Miranda, local photographer in Maui

Style:

My goal is for you to feel as comfortable in front of the camera as I feel behind it. I love using nature’s beauty as a backdrop but also going against the grain and off the beaten path. I love capturing all of life’s beautiful moments and meeting people from all over the world. From weddings, to portraits, to engagements and capturing a family’s special vacation, I have been blessed to shoot a variety of events.

Likes:

I truly enjoy meeting individuals from all over the world. Being a Los Angeles native, my transition to Maui, Hawaii has taught me to slow down and appreciate all that nature has to offer. I studied media at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, this is where I found myself as an artist. 

Between photoshoots I love walking on the beach with my dog, lounging around the house with my two cats and planning vacations. I was blessed with the opportunity to follow a tattoo artist around Norway and capture his artistry. After that opportunity, all I want to do is travel and capture all the beauty around the world. 

I also love to cook! Cooking has become an artistic outlet for me that allows me to meditate and create. The love I have developed for cooking makes it hard to give restaurant recommendations, but I do have a few favorite places. 

Recommended places:

Kaanapali Beach: Ka’anapali beach runs along the west side of maui. It is bordered by beautiful resorts, a variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping. This beach is home to a local favorite called “Black Rock”. Here you will find locals and tourists  alike snorkeling, swimming, and cliff diving into the beautiful clear ocean. One of my favorite restaurants is Monkeypod Kitchen. You will find one location of this restaurant  located at the Wailers Village shopping center. If you looking to try a local favorite, make sure you order a Mai Tai. 

Kaanapali is one of my favorite places to photograph. With the beach stretching a mile long, it is easy to find space that is not too crowded, and the backdrop is beautiful! This beach also has a sidewalk that makes for a nice stroll for those early mornings or stunning sunsets. 

Polo Beach: Polo Beach is located on the south shore of Maui in Wailea. It is positioned  right behind the beautiful  Fairmont Kealani Resort. This beach also lays a long the Wailea beach walk, which allows access to multiple beaches, resorts, shopping, restaurants, and bars. (Do you see a trend  ). Not only do I love shooting sunset sessions on this beach, but the Kealani Hotel has one of my most favorite restaurants on the Island: Nicks Fish Market. We drive 45 minutes from home just to eat here and enjoy the sunsets. 

While on the south side, Kihei Town offers many more shops, restaurants, and you guessed it…Bars. Some of my favorites are Isanas (Sushi/Japanese) , Miso Phat (Sushi/Japanese), Monsoon Indian Cuisine, and Maui Brewing Company.

North Shore: The north shore of Maui has so much to offer. Paia town is a quaint little town with cute shops and Boutiques. Paia Fish market is a local favorite must try. Probably the most spoken about restaurant is Mamas Fish house. Reservations are needed months in advance, but its worth it! Mamas beach is a beautiful location for early sunrise photoshoots and many times we are joined by the Native Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. 

Just down the road is the famous surf spot, Hookipa. In the sunset hours, the beach floods with turtles as they come ashore for the night. 

I have many more suggestions and photoshoot locations that are not beach backdrops for those of you looking to venture off the path.

Languages spoken:

English