! I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue! Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too! @angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool! Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding
Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with! #mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii
Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly ! There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment! Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened! Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of! Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️! #maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani
Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air! Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Hammer Time! Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing! Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind! Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit! Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images! #maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing
Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage! Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both! #kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer
Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married! Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy! They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding #destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana
Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done! Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!! With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time! Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful! Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels
The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful! Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment! Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography
I LOVE MY JOB! Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other! #mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui
Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal! Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES! This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking! Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color! The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded! As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books! Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼 #bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer
Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment! This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS! #bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings
Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼 #destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer
Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests! #bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings
Happy New Years! Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness! Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property! Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time! Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen! Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴 #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue
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Maui and State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding/Romance Photographer
Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all!
Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999
tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026
Recent Favorite Images from Tad Craig Photography
by Tad Craig | Sep 7, 2022
Maui Wedding Photographer
Favorite Hawaii Wedding Photos
Thank you so much for visiting my Maui & Hawaii Wedding Favorites page. I am eager to share the beauty of these incredible islands with you and to create authentic, genuine moments that will take your breath away. My goal is to provide you with beautiful and meaningfully imagery that you will look back on and cherish for years to come.
I truly value connecting with my clients to create candid, stunning photography while ensuring the entire experience is seamless and backed by exceptional service.
I would love to hear more about your vision for your special day. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss how we can capture your wedding perfectly.
Excited Bride jumping on bed before the wedding in Maui Hawaii
Classic couple dancing to Etta James on their wedding night!
Fire Dancers putting on a show for the guests, Bride & Groom at Muligans Maui
Picture Perfect Kisses at The WOBH in Makena Maui
Gorgeous Hawaiian Flower Bouquet & Diamonds @ this Plantation House Wedding
Sweet Young couple celebrating with their family on a gorgeous Maui beach
Double Shakas for the Wedding Party
Roof Top Kisses after their dream Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Done Right! Just the Two of them Enjoying their day with Zero Stress & All the Aloha Maui Delivers!
Gorgeous Bride on the Rocks at Merriman’s Restaurant in Kapalua
Happy Couple Celebrating with Family throwing flowers
Just married couple kissing under a Kiawe tree going to the beach for their first sunset married
J & C had the most beautiful sunset ceremony on the shores of Hanalei Bay steps from the Luxury 1 Hotel
Just Married Toasts! Cheers to Ola & Steve @ Olowalu Plantation House Surrounded by ALL their friends & Family!
Kisses during the perfect moment, just as the wave heaves over with that round curl
Just married Kisses in a Palm Grove in Paia Hawaii
Awesome moment when the groom almost droped his bride dipping her, & then they laughed about it
Local Couple Just Married & Enjoying some beautiful Moments with Some Huge Waves
Beautiful Luxury Wedding at Hotel Wailea
Beautiful Luxury Wedding at Hotel Wailea
No kids were injured in creating this photo at Gather Restaurant
Mercedes & Brian’s Gorgeous Pineapple Chapel Wedding
Olowalu Reflections
The Sweetest Couple Surrounded by All Their Family & Friends Enjoying Every Moment of Their Hawaiian Wedding
