Top 15 Photo Shoots on Maui

1.Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,916 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Meet your guide at Makena Landing Park for a roughly two-hour, small-group shore snorkel near Maui’s Turtle Town. Joe, Robbie, or Alex may lead; gear, instruction, life jackets, photos, and raw video clips are included. Expect about an hour of guided snorkeling, and be ready for a swim from shore.

“Guide Robbie was great and it was a fun experience (especially with the jet!) If I were to deduct 1/2 Star, there was a last minute change of location which we weren’t planning on so we had to get an uber instead of walk, but it was a minor inconvenience and communication was good.”

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2.Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers with Photos Guided Tour Wailea Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

At Wailea Beach, My Splash guides including Tristan, James, Ryan, and Georgia teach first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers to use a mask, snorkel, and fins in shallow water before heading toward marine life on a paddleboard or raft. The 90-minute, small-group outing includes safety gear and photos when available.

“Great experience. Instructors were excellent. They made us feel comfortable for snorkeling the first time. Lots of help and instruction.”

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3.Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $99

Meet your photographer at Po‘olenalena Beach for a private, roughly one-hour session with Maui’s shore as the backdrop. The photographer takes more than 1,000 shots, then posts 200 to 250 selected portraits to a private site for you to choose from and purchase. Past sessions have been led by Shizen, Sara, Felix, Ian, Nicole, and others.

“The photographer showed a lot of patience and experience with our family. She was able to get my teen happy and involved. Great pictures at sunset.”

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4.A Maui Beach Photoshoot in Wailea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49Best value

Meet your photographer at Mokapu Beach in Wailea for a private 45 to 60 minute session, with posing guidance and styling help. Photographers include Solomon, Laurence, Jude, and Max, though your photographer may vary. The $49 fee covers the session, editing, and beach permit. Your online gallery costs extra, so ask about the total before booking.

“This was the most spectacular photo experience! We have so many amazing pics we don’t know how to choose what to frame! I even mixed up days because of time difference and they were able to reschedule me. Very communicative from the start. Go for the “artistic session” if you can. Not enough words to describe how happy we are!”

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5.E-Scooter Snorkel With Photo and Video At Turtle Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide at Makena Landing at 7:30 am for a safety briefing, a scooter tutorial, and about an hour of guided snorkeling. The small group is capped at six, and life jackets and snorkeling gear are provided. Guides such as Joe and Rachel have helped visitors spot turtles, octopuses, and reef life. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Shelby was very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned how to use the scooter to dive down while snorkeling. The scooter was a lot of fun.”

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6.Night-Time Snorkel at TurtleTown with Stars, Lights, and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Swim from Makena Landing toward Turtle Town with a guide such as Robbie, Payson, Joe, Alec, or Jon. The small-group outing starts before sunset, then uses personal flashlights and a powerful colored light to spot turtles and other sea life. Gear is included, photos may cost extra, and you must be able to swim.

“Amazing experience with lots of turtle action! Payson was a fantastic tour guide. The sunset in the water was gorgeous and swimming with the turtles was even better. Highly recommend!!”

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7.Romantic Sunset Picnic at Pristine Beach with Photo & Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Meet in Kihei for a roughly 90-minute private beach picnic at sunset. Your host sets out pillows, a low table, a charcuterie board, and a couples card deck, then takes photographs to share digitally after sunset. Hosts Nicole and Sherry have helped couples celebrate anniversaries, honeymoons, and proposals. Bring your own alcoholic drink if you want one.

“Nicole was awesome! She made my wife's birthday beautiful! The food was outstanding. We did bring our own bottle to enjoy. If you need a romantic evening this it the thing to do!!!!”

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8.Maui Flying Dress Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

At sunset, a private photographer and stylist help you pose in a flying dress on Wailea Beach. Choose up to two dresses for this 90-minute session, led by the Wailea Photo team, including Jude and Laurence. You receive high-resolution unedited JPG files on disk, plus a link to a selection of edited images. A Hana photoshoot upgrade is available.

