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Melia Lucida Photographer

Melia Lucida Photographer

Kula, HI
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    A Akiwumi Sent on 06/24/2019
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    Outstanding work and service

    Melia's work is truly brilliant. She showed real dedication and skills during our wedding. We could not have asked for more. Throughout the process she was very personable, warm and very easy to work with. We are extremely happy with the quality of pictures she made and her speed of delivery. Simply amazing.
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    Claudia Sent on 03/03/2019
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    Amazing photographer for a unique wedding in Hawaii

    Melia is a truly exceptionally talented photographer. The quality of the photos she took of this very special day was incredible. Both myself and my wife do a lot of photography, and we are very difficult. We searched and compared all the photographers and finally found Melia. She has a unique touch, we love pretty much all the hundreds of photos she took. And on top of that she is so easy going, everything came naturally, she loves what she does, she was enjoying the moment and capturing it all on camera. We keep looking over and over again at the photos and thinking to ourselves - WOW. The quality of her art, how she frames the scene, how she combines movement, light, contrasts while keeping it natural is incredible. We thank her for capturing this special day in such a beautiful way. Nathan and Claudia
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    Sarah Sent on 10/14/2018
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    I am so grateful to Melia for capturing my wedding day. She did an absolutely beautiful job capturing the magic. Her eye is on point and overall her presence at the wedding made the day even better. I feel lucky because she is the best of the best :)
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    Ro Sent on 10/01/2018
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    An absolute pleasure to work with. Melia is amazing! We didn't expect to receive our photos in such a short amount of time. We are thrilled with the results. Melia is super talented, has an artistic eye, and is so patient. She took photos of all of our guests (less than 40 people). There were times when we didn't even notice she was there during our exchange of vows. Highly recommend her 100%.
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    Mahsa Sent on 09/25/2018
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    We absolutely LOVED working with Melia for our wedding photography on Maui. She is talented, creative, professional, and so easy to work with. She has great vision and as a result our wedding photos turned out beautifully. We will cherish these photos for a lifetime and we are grateful for Melia for capturing the special moments. She is truly the best. I would use here again in a heartbeat if I had to do it all over again. Thank you, Melia!
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    Alexander Sent on 09/09/2018
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    Melia is an incredible artist. Not only the pictures came out incredible but the whole experience was fantastic. She really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and even brought out our inner models. We are very happy that we chose her to capture one of the happiest days of our lives. Melia, thank you very much for the great work you have done! Tereza and Sacha
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    Emily Sent on 03/18/2018
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    For our destination wedding in Maui, my husband and I spent a lot of time researching photographers for our big day. In particular, we hoped for someone who is not only able to capture beautiful photos but also can identify moments of raw and real emotions. After looking through myriads of photographers, Melia was the clear winner for us.

    Despite our high expectations based on her prior works (check out both her Hawaii and Vancouver sites, as well as her Instagram to know what I mean), Melia's photos far exceeded anything we had imagined. Every photo came out gorgeously, fully capturing the feel and beauty of the special day. My husband and I both are very grateful to have such an amazing collection of fond memories to look back on through Melia's photos.

    In sum, my biggest piece of advice: if you or a friend are looking for a wedding photographer, book Melia now (before someone else does, because they will :p)!!!

    Additional note: From start to finish, working with Melia and her husband Jules had been a super pleasant experience. They made sure to check through every shot we had wanted to include, which we discussed prior to the wedding. Melia was also meticulous in making sure my husband and I looked our best in each shot. After the big day, Melia was very responsive and prompt in processing and editing our photos.
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    Mel Sent on 02/26/2018
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    Hire Melia! Now that I've got that done with, here's why: Melia captured not just what our wedding looked like, but how it felt. We decided to elope and it was important for us to capture photos that we could share with our family and friends how special our elopement was. We wanted them to feel like they were there asMelia delivered and then some. She's an artist whose medium is photography. The way she plays with light and the elements to frame her images is spectacular and the best part, you don't ever really feel like you're being posed or awkward or worse yet, cheesy. She just captures what's in you, your partner and anyone else who is there.

