Wedding Photography

Professional Wedding Photography

Maui's Top Wedding Photographers
Team Up with our Inspiring Officiants

The most cost-effective way to enjoy the highest quality wedding and vow renewal photos is to choose our Simply Enchanting package. Hiring separate photographers often cost much more than our entire Simply Enchanting package.

Seamlessly Synchronize Your Ceremony with our Photography

Your photography & Video will benefit from the vast experience of our Team of Energetic Inspirational Professionals. 

Our photographers have worked closely with our Officiants for many years They Seamlessly integrate the flow of the ceremony with well timed shots Always anticipating the next precious moment

During the ceremony you never even notice their presence as they float about capturing the live candid shots After the ceremony they create a fun filled atmosphere to create spontaneous poses that are inspiring to take part in. We bring out the beauty of the brides and even get grumpy grooms to smile and have fun!

Discover what we
have to offer

Discover Maui Marrying Man for romantic beach weddings in Maui, Hawaii. Personalized ceremonies, expert officiants, and stunning locations. Plan your dream wedding today!

Wedding packages

Explore affordable wedding packages and enhancements with Maui Marrying Man. Enjoy a simple, enchanting Maui beach wedding tailored to your desires and budget.

Popular Wedding Locations

Discover the best wedding locations in Maui with Maui Marrying Man. From Makena to Kapalua, find your dream beach spot for a perfect island wedding.

Professional Video

$125
High quality cell phone video mounted on a professional tri-pod. Bride & Groom each have a wireless microphone to capture the once in a lifetime heartfelt vows.
Raw footage, no pre or post text.

$175
Include pre & post text like:
Mr & Mz Right
Just Maui’d
1-2-25

Two professional cameras, clip-on microphones, and extra footage to create an extended video of the beautiful scenic Maui beach, with pre and post titles starting at $475.

Contact us for more in-depth productions.

Wedding Tips

The Traditional Blazing Bright White outfits are great when the wedding is in a dark candle lit church… But Considering the bright tropical sun here in Hawaii these Blazing Bright White outfits tend to Outshine the rest of the photo, especially when the groom is wearing all black. Hang loose and consider Tropical island colors, pastels and prints The lens will open up fully to capture all the stunning details! Of course we capture the Magical Maui Marital Moments regardless of the traditional desires for Blazing Bright White. But by the Adventurous Nature of getting Married on Maui… You are most likely one to Transcend ye ‘ol Traditions. 😉

Click here for some examples!

At first, a surprising number of wedding couples only require “just a few shots”
the obvious money shots and standard poses… Usually the it’s the groom.
What is hard to image to most couples is
how many emotions per minute will be happening in an average wedding.
Oh sure, once they all get into place the view does not seem to change much.
But…
By creatively zooming into the enchanting dynamics that –
In a matter of moments go thru a bit of nervous anticipation,
tears of joy, explosive laughter to a most adorable look of affection

These Emotions Rock Us Right To The Core
They are not captured in any sort of scripted poses that
typically make the ‘Wall sized prints’, but
sincerely tell the True Love Story of those most special moments

More and more of my Wedding Photography clients are taking advantage of my
Fully Documented Wedding Event Photography
This is my ‘Forte’ ~ my Specialty which makes
our Photography options the Highest Value

While a lot of couples have considered other photographer’s
offering only a few enhanced photos …
After viewing my wedding galleries with Maui’s finest beach settings
Seeing the overwhelming emotions of True Love on a Tropical Island Paradise…
Many couples have mindfully chosen our style of Wedding Photography
A perfect integration to our Personally Connected Ceremonies of Love & Spirit.

Our photographer’s professional eye for documenting each and every emotion during your most precious
‘Once in a Lifetime event’ –
Is a Value that is Unparalleled
and Certainly Not Equaled Anywhere!

You can Continue to Experience your Just Maui’d Moments for a lifetime with our
Fully Documented Wedding Event Photography
Affectionately referred to as a
Big Bang for Your Buck!
Like Your Love…

It’s the spark

that set the universe in motion!

 

Typically, the photographer will take hundreds of priceless photos,
But only 48 are included in most packages for enhancements and download.
A very good deal is often available for getting all the ‘as shot’ unenhanced photos.

Inquire with your photographer about extra photos or even all the photos taken.

Fully Documented Wedding Event Photography

Inquire with your photographer about getting all the shots taken

Enhancing all the shots taken is more cost effective
than getting a certain number of extra photos enhanced

Sure it’s ok to
bring your own
video camcorder
but…
Before you assign a
Loved One
to be stuck watching the entire
Maui Dream Wedding
through the camera’s
tiny peep-hole…

Consider This :-O
More often than not, that Loved one is NOT a Professional
and may not even get the thing turned on and recording.
I’ve also seen numerous times the battery dies out or
the memory chip runs out of space part way into the ceremony.

