Your Maui photo experience
Your time in Maui deserves to be documented in a way that feels effortless, natural, and true to you.
Whether you’re traveling with little ones, celebrating something special, or simply wanting to remember this season these sessions are designed to feel relaxed, unforced, and genuinely enjoyable.
No pressure. No stiff posing.
Just connection, movement, and moments that actually feel like you.
What Makes This Experience Different
Having photographed over 700 families, I’ve learned how to guide sessions in a way that feels easy, relaxed, and fun - even for the most camera-shy clients.
I know what it’s like showing up with kiddos hoping they’ll cooperate, wondering if it’s going to feel stressful or rushed. That’s why I approach every session with a calm flexible energy giving your family space to settle in, move naturally, and just be together.
✓ Location permits included
✓ Most collections include your full gallery
✓ Personalized location & wardrobe guidance
✓ Hybrid film + digital photography
✓ Straightforward pricing - your collection price is your investment
Maui Photography Packages
Morning South Side Mini
$425
Best for : small families, babies, toddlers, couples, and those wanting something quick before the day begins.
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✓ 25 minutes
✓ 20 Edited digital high resolution images | option to purchase more/entire gallery
✓Includes printing rights
✓ One-week delivery
✓ Sunrise | Wailea
up to 5 family members
short & Sweet Session
$750
Best for : immediate families or couples who want more variety without committing to a full hour.
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✓ 45 minutes
✓ 60+ edited digital high resolution images
✓ Includes printing rights
✓ 24 hour sneak peek gallery
✓Two week gallery delivery
✓ Sunrise | Kihei, Wailea, or Paia
up to 7 family members
signature session
$990 | Most Popular
Perfect for those who do want to have a laid back session with the flexibility with timing to play on the beach as well as in the ocean. Ideal for larger family sessions or couples who would like a possible outfit change.
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✓ 60 minutes
✓ film + digital
✓ 80+ edited High Resolution
✓ Includes printing rights
✓ 24 hour sneak peek gallery
✓ Two week gallery delivery
Sunrise | South Side, West Side, or North Shore
Sunset | South Side
up to 10 family members
extended
$1,450 | Most popular with multigenerational sessions
This package is the sweet spot with timing for every grouping as well as allowing for candid captures. If a couple booking this shoot allows for two locations located within a 15 min. distance of one another.
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✓ 90 minutes
✓ film + digital
✓ 100+ edited High Resolution
✓ Includes printing rights
✓ 24 hour sneak peek gallery
✓ Two week gallery delivery
Sunrise | South Side, West Side, or North Shore
Sunset | South Side
up to 18 family members
Not sure which location to choose ?
Every photo package includes help choosing the perfect location, but if you’d like to start exploring now, I’ve created detailed guides covering some of my favorite Maui photography locations. → View the guide
Proposals
→ If you are interested in booking a surprise proposal photoshoot please note only my 60 minute package or greater is allowed to be booked. This is due to the time it takes to capture the moment / the engagement session that follows after. Surprise proposal sessions are also limited to set locations here on island unless scheduled for a private venue booked by the client.
Oahu, Big Island, Kauai, Lanai
Maternity|Babymoon Sessions
Many couples and families visiting Maui for a baby moon choose to incorporate maternity photos during their time on the island. Maternity sessions are photographed in the same natural and relaxed style, whether you are documenting this season as a couple or including your children to celebrate your growing family. You can learn more about planning a maternity or baby moon session here.
Option 1
OAHU or BIG ISLAND
$2,250 | one set location
Session is set for the early morning timeframe.
Travel fee included in listed price.
✓ 60 minutes
✓ film + digital
✓ 100+ edited High Resolution
✓ Includes printing rights
✓ 24 hour sneak peek gallery
✓ Two week gallery delivery
up to 10 family members
Option 2
Oahu, Big Island, Kauai, Lanai
$2,750
Session may take place at two locations if 15 minutes max from one another travel fee is included in listed price
✓ 2 - 2.5 hours
✓ film + digital
✓ 150+ edited High Resolution
✓ Includes printing rights
✓ up to two outfit changes
✓ 24 hour sneak peek gallery
✓ Two week gallery delivery
up to 18 family members
Mainland or Elsewhere
Please send me an inquiry and state where you are interested in booking a session for. If I have travel plans at the time a smaller package may be available for booking.
What Makes Me One of the Top Maui Hawaii Family Photographers ?
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Having photographer over 700 lifestyle sessions I have been around the block when it comes to documenting families and couples. I know how to bring smiles out of any possible toddler tears as well as keep the vibe a fun one for any teens or adults who are not thrilled about a session. As important as getting those beautiful photos for your family are I place you all having a wonderful time during our shoot as a top priority.