“To celebrate my “Hawai’i 5-0”, the flying dress photo shoot was a must. Jude and Laurence were AMAZING. They were prepared and committed to capturing the perfect shot! I absolutely LOVE my images and experience overall!”

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9.Turtle Town Snorkel with Free Photo and Video – Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Meet your guide near Wailea, then head to Maluaka Beach for a guided snorkel among reef fish and, if conditions allow, Hawaiian green sea turtles. Gear, lifejackets, wetsuit tops, and underwater photos and videos are included. Groups are limited to six, but you must be a confident swimmer.

“Great experience and our guide Seth was awesome. Informative, helpful and humorous. Will definitely go again if in Maui again.”

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10.Maui Hi Flying Dress Private Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $895

Meet photographer and stylist Courtney at Ulua Beach in Wailea-Makena for a private, roughly one-hour photoshoot. She helps you into a dress designed by Hi Flying Dress, checks the light with test shots, and guides you through creative poses. Preview your images after the shoot, choose the photos to edit, and receive at least 25 downloadable edits within three weeks.

“Courtney, is the most amazing person. She made the photo shoot on my 45th Birthday an experience to remember! This is an activity for all ages and all sizes. Gorgeous location and can’t wait to see the photos. I highly recommend this activity when visiting Maui!”

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11.Fun and Creative Maui Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $99

Meet your photographer at Po‘olenalena Beach for a private, roughly one-hour Maui photoshoot among several beach backdrops. Sessions are available in the morning or early evening. Photographers Felix and Shizen have led sessions, and you’ll choose your portraits from a private online gallery. The required beach photography permit is included.

“Very fun experience! Felix was very kind and made us feel very comfortable. Would definitely love to work with him again when we bring the whole family.”

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12.Brunch at Beautiful Beach with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet Nicole near Makena Road for a private, two-hour beach brunch with charcuterie, bottled water, picnic seating, and a photo session. You’ll have a quiet setting for breakfast and time together, then receive your edited photos at no extra charge. Bring a favorite morning drink if you’d like one.

“Looking for something special to do on Valentines Day and this was perfect. Nicole set everything up perfectly and was on point with her communication and directions. Charcuterie was nice and she even had a bluetooth speaker for music, a couples card game, and a souvenir board was a nice touch. The best part was the photos, she did an amazing job of taking and then editing them. Really liked that she texted them at the end so you had them right away. Would definitely recommend this for a great Maui memory!”

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13.Private Snorkel Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Meet at 8:00 am on Makena Road for a 2.5-hour private shore snorkel. Your guide fits your gear, helps you get comfortable, and leads your group according to your needs and sea conditions. Snacks, bottled water, and photos are included. Guides named by past guests include Shelby, Matt, G, and Sirena.

“Shelby was an amazing tour guide. She confidently helped us get acclimated to snorkeling and led us on an amazing trip. We saw abundant marine life including sea turtles and were able to go much further along the reef than we would have gone on our own. The underwater photos and videos were an unexpected and welcome surprise. I highly recommend this snorkeling excursion with Shelby!”

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14.A Romantic Photoshoot for 2 in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Meet Wailea Photo at Ulua Beach for a private, roughly one-hour couples photoshoot in Wailea. Photographer time is included, but the digital gallery costs extra and is payable at the end. Past sessions name photographers Solomon, Laurence, and Jude, though your photographer is not guaranteed.

“We had an amazing couples photo shoot on the beach in Maui with Solomon. He was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the session. The shoot itself was quick and efficient, and we received our edited photos very fast via email. Highly recommend!”

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15.Instant Island Moments: photos and video same day delivery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Meet Nicole at 4524 Makena Road in Kihei for a private, 45-minute Maui photo and video session. Expect relaxed movement, pose guidance, and natural-looking iPhone Max Pro images, with same-day delivery advertised. Photos are included; check the booking details if video delivery is a deciding factor.

“We did a babymoon photoshoot and Nicole did an excellent job! She had so many great ideas for poses, was receptive to our feedback, and was punctual with photos returned within hours. She was also responsive to further requests. Definitely recommend!”

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