You’re getting married on the majestic Valley Isle of Maui, Hawai’i, and now you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your epic day. How exciting! Of all of the things that you purchase and vendors that you hire for your wedding, it’s the photographs that will remain for generations to come, so it’s not a decision to be made lightly. Most couples understandably don’t have a lot of experience with what to look for in a wedding photographer. Liking the photos that you see posted on the photographer’s website or social media is a great first step, but there are several questions that you should ask to dig a bit deeper and make sure you are hiring someone that is a good fit for you and the vision that you have for your wedding. Here are my recommendations for the top 5 questions to ask before booking your Maui wedding photographer.

The Fairmont Kea Lani is one of the luxurious resorts located on Maui’s South Shore overlooking the beautiful, blue Pacific Ocean. In addition to providing plush accommodations for visitors, this resort serves as a stunning venue for weddings. When Jessica and Ernest became engaged earlier this year, they decided on the Fairmont Kea Lani as their Maui wedding venue.

One of the many blessings of living on Maui is that I sometimes get to visit with friends that are vacationing on the island! In this case, I’ve known Lori online for several years now, but I never met her in-person before her recent Maui honeymoon. Lori and I attended the same nutrition school, and we are both registered nurses. We connected through a Facebook group for alumni of our nutrition school, and I’ve enjoyed following her over the years. When she reached out to ask if I’d take her and Paul’s photos during their honeymoon, I was so stoked!

If you’re considering choosing Maui as the location for your destination wedding or elopement, it’s important to understand the legal rules for getting married in the State of Hawai’i. As a Maui wedding photographer, I’m well-acquainted with the legal stuff, and the good news is that it’s not that complicated or difficult to get married on Maui!