Professional Photography Session Maui: 60+ Minutes at State Beach

Over 1,000 shots in one hour at a beach with multiple backdrops

A professional photography session on Maui at State Beach Park lasts 60+ minutes, during which a photographer takes over 1,000 shots and delivers 250–350 edited portraits for you to select from on a private website. The $99 per-person deposit secures your date and time and converts to credit toward print or digital purchases. Free cancellation applies, and the session includes the Hawaii state beach permit required by law.

The experience

You'll meet at State Beach Park early morning (around 8:30 am, when the sun is low and skies are blue with clouds) or late afternoon (around 5:30 pm, when the sun creates color in the sky). The photographer will spend 60+ minutes shooting, capturing over 1,000 images across multiple backdrops at the park. The session is built around what you want to do in front of the camera (posed portraits, candid moments, family groupings), while the photographer handles the technical setup and framing.

Within days, all edited portraits appear on a private viewing website where you browse and select the ones you want. The photographer narrows the 1,000+ shots down to 250–350 finished portraits, so you're choosing from work that's already been culled and edited. Your $99 deposit per person becomes a credit toward any future purchase (prints, digital files, albums), so booking a session of two people gives you $198 in credit to spend later.

The studio has 17+ years of experience and brings professional-grade equipment to every session. Cancellation is free, and the beach permit required by Hawaii state law is included in your session fee. Public transportation options are nearby, and the park is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• 60+ minutes of professional photography at State Beach Park.
• over 1,000 shots taken during your session.
• 250–350 edited portraits posted on a private viewing website for 60 days.
• $99 per-person deposit converted to credit toward prints, digital files or future purchases.
• Hawaii state beach permit required by law.
• free cancellation.

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 08:30 and 17:30, from US$ 99 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 17:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to12h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maui Professional Photography

Is this one for you?The session runs 60+ minutes of active posing and movement in front of the camera at a beach park, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting sandy. The early morning slot (8:30 am) or late afternoon slot (5:30 pm) are both set times, so you'll need to match one of those windows to your schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time of day is best for a photography session on Maui?

Early morning around 8:30 am works well because the sun is low and the sky stays a clear blue with clouds in the background. Late afternoon around 5:30 pm is also popular because the sun creates warm colors in the sky and clouds. Either window gives you the light the photographer prefers for portraits.

How many photos will I actually get to choose from?

The photographer takes over 1,000 shots during your 60+ minute session and edits them down to 250–350 finished portraits posted on a private website. You then select the ones you want to purchase or download.

What happens to the $99 deposit I pay per person?

The $99 deposit per person secures your date and time and converts into a $99 credit toward any future purchase: prints, digital files, albums, or additional sessions. A two-person session gives you $198 in total credit to use whenever you're ready.

Does the session fee include the digital photos?

The session fee does not include digital files. Your deposit becomes a credit you can use toward purchasing digital photos, prints, or other products from your portraits.

Is the beach permit included, or do I need to arrange it?

The photography beach permit required by Hawaii state law is included in your session fee. The studio handles the permit so you don't need to arrange it separately.

Can I bring young children or a stroller to the session?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the session, and the park is wheelchair accessible. The session is suitable for all physical fitness levels.