Locations
There are many beautiful locations that we can shoot at on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Below are some favorites. *Please note there is no commercial photography allowed on the beaches in Kaanapali area. And some areas require special permits.
Kapalua Bay Beach - Kapalua Area
Small sandy beach. Quick access to beach if you're staying at Montage Hotel
Nice lava rocks in various spots along the beach. Grassy area with for kids. Lots of options for background overlooking the bay. Can be crowded at times.
*Bathroom Facilities. Large Parking lot
DT Fleming Beach Park - Kapalua Area
Large sandy beach. Quick access to beach if you're staying at Ritz Hotel.
Nice spot for some mix of jungle greenery and beach photos. Usually not too crowded
*Bathroom & Lifeguard Facilities. Large parking lot.
Ironwoods Beach - Kapalua Area
Large sandy beach. Epic lava rocks and sea cliffs. Can be windy at times. Usually not too crowded
*No Bathroom or Porta-potties. Small parking lot.
Baby Beach - Lahaina Area
Small sandy beach. Great for sunrise photos and not so much for sunset as it gets very crowded.
*No bathroom facilities and no porta-potties
505 Front St - Lahaina Area
Large sandy beach. Great for sunrise or sunset photos. Not too crowded usually. Large Parking Lot.
*Bathroom Facilities
Poolenalena Beach - Wailea Area
Large sandy beach. 2 beaches actually! Nice Palm Trees. Less crowded.
Nice lava rocks in various spots along the beach.
*No bathroom facilities but there are porta-potties
Mokapu Beach - Wailea Area
Small sandy beach. Quick access to beach if you're staying at Andaz Hotel.
Nice lava rocks in various spots along the beach. Cute wooden boardwalk. Grassy area with for kids. Can get crowded at times.
*Bathroom Facilities - Large Parking lot
Baldwin Beach - Paia Area
Great for sunrise shoots! Sunset also a good option. Nice long sandy beach. Check out the cute Paia Town after or before our shoot! Not usually too crowded
*Bathroom Facilities. Large parking lot
Haleakala National Park
Enjoy this breathtaking spot on top of the volcano! I do not recommend sunrise as its too crowded and dark and cold. But sunset is wonderful, a bit less crowded and we can take some nice shots overlooking the valley on the way up.
*Additional Fee required for travel time and park permit. Must have a rental car that I can tag along with you up the mountain. Meeting in Paia or Kahului area first.
*Bathroom Facilities - Medium Size parking lot
Iao Valley Park - Wailuku Area
Great for late morning or early afternoon shoots. No beach but there's nice river and jungle environment.
*Bathroom Facilities. Large parking lot
Honolua Bay Jungle - Kapalua Area
Great for sunrise or sunset. No beach, just very rocky shore that's crowded with snorkelers. But the jungle section is very nice. Can have a lot of mosquitos though at times!
*No Bathroom Facilities. Few parking spots along road.
Twin Falls - Jungle Area - Road to Hana
Great for Waterfall or Jungle background. Can have lots of mosquitos and can be crowded. Special permit required ($100 additional)
*Bathroom Facilities. Large parking lot but often full.