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Weddings

December 23, 2024

Why Choose Us for Your Hawaii Wedding?

Considering Hawaii for your dream wedding or elopement? We understand that choosing the right photographer for your Hawaii wedding is a big deal, especially for such a special day. With so many options out there for your Maui wedding, we’re here to offer an experience that stands out.

Personalized Experience
Our priority is an intentional and personalized experience with your partner, alongside a curated gallery of stunning images.
Expert Knowledge
With extensive experience, we offer insights on locations, timelines, venues, light setups, and more. Booking includes a complimentary PDF guide filled with tips and advice based on our experience as…
Celebrating Love
We celebrate love in all its forms, regardless of age, gender, or nationality. Your unique story deserves both celebration and documentation.

Capturing The Magic

Blending Artistic and Documentary Styles

Capturing The Magic

Blending Artistic and Documentary Styles

Blending artistic and documentary styles. During ceremonies, we capture moments as they unfold. For couple portraits, we get creative and craft images that deserve a spot on your wall.

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Making Your Hawaii Wedding Special

Partnering with the Best for Your Special Day

Making Your Hawaii Wedding Special

Partnering with the Best for Your Special Day

Collaborating with a team of partner vendors to make your day special. Inquire about our extras like officiants, videographers, makeup artists, ukulele players, and florists.

Inquire about these extras to add a unique touch to your special day.

TESTIMONIALS FROM HAPPY NEWLYWEDS

Real Reviews From Real Couples

Bride in a strapless lace wedding gown standing on a grassy lawn with tall trees in the background, looking back over her shoulder.

Pamela Mendez

Family Session Client
★★★★★

"Vanessa was a pleasure to work with. She made us all (family of 8) feel comfortable with her suggestions and games for the kids to loosen up for the pictures. We have a family member in a wheelchair so she made sure we were able to get beautufil pictures with a wheelchair accessible beach. She gave us suggestions on where to eat and things to do. I would highly recommend booking with Vanessa. She is a sweet gal! Big plus is that she speaks Spanish as well, that helped out a lot with my family."
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Kelli Quinn

Wedding Client
★★★★★

"Vanessa was such a joy to work with leading up to the wedding, wedding day, and after. She was very kind and helpful throughout. Oh and the pictures turned out absolutely fabulous! She delivered on time and also there was a special sneak peek with our wedding story and I was blown away with how well she captured it. Thank you again Vanessa!"
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Celeste Madrigal

Wedding Client
★★★★★

"Truly have no words for how amazing Vanessa and her team were on our wedding day. From start to finish they were always attentive and kind. Of all the things I scheduled, organized, booked and created for my wedding day.. hands down Vanessa and her team were the best decision I made. The romantic aesthetic she gave us while dealing with chaotic weather and keeping us calm was everything we needed. Also, the sneak peek of our session a few days after the wedding had me in tears. It was so kind and she took the random things we told her about us during the shoot and made our love story come to life. We plan on visiting Maui in the next year or so and will be reaching out to do another shoot 🩵"
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Keanu Hill

Wedding Client
★★★★★

"Vanessa and her Team were better than we could have ever imagined!! She made a point to stay in touch with us before the wedding and took the time to know exactly what we wanted. Vanessa is a true professional that looks and acts the part. She was able to catch every beautiful moment that we had on our special day, without them ever being obviously there or in the way. She just has the skills and creativity to bring out the beauty in every picture she takes and it seems so natural to her. My wife and I can’t wait to use her services in the future for family photos. I could go on and on, but all I have to say is you can trust Vanessa and her team to take care of you!"

Wedding Photography Experiences & Prices

For couples planning intentional celebrations in Hawai‘i, across the mainland U.S., and beyond.

Thoughtful guidance, documentary storytelling, and experience-driven wedding photography rooted in connection, nature, and presence.

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Maui Wedding Packages

My home island; known for its eco diversity, adventurous nature, and spirit of aloha.

Starting Price: $2,400
Average Investment: $5,600

What’s Included–

Coverage typically ranges from 4 to 10 hours depending on the shape of the day and the experience you want to create. Every wedding includes location guidance, timeline recommendations, permit assistance for beach ceremonies, hand-edited high-resolution gallery, and thoughtful color grading for a clean and elevated look. Included in the experience is a complimentary wedding guide created from years of documenting real wedding days across Maui. It covers everything from lighting recommendations and ceremony timing to wind conditions, location logistics, family photo flow, reception lighting, and the quieter details couples often don’t think about until the day arrives. The intention behind it is simple: helping the day feel more grounded, relaxed, and fully experienced instead of rushed from one moment to the next.

Our Approach To Weddings–

Some couples want to hike a mountain at sunrise or exchange vows alone on a cliffside. Some want a full wedding day surrounded by the people who raised them, traveled for them, cried through speeches, danced too hard, and stayed until the very end. Those moments matter just as much. My approach to traditional weddings is rooted in storytelling and presence. I’m not interested in turning your day into an eight-hour photoshoot or constantly pulling you away from your guests. The goal is to document the atmosphere honestly while still creating space for beautiful, intentional portraits that feel natural and connected to the experience itself. I pay close attention to the in-between moments most people don’t realize are happening until later. Parents watching quietly during the ceremony. Friends fixing each other’s outfits before walking down the aisle. The emotional chaos of getting ready. The way the room changes once dinner turns into dancing. For couples planning destination weddings in Hawaiʻi, I also help guide parts of the process that can otherwise feel overwhelming from far away. Things like timeline flow, lighting recommendations, location considerations, vendor guidance, and helping the day feel realistic instead of overpacked.
Get The Full Pricing Guide

Hawai’i Wedding Packages


For celebrations on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Big Island, and Lana‘i.