    She created photographs that one day will become part of our treasured family heirlooms passed down to future generations. I know I'm sounding melodramatic here, but once you see her work, you'll know what I mean.
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    Wendy Sent on 12/19/2017
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    I cannot rave enough about Melia's photography and professionalism. Our wedding photos were exactly we were looking for - simple, candid, and beautiful. She captured all of our guests having a great time and every special moment of the me and my husband. She went above and beyond for us and you can tell she is truly passionate at what she does. Do not hesitate to hire Melia!
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    Makena Sent on 07/19/2017
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    I could not be more in love with the photos Melia did of our wedding! Incredibly gorgeous photography, capturing every tiny detail and creativly portraying everything. She captured all of the emotions of our small and intimate wedding. Melia goes above and beyond to bring her clients the best pictures possible from their wedding. Very impressed by how professional she is and invested in making our wedding photos turn out as incredible as possible! By listening and looking over everything I wanted she made my day so much less stressful. So glad I trusted Melia to capture our day so perfectly, easily the best decision I made for our wedding. :)
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    Amy Sent on 07/19/2017
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    Alvin and I feel so honoured to have Melia and Jules as our photographers on our wedding day. We did a lot of research on the photographers since I think it's one of the most important parts of the wedding day. When I saw Melia's work, it's just like an immediate hit. The pictures she took were so touching and beautiful which melted my hearts, and I knew Melia was the one I was always looking for. Especially after several Skype and Email conversations, we're very impressed with Melia's professional attitude, cheerful personality and passions towards her work. Especially on the actual wedding day, she came much earlier than the start time to prep and set up, and she was always ready to capture every single details and moments. We just received our pictures few days ago, when we scrolled down the gallery, we felt so emotional and excited just like we were experiencing the wedding day all over again. We were able to feel the love and laughter from the moments and facial expressions she captured. Thank you so much Melia! I'm so glad to get to know and work with a such talented, kind and amazing person. So I'll highly recommend Melia to every brides still searching for the photographers. When you hire Melia, you know you are in good hand :)
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    Amy Sent on 07/19/2017
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    Alvin and I feel so honoured to have Melia and Jules as our photographers on our wedding day. We did a lot of research on the photographers since I think it's one of the most important parts of the wedding day. When I saw Melia's work, it's just like an immediate hit. The pictures she took were so touching and beautiful which melted my hearts, and I knew Melia was the one I was always looking for. Especially after several Skype and Email conversations, we're very impressed with Melia's professional attitude, cheerful personality and passions towards her work. Especially on the actual wedding day, she came much earlier than the start time to prep and set up, and she was always ready to capture every single details and moments. We just received our pictures few days ago, when we scrolled down the gallery, we felt so emotional and excited just like we were experiencing the wedding day all over again. We were able to feel the love and laughter from the moments and facial expressions she captured. Thank you so much Melia! I'm so glad to get to know and work with a such talented, kind and amazing person. So I'll highly recommend Melia to every brides still searching for the photographers. When you hire Melia, you know you are in good hand :)
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    Rebecca Sent on 07/17/2017
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    We absolutely loved working with Melia and her husband, Jules, on the day of our wedding. Her work is stunning and we can't stop looking at the pictures, even a month later – she is a true artist. From our first call with Melia, she was very professional and talked us through her process and style. We gave her the full reigns for our special day as we had so much trust in her and knew the photos would turn out perfectly. We are so grateful that we were able to have her as our wedding photographer and would highly recommend her to any couple (or family). We are excited to work with her again, hopefully very soon!
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    Melissa Sent on 08/07/2017
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    I found Melia after stumbling across photos she captured of an elopement at the Haiku Mill. My husband and I were planning an elopment in Maui, just the two of us, and we were worried that our wedding photos would appear cheesy. After seeing her work and communicating with her, we knew she would be the perfect person to capture memories for us.

    Melia ended up being so much more than just a photographer. She pretty much turned out to be our wedding planner! Melia went far beyond her photography duties by helping us find an officiant and a florist, coordinatiing a photo shoot at the Haiku Mill, and planning all the details of our ceremony on the lava cliffs at Ho'okipa Beach.

