Kathryn Haldiman, a Maui-based photographer, walking barefoot on a sandy beach near water, wearing a black dress and a colorful necklace, smiling under a clear sky.
Kathryn Haldiman, a Maui-based wedding photographer, holding a camera outdoors with a turquoise necklace and pink flower in hair.

About Katy

Inspired by salt, sun, & the way that you love

I’ve been photographing weddings and portraits professionally on Maui since 20217.  I feel fortunate to live and surf on the rugged, magical North Shore of Maui with my partner, Shannon, and our rescue pets.

I believe that there’s something sacred about witnessing people in love. I photograph couples on the edge of a moment that they never want to forget — barefoot vows on the beach, laughter in the wind, teary-eyed glances as the sun slips behind the mountains. I love making space for those moments, and then preserving them for generations to come.

I discovered photography as a creative outlet from my stressful nursing career — but over time, I’ve realized that photography is another incredible way to serve people. To help them feel seen. To give them something tangible when the memories start to blur.

My clients tell me they feel at ease with me — like they can fully be themselves. That’s important to me because I believe the best photos happen when you’re comfortable, relaxed, and not worried about how it’s “supposed” to look. I guide when needed, but I’m also quiet when it counts. I pay attention to what’s unfolding and capture the in-between — the things you didn’t even realize you’d want to remember.

I shoot on both digital and film to blend crisp storytelling with that soft, nostalgic texture you can’t quite describe — a little magic, a little memory, wrapped into every frame. 

I can’t wait to learn more about you and the vision that you have for your wedding.  

Person holding camera on beach with floral dress

Inspiration behind the lens

People sitting and relaxing on the Seine River bank in Paris with trees and historic buildings in the background during sunset.

Cold weather in Paris

Person holding a camera, sitting casually, wearing a blazer and casual pants, with white sneakers, in a neutral setting.
Person wearing a skirt and knee-high black boots with buckles, standing on a carpeted floor.
Autumn park with benches, trees with orange leaves, and buildings in the background.
Small dog lying on a bed with white linens in a softly lit bedroom.

My sweet dog Henry

Open book next to a coffee mug and Palo Santo stick on a marble table.

A balanced wellness routine

Collection of perfumes, skincare bottles, hair clip, and tubes on marble surface.
Young woman with long hair wearing a white cropped shirt.
Vintage camera, open magazine with statue image, and plate of cherries on white fabric.

Let’s capture your story

My photography explores the soul of the city, through both landscapes and portraits.

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