for THE badass kind of LOVE
that deserves to be celebrated
The Manifesto
I love human connection. It fills me with such inspiration, igniting my passion for capturing moments that encapsulate these relationships. Whether it's the love shared between partners, the laughter among your closest family & friends , or the quiet in-between moments, each interaction deserves to be captured as it lives. Through my photography, I strive to not only freeze moments in time but also to celebrate the beauty and depth of the human experience.
and my heart
I genuinely understand that your wedding day is an exceptionally special and joyous occasion. I wholeheartedly believe that every couple deserves to have their precious moments captured in the most beautiful way, creating memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. With my experience as a wedding photographer, my commitment is to provide you not only with exceptional service, creativity, and professionalism but also with a lot of warmth and enthusiasm. This guide has been created with the utmost care to help you effortlessly navigate the process of choosing the perfect wedding photographer and to give you a clear picture of the wonderful services I offer.
CALIFORNIA WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
MY PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE IS EDITORIAL, powerful, modern, film-inspired, creative, magnetic, ROMANTIC.
Meet aelani,
M
ASHLEY + Blake
"Maelani is such a talented and affordable photographer, we couldn't be happier with our final photos! She does work beforehand scouting locations and gathering inspiration, was so sweet and time efficient to make the most of our shoot, and went above and beyond to get our dream shot! She was super quick to send over the final edits and sent more than expected. Highly recommend her!"
SYDNEY + Mike
"Maelani did an amazing job not only on the pictures she produced, but the process as a whole. She was so easy to work with, very communicative, and was able to manage our big wedding party with ease. I refer Maelani to any and everybody that needs a photographer for their wedding, engagement, etc. I’m so incredibly happy with how our pictures turned out!"
Evelyn + Ray
"We recently had the opportunity to do an engagement photoshoot with Maelani and we are so in love with how she captured us! She made us feel so special and comfortable. She scouted a beautiful location for us, and made it easy for us to go along with her creative ideas for the best photos."