    Over the course of four months, every email and text message I sent were met with a fast response. Melia's help and suggestions made a for a seamless, relaxing day. We had so much fun taking pictures with her, and she made us feel at ease in front of the camera. I cannot say enough about the level of quality and professionalism Melia provides. If you choose Melia to capture your special day, I promise you will never regret it!
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    Alexandra Sent on 07/18/2017
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    We couldn't have been happier with our wedding photos! They were more beautiful than we could have imagined and captured every detail perfectly. Melia is incredibly talented and did an outstanding job. She was a pleasure to work with - not only is she a wonderful photographer, she is a wonderful person!
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    Aaliya Sent on 07/17/2017
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    We used Melia for our winter wedding and we were just blown away at how at ease she made us feel! She also captured the most gorgeous shots of every aspect of our special day and images that we will cherish always! I would highly highly recommend her!
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    Chanel Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Melia and Lucida Photography was the best money I spent for my wedding! She is a delight to work with, extremely creative and responsive. Melia is extremely talented and captures the most beautiful photos. Our Pictures are timeless and captured the day perfectly. You will not be disappointed!!!
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    Alison Sent on 07/18/2017
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    Melia was an absolute dream. Our pictures are gorgeous, and we got a beautiful coffee table book that we look at all the time. She met with us beforehand to discuss what we were looking for, she was prompt and professional on the day, and made both Soo and I feel extremely comfortable. Our friends and family are absolutely blown away by the quality of the photos. Also, the turn around was so quick! We got a memory stick with about a zillion photos, both colour and black and white, super quick after our wedding. Melia was the absolute BEST CHOICE we made when picking a wedding vendor. Highly recommend!!
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    Debbie Sent on 09/18/2013
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    After looking at the Lucida website. I knew that we would love our wedding photos, but we were absolutely blown away. I spend way too much time looking at our photos and slideshow. It will be even more amazing to look at them 10, 20....hopefully 50 years from now. Melia and Jules were very flexible in accomodating our last minute request for a very small ceremony, and worked hard to make our photos available quickly. They were a pleasure to work with, and fun yet unobtrusive to have around.
    Highly recommended!
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    Dolly Sent on 07/18/2017
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    Truly the best photographer/artist in the business. Melia's ability to capture the essence of your wedding is second to none. She captures the feeling of the day and works so hard to capture perfect moments. Plus, she makes you look and feel gorgeous! Melia is the only way to go!
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    Erin Sent on 07/12/2009
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    After seeing Melia's website and meeting with Melia and Jules, we knew right away that we had to have them come with us to Maui to photograph our wedding - and we were so lucky they were able to come! The photographs are simply breathtaking. We couldn't have asked for better pictures to capture the emotions of our special day. Every picture is truly a work of art.

    Melia and Jules were very fun and easy to work with. They make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and have the best ideas for getting that unique shot. We would recommend them to anyone!
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    Amber Sent on 07/13/2009
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    Choosing Melia to be our photographer was, by far, one of the best wedding-related decisions we made. We love love love our engagement and wedding photos and it's a testament to Melia's talent that she was able to make my husband and I, two of the most unphotogenic schlubs around (hahaha, for real!), look great in nearly every shot.

    Melia's photos capture emotions so wonderfully and are absolutely gorgeous. Not only is she a talented photographer, but she is also a lovely person, as is Jules. They are both down-to-earth, easygoing, hardworking professionals who went above and beyond to ensure all the important details and moments of our wedding day were captured in photos.

    Very highly recommended!
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    Jessica Sent on 07/09/2009
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    Lucida Photography was an easy choice for our July 2008 wedding. I was in love with the photos after visiting the website time and time again, and convinced this was the right way to go for us after meeting with Melia & Jules. They were easy going, obviously talented, and confident in the product that would be delivered.

    The wedding day photos could not tell a better story; from the unique shots of all the details (think ants and my engagement ring nestled in the garden – it’s a fantastic photo!), to capturing the celebrations and finding the perfect old barn that made for the most amazing backdrop for our wedding party and bride/groom portraits.

    I would highly recommend Lucida Photography as a wedding photographer. They were professional, reliable and flexible.

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    Erikka Sent on 08/09/2009
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    In the beginning stages of planning our wedding, I did not see the value of a good photographer. This was until I visited the Lucida Photography website and saw photos that brought tears to my eyes. After a brief meeting with Melia and Jules we knew that they had to be a part of our day.

    I am still absolutely blown away every time I look at our wedding album. You cannot put a value on the memories that were captured and especially in the beautiful and artistic manner that it was done. Our photos were done before the ceremony and honestly, it was one of our best memories of the day. We can't thank them enough!
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    Sarah Sent on 08/25/2009
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    Both Melia and Jules were incredibly professional while still being open and friendly. They captured our special day in an amazing way, as well as detailing our love for each other in a personal,private, and also public way that we still reflect on daily. Our photos have actually inspired some friends to have their photos redone. We have sent friends to Lucida for their wedding photos and they have had the same beautiful results. Our engagement photos that we had taken helped us to realize the talent and quality of these two people, thank you Lucida.