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Thank you so much for visiting, as a Maui Engagement & Wedding Photographer Extraordinaire. I am eager to show not only the beauty these incredible islands in Hawaii, but also create for you authentic, genuine moments that will take your breath away. Creating beautiful imagery you will look back on over the years & love every day of your life. Connecting with my clients & creating meaningful imagery that is stunning, while also making the experience just as amazing, backed up by great service.
One thing I really enjoy is getting to share my favorite images that I create. Sometimes, I literarily will take an image and as soon as I download it, I am already uploading it to my website. This was the case with this first image below. The couple visiting from Texas on their 20th Anniversary who overwhelmed when I showed it to them, I find so much joy in creating imagery that takes on such importance in peoples lives. One of the most important reasons for me dedicating my life to this amazing field.
One time, I was working with this big family who were all having the best time, jovial, laughing & constantly joking with each other. The pictures were priceless because of the candidness of the moment. Everyone was making sure to get pictures with the grandfather, but I suspected nothing, because of the fun he was having with everyone. Weeks later when I was dealing with the family, they told me how priceless my images were as the grandfather had passed from terminal cancer & my images were the lasting tribute to him & the last memories they had all made together. Very very powerful moment for me indeed!
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He asked and she said "YES!"
Congrats to Tiffany & Patrik! Getting up at three in the morning both went on a early morning hike up in the west Maui Mountains where, with no one around he asked her the BIG question and She said YES! Later that evening I met them for the planned proposal shoot at The beautiful @fsmaui where I got to spend time with this sweet couple enjoying their new status of "Just Engaged!" Was super fun getting creative with them. Afterwards they wined & dined at Ferraro's under a maui moon! Happy for them both!β€οΈππ₯ππΌ
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Check out these pretty tables from yesterday's corporate shoot at the Stunning Boutique Hotel Wailea!! So freakin beautiful! π₯π₯ππ€©
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"How cool would it be to grow up and tell your kids you married your high school sweetheart?" Congrats to Katie & Louie whose first date was in high school & and then they went their separate ways for awhile & then reconnected & voila- now their married! Love their story & had so much fun creating imagery of their beautiful wedding day. What a dream to marry next to pacific blue surrounded by adoring family on the perfect evening. Just before sunset we whisked up to Gannons Restaurant to celebrate the day with cheers & deliciousness!
Thanks for having me part of your day!
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"Anniversaries are milestones where you can pause & look back at your life, to cherish all the beautiful memories and bind yourselves to all the wonderful promises that are yet to be fulfilled........ Happy Anniversary!" ~author unknown
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Congrats Lisa & Ed on your anniversary!
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"Good Food is all the Sweeter when shared with Good Friends!" ~ Author Unknown
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Dinner is Served! Pretty amazing setup at the Cliffhouse at The Montage Kapalua. Settings set for your self and seven friends!
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Just Married 54 years ago to the day! Congrats Andrea & Andy doing the impossible! So much joy & laughter. Both the videographer and I were in awe of this delightful couple enjoying their entire lives together! Totally amazing! With their kids and grandkids in attendance they celebrated with an amazing sunset to close out the day! β€οΈππ₯ππΌ
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Happy Aloha Friday !π€πΌ
Interestingly "Aloha Friday", a now-common tradition of celebrating the end of the workweek by wearing more casual attire on Fridays, initially grew out of an effort to promote aloha shirts in the 1960's by banks and local businesses. Now we celebrate the end of the work week when Kimo Kahoano recorded a song called βAloha Fridayβ and many Islanders begin the weekend singing the cheerful tune. No matter where you are located you can always celebrate Aloha Friday!
"It's Aloha Friday, no work till Monday!"
So get there and enjoy your Aloha Friday
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"Love is the flower you've got to let grow!"~John Lennon
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Beautiful Sakura total hidden in all her crazy lovely flowers. Congrats to her & Raphiel tying the knot the other day. More images on the way!
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"It was the way you laughed.... I knew I wanted that in my life!"~ R.M. Drake
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Congrats to Kristin & Matt saying their "I Do's" on the beach at the Four Seasons and celebrating with family and a few of their closest friends! Nothing like surrounding yourself with the love of family & friends and toasting in paradise! Congrats to these two finally getting married β€οΈππ₯ππΌ
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"She had magic in her eyes even the stars envied!"- Perry Poetry
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Happy Aloha Friday!β¨π€©
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Jen & Clay adventuring around Maui holding hands, and taking in all the local beauty!
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"LOVE is like wildflowers; It's often found in the most unlikely of places!" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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As Sterling K. Brown once said, "Always have an Attitude of Gratitude!" Nicely Said! β€οΈππ€πΌ
Thankful for all my great clients and their very kind words and for all my fellow vendors that provide the highest quality of service and delivering the goods each and every single time!
Excited for this year continuing to provide amazing experiences, gorgeous imagery and back it all up with excellent service! Mahalo & Aloha
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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky!"~ Rumi
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Forehead kisses on your love after saying your "I Do's" on a perfect Hawaiian Beach at Sunset--- Priceless !
