C + R got engaged in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. They shared with me that their proposal happened in their apartment, where they spent much of their time throughout the early days of the pandemic. I love that it was a simple, no-fuss affair that seems to suit this sweet, down-to-earth couple! C + R are planning two weddings— one first in California in March 2022, and then another wedding to follow in Singapore. They were vacationing on Maui in June, and booked an engagement photography session for images to use on their save-the-date cards.

C and A had originally planned to marry in France, but alas, the pandemic had other plans for this couple. C had vacationed on Maui many times, and it wasn’t hard to convince A that the island was an ideal spot for their elopement. They eloped on Maui, and then headed to Kauai for their honeymoon. I’m sure that France would have been lovely, but personally, I can’t think of a better way to get married than on a beach on Maui 💙(although obviously I’m a bit biased 😂).

J + T first reached out to me in 2020, after the Covid pandemic changed their wedding plans. They had intended to marry in Italy, but once it became clear that normal travel wasn’t going to be possible for a while, they started considering other options for their May 2021 wedding. The couple had gotten engaged on Oahu, and they loved the tropical vibe of Hawai’i.

When S + Y contacted me to photograph their intimate Maui beach wedding, they knew exactly on what beach they wanted to say their vows. They had spent some time looking through my portfolio, and they were drawn to Palauea Beach because it has quite a long stretch of white sand, blue ocean views, palm trees, some lava rocks, and some greenery lining the beach. A little bit of everything that you could want on a Maui beach!