Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Maui Wedding Photographer for Authentic Moments
Aloha! I'm Angela Nelson Photography, a Maui-based wedding and elopement photographer with over a decade of experience capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments. Since transitioning from teaching to full-time photography in 2014, I've documented over 200 weddings across Maui's diverse venues, prioritizing unposed, candid storytelling that reflects each couple's unique narrative. My approach blends adventurous spirit with technical expertise, ensuring vibrant, cinematic imagery that preserves the laughter, tears, and spontaneous details that define your celebration. As a mother of three, I deeply value creating visual legacies that families can cherish for generations.Whether you're planning an intimate elopement atop Haleakala or a traditional beach wedding, my services include personalized venue guidance, heirloom albums printed on archival paper, and wall art designed to transform your living space. I also offer business coaching for photographers seeking to build sustainable creative enterprises. With a commitment to authenticity and a passion for Hawaii's natural beauty, I specialize in helping couples craft weddings that defy clichs and celebrate their true selves.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Legacy Albums
Wall Art
Venue Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Specializing in adventurous, unposed wedding photography since 2014
- Includes personalized Maui venue expertise and local knowledge
- Provides heirloom albums printed on 100-year archival paper
- Offers travel services across all Hawaiian islands and Mainland
- Combines technical expertise with storytelling for cinematic results
What people say
Authentically & beautifully captured
Worth every penny
Epic portraiture
Visual legacy
Adventure expertise
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting full wedding days with unposed, storytelling imagery that captures emotional moments and venue beauty. Specializing in diverse settings from beach ceremonies to luxury resort events. Provides comprehensive digital archive and printed album options for lasting preservation.
Elopement Photography
Creating cinematic narratives for elopements with adventurous couples seeking non-traditional celebrations. Includes location scouting, timeline planning, and heirloom documentation of vows in dramatic landscapes like Haleakala volcano or hidden waterfalls.
Legacy Albums
Crafting archival-quality wedding albums using professional printing techniques and durable materials. Each custom-designed book preserves 100+ images in sequential storytelling format, ideal for family heirlooms and anniversary celebrations.
People
Angela Nelson Photography
Owner Photographer
Award-winning Maui wedding photographer with 10+ years experience, former high school teacher turned visual storyteller. Specializes in adventurous weddings and elopements, documenting over 200 Maui weddings while maintaining educational background in English literature.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
I focus on moment-driven, documentary-style photography that captures authentic emotions and spontaneous moments rather than staged poses.
Do you travel outside Maui for weddings?
Yes, I photograph weddings across all Hawaiian islands and the Mainland, with experience in diverse locations from Michigan to Bali.
What's included in wedding collections?
All packages include digital files, online gallery access, a custom heirloom album, and Angie as your primary photographer.
How do you handle rainy day photography?
I use professional lighting equipment to ensure high-quality images regardless of weather conditions, with experience shooting in rain and low-light scenarios.
Can we customize our wedding package?
Yes, all collections are customizable with add-ons like extended coverage hours, second photographer, and premium wall art options.
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