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After all the setbacks due to the pandemic, due to travel and all the other stuff that comes with traveling these days including a false positive test for one of their kids, Paula & Bobs dream was to sit on the sand as husband and wife no matter what! Congrats to dreams coming true and for tying the knot in front of their family who also took the journey to be with them. β€οΈππ₯ππΌ Thank you for including me in your special day!
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"Love is the flower you've got to let grow!"~John Lennon
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Beautiful Sakura total hidden in all her crazy lovely flowers. Congrats to her & Raphiel tying the knot the other day. More images on the way!
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"When you love & laugh abundantly you live a beautiful life!" ~ author unknown
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A few of the Caputo clan laughing & loving amongst the palms!π΄β€οΈπ΄
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"It was only a Sunny Smile and little it cost in the giving but like the morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living!"~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Got to spend Joyce & Jackie's last morning on Maui in this beautiful valley as the sun lit up the peaks above. What a joy seeing first hand their loving bond and constant laughter! Seriously these two are so perfect for each other. Wishing them the very best in their new pursuits and look forward to their return this coming year!
Bon Voyage! ππ΄β€οΈ
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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky!"~Rumi
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Did a birthday studio shoot with this beauty! Happy Birthday! @taylormichelle_ Thanks for getting creative with me. #blueshoot #studioshoot #mauihawaii #maui #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer
"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get-only what you are expecting to GIVE- which is everything!"~ Katherine Hepburn β’
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Congrats to Abbi & Max tying the knot in front of their loving families and friends at this quant little nugget of happiness on Maui'd West Side. πβ€οΈπ΄
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"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get-only what you are expecting to GIVE- which is everything!"~ Katherine Hepburn β’
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Congrats to Abbi & Max tying the knot in front of their loving families and friends at this quant little nugget of happiness on Maui'd West Side. πβ€οΈπ΄
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Remembering back when Gabe planned to perfection the surprise proposal and executed it perfectly! What a joy to capture these moments! Congrats to these two!πβ€οΈπ΄
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"Life is a flower of which LOVE is the HONEY!"~ Victor Hugo
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Bria & William celebrating their union with a flower shower of love!
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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be LOVED in return!"~ Christian from Moulin Rouge
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Cheers to holding your love tight, creating beautiful memories and amazing sunset's! Make 2022 to the best year ever!
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βHow do you spell βLoveβ?β ~Piglet
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βYou donβt spell it, you Feel It!β ~ Pooh
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Congrats to Megan and Mitch celebrating a social distant wedding with just their very immediate families on Mauiβs west side! Laughter & Love were ever present and a beautiful day certainly helped make it a splendid union. Being a longtime professional I have been so fortunate to be apart of this familyβs most special days! Six years ago I shot @laurentackettlivingston and Ryanβs wedding at @Merrimans A few years ago I also got to do an adventure session with her parents. Now getting to document Meganβs wedding completes the circle!
What a fantastic and amazing day ending with the classic cake fight sealed with kisses!
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Congrats to Emma & Kiandric!β€οΈππ₯ππΌ Eloping all the way from Texas with just their immediate family's in attendance they listened to Minister Adam Gomez's wise words and made it official with a kiss and a signature! Making memories at the beautiful @royallahainaresort on a pretty evening watching a Maui Sunset! Priceless! ππ΄β€οΈ
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Zooming through the week with Laughs, Love and Little White Porsche's!
CONGRATS to @seattlekelli & her husband Henrick celebrating THIRTY years married! I mean, seriously that is amazing! Spending time with them though you immediately understand why. Just any easy going chemistry of love, understanding and respect! What a joy creating memories with them both!
Again congrats to these two best friends reaffirming their vows in the place they love so much!
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Land Ho! Kimberly & Jason spotting land as they steer into a new life together.
So excited to share this awesome wedding. Of course with all the setbacks caused by covid, all their original plans changed and then changed again & I think once more, but finally these two adventure seekers married on a boat! With most (not all) their favorite people in attendance including family they said their IDO's and sealed the deal with a perfect Maui sunset as the background! Days later we did more adventuring. Just as sunset was starting to unfold itself, the most beautiful rainbow appeared. Two days of laughs love & beauty ending w kisses & cotton candy skies! Congrats Kimberly & Jason on your magical Maui wedding! ππ₯π¦ππ΄
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Palm Tree Snuggles!
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After waiting out covid & other numerous interruptions & dating for NINE years Carolyn & Gabriel finally tied the knot on a beautiful day surrounded by family & love. Later they were treated to a macking Maui sunset laden with palm trees. What a fantastic Union! Congrats to these two!
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After waiting out covid & other numerous interruptions & dating for NINE years Carolyn & Gabriel finally tied the knot on a beautiful day surrounded by family & love. Later they were treated to a macking Maui sunset laden with palm trees. What a fantastic Union! Congrats to these two!
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