Honestly priced. No hidden fees. Every session includes professionally edited, high-resolution digital images.
Natural light and the true-to-life colors of Maui, all at the start of golden hour. Great for couples or families with children, and good for toddlers — vibrant, bright light before the early bedtime, helping avoid the meltdown risk. Available only in Wailea.
Special offer — extend your session to include the Last Half of Sunset. Ask about it when you book.
The golden tones of the best sunsets in Maui. Best for dramatic golden hues, the rich ever-changing Maui sky colors, and classic dusk silhouettes. Ideal for romantic couples, maternity and more formal family portraiture.
Optional Leica® APO upgrade — for clients who appreciate exceptional detail and beautifully rendered color, Leica APO optics add clarity and refinement to the final light of sunset. Available at checkout.
Best for ocean lovers who want a late-morning session with a crystal-clear turquoise coral reef background. Water so turquoise it feels otherworldly, ringed by a coral reef teeming with life. In all our sessions here, we’ve never seen another tourist on this stretch of beach — it feels like a private world.
Best for families with children under 6.
A specialized twenty-minute morning session in Wailea’s first light, photographed by Max while the beach is still quiet. Wailea Beach only, no location changes.
Best for families with children under 6.
A dedicated session for the season before everything changes: unhurried time at sunrise or sunset, guidance shaped around how you feel on the day, and room for a partner, children or grandparents to join.
An outfit change is welcome — mention it when you book. About maternity sessions
One question, planned so the answer happens in the right light. We help you choose the beach and the timing, stage a small surprise so you are facing each other when it matters, then turn the moment into a relaxed couples session as the sun goes down. Forty-five minutes ending at sunset, with a $100 deposit to hold the date.
Planning one? Read why we don’t hide in the bushes first.
For the gatherings of 10 or more — anniversaries, family flown in from across the world, everyone together at once. However rare the occasion, we make sure it’s held onto.
$1,200 covers up to 10 people — $50 per person after that.
Photography only, for couples who already have an officiant: 1.5 hours of sunset coverage with 200+ edited images delivered within 24–48 hours.
Optional at checkout: a second photographer shooting Kodak film and black & white (+$250) and an extra hour of coverage (+$450).
About Maui elopements · Need an officiant? See the all-inclusive package
Native Hawaiian officiant, bouquet, leis and arch, 1.5 hours of photography with 200+ images in 24–48 hours, beach permit, insurance and live streaming for family at home.
Up to 15 guests included; $20 per additional guest; up to 30 on the beach or 100 on private property.
2027 pricing — weddings on 2026 dates keep $2,599.
Want two photographers, Kodak film and three hours? The Signature Wedding, $4,800.
See the full package · View weddings · Call or text 808.298.5188
We read the published pricing of every Maui photographer we could find offering a short beach portrait or family session — fifteen in all — and put ourselves on the same chart.
With over 5,000 sessions of experience, we have found that the 10 or 20 images we think are best are not the same ones you would choose. We’d rather give you more choice than less.
| Photographer | Published price | Length | Edited images |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $195 | 30 min | RAW files, unedited |
| B | $195 | not stated | not stated |
| C | $275 | 30 min | 15 |
| D | $325 | 30 min | not stated |
| E | $349 | 45 min | 40 |
| F | $350 | 30 min | 10 |
| G | $395 | 30 min | 20 |
| H | $400 | 30 min | 35+ |
| I | $425 | 60 min | not stated |
| Wailea Photo, First Half of Sunset | $449 | 30 min | 50+ |
| J | $450 | 30 min | 45+ |
| K | $495 | 20 min | 15 |
| Wailea Photo, Last Half of Sunset | $499 | 30 min | 50+ |
| L | $599 | 30 min, morning only | 25 |
| M | $700 | not stated | not stated |
| N | $700 | 30 min | 35+ |
| O | $750 | 20 min | 10 |
Half of those that say how many include 20 or fewer. Ours includes 50+ — the highest figure published by anyone we found.
Permits, travel within Wailea and all editing are included. Most quoted prices are before a beach permit, travel fee and tax.
Last verified 21 September 2026. We re-check quarterly.
Aloha friends — we’re the Balter Family, just four photographers. We focus on what we do best: beach sessions and hand-editing every photo the next day. To protect our family time, we built our own AI Concierge, trained on real conversations with guests. Ask it anything — pricing, dates, weather, tides, what to wear, flowers, even where to eat after. Prefer a person? Call or text us anytime at 808-298-5188.
Mahalo, Laurence.
Your session will be personally photographed by Laurence, Jude, Max, or Solomon Balter — never an outside contractor.
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