Melanie & Chris Celebrating with all their favorite people at South Maui Gardens
Sweet Couple running on a Maui Beach after a Gorgeous Sunset
Hotel Wailea Ballroom Ready for the Bride & Groom
Gorgeous Wedding at Heeia State Park, Oahu
B&G Celebrating with the Entire Wedding Party at The Westin Maui
Joyful Couple Celebrating after just marrying each other at The White Orchid Beach House in Makena Maui
Late night Cake Kisses at The Sheraton Maui
Happy Couple Just Married at Gather Restaurant in Wailea
Dinner with a View for Two @ Hotel Wailea
Wedding Exit Perfection @ Olowalu Plantation House
Just Married Bubble Kisses at Gather Restaurant in Wailea
Gorgeous Wedding Day @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Grand Wailea First Walks as a Married Couple
Tropical Forest Kisses in West Maui
Grand Wailea Wedding Chapel
Gorgeous Wedding Reception at Montage Hotel in Kapalua
Rainbow in West Maui Taken From The Sheraton Maui Resort
Morning Wedding at Alli’i Kula Lavender Farm
Ironwood Beach in West Maui
Gorgeous Wedding Day @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Excited Couples First Dance @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Northshore Kisses at Hookipa Maui
Honeymoon Snuggles at Hotel Wailea
Corporate Event Reception at Hotel Wailea
Couple Surrounded by Love at Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Just Married Couple on Rocks. Long Exposure at Kukahiko Estate
Sunset Kisses on The Rocks at Kukahiko Estate In South Maui
Stunning Wedding Day @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Wedding Day Kisses on an Empty Beach @ Merrimans in Kapalua
Wedding Day Laughter @ Sugarbeach Events in North Kihei
Gorgeous Wedding Day @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Gorgeous Wedding Day @ Pineapple Chapel in Kapalua
Dreamy Wedding Venue @ Gather Restaurant in Wailea
Flower Girls Exploring Makena Maui on Wedding Day
Wedding Reception Perfection at Montage Hotel in Kapalua
Tropical Forest Kisses in Kapalua
Gorgeous Wedding Day @ Plantation House in Kapalua
Super Fabulous Reception Table at Sunset at White Orchid Beach House in Makena Maui
Cliff House Wedding @ Montage Maui in Kapalua
Morning Wedding at Alli’i Kula Lavender Farm
Besties having a Sweet Moment before the Wedding
Stunning Wedding Reception @ Olowalu Plantation House
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Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer
Maui Wedding Photography- Tad Craig Photography
by Tad Craig | Aug 9, 2022
Maui Wedding Photography
Creating Amazing Experiences & Gorgeous Imagery Everytime
Thank you so much for taking a look at my Maui Wedding Photography Galleries. Being a passionate Maui Photographer for over two decades I have been refining my style & continuing to grow ever since photographically. Originally I started working at three prominent Maui Luxury Hotels, where you are quickly taught to go above & beyond in delivering exceptional service. This starts with being prepared for whatever task is at hand, anticipating the client’s needs (Even before the client knows he/she needs something), having a fantastic attitude & creating an experience that is unmatched! I have carried this Five Star Experience directly into my photography business! By implementing these practices for more than two decades, I have honed in on making the experience as important as the quality of the imagery!
Follow me on Instagram! @tadcraigphotography to see my latest work. Thank You
Thanks to @mauisocialmedia_bts for a little BTS before & AFTER
Angela & Jays Dream Maui Wedding was definitely one for the books!
Stunning in every way including this never ending sunset that just went on & on!
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #maui #wedding Angela & Jays Dream Hawaii wedding was exactly that. A splendidly gorgeous and beautiful dream!
I hadn't been to the @whiteorchidbeachhouse in quite a long time so it was good to be back at this STUNNING venue!
Was great to be working w @tropicalmauiweddings and their team of top tier professionals too!
@angtreinen was absolutely beautiful in the perfect dress & her curly hair glowing in the afternoon light. Jay was dressed to impress and had gotten custom Nike shoes w both their names imprinted on them. Very cool!
Congrats to these two & their 30+ friends and family celebrating w them!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #hawaiiwedding #maui #Destinationwedding Congrats to Lesa & Andrew on a stunning elopement at the luxurious @fairmontkealani. With all the details taken care of, all they had to do was meet at the alter & say their "I Do's"! Throw in some Maui Magical weather and your dream wedding is complete! So happy for these two and their perfect day they were blessed with!
#mauiwedding #mauielopement mauihawaii Perfectly Planned Proposal Pulled Perfectly !
There was magic happening at the Fairmont Kea Lani as all the elements came together, including the element of Surprise! Summer & Jaden walked down from their villa @fairmontkealani hand in hand dressed for dinner, but he took a detour where they walked up to the Pacific Terrace and he dropped to a knee in front of a STUNNING Heart of Roses & popped the question! Of course she screamed "YES!" Then in her excitement started jumping up & down when she realized that it was actually happening! Was such a JOY to witness this fantastic moment!
Later I learned that Summer and her family had been coming to the Fairmont Kea Lani since she was a little girl and her dream was to get proposed there & voile it happened!
Of course the venue was super fabulous with the canopy draped in flowing fabric and the flowers were as beautiful as sny I have ever seen! Truly, one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever been apart of!
Thanks to @nikki_naea for her attention to the details, @signaturemaui for the beautiful canopy and Stephan Kuzmin Designs for the incredible flowers and ❤️!
#maui #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiproposal #luxuryweddingphotographer #proposalphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #fairmontkealani Love me a wedding where Laughter and Love constantly fills the Air!
