MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Jude Balter

Photographer, Wailea Photo

BLACK & WHITE SPECIALIST

A distinct eye for black and white.

Jude Balter is Laurence Balter's wife, co-owner of Wailea Photo and its black-and-white specialist, with 25 years behind the camera, bringing a timeless, editorial style to the family's work.

Jude photographs family portraits, couples sessions and weddings across Wailea, Makena and South Maui as part of the family-run Wailea Photo team.

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"Black and white strips everything back to what actually matters — the light, the connection, the moment."

WHY CLIENTS BOOK JUDE

A different way of seeing.

Jude brings a black-and-white sensibility to Wailea Photo, pairing the same natural light and unhurried direction that has defined the studio for more than 25 years with a timeless, editorial finish.

Like every Wailea Photo session, Jude's sessions are shot personally — never handed off to an outside contractor.

Black & white specialistBrings a timeless, editorial style to every session.

Laurence's wife & partnerCo-leads the family's creative direction at Wailea Photo.

Family, couples & weddingsCovers the full range of Wailea Photo sessions.

BEHIND THE CAMERA

Jude at work.

Jude Balter photographing beneath cherry blossoms in Japan with a Leica SL — Cherry blossom season, Japan

Jude Balter shooting street photography at night in black and white with a Leica rangefinder — Black and white street photographer

Jude Balter on the sand in Wailea with two Leica cameras on a dual strap, ready for a session — Ready for a session in Wailea

Jude Balter with her camera above the turquoise water on a Turquoise Water session in Wailea — Turquoise water session

Jude Balter laughing with her camera at golden hour on a Wailea beach — Golden hour, Wailea

MEET THE REST OF THE FAMILY

Laurence, Max and Solomon Balter also photograph for Wailea Photo.

Meet the Balter Family