What makes Vanessa Arias Photography different?
Considering Hawaii for your family photo session? What could be more exciting than exploring a beautiful beach, volcano, river, or mountain with the people you love? Our Maui about creating space for connection, playfulness, and intention. We want your photos to reflect who you are and to immortalize this beautiful and unrepeatable chapter of your life.
We want your Maui family photography session to be another fun travel experience
With your ohana and not well…just a Christmas postcard. We want, instead, to create an authentic and yet aesthetic memory that will remind you of this moment even years from today.
We believe in creating a safe space for kids to be themselves
Our sessions are designed for you to have a good time. But forget about “say cheeeese”, kids are special because they are genuine!. So we let them be. We want to do it a little differently! So if you come with an open mind and would love to give it a try, some of my best images have included hiking, throwing sand, splashing water, taking my couples on creative dates, going out of our comfort zones but most importantly, being willing to create a family memory.
Get all the travel tips, from locals
My type of tourism is about exploring the unseen; the little local spots that make a place unique. I’m all about creating community, discovering the beauty in the small things, and trying as many sports, outdoor activities, culinary and art experiences that I possibly can. Would you like some traveling tips from a local? We have got you covered.
Camera shy? We will guide you through the process
Because we see our photo sessions as experiences and our clients as friends, we promise to do our best to make you feel comfortable. We will share our recommendations on poses, angles, and photo ideas that we believe will best portray you. However, we will also pay attention to your expectations and always respect your boundaries.
We will answer all the questions you didn’t know you had
Everything from outfit ideas, itinerary options, beach recommendations, easy accessible spots for grandma and grandpa, best family activities in maui, dining, adventure, and more…We got you!
Choose your Family Session Package
The Ultimate Maui Adventure
For the most adventurous families looking for a bucket list experience on the island.
This package includes a full day adventure with beautiful pictures to document it. Perfect for the ones looking to do the Road to Hana, the Haleakala crater hike, or maybe a tour around all Maui beaches and towns.
It includes
- Full day adventure & photo session (up to 8 hours) around the most scenic locations in Maui.
- Both artistic and documentary photographs telling the story of your adventure.
- Traveling time.
- Basic color grading & photo retouching (images will be delivered clean, without any people in the background, and color graded in our brand’s style).
- All final high resolution images (after editing) sent to you in an online gallery to download into your phone or computer.
Cost
$2,400 for up to 8 hours of adventure & photography.
Family Adventure
Imagine you are hiking a beautiful place and you are thinking “ I wish people could see what I am seeing right now!”. Imagine creating editorial looking pictures with your dress inside the water. Think of climbing rocks, listening to the birds, watching your kids running and playing free.
It will be whatever you want it to be. I’ll just be the omniscient narrator in your story. Let me join your plans and turn your family adventure into art!
It includes
- 2 hour professional photography session at one ( or 2, depending on distance) of the most scenic locations in Maui.
- Traveling time.
- Basic color grading & photo retouching (images will be delivered clean, without any people in the background, and color graded in our brand’s style).
- Both artistic and documentary photographs telling the story of your adventure.
- All final high resolution images (after editing) sent to you in an online gallery to download into your phone or computer.
Cost
$950 for up to 2 hours of photography.
Family Photo Session
1 hour photography session at the beach in either the south side, west side or central Maui (it doesn’t include Hana or Haleakala).
High resolution images are delivered in a custom online gallery within 14 days and you keep the rights for usage and printing.
It includes
- 1 hour professional photography session at client’s preferred location.
- Basic color grading & photo retouching (images will be delivered clean, without any people in the background, and color graded in our brand’s style).
- Additional retouching cost (per request) is $25 per image.
- 60 Final high-resolution images sent to you in an online gallery to download to your phone or computer.
**Photos on the east side of the island (Hana or Haleakala) are only included in the family adventure packages.
Cost
$550/hour (West Side & South Side)
$50 discount if session is done in Central Maui (Paia/ Kanaha/ Waiehu/ Maalaea).
Mini Session
We choose a beach together and take some beautiful couple photos for 30 minutes.
Images are delivered within 14 days and you keep the rights for usage and printing.
**Photos in Hana or Haleakala are only included in the family adventure package.
It includes
- 30-minute professional photography session.
- Basic color grading & photo retouching (images will be delivered clean, without any people in the background, and color graded in our brand’s style).
- Your 30 favorite high-resolution images sent to you in an online gallery to download to your phone or computer.
Cost
$350 for 30 minutes. (Designed for couples or families of up to 4 members only.)
“We want your Maui family photography session to be another fun travel experience”
– Vanessa Arias Ruiz