“OMG. I have never had such beautiful pictures taken.”

Family, couples & wedding photography by the Balter family in Wailea, Maui — 25+ years · 1,000+ five-star reviews
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Whenever we travel with our family to some place spectacular, we hire a professional photographer. It makes all the difference.
More than a quarter century ago, our family made Maui our home. For over 25 years, Laurence, Jude, Max, and Solomon Balter have been creating timeless photographs for families visiting South Maui.
Every single session is photographed personally by one of us—never an outside contractor or temp photographer. We treat your family like our own family, taking the time to ensure everyone feels relaxed, comfortable, and truly at ease in front of the lens.
We guide the light, the movement and the little moments, so you can enjoy Maui and remember how it felt. No AI — every image is edited by hand.
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“OMG. I have never had such beautiful pictures taken.”

“These pictures will be a special memory and souvenir of our trip.”
“Laurence and Jude made my entire family feel so comfortable…”

“Our experience with Wailea Photo was outstanding!”

“The sunset on the beach was absolutely stunning…”
“Our family absolutely loved our experience…”

“He always responded quickly, was friendly…”
“Pictures by the beach during the sunset — look no further!”


















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