Maiwahine Creations
Welcome to my Hawaii Elopement Pricing guide 2025 - 2026
Based in Hawaii & Switzerland - Serving worldwide
YOu're eloping in Hawaii! I love that for you! Aloha and Let's get you started!
So glad that you're interested in knowing my pricing.
I'm not just your ordinary elopement photographer. While my main job is photographing your elopement, I wear many hats throughout the day. From being your biggest hype girl, your impromptu planner, your location scout, nothing gives me more pleasure than to capture your love story. As an avid hiker and adventure seeker, my love for telling stories through my lens has greatly influenced my way of photography. And as your elopement photographer, I take joy in documenting all the little and big moments of your day in the most authentic way. Bringing out those genuine emotions, your eyes full of love for each other, I'll capture it all. I'll do anything to get your perfect and desired shots from wading knee deep into the ocean, hiking up mountains to give you those epic views, or just finding those moments when you're not looking and a smile lights up your face. Your day is all about YOU and I'm here to make it as amazing and as memorable as I know it will be. I do this through getting to know you both and getting to know all of what you're envisioning for YOUR day. If you like one of my packages below then let's start planning!
Telling your love story, one photo at a time
Your vision for your day is all that matters to me. And to help capture all the big and small moments as they occur as authentically as possible, my style of photography, with its mixture of prompts and poses, help you get those playful, romantic, yet genuine moments we all know and love.
I approach each of my couples love stories with a fresh perspective and from quiet observation and a genuine connection to your love story and to you, I document each and every moment as it unfolds. From the small glances, to the surprise giggles, and the joy and laughter of your day, allow me to tell your love story in its most truest form, with fresh eyes and a love for love, I’ll capture it all. And because your moments are so precious, there is no cap on the amount of photos you will receive as your memories are just as important to me as they are to you.
How the process works
And what to expect...
Step 1
Let's pick a date and a location
Book a call with me and we can talk about what you're envisioning for your dream day! I'll use my expertise and knowledge to help you decide on the best location to fit your elopement dreams.
STEP 2
I'll assist you in finding your vendors
We got your date, the location, and me to capture it all! You've answered my questionnaires to help me get all your details down. Now let's find your perfect local vendors to make your dream elopement come to life, that includes a bouquet, hair and makeup, officiant and more.
STEP 3
I'll assist in planning your day
From helping you plan what to pack, to where to eat for dinner afterwards, to adventure couple and engagement session, I got you covered with some unique ideas on where to go and what to do all while I capture it all. And if it's your first time in Hawaii, I'll also send you my local guide on things to do and see around the island.
STEP 4
I'll help you with permits
Is the location you're wanting on the beach? Or you're having a second location for first look/vows or couples photos? No worries, I can find you which beaches we can go to and I got your permits covered.
STEP 5
I'll create a timeline for your day
As we get closer to your day, we will keep in touch periodically. Having photographed many elopements, I have the perfect timelines to help you make your day run smoothly from lighting, seclusion, and location, so that you can relax and enjoy your day.
STEP 6
Your big day is here, and I document your love story
The big day is here! I capture your day in all its joy and love. No moment left out, just you, your family and friends, and me to capture it all.
STEP 7
you receive your sneak peeks
Within 24-48 hours you will receive a link to your Sneak Peeks gallery of your day via email. These moments are taken from each important part of your day to share immediately with family and friends.
STEP 8
you'll also receive your bts footage
Within 24-48 hours you will also receive your RAW Content Creation Behind-The-Scenes Footage of your day. If you've had drone footage, this will also be included. All will be sent via a link in your email through either WeTransfer or Dropbox to help preserve its quality.
STEP 9
your wedding gallery is delivered!
After 5-6 weeks, you will receive your full edited gallery via online; which will be ready to view, share, and download immediately. All photos will be of High Resolution - a mixture of black and white and color photos. Your edited film photos will also be included in your gallery if they were included in your package.
Haydlee & Spencer
"Mai!!! FIRST OFF, you're a wizard behind the cameras! I spent the entire day (12 hours no kidding) looking at every single photo you captured and edited for us while smiling, crying happy tears, and reliving the day. Second, I have a dilemma. How do I choose which to post when I want to just post every single one!!"