The times when the video IS recorded,
The tiny microphones built into any camcorder can’t pick up the
softly spoken personal heartfelt vows unless the camera
is placed obtrusively close to the Ceremony,
which also spoils the otherwise fabulous
High Resolution still shots being taken.

I have over 30 years in Hollywood’s Film & TV industry
Along with being a lifelong Audiophile Recording Engineer
I not only capture High Definition Video
I capture the best possible audio recordings
of the precious Vow Exchange

Please also consider whether or not
you would like to have your otherwise grand professional pictures of the
darling wedding couple with the priceless Maui Island views sort of ‘compromised’
by having a bevy of camera totin’ guests in the picture :-O

I will shoot & include the honorary guests in my pictures as they are part of the ceremony…
If you would rather see their lovely faces instead of camera holding human tripods…
Let your guests know they should
Take only an occasional shot & not stand there the entire ceremony behind a camera
Be very aware of what the $$ Professional Photographer is shooting
so as not to compromise otherwise priceless pix
It is fine to have a loved one shoot video,
but they need to become more of a ‘Camera Crew’ & less of a guest in attendance,
They will need to coordinate their shots with the Professional Photographer –
this way we both get great shots

The Maui Marrying Man Photography includes a Free On-Line Professional Picture Proofing
where all the pictures are available to view at full screen size & resolution
with easy links to send out to Your Loved Ones – Anywhere in the World
Family taking a photo at the beach in Maui

Please consider that the
Bride & Groom should Face the Sun. The main view of the still shot camera will benefit for most of Ceremony shots.
Likewise The video camera ‘should’ be pointed towards the subjects that are well light by the sun … Not pointing towards the sun. This gives the subject nice pop, vibrancy & contrast Otherwise the view of the ocean will be ‘whited out’ by the overwhelming power of the sun and the faces will be hidden in the shadows.

Mornings favor weddings with an ocean background here on our popular west facing beaches

You can have a sunset wedding with video & photography of course just expect the camera to be facing the direction the setting sun is shinning ‘Towards’… In most cases that will be some sort of land view.

After the Ceremony the camera can be pointed towards the sunset to get footage during the photo session this can be edited into the end of the Wedding Ceremony video

For morning weddings it’s best to start about an hour to an hour & a half after the sunrise This will give the sun time get up & over Haleakala’s summit
Starting later in the morning may start getting hot & still windless

By late morning you get the heat plus now the sun is shinning down from above those nice big eyebrows we all have &
the creepy shadow that is created gives off that
‘Frankenstein Eye’ look…l
Like at a campfire &
you put your flashlight under your chin for a spooky look…. Same thing when the sun shines down from above.
:-O

Whenever possible it’s a very good idea to
check out some Maui beach locations
at the same time of day you will be having your Wedding
For Morning Weddings
the best time is just when the sun clears the big Haleakala volcano
and that the tree shadows are not covering part of the ceremony location –
about 1.5 hours after the official sunrise

For sunset weddings
Scout a location that appeals to you but pay special attention
to what the Wedding Party’s Background will be

The Bride and Groom will be facing the sun and enjoying the ocean view, Look for what the the background might be viewing and Try to find greenery, trees or other non distracting backgrounds

Try to avoid full-blown condos & tourist traffic.

  • Scout Out Your Wedding Site Ahead of Time:
    Most of our Beach Wedding Locations are easy to find but
    Knowing Exactly where you’re going on your wedding day is
    Very Calming and Essential to your Peace of Mind
    just before your ‘Once in a Lifetime Maui’d Moment’
  • Keep in Mind the ‘Ideal Camera Placement’:
    When ‘scouting out your wedding site’ – Keep in Mind the ‘Ideal Camera Placement’

    The wedding party will be facing the sun and the cameras will be
    Getting their best shots with the sun coming from nearly directly Behind the cameras
    So – Keep an eye out for what the ‘Background’ will look like
    Avoid full view condos & Heavy tourist traffic
    or
    Consider a Morning Wedding!
    With a nicely contrasted ocean view and no Unsightly Condos
    Plus enjoy Two Honeymoons in one day!
    A HoneyNOON & and HoneyMOON
    You’d be like a Honeymooner but a little bit Sooner
    After a nap & an optional Sunset photo session
    you’ll go back to the shack for your 2cd Honeymoon!

    A lot of folks tend to think that a sunset beach wedding location would feature the
    Sun setting on the ocean as the background for most wedding photography and video
    But!
    The ocean reflecting the powerful direct rays of the sun will typically appear completely
    Burned out white while the wedding party is silhouetted in the dark shadows
    A nice effect if done right – Like the logo banner at the top of this page after heavy Photoshop
    As you can see, the couple is completely in the dark…
    Cool for a logo but not the main wedding ceremony shots.

