Hawaii
Proposal photography · Maui
In short
Proposal photography in Maui starts at $450: 60 min on location with a photographer who works in Maui, and 40 edited photos delivered to a private gallery within 48 hours.
Why choose Proposal photography in Maui?
A Maui proposal is nearly always a sunset proposal on the leeward coast, and the practical decision is which cove. Makena is the one people have seen and it is small — small enough that another wedding party in it at the same hour is a real problem. Ironwoods at Kapalua is larger, quieter and gives the Moloka’i channel behind you, which most people have never seen and remember better.
Worth knowing about Maui
Makena Cove is the size of a small garden, which makes it extraordinary for two people and unworkable if a wedding party has booked the same hour — and they frequently have, because it is the most-booked ceremony site on the island. A proposal there is scheduled against the ceremony bookings rather than in ignorance of them, and Ironwoods is the fallback that is almost never busy.
What does the session in Maui look like?
- Ironwoods Beach, Kapalua
- Ironwood trees, a crescent of sand and the channel. Quieter than the south shore and room to work.
- Makena Cove
- Lava framing and the classic frame, at sunset. Tiny, and shared with anyone else there.
- Upcountry Kula at golden hour
- For a proposal that wants the island rather than the ocean.
What does proposal photography in Maui include?
- 40 retouched photographs
- Discreet long-lens coverage of the proposal itself
- A short portrait session immediately afterwards
- Location scouting and a timing plan agreed in advance
- Private online gallery within 48 hours
Permits at these locations: Makena Cove: Hawaii DLNR right-of-entry permit for a wedding or commercial photography, from $20: 30 people, two hours, no exclusive use of the beach. Ironwoods Beach, Kapalua: Hawaii DLNR right-of-entry permit for weddings and commercial photography, from $20; the beach is shared with the public.
FAQ — Proposal photography in Maui
Do we need a permit for a proposal shoot?
Yes, if it is on a state beach. The Hawaii DLNR permit covers commercial photography rather than only ceremonies, so a proposal session photographed by a professional needs one. It costs from $20, and a registered photographer can buy it the same day.
Which beach is best?
Ironwoods at Kapalua for a proposal, most of the time. Makena Cove is the frame people have seen and it is tiny — if a wedding party has the same hour, and they often do, there is nowhere else to stand. Ironwoods is larger, quieter, gives the Moloka’i channel behind you, and almost nobody has photographed there.