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Discover how I capture the spirit of Hawaii in every shot.
Hawaii Photographer
Capturing Art, Embracing Adventure, Building CommunityEach photograph is a new journey. My mission is to capture the essence of these unique moments and share the beauty of Hawaii with the world.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Real Stories from Real People
EXCELLENT 146 reviews
Cori Aluli19. February, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Vanessa for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From the first meeting, she made us feel comfortable and completely understood what we were looking for. On our wedding day, Vanessa, was not only professional but was incredibly great to work with as she captured every special moment along with the intimate details of our day. The final images exceeded our expectations! Each photo is a piece of art and we love how she managed to incorporate traditional and creative styles. We have received countless compliments from family and friends! Mahalo Vanessa for making our special day so memorable and capturing all these special moments. We highly recommend Vanessa for anyone who is looking for a photographer to memorialize any of your special occasions! We will definitely be using Vanessa again for future family photos and any special moments that we want to capture! Alexis Lechtenberg5. February, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vanessa was so easy to work with, and the photos came out amazing. She knows Maui very well and made suggestions for great photo spots. Loved the quality of the pictures. Would use her services again. Bhavin Patel18. January, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Vanessa was amazing! She captured our proposal perfectly, from the surprise to the joy in every smile. The photos are stunning and take us right back to that special moment. Thank you for making it unforgettable - we’ll cherish these forever. Sierra and Kyan Daniels28. December, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Vanessa! From start to finish, her communication was outstanding—she made sure we felt prepared and excited for our engagement photo session. During the shoot, she created such a comfortable and relaxed environment that it felt completely natural, even though we aren’t used to being in front of the camera. The quality of the photos exceeded all our expectations; they truly captured our personalities and the love we share. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer. Isabella Makena21. December, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a creative and talented photographer 🩷🩷🩷had the best time and got the most amazing photos!!! Can’t wait to work with you again!! alma silvia ramos10. December, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow I just loved all the photos .Vanessa did wonderful job she is very professional . Thank you for the photoshoot . I would recommend her to all my family and friends when visiting Maui . Taylor Wintler19. November, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vanessa is a stellar photographer! We booked a family photo session for our family of 6 adults (3 couples) during our vacation on Maui. Vanessa was very quick and easy to communicate with prior to our session. She also came up with a perfect beach location to meet at and was able to direct us with ease to capture perfect moments! She adapted to our different personalities and took fantastic photos with different backgrounds (ie climbing on rocks, sandy photos, grass ect.)! I cannot endorse her enough, don't hesitate to book. Megan Davis15. November, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot express how happy we were working with Vanessa for such an intimate moment. From start to finish, she captured every moment with such authenticity and creativity that it really brought the emotion of the day to life. Looking at the pictures, I can relive the joy and excitement, which is a testament to her talent as a photographer, while also delivering us the photos so quickly. If you're looking for a photographer that will go above and beyond to capture special moments, I absolutely recommend Vanessa Arias. Vanessa, you did such an incredible job putting these photos together. Further, you made it such a comfortable process the entire time. Matt was so impressed with your perspective and subtle details to make it all the more memorable. Thank you for helping us capture such a special moment, and doing it so beautifully! bhavya sharma30. October, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn't be more happy to have Vane to capture my amazing date day which is filled with fun and memories. Would love to have her in future as well. Nicole BoBo29. October, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vanessa was excellent! She is very talented and loved working with her for our family photo shoot! Thank you Vanessa!Load more
Aloha! This is Vane
and I am excited to create with you!
My name is Vanessa, but everybody calls me Vane (Vah-neh). I know you might be wondering if hiring a Maui photographer is even worth it. I mean…with so many beautiful beaches and cool activities to book, there is no time to waste.
But here’s the thing:
I want your Hawaii photography session to be another awesome island experience and not just, well…a cute-well-centered-everybody-looking-at-the-camera- kind of photo. I care about creating beautiful images too, but my main goal is for you to have an experience to remember; to create a space where you can connect to your ohana and to this beautiful island I call home. So if you come with an open mind and heart, I promise to offer a fun, unique, stunning-view-guaranteed, and adventurous island experience.

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