Third, the WELCOME party!!! Okay slay! I am so amazed. I look at the photos and truly feel like they could be used in a magazine somewhere. You have mad me feel a level of confidence I didn't know I had behind a camera!
The list goes on and on. I am so happy I found you!
Keirsin & Brandon
"I came across Mai's profile and after reviewing her website I reached out with many questions. She was very responsive and after a brief call, I loved her energy and decided to go with her. The pre-wedding communication was easy and Mai joined us for our wedding rehearsal at the venue. On the wedding day, we worked with Mai and her second shooter Amy. They were lovely to work with and felt more like ohana than just our photographers. They captured our entire day and were so accommodating. While we anticipated our wedding photos to take some time, Mai shared a few sneak peaks and were blown away. After a few weeks only, we received our entire album and are so grateful and happy with the images. We can't thank Mai and Amy enough and definitely recommend them to anyone."
Daphne & Tim
"Oh my goodness - thank you so so so much Mai for your amazing talent. I'm extremely thankful that my friend referred you and grateful to have worked with you. My girls couldn't stop raving about how great you were! Your energy is just the sweetest. You are very great at your craft and it was truly so fun working with you. <3"
A whole day of photos? DO I really need it?
HOnestly? I think you'll love it!
I totally get it—12, 8, even 6 hours of having a camera on you might sound like a lot. But trust me, it’s not what you think. Your elopement day flies by in the blink of an eye, and one thing I always hear from my couples when they look back on their photos is that they were so grateful to have as many memories captured as possible. The best part? I’m more of a fly-on-the-wall during these moments, blending in so naturally that you’ll hardly even notice I’m there.
From the quiet moments of your morning—the excitement of getting ready for your adventure, the butterflies before you say "I do"—to the laughter, happy tears, and every embrace in between, I’ll be there. Not just capturing your love story, but documenting your special day as your own personal storyteller, your shadow, preserving every candid, beautiful moment. Because years from now, you’ll look back and think, I’m so glad I have these memories. And that’s exactly what I want for you.
Package 1
Full day elopement Experience
$5400
Here's what you get!!!
12 hours of documentation (or break it up into 4 hours one day and 8 hours the next day, you have so many options)
I'll tell your story from start to finish. With this 12 hour experience you can take your time, immerse yourself in each moment without having to feel rushed. This experience is perfect if you want to have a multi-day adventure elopement or just go all over the island taking photos in some of my favorite secret spots. Want to have an adventure day on a boat, helicopter ride, or hike to a waterfall before or even on your big day? Then this is the package for you - anything you can dream of, let's do it!
All your photos + BTS Content Creation Footage + Drone Footage + Film Photos
You will get a full gallery of high-resolution fully edited photos delivered to you online to share with friends and family. Because this experience allows you to go to multiple locations during your big day, you will be able to look back on your memories and see each other's reactions, all the places and things you did together, how amazing an adventure eloping together was and much, much, more. With this experience you get to see not only Behind-the-Scenes footage of your day within 24-48 hours, but you also get to see a bird's eye view from having drone footage of your day. All your memories carefully documented, in digital and film, to treasure for years to come.
Elopement Planning Assistance & Vendor Recommendations
Your photos show your experience and the flow of your day, and as your photos will reflect your experience, I work very closely with you and help in assisting to bringing your dream elopement to life, this includes: Local vendor recommendations, personalized timeline planning and assistance, engagement or pre/post-elopement couples photo session or unique adventure day options. Planning an elopement can be stressful, let me help make it fun! Click the button below to book a consult call today!
MOST popular! Package 2
half day elopement Experience
$4200
Here's what you get!!!
8 hours of documentation! No rush, just enjoy your day!
Have a day filled with events but don't want to feel rushed? With this 8 hour experience you can take your time, immerse yourself in each moment and have the luxury of enjoying each adventure throughout the day. Want to make a day of going on a helicopter ride? I'll be there to capture it all! Sailing on a boat and taking some epic couples photos while you swim and enjoy the blue waters of Hawai'i? I got you covered. This experience allows you to spend the day just being you, and you get to get married to boot! If you want that extra time to enjoy your day while having it documented in a candid and romantic way, then this is the package for you - let's get you started!
