Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
I’m so excited share Debi + Jeff’s wedding photos from the gorgeous Olowalu Plantation House in Maui! I always get to know the families a little better with destination weddings and it was no different with these families! Jeff + Debi are so much fun to hang out with. And laid back, a perfect attitude for Maui! Fun fact: I got my first ever bee sting during bridal party portraits. On my toe! A very nice EMT masquerading as a groomsmen took good care of me and cleaned/bandaged me up! 
Ceremony & Reception: Olowalu Plantation House
Wedding Coordinator: Sandra Wagner, A Maui Wedding Day
Florist: Valerie Spalding
Caterer: Food for the Soul
Cake: Food for the Soul
Paper Goods/Invites: DIY by bride
DJ: DJ Wilmont
Hair: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine Cummings
Makeup: Karine Cummings
Officiant: Pia Aluli
Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero (Style- Adorae)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jasmine
What a gorgeous day! Love the cute lanterns, and I agree you can really feel the “laid-backness” of Maui in these photos! And of course you shared the beer pic!! 🙂
I love how atmospheric these images are! I feel like I could be there (or, at least I wish I could be! haha) Such a beautiful wedding and breathtaking images! Always love looking at your work Melissa. 🙂
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The way you captured the motion in your photographs is great! I only recently learned a technique to accomplish the same. Great work!