    The Wedding Party gets to enjoy this ocean sunset view
    while at the same time is nicely lit up by the sun
    Just Consider the background

  • Don’t Get Sunburned Before Your Wedding!

    The Hawaiian Sun is Legendarily Merciless
    Cover up and use sun block in the days just before your wedding

    You won’t want to glowing red skin with your priceless Wedding Photos
    :-O

  • Keep Hydrated in the Days & Hours Before Your Ceremony:

    And Bring a small bottle of water to the Ceremony
    We are near the Equator and the Sun’s heat takes it out of us!
    Also
    Consider A Bathroom Stop!
    Most of our pristine Beaches are a lot like they were 100’s of Years Ago…
    They still Have No Bathrooms!

    While ‘Scouting out’ your wedding site keep an eye out for bathroom

  • Don’t Stay Up Late Boozin’ it Up the Night Before…

    You are Expected to do that on your Honeymoon !
    &
    for evermore if you wish, but…

    Moderate your Boozing the night before ’cause…

    You’ll feel Woozy enough from Luv & Anticipation
    :-O
    We’ve Maui’d many sunburned, dehydrated, happily Tipsy Love Birds
    That Enjoyed Every Moment!
    … but Just Sayin’
    😉

  • Sunglasses are Cool – ‘Miss Manners’ was WRONG!

    But still…
    You should avoid wearing sunglasses during the hours just before the Ceremony
    This way you will have time to better adjust to the bright outside

    For the best photographs – the wedding party will be facing the sun
    So get those eyes used to the bright outside sun WITHOUT SUNGLASSES Before
    so you are not squinting throughout your Once in a Lifetime Maui’d Moments

    You Should plan on special poses and group shots
    Featuring Everyone wearing Sunglasses

    But if your eyes just can’t adjust to our bright sun
    Sunglasses Are Way Cooler Looking Than Squinting!

  • Insist that your Loved Ones Join the Wedding – Not the Camera Crew:

    Your Loved Ones will Look Much Better Standing Proudly By Your Side
    than having your otherwise grand professional pictures of the
    Darling wedding couple with the priceless Maui Island views sort of
    ‘Compromised’
    by having a bevy of camera totin’ guests in the picture
    :-O
    I will shoot & include the honorary guests in my pictures
    as they are part of the ceremony…
    But if they are swarming all over the wedding ceremony…
    Then That’s What the Professional Photography will look like.

    If you would rather see their lovely faces
    instead of camera holding human tripods…
    Let your guest know
    They should Take only an occasional shot &
    not stand there the entire ceremony behind a camera.

    Be very aware of what the Main Professional Photographer is shooting
    so as not to compromise otherwise priceless pix

    Fine to have a loved one shoot video or pix
    but they need to become more of my ‘Camera Crew’ &
    Less of a guest in attendance
    They would need to stay Behind me at all times

    They will need to coordinate their shots with the Professional Photographer or
    always stay behind the main photographer
    this way we both get great shots

    Best Advise is to Insist
    Your Loved Ones Stand Proudly At Your Sides!
    They would look much better as Honorary members of the wedding party
    and not become a pile of paparazzi at a presidential press party.

    All of your pictures and videos are soon available online for all to view
    So there really is no need to have
    a bevy of camera totin’ human tripods in each and every shot

    Uncle & Auntie will feel obligated to get some of their own footage
    with their new smartphones & amateur cameras…
    The Best time for your honorary guests to become your Personal Paparazzi
    would be before a Sunset Wedding or after a Morning ceremony.

    Right after the ceremony I take full group shots while everybody is
    Still in the Posin’ & Smilin’ mode
    After all the sub-group shots I take the couple off alone for
    More exclusive & Private photos
    at this point your Personal Paparazzi should bust out their tech toys

    Instead of Burdening your Loves with Attempting to Capture Your
    Once in a Lifetime Just Maui’d Video and Photos
    Let us professionally Produce your Wedding Ceremony Video with Great Audio
    Utilize My Fully Documented Wedding Photography and get All your Pix with the
    Big Bang For Your Buck Deal
    Then Consider a Custom Made Dream with a
    Photo Fusion Video.

  • Request Our Cost Effective Full Media Services:

    Allow your Loved Ones to
    Put Down Their Tech Toys and Enjoy the Wedding!