All your photos + BTS Content Creation Footage + Extra Photo Session
You will get a full gallery of high-resolution fully edited photos delivered to you online to share with friends and family. Didn't take your engagement photos yet? No worries! This experience has you covered for extra time! Because this experience comes with 8 hours for your big day, you will be able to look back on your memories and see each other's reactions and all the fun events you got to do during your day. And because this experience comes with BTS coverage, you get to see your Behind-the-Scenes footage of your day within 24-48 hours!
Elopement Planning Assistance & Vendor Recommendations
Your elopement day is more than just an event—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, filled with love, laughter, and the moments you’ll cherish forever. Your photos should do more than just capture how your day looked—they should bring you right back to how it felt. That’s why I work closely with you, not just as your photographer, but as someone who genuinely cares about bringing your dream wedding to life.
From recommending the best local spots to crafting a personalized timeline that ensures stress-free day, I’m here to make the planning process feel effortless. Imagine starting your journey with a breathtaking engagement session or a unique couples shoot at a stunning location for sunrise before taking a dip in the ocean before freshening up and going to your ceremony—because your love story deserves to be told in the most beautiful way possible. Planning an elopement can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Let’s turn it into an exciting, joyful experience together. Click the button below to book a consult call today, and let’s start creating magic!
second MOST popular! Package 3
mini elopement
$3880
Here's what you get!!!
6 hours of documentation! From Getting ready to Ceremony!
With this 6 hour package you get all the coverage you need from getting ready at your hotel, couple's photos at second location and ceremony coverage with post-elopement couple's photos at a third nearby location. From first look/touch, to saying "I do," you'll have all your moments captured to treasure for years to come. Enjoy your day while having it documented and preserved just for you - let's get you started!
All your photos + BTS Content Creation Footage
You will get a full gallery of high-resolution fully edited photos delivered to you online to share with friends and family. All of my packages include Sneak Peeks within 24 hours, so you don't have to wait too long to see some moments from your day! And because this experience comes with BTS coverage, you get to see your Behind-the-Scenes footage of your day within 24-48 hours!
Elopement Planning Assistance & Vendor Recommendations
Your photos show your experience and the flow of your day, and as your photos will reflect your experience, I work very closely with you and help in assisting with bringing your dream elopement day to life, this includes: Local vendor recommendations, location scouting, personalized timeline planning and assistance, and couples photo session before and after the ceremony. Planning an elopement can be stressful, but you don't have to do it alone! Click the button below to book a consult call today!
Package 4
Micro elopement
$1880
Here's what you get!!!
2 hours of documentation! Your Ceremony and couples photos captured just for you!
With this 2 hour package you get all the coverage you need of your gorgeous ceremony and a couple's session afterwards! Can't wait to say "I do"? Then say no more, this package is for you! I'll capture your ceremony and get you some amazing couple's photos afterwards! Your love encapsulated in each moment and your treasured memories documented to look back on for years to come.
All your photos in color and some Black and White
You will get a full gallery of high-resolution fully edited photos delivered to you online to share with friends and family. And all of my packages include Sneak Peeks within 24 hours, so you don't have to wait too long to see some moments from your day! And because I love capturing your love story, I even send black and white versions of your photos. The same memories, but they hit different.
Wedding Planning Assistance & Vendor Recommendations
As with every package I offer, you not only get my recommended local guide on things to do and see on the island, but I also work closely with you and help in assisting with bringing your dream elopement day to life, this includes: personalized timeline planning and assistance with the best lighting and timing for couple's photos and ceremony. Planning an elopement can be stressful, let me help make it fun! Click the button below to book a consult call today!
Ready to have your day captured?
Now that you've had a glimpse into the booking process and seen my packages, I just want you to know that I know you have a lot of decisions to make. Finding the perfect photographer for your day is so important. And I would love if we connected, and that I align with YOUR vision for YOUR day.
Capturing your precious memories in all its small and big moments is my life passion and helping you keep these treasured memories are my goal for your day.
I want to not just capture your photos, but that when you look back on them, you are brought back to the moment, the feeling, the emotion, of that time and special day in your lives. If you're wanting to know more or would love to get started, let's hop on a call! I'd love to get to know you and hear all the beautiful details you have envisioned for YOUR day!
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