Maui Mini Session Locations

One of our Wailea favorites, beautiful at sunrise or sunset, with soft sand, swaying palms and lava rocks for the setting.

Across the ocean you can see Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi and Molokini Crater.

Sunsets are usually much busier than mornings, and we often work between fellow photographers and beach wedding ceremonies.

One of the best sunset spots in the Lahaina and Kāʻanapali area.

There are no buildings within walking distance, and the crowd is mostly surfers. (It’s a great spot for beginner to intermediate surfers.)

The scenery is wonderfully varied, with greenery, sandy shores and a loko iʻa (fishpond).

When the surf is good, parking gets tight. There’s overflow parking across the street, but the surf usually decides how busy the beach is.

In Kahului, just behind Kahului Airport (OGG). It’s best in the morning, since strong winds pick up later in the day.

At sunrise the beach is quieter and the winds are much calmer. It’s also a perfect first stop for family photos before driving the Road to Hāna.

Sunsets aren’t ideal here, since the sun sets behind the mountains in the background. Afternoon winds also draw plenty of Maui’s windsurfers, which makes later sessions a little tricky.