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Though I may talk about how I want everything to be a laid back vibe on each page of my website I am also about making sure the details are out on the table. I am a point A, B, and C individual where I appreciate knowing all the in’s and out’s when it comes to planning. With this said upon inquiring I make sure you receive all the information of what to expect when working with me. You will receive a guide with descriptions and photos of the best locations on Maui for you to select for your session. Upon booking I will send over a What to Expect/What to Wear Guide to further breakdown how our session will go as well as help with any outfit planning. No surprises here with everything laid out.
Some words of kindness
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"Gaylin, our photographer, was simply awesome. Aside from loving her portfolio and receiving wonderful pictures that I imagined, working with her was great. Communication was top notch - she was responsive, flexible, and super informative (we had to work around some weather). She was easygoing and engaging with our 5-year-old. It's always stressful trying to wrangle your family for photos - especially while on a trip in a different time zone. Gaylin made the morning as smooth as possible. Mahalo!" -Robyn
"We had the pleasure of having a family shoot with Gaylin. She made the shoot fun, easy, and seamless. She brought wonderful energy to the shoot, and her work showed it.The photos are absolutely perfect! They are exactly how and what I wanted captured. Gaylin made it easy, and it was fun to be who we are! I thought it was a beautiful experience and would not hesitate to book with this talented lady." -Sandi
"We had an awesome photoshoot with Gaylin in Maui. She had great advice on a couple of locations. Getting closer to the date, she reached out to provide an update on local weather and advised we might have to switch and she was right to make that suggestion as our original location was not ideal on the day of. Our new location in Paia was perfect. Quaint and cozy, with a few friendly sea turtles swimming around to top it all off! Gaylin made us all feel very comfortable and provided great direction during the shoot. Our photos turned out really lovely and I've definitely got some favourites in the batch of moments she captured for our family. I'd recommend Gaylin to anyone looking for someone who is professional, knows her stuff, and will take care of you throughout the whole process. Thank you, Gaylin! "-Cynthia
" Gaylin is an amazing photographer. She is professional, friendly, and extremely talented! My Toddlers did such an amazing job during the photoshoot with her! 10/10!!!! "-Zian
"Gaylin was fantastic to work with! She recommended a great location for our maternity shoot and was very easy to communicate with.Our photos turned out great. Would highly recommend her! " -Rachelle
"I’ve used other travel photography services but was beyond impressed with the professionalism, quality and turnaround times . Gaylin was helpful in suggesting lots of different locations around the island for us to take photos and even ended up driving to meet us on the South side the morning of our shoot when she realized the weather wasn’t ideal on the North side where we had originally planned to shoot. I couldn’t believe we had fully edited photos back within 24 hours, and I am really happy with how they turned out! Will definitely be booking again!" - Vanessa
"Photos came out absolutely wonderful! I’m very happy with the finished product! Gaylin was great with our toddler and was flexible to his needs throughout the session. She was super fast! She also was sure to ask questions about our preferences and things we wanted throughout our session. Highly recommend!"
—Jessica
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"Gaylin did a phenomenal job from start to finish on this photo shoot. Coming all the way from Arizona, I was not too familiar with the island but had a vision of what I wanted the shoot to look like as it was a surprise proposal shoot. Immediately, Gaylin reached out with some ideas that fit that vision. From there, her and I got to work on planning out the details (times, location, day, outfit etc). I can't emphasize enough how amazing she was through this whole process, she gave amazing suggestions and the pictures show all that! Even something as coming up with a great excuse to get my now fiancee ready at such an early time. She had no idea it was coming, and Gaylin really helped make that happen! This is the first time that both my fiancee and I have done a legit photoshoot, so we were both nervous . Gaylin immediately started cracking jokes and lightened up the mood when the shoot began. This made it such a fun bonding experience for us! Gaylin was able to quickly look at the background and get us positioned quickly for some amazing photos. This also included who was the focus and how to make it a candid type of shot. You will not regret shooting with Gaylin; she was amazing throughout the whole process!"—Jaydev
"Gaylin was an amazing photographer and I definitely recommend her to anyone traveling to Maui and looking at taking some pictures! She is incredibly knowledgeable and made the process so simple and easy for us!" —Katie
"We had a great time shooting with Gaylin. She was responsive from the very beginning and provided great insight on getting that perfect lighting. She also advised us on what to expect with the afternoon winds, which we did not consider, but so thankful we were made aware. Gaylin was super friendly, accommodating and made us feel comfortable during the shoot. We are very happy with the results and highly recommend Gaylin."
—Bianca
What time of day should you book your session for ?
Sunrise or Sunset that is the question ! Take a peek at this blog post to dive into deciding what would be the perfect fit for your family !