Congrats to Bella & Conrad who made a point of having the BEST day Ever by Laughing & Loving and being Loved! Truly an unforgettable wedding with the groom wearing the coolest of cool jackets & the bride wore a smile that went from Ear to Ear for the entirety! Laughter & Love are truly the Best things you can possibly wear on your wedding day! Of course marrying your love in the most beautiful of locations & finding that magic light at golden hour definitely helps! Enjoy the imagery!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Hammer Time!
Congrats to all the riders participating in the 2025 Cycle to The Sun bicycle race from Paia to the Summit of Haleakala! 10,023 Feet of hard climbing won by @iron_hawaiian from Oahu w a ripping time of 3 hour 1 minute! Truly astonishing!
Was almost a perfect day for a bicycle race w blue skies and just a little bit of wind!
Donnie Arnoult of @mauicyclery was race director of this incredible event & ran it flawlessly with tons of volunteers helping from sea level to the summit!
Thanks to @haleakalanps for their dedication to helping keep this a safe event, with no issues whatsoever from beginning to end! Will try and have photos available by Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week week! Enjoy the images!
#maui #mauicycling #cycletothesun #cycling #bicycling #hillclimbracing Was so fortunate to travel to Kauai for this lovely wedding at The Luxurious 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay! The couple was so sweet & the location of the wedding was literally steps from Hanalei Bay with gorgeous trees providing shade and adding to the majesty of the location! After the short ceremony and some family pics we headed upstairs for the cocktail reception. The spot where the reception was being hosted had this magnificent view of the ENTIRE BAY & STUNNING VIEWS of the HANALEI MOUNTAINS! Truly one of the most gorgeous venues to make memories & a start to a marriage!
Thanks J & C for the invite & Congrats to you both!
#kauaiweddingphotography #kauaidestinationwedding #kauai #hawaiiweddingphotography #1hotelhanaleibay #luxuryweddingphotographer Laughter and Love are the very Best things to wear when you’re celebrating 20 years married!
Was such a joy witnessing Brandi & Dan’s vow renewal surrounded by their family and all their laughter & joy!
They had no minister & just sort of did it their own way, both expressing themselves from their hearts, telling each other, their three daughters and their Maui Ohana why they are all so important to them and recommitting to the next 20 years! LOVE is SO BEAUTIFUL!
Congrats to these two lovers & their Maui Ohana ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #wedding
#destinationwedding #maui #mauiohana Congrats to Sarah & Ted on finally getting it done!
Going the untraditional route they had the kids first then the picture perfect wedding at the Absolutely stunning @fairmontkealani
At the beginning of the day one of the greatest moments happened when their little girl was running down the hallway & their little boy took off to meet her & when they met in middle they hugged and then holding hands ran to their parents! Couldn’t have written the script any better!!!
With their families and best friends in attendance they toasted champagne, laughed, hugged and a great time!
Their wedding cake was like a culinary dream in every way! So freaking beautiful!
Very grateful to have been apart of this auspicious occasion & thanks for having me! ❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #fairmontkealani #fairmonthotels The Magical Maui Wedding of Karen & Javier was Absolutely stunning in every way! With literally thousands of roses & flowers adorning every single surface and the Epically Amazing location and the overcast conditions we were in for a treat! Then when we made our way down to the beach for sunset, the sun burst through the clouds & the B&G were almost weeping because it was so beautiful!
Then in the most beautiful & selfless moment a group of strangers on the beach yelled out for Karen to throw her bouquet! Karen, on the spot decided to do it and the beach ERUPTED in APPLAUSE as Karen threw it & this young woman caught it with a gigantic smile on her face! Then Karen gave the stranger her bouquet. Absolutely a beautiful moment!
Back at the venue @djdanmaui got the party ROCKIN & everyone danced including the flower girl who was only like 3 years old! Truly a night to remember! And my trigger finger was busy shooting some 2700 images! Holy Moly! Love my job!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue #weddingphotography I LOVE MY JOB!
Seriously! It’s moments like this that make it so incredibly satisfying! Beautiful bride in perfect window light looking as beautiful as ever! Once they said their “IDo’s “ I got to see their JOY as they celebrated with grace and passion, surrounded by ALL the ones who love them flying from all corners of the globe to @theolowaluplantationhouse to celebrate their union! Was a magical night in West Maui that is for sure! Congratulations to this lovely couple who found each other!
