Derek had reached out to me about planning his surprise proposal and wanted to do something special for his longtime girlfriend! We talked about a lot of different ideas & then settled on capturing the surprise & then going on an adventure session on Maui’s West Side. I quickly recommended that he get reservations at Merriman’s Restaurant & luckily he was able to get a table & reservation made. Him getting reservations at this amazing restaurant sort of dictated that we would finish on the rocks in front of the restaurant!
We communicated mostly by text & a few(calls), but were able to get all the details nailed down & the day finally comes & I am positioned in the perfect spot. Katrina was completely unsuspecting & they got out of their car & he positioned her exactly in the right spot, dropped to a knee with a ring in hand & popped the question. She was completely surprised & you can see the moment when she realizes that I am photographing the important moments. Afterwards we explored this gorgeous tropical forest then raced to get to the rocks in front of the restaurant for a terrific sunset. And let me say that the sunset did not disappoint! Was so much fun creating these images with these two lovers. After we finished he whisked her up to Merrimans for a romantic dinner spiced up with the huge diamond he gave her & the sound of breaking waves!
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
Jim reached out to me about planning his surprise proposal at the beautiful Four Seasons Lanai on the island of Lanai. We communicated mostly by text &(calls), but were able to get all the details nailed down & the day finally comes & I am positioned in the bushes high above where him and his long time girl friend Hannah are casually checking out the property. Exactly in the right spot, he dropped to a knee with a ring in hand & popped the question. She was completely surprised & you can see the moment when she realizes that I am photographing the important moments up in the bushes. Afterwards we explored the grounds of this amazing hotel & ended up on the beach for a terrific sunset. Enjoy the imagery!
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
A Smile is the Best Makeup any girl can wear!”~ Marilyn Monroe
Congrats to Jessica & Brad laughing & loving their new status as they celebrated with their closest friends & family with the biggest smiles ever all over their faces!
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
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Planning an engagement? Planning a SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT??? I’m your photographer! I absolutely LOVE being part of the PLANNING & EXECUTION of surprise engagements! It probably is one of my most favorite moments to photograph! I LOVE that moment when the “Surpriseee” realizes that her or his life is just about to change. That moment of reaction is so AMAZING & GENUINE & REAL!
Yes I love helping plan all aspects of an engagement or a surprise engagement & have done so for many, many times. Knowing the locations & creating a workable plan that makes sense & doesn’t tip off the unsuspecting is my expertise.
Call me & let me help you make it a reality 808-283-0617
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
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!
OMG these two lovers Laughing & Loving all day long! So much joy celebrating Izzy & Kula’s wedding day. Both from Maui & both choreographed dancers when they first met they got paired together in The Nutcracker! That pairing five years ago led to this gorgeous wedding on the slopes of Haleakala with the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. Absolutely Stunning! Congrats to these two!🌴❤️💍🥂👍🏼
She Said “Yes!” Congrats Emma & Nathan & thank you for choosing @tadcraigphotography & Maui Hawaii for your proposal! Was terrific taking you to some cool spots & showing you some of Maui’s Beauty!
Maui Strong Benefit concert for the Lahaina fire victims was absolutely incredible! The Maui community coming through in Huge way raising $200,000 tonight alone! Way to go Maui community supporters throwing down to help their own! Oh and the concert wa nearly FIVE hours of continuous music w each musician or group playing just two to four songs before the next musician would come on stage! Totally Amazing!
"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
