Aloha
I am so glad you're here!
Maui has a way of resonating with everyone's hearts. Its breathtaking landscapes, unspoiled beaches, abundant greenery, and dazzling sunsets make it the ideal setting for capturing your love.
Experience Your Dream Elopement or Engagement shoot on Maui with Shannon Sayles Photography
Escape to the breathtaking island of Maui and embark on the perfect elopement with your loved one. Imagine exchanging vows amidst the awe-inspiring backdrop of a majestic volcano or sailing into the sunset with the gentle breeze as your witness. I pride myself in capturing your day exactly as you've always imagined.
My approach is to artfully pose you in the ideal location where the light is sublime. Giving you the space to authentically be together and create moments that are truly your own.
Let me help you turn your elopement or engagement photos on Maui into an unforgettable experience that you will never forget.
I have some pretty epic adventures in my back pocket…
I can’t wait to share them with you!
Aloha, I am Shannon, the face behind Shannon Sayles Photography.
I was blessed to be born and raised on the island of Maui and now am raising my two beautiful children in the most wonderful place in the world. I didn’t know this was my dream until it happened, I feel very lucky to call Maui home. I do love to travel, so I’ve seen a lot of beauty in this world. But something about Maui is different. There is no place like home.
Yes, there are stunning waterfalls, pristine beaches, and tangerine orange skies at sunset, but the best thing about this place is the culture: that feeling of “Aloha” that you hear about. If you have been here before, you know what I am talking about.
Aloha means love, but it also means there is a spirit of friendship and relaxation everywhere you go. It’s what makes me take great pride and joy in showing you my favorite places: favorite hikes, stunning vistas, and the beaches where you can run around and be free with your loved ones. You can even jump in the ocean at the end of your shoot if you are down for that.
You have picked the most beautiful place to get away, not just physically, but spiritually. Bringing that spirit of aloha to the photos and to the experience we share is what this is all about for me.
“Shannon did a wonderful job with our maternity photos! We both felt very comfortable during the photo session and the photos are stunning, she is so talented!”
Your Dream photoshoot in Paradise
Maui is the place to leave the day-to-day stress behind. Throw your phone in the ocean (jk don’t do that ). Ditch the to-do list (it’ll be waiting for you when you get back, promise), and leave the doggos with a trusted friend.
It’s a place where you can connect with nature and human beings instead of the chaos of the world.
And, if you know the right person (*cough cough* me — born and raised on Maui, down to share my favorite spots with you), you can even catch a sunset on a volcano or get away from the crowds at the lesser-known beaches.
“Sounds amazing, we’re in”
Family is Everything
Family photos on the other hand?
I am here to change your attitude about family photos. I want this to be an experience you look forward to.
You’re not on vacation in Hawaii to wrangle your kids into smiling perfectly for the holiday card. Let me take care of the wrangling. You just hold them close and enjoy this time together, okay?
The latest love stories
Yes, you can literally sail off into the sunset together. On Maui, magic is real.
“We had the best experience with Shannon as our photographer! We had a boat wedding with 25 attendees and she was a delight to work with. Totally unfazed by the unique challenges of shooting a wedding on a boat (with somewhat rough conditions). We got amazing portraits and candid shots, and she put all of our guest totally at ease. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer in Maui.”