#mauiwedding #destinationwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #wedding #mauihawaii #weddingphotographer #mauidestinationwedding #weddingphotography #maui Absolutely Stunning Surprise Proposal!
Hunter had reached out to me about making this happen and with a plan in place I positioned myself on the North Side of Kapalua Bay where they walked from their rental. Walking down on to the beach Aaliyah had zero expectations on how her life was about to change! Hunter walked her down to the water’s edge and told her all the things. Dropping to a knee, you can see in the images her excitement at what was being said & of course she said YES!
This is absolutely my very favorite thing to photograph amongst all the amazing moments I get to witness! But seeing her reaction, and the way they held each other so tightly for nearly a full five minutes, before he turned her around and pointed to me when she realized she had just been proposed to. Hunter had gone over the top with a HUGE diamond and the way she looked at & her excitement was breathtaking!
Was such a fun shoot even getting a little silly w us their hair covering each other’s faces & laughing about it the whole time. The start of the sunset was sort of bland but Maui delivers at the very end lighting up the sky in gorgeous color!
The last shots of the night were taken from behind as they walked hand in hand to Merrimans where I had recommended they go ! @merrimansevents luckily had a two top open up & the next day they told me how terrific their engagement dinner was how perfect the whole day has unfolded!
As I said earlier my very most favorite thing to photograph are SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT PROPOSALS and this was one for the books!
Congrats Aaliyah and Hunter ❤️💍👍🏼
#bridetobe #coupleshoot #dreamring #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementring #engagementrings #engagementsession #fiance #futurewife #howheasked #ido #imengaged #isaidyes #love #proposal #shesaidyes #theknot #weddinginspiration #weddingphotographer #weddingplanning #engagementphotographer Congrats to Gianna & Jason celebrating their vows surrounded by their families, (including Gianna’s mom looking down from heaven) and So Much Love! The sweetest couple absolutely loving getting married and enjoying every moment!
This first pic was just after Jason went to dip her for a kiss, but almost dropped her (he didn’t) and this great capture is her reaction! PRICELESS!
#bridal #bride #brides #bridesmaids #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingparty #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #mauiweddings Congrats to Kim & Jim coming to Maui from Tampa Bay Florida & having exactly the wedding they wanted. Of course including their best friends and fancy cars!❤️💍🥂👍🏼
#destinationwedding #destinationweddingplanner #hotelwaileatreehouse #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingstyle #weddingplanning #bridal #destinationweddingphotography #weddingseason #brideandgroom #weddingphotography #bride #weddinginspiration #destinationweddingplanners #weddingday #weddingphotographer #weddings #destinationweddingmexico #destinationweddingmaui #luxurywedding #destinationwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer Jen’s freaking amazing bouquet in one Maui’s freaking beautiful tropical forests!
#bridal #bride #brideandgroom #brides #bridesmaids #bridetobe #celebration #destinationwedding #dreamwedding #engaged #groom #instawedding #marriage #perfectday #prewedding #theknot #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingplanning #weddings Happy New Years!
Wishing everyone an Amazing New Year of Love, Prosperity, Peace and Happiness!
Loved creating these images w the Lovely @melaniemcgrane and her well dressed groom @sailing101cc at South Maui Gardens. This Maui Wedding Venue is such a cool spot right in the heart of Kihei with all sorts of hidden gems throughout the property!
Loved photographing Melanie’s Excitement as her day unfolded & later their choreographed first dance was a ROCKIN good time!
Thanks to all the terrific vendors delivering the goods to make it happen!
Congrats Melanie & Chris!💍🍾🌴
#mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #wedding #weddingphotographer #mauiweddingvenue Totally committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable experience for all Tad Craig Photography | 120 Baldwin Ave, #791996, HI 96779 | 808.283.0617 | Established in 1999 tad@tadcraigphotography.com | ©Tad Craig Photography LLC |2026~HAWAII BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE~LUXURY WEDDINGS~ ~EPIC ELOPEMENTS~SURPRISE ENGAGEMENTS~COUPLE SHOOTS~ADVENTURE SESSIONS~LGBTQ~SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS~ FAMILY GATHERINGS~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS~
Maui & State of Hawaii LGBTQ+ Wedding Romance Photographer










