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I am happy you are here !

Let’s be very upfront - I am guilty of having more photos than a phone should hold in my camera roll. However, when it comes to booking a photoshoot it is not a quick phone snap. When you choose to book a session you are having your time together preserved with all of you included ( Mamas I see you ! You may have some very solid photo snapping skills but lets make sure you are in these images with your family not the designated phone snapper ) .

I have photographed over 500 families and couples . Let me tell you I have seen everything there is to see when it comes to little ones not being the happiest , family members feeling uncomfortable in front of the camera, or weather not being ideal during a shoot so there is no need to feel unsure about taking the time to capture photos of this time together because I have this covered. Consider this as a gift for you - remember these moments in life not through a phone or just in memory but through photographs that you can look back on. Invest in something that is priceless.

read some reviews from clients

  • "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

  • "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

Best Maui Family Photographer, Affordable Maui Family Photographer


Lifestyle Collections



  • 1. None of the Lifestyle packages may be used for Elopement or Wedding Coverage. To view my wedding services please refer to my WEDDING WEBSITE.

    2. Added fee’s may apply for certain locations that require special permits that do not fall under listed PERMITTED locations .Sessions taking place on neighboring islands or the mainland will have an added Travel Fee.

    3. If booking for a Golden Hour session it is only available for the 1 hour or 1.5 - 2 hour session and for set locations. Please be aware that wind in HI picks up after 12PM and locations become more crowded . Evening winds can be anywhere from 15mph-40mph. Beautiful photos can still happen but there will be wind present.

    4. All sessions require a non refundable $90 Holding Fee ( deducted out of the session’s cost) to be paid + a Booking Link to be filled out in order to secure the session. Subject to change if location is at a location that requires a special permit or travel

    5. Regarding Lifestyle Sessions NOT on Maui only the 1.5-2 Hour session may be booked ( if more time is requested a custom quote will be given ). A travel fee is also applied to the package’s cost. If a trip the mainland is already planned any of the below sessions other than the Little Mini may be booked during the listed travel dates.

    Upon selecting a package and sending an inquiry available start times will be emailed along with the password to my a Locations Guide to select a session location from.Description text goes here


Maui affordable photographer

Little Mini

25 minutes | $450 | session location in Paia or Kihei on Maui only

Only available for the morning timeframe at one set location on the North Shore or Wailea for the island of Maui . A delivered online digital gallery of 25 edited High Resolution Images. Option to purchase extra photos or entire gallery. solely edited digital high resolution images ( if you would like to know more about film which is provided for my other packages you can view this blog post )

- Includes printing rights

- Online gallery delivery within 2 weeks from session date

- Limited to parties of 4 individuals or less

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Mini Session

45 minutes | $750

Only available for the morning timeframe at one set location . A delivered online digital gallery of 50 minimum - 70 maximum edited High Resolution Images.

- Includes printing rights

- Edited sneak peeks within 24 hours of the session

- Online gallery delivery within 2 weeks from session date

- Limited to parties of 8 individuals or less

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One Hour

60 minutes | $980 | Set at one set location

A delivered online digital gallery of 90 minimum edited High Resolution Images.

families that are 5 members or less may have 1 outfit change - ex. swimsuit attire for photos in the ocean.

- Includes printing rights

- Edited sneak peeks within 24 hours of the session

- Online gallery delivery within 2 weeks from session date

- Limited to parties of 10 individuals or less

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1.5 - Two Hours

++ also the package for booking for other Hawaiian Islands or elsewhere . Travel fee not factored in below price.

$1,390 | Session may take place at two locations if 15 minutes max from one another

An online digital gallery of 120 minimum - 150 maximum edited High Resolution images delivered. Allows for one outfit change for families or up to two outfit changes for couples or families with 5 or less members.

- Includes printing rights

- Edited sneak peeks within 24 hours of the session

- Online gallery delivery within 2 weeks from the session date

- limited to parties of 15 people or less though additional individuals may be added for $20 per extra person ( only up to 24 individuals )

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Big Island Family Photographer

POPULAR QUESTION : DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER HAWAIIAN ISLANDS ?

100% YES

Though a Maui based photographer I will absolutely jump on a plane to photograph your special trip here to a different Hawaiian island in a heart beat . My time is split pretty equally between all of the islands where if interested in having me document you on another island there may be no travel fee if I am already scheduled for work there during the time of your visit. To inquire please fill out my contact form and in the comment section put the name of the island you will be vacationing to.

Please note that for lifestyle sessions only my 1.5 - 2 hour package OR a custom package of greater value is available to book for other islands.

2024 UPCOMING TRAVEL

NOV. BIG ISLAND, HI

DEC. OAHU, HI

  • if interested in the above areas during those months to receive exact travel dates where no travel fee is added please send an inquiry


What Makes Me One of the Top Maui Hawaii Family Photographers ?
  • Having photographer over 500 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.

  • 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 breakdown how our session will go further as well as help with any outfit planning. No surprises here with everything laid out.

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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 !