    Request a cost-effective Two Camera Video shoot
    Which Includes the ‘Far Too Often Overlooked & Forever Endearing’
    Audio Recordings of the most Enchantingly Emotional Day of Your Life
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    Utilize My Fully Documented Wedding Photography and get All your Pix with the
    Big Bang For Your Buck Deal
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    Which Then can be used to Produce a Custom Made Dream with a
    Photo Fusion Video

    All of your pictures and videos are soon available online for all to view
    So there really is no need to Burden your loved ones with Camera Duty
    and Save Your Wedding Ceremony Photography from
    a Bevy of Camera Totin’ Human Tripods in each and every shot

    These Videos are shot, produced and delivered at 1920×1080 HD resolution
    They are available for private ‘unlisted’ viewing

    Our Photography includes a Free Online Professional Picture Proofing with Zenfolio where all the pictures are available to view at full screen
    So you and all of your loved ones can view each and every photo professionally taken
    Or
    Create your own custom gallery of just the pix ya wanna ’em to see
    Then Send a link to for your loved ones to view

    If you do Facebook, for $75
    we can post the Top 10 to 20ish pix ASAP after the ceremony
    so you can share with all your Facebook ‘friends’

  • Add a Wedding Musician to create the Soundtrack of Love!

    Live Music Enchants the Ceremony During your Magical Marital Moments and
    Forevermore as the Soundtrack to your
    Wedding Ceremony Video
    We have an extensive Musical Team on all islands.

    Bobbie Jo’s Music Talents are Impressive from the First Note!
    Her Lifetime of Gifted Performances allows her music to
    Deeply Connect with the Higher Spirit of Love During the Ceremony.

    This Is Bobbie Jo’s Unique Specialty
    as such you Benefit from the Cost-Effective Music Upgrades she has to offer
    that elsewhere would cost much much more.
    Bobbie Jo is available at
    Kualoa Oahu October thru Mid-April
    Hanalei Bay Kauai May thru mid-September.

  • Please Be Mindful and Courteous of Other Beach Goers

    While scouting your wedding site and during your own wedding day
    Please be mindful and courteous of other beach goers and other wedding parties

    No one has Exclusive rights to the beach
    our beach permits only allows us to be there

    We must not intrude on other beach goers or wedding parties
    If there is another wedding in progress or a photo shoot
    be very mindful not to blunder into their shot

    It’s always best to go around Behind the cameras &
    ask permission when ever possible without disturbing a ceremony in progress

    If another Photographer has some ‘virgin sand’ they are trying to use in the shot
    Try to be Mindful and not walk through their set up

    We may have scouted out a section of the beach
    and had our hearts set on that exact location
    but if someone is there before we are
    we have to find our own more secluded spot, which is never really a problem
    And we can always keep an eye out for our favorite spot to open up later

Enhancements:

Enhancements are based on my decades of professional experience brings out the colors, and vibrancy, gets detail out of the shadows,
tame the highlights, remove unwanted things in the background whenever possible…and much more.

Photography Enhancements Gallery

Each pair of photos are examples of ‘as shot’ and enhanced.

At Maui Marrying Man

Our goal is to make your wedding day as special and memorable as possible, ensuring that every detail reflects your love story and dreams.

Extensive Wedding Wisdom and Resources

From marriage licenses to hair & makeup, photography, videography, location scouting, and much more.

A Youthful Spirit and Adventurous Heart

Our team is musically inclined and brings a personal touch to every ceremony.

Spiritually Enlightening Insights

 We show true compassion and connectivity towards uniting couples in the most sacred of all unions.

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The Start of 2020

Our business was doing great, but we still couldn’t afford to buy a house or a condo. Renting in Maui for another 30 years was not an option we wanted to take. Then, Bobbie Jo suggested we buy a sailboat that is comfortable to cruise and live in. By the end of January, we started looking for our new home.

After a long search, we found our dream boat in Mazatlan, Mexico. COVID-19 was not yet a concern when our boat hunt began, but masks were starting to appear at airports by the time we flew to Mazatlan. Originally, we had planned to get the boat ready as fast as possible to cover a full calendar for the busy wedding season. However, it was apparent our business was going to tank amid the pandemic, and the struggle went on until the end of the year.

Luckily, we scored an awesome condo for only $19 a day at Mazatlan. On the 10th day of our stay, we received the news that all harbors will be closed the next Monday morning. We thought we’d be stuck in Mexico longer, but another sailor advised us to leave before sunrise.

We felt the adrenalin of escaping the Mexican harbor master just before the sun rose that faithful day. The seas were rough as waves were building up in the tight channel that led us to the open ocean. We ended up anchored off an adorable little isle just a mile offshore. We enjoyed cruising to many spectacular anchorages and cute villages on our way to Puerto Vallarta, where we would depart for Maui on May 7. On May 30, 2020, we completed our 24-day passage from Mexico to Maui.