Every island feels completely different. Some feel dramatic and rugged. Others feel slow, tropical, and quiet. Part of the experience is finding the place that matches the energy you want your wedding day to hold.
These collections are designed for couples who want to keep the process simple and intentional. Travel coordination and island-specific logistics are built into the experience so you don’t have to piece everything together alone.

Starting Price: $3,200
Average Investment: $6,200

Our Approach To Weddings–

Some couples want to hike a mountain at sunrise or exchange vows alone on a cliffside. Some want a full wedding day surrounded by the people who raised them, traveled for them, cried through speeches, danced too hard, and stayed until the very end. Those moments matter just as much. My approach to traditional weddings is rooted in storytelling and presence. I’m not interested in turning your day into an eight-hour photoshoot or constantly pulling you away from your guests. The goal is to document the atmosphere honestly while still creating space for beautiful, intentional portraits that feel natural and connected to the experience itself. I pay close attention to the in-between moments most people don’t realize are happening until years later. Parents watching quietly during the ceremony. Friends fixing each other’s outfits before walking down the aisle. The emotional chaos of getting ready. The way the room changes once dinner turns into dancing. For couples planning destination weddings in Hawaiʻi, I also help guide parts of the process that can otherwise feel overwhelming from far away. Things like timeline flow, lighting recommendations, location considerations, vendor guidance, and helping the day feel realistic instead of overpacked.

What’s Included–

Coverage typically ranges from 4 to 10 hours depending on the shape of the day and the experience you want to create. Every wedding includes location guidance, timeline recommendations, permit assistance for beach ceremonies, hand-edited high-resolution gallery, and thoughtful color grading for a clean and elevated look. Included in the experience is a complimentary wedding guide created from years of documenting real wedding days across Maui. It covers everything from lighting recommendations and ceremony timing to wind conditions, location logistics, family photo flow, reception lighting, and the quieter details couples often don’t think about until the day arrives. The intention behind it is simple: helping the day feel more grounded, relaxed, and fully experienced instead of rushed from one moment to the next.
Get The Full Pricing Guide

Anywhere in the U.S.A. Wedding Packages


Long flights, family members seeing each other for the first time in years, welcome dinners, crowded hotel lobbies, emotional speeches… There’s something really special about documenting people gathering from different corners of life to celebrate in one place for a few days.
Whether it’s a wedding weekend in California, the mountains of Colorado, the East Coast, the desert, or somewhere in between, we approach these celebrations with the same intention we bring into every wedding: documenting the experience honestly while helping people stay connected to it while it’s actually happening.

Starting Price: $5,600
Average Investment: $7,800

Our Approach To Weddings–

Some couples want to hike a mountain at sunrise or exchange vows alone on a cliffside. Some want a full wedding day surrounded by the people who raised them, traveled for them, cried through speeches, danced too hard, and stayed until the very end. Those moments matter just as much. My approach to traditional weddings is rooted in storytelling and presence. I’m not interested in turning your day into an eight-hour photoshoot or constantly pulling you away from your guests. The goal is to document the atmosphere honestly while still creating space for beautiful, intentional portraits that feel natural and connected to the experience itself. I pay close attention to the in-between moments most people don’t realize are happening until years later. Parents watching quietly during the ceremony. Friends fixing each other’s outfits before walking down the aisle. The emotional chaos of getting ready. The way the room changes once dinner turns into dancing. For couples planning destination weddings in Hawaiʻi, I also help guide parts of the process that can otherwise feel overwhelming from far away. Things like timeline flow, lighting recommendations, location considerations, vendor guidance, and helping the day feel realistic instead of overpacked.

What’s Included–

Coverage typically ranges from 4 to 10 hours depending on the shape of the day and the experience you want to create. Every wedding includes location guidance, timeline recommendations, permit assistance for beach ceremonies, hand-edited high-resolution gallery, and thoughtful color grading for a clean and elevated look. Included in the experience is a complimentary wedding guide created from years of documenting real wedding days across Maui. It covers everything from lighting recommendations and ceremony timing to wind conditions, location logistics, family photo flow, reception lighting, and the quieter details couples often don’t think about until the day arrives. The intention behind it is simple: helping the day feel more grounded, relaxed, and fully experienced instead of rushed from one moment to the next.
Get The Full Pricing Guide

Your Dream Elopement in Hawaii

Embrace the beauty of Hawaii as the backdrop for your elopement. Our photography captures every magical moment, turning your love story into an unforgettable visual journey.

Discover Your Perfect Hawaii Elopement

Capture Your Love Story

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    “Photographing weddings is a way to celebrate life. To honor the synchronicities that brought two people together to this very moment and place in life.”

    – Vanessa Arias Ruiz

    The Best Family Photographer in Kahului for 2024
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