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Stewart and Trina Pinsky are the husband and wife duo behind Hula Girl Photography. Stewart is an accomplished commercial photographer with more than 18 years of experience. Past clients include ESPN Sports, Ford Modeling Agency, BB King, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts and numerous editorial spreads in The Knot, Destination I Do and InStyle Weddings. With Hula Girl Photography, he brings his photojournalistic and cinematic style into the world of wedding photography.

Born and raised on Maui, Trina understands the unique character of the island and lends her insider perspective to every project. She treats the landscape as more than just a pretty background by using Maui's natural beauty as a kind of third subject.

Stewart and Trina are experts at capturing the natural flow of the day - from the intimate moments to the grand celebrations. They also understand the importance of discretion, and are masters of getting the shot without getting in the way. Their non-intrustive approach allows you and your guests to enjoy without distractions. After all, your wedding day is all about you!

It's no secret that weddings can be costly. With Hula Girl Photography, it's possible to get quality photos that won't break your budget. We're confident that you'll be thrilled with not only our work, but the competitive rates that come along with it.

While weddings remain their passion, the duo also specialize in capturing life's other moments including pregnancy, family and special event photography. They're also available for commercial, fashion and sport projects.

Has camera, will travel! Hula Girl Photography is based on Maui, although arrangements can be made to accommodate clients around Hawaii and beyond.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Hula Girl Photography

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Sara Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We booked hula girl photography for our destination wedding in Maui on a recommendation from our wedding planner and Stew was phenomenal!! He arrived early, was professional and our wedding pictures were amazing!! Thank you Stew!!
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Kryssie Sent on 06/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Prior to hiring Stew, I was able to see his work in person and I absolutely fell in love. I knew right then and there he fit BEST to capture my special day. During the meetings, it was really easy to talk to him and he gave a lot of good advice! On the day of the wedding, he was prompt and on time. He made my husband and I feel really comfortable in front of the camera that day considering we are both really shy when it comes to these things. Also, we just got our photos and they came out so beautiful! He captured so many priceless moments that I thought I would never see! Overall I highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed =)

(He also owns a restaurant on the island of Maui called Stewz Maui Burgers located in Kihei. Definitely the BEST burgers I've ever had )
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Christina Sent on 12/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Stew Pinsky (Principal Photography) was set up for me via Dream Wedding in Maui (which was also wonderful!! (will write a separate review for them). We met Stew the day of the wedding and he was prompt, very professional but friendly and personable as well ! He took great pictures and lots of them. We love the pics and he had many original ideas for poses along the beach, in the sunset and even in a tree !! He was also so wonderful that he provided me with a couple of digital images directly after the wedding in time for me to make a Christmas card. All my friends and family loved the prints too. I would highly recommend this company and photographer as you can tell by my rating of 5.0/5.0. It made my day enjoyable and was a wonderful experience.
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Janna Sent on 12/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
An incredible photographer, Stew was able to capture every moment of our special day, the Sunset photos are breathtaking! Hula Girl is by far the best!
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Carolyn Sent on 12/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been happier with the correspondence, the professionalism, the quality of the photos and the flexibility they showed as we changed the ceremony from outside to inside the church at the very last minute. We received our Photo disc sooner than I would have expected.

Both Stew and Trina are fabulous. Trina was our photographer. She captured great shots inside the Holy Innocents Church in Lahaina, on the lawn ,and on the beach just as the sun was setting.

Our wedding was very small... just the bride and groom! However, I am confident that Hula Girl Photography could handle any size wedding party and setting.

Our church administrator recommended them and we are thrilled that we gave Hula Girl Photography .
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Ji Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We used Hula Girl Photography for our wedding in Maui. Stew was very friendly and professional, and the photo shoots on our wedding day went very smoothly. The photos turned out great and we are very happy with them.
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Tracy Sent on 03/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We were so pleased we chose Hula Girl Photography for our wedding photographs. There were so many fantastic and unique shots to choose from we are having trouble picking our favourites. Stew was very professional and a pleasure to deal with and made sure we had all the type of pictures we wanted.
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Dan Sent on 12/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Stew was wonderful! He has a great eye and took some wonderful photos for us on our big day. I definitely recommend him for your Maui wedding.
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Colin Sent on 12/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
If you’re getting married in Maui and if you want excellent, professional, magazine-quality photos, then hire Stew from Hula Girl Photography. Overall, he did an excellent job, as my family and friends all agree.
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Krystal Sent on 11/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Stu was great to work with. We were able to meet up a few days before the wedding since I don't live in Maui. The day of the wedding was great. He showed up early enough to get all set up in time for the wedding. I like that he took shots of what he thought would work for us as well as asked us throughout the day about things we wanted to make sure he got shots of. He was so efficient that my husband and I decided we had enough shots and options and poses as a couple before our allotted time for couple shots was over. He then moved into our reception and took great candid shots. He is a versatile photographer and took classic shots as well as more contemporary shots. We loved all the photos. The CD disc of our pictures were in my mailbox before I even got home about a week and a half after the wedding. I have a friend who got married in the mainland on the same day as I did and she didn't get her pictures until about 3 1/2 weeks after her wedding.

If I had to go back and pick a photographer again, I would still choose Hula Girl Photography. He is dependable and makes things very low stress, which is two very important things on your wedding day.
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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I have worked with Stewart Pinksy and Hula Girl Photography for many years. Stewart always does a wonderful job. He loves working with people and creates beautiful images. I always have him on the top of my list.

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Hula Girl Photography frequently asked questions

Hula Girl Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Hula Girl Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Hula Girl Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Hula Girl Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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