South Maui Photographer & Destination Photography

With South Maui’s pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters, and palm-fringed resorts, every photo becomes a vibrant reminder of your island adventure. Capture Aloha Photography specializes in South Maui destination photography, offering colorful, true-to-life images that beautifully preserve your time on this sun-drenched part of the island. Our warm and experienced team of photographers are here to help you turn fleeting memories into lasting visual keepsakes.

South Maui Destination Photography

There’s a reason so many people fall in love with South Maui—from the powdery white sands of Polo Beach and Ulua Beach to the golden light that bathes Makena Cove at sunset. This stretch of the island offers one of the most photogenic landscapes in all of Hawaii.

Whether you’re drawn to the crisp blues of a sunrise shoot in Kihei or the soft pastel skies of a Wailea sunset session, we combine natural light with off-camera flash techniques to create well-balanced, luminous images. Every detail—from ocean reflections to wind-blown hair—is captured with purpose, so your images feel dynamic, honest, and alive.

Your South Maui Photographer

We believe that your photoshoot should be more than just another appointment on your itinerary—it should be one of the most fun, memorable moments of your entire trip. Every step of the way, we aim to keep things light, relaxed, and totally stress-free. Want a quiet morning shoot on a nearly empty beach? We’ve got the perfect spots in Kihei. Prefer a glowing sunset session with the ocean and lava rock as your backdrop? Wailea delivers every time. We’re passionate about what we do because we love this island, love meeting people from all over the world, and love creating imagery that makes you feel something—long after your tan fades and your bags are unpacked.

Let’s Make Magic in South Maui

If you’re visiting South Maui and want photography that’s effortless, artistic, and full of aloha, let’s connect. We bring our years of experience and genuine love for Maui into every shoot, making sure that your gallery doesn’t just look good—it feels like you. Browse our galleries, check out our packages, and let’s create something beautiful together in this unforgettable corner of paradise.

South Maui Locations

Kihei, Wailea
*Please note professional photography is NOT allowed on Big Beach at Makena State Park*

Po’olenalena Beach Park

Po’olenalena Beach is located 2 miles south of the Grand Wailea

• A long stretch of unpopulated beach; there are no resorts here
• Lava rocks and palm trees 
• View of the sun setting over the water
• View of other islands    
• Beach Parking lot 
• Porta Potty’s   
• No foot showers 
• Recommended for morning and sunset sessions

Makena Cove | aka Secret’s Beach

Makena Cove is located 4.5 miles south of the Grand Wailea Resort

• Very beautiful, but, SMALL crescent shaped beach
• Palm trees and big lava rock formations 
• It’s a small area, so best for couples and small families. It’s not uncommon for 2-3 photoshoots to be happening during sunset. 
• Street parking only 
• No restrooms or showers  

Malauka beach

• Long white sand beach with black lava rock on both sides
• No hotels or condos, but there are private homes fronting the beach
• View of the sun setting over the water
• Parking lot area about a 1 minute walk from the beach itself
• Public restrooms
• Changing room
• Recommended for sunset sessions