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What is the story behind Maui Professional Photography?

Maui Professional Photography LLC, headed by accomplished Maui photographer Frank Baranik, is a reputable company that specializes in wedding photography and portraiture. With over 20 years of experience, Frank Baranik has honed his craft in capturing the essence of weddings and special events in Hawaii. His unique style blends elements of traditional, photojournalistic, and abstract photography, offering a fresh perspective and captivating imagery.

At Maui Professional Photography, customer satisfaction is of utmost importance. The team is dedicated to providing a high-quality photography experience, ensuring that clients' expectations are met and exceeded. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities and discussing your photography needs, I encourage you to contact Frank directly at (808) 280-8895.

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What is included in Maui Professional Photography's packages?

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

What are real couples saying about their experience with Maui Professional Photography in reviews?

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Maui Professional Photography consistently delivered beautiful sunset and beach wedding photos, capturing moments creatively and professionally. Photographers were personable, put couples at ease, coordinated smoothly with vendors, and returned images quickly. They responded well to feedback, offered retouching/upgrades, and come highly recommended.

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Maui Professional Photography consistently delivered beautiful sunset and beach wedding photos, capturing moments creatively and professionally. Photographers were personable, put couples at ease, coordinated smoothly with vendors, and returned images quickly. They responded well to feedback, offered retouching/upgrades, and come highly recommended.

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B B Sent on 09/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully Captured Our Maui Wedding

Branden was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding! He has such a great eye for beautiful backgrounds and knew exactly how to pose us while still making everything feel natural and comfortable. He captured the most incredible sunset photos that we will treasure forever. Our pictures turned out beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Maui Professional Photography!
Katie
Katie Sent on 07/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Maui Vow Renewal

Overall, I had a good experience with Maui Professional Photography. Our photographer was very nice, easygoing, and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. The communication was also excellent—they responded quickly whenever I had questions or concerns.

When I received my photos, I wasn’t completely happy with all of them. Some of the angles were a little awkward, and I felt several photos needed additional retouching. I reached out to them, and they were very responsive. They happily retouched the photos I requested and even upgraded my photo package, which I really appreciated. Their willingness to make things right showed that they genuinely care about customer satisfaction.

While I’d rate the photos themselves around 4 stars, I’d give their customer service 4.5 to 5 stars. Because they listened to my feedback, responded promptly, and worked with me to improve the final product, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and friendly photography experience in Maui.
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Kimberly Sent on 07/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photography

Our photographer was absolutely amazing! She was super personable and sweet. We did a vow renewal for our 10 year anniversary on the beach and she made sure to capture every moment. She made sure to let the minster know which way to face for the ceremony to make sure my hair wasn’t blowing forward to cover my face the whole time.
We did before, during, and after the ceremony shots. She made sure we got every pose we wanted and ones that she thought would be good.
It was a 10/10 experience and I would highly recommend!
Sasha
Sasha Sent on 04/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience with Maui Professional Photography

They were easy to coordinate with, great communication in where and when and gave excellent discriptions of what we would experience and what to bring. They made it fun and relaxing and we had the time of our lives getting married on the beach and the photos captured it all! They listened to our requests and truly made our wedding special for us.
Marian
Marian Sent on 03/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal

My husband and I were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal on the beach. Maui Professional Photography made everything very easy and they captured all the moments beautifully. They also coordinated with the other vendors seamlessly. I highly recommend them for any photography needs you may have while enjoying Maui!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 02/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer!

Maui Professional Photography… There’s nothing I can say but WOW! My now-husband and I worked with Ian on our wedding day, and he is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We got married at sunset, and the golden hour in our wedding photos did not disappoint. Ian was absolutely amazing, and you can tell he is truly passionate about what he does. Ian knew exactly how to frame us/place us to capture the most beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. Thank you so much, Ian! We would 110% recommend Maui Professional Photography to anyone looking for an amazing and dedicated photography team on Maui for their special day!
Alberto
Alberto Sent on 01/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Pictures and Highly Skilled

We are so happy with our pictures! Branden is highly skilled and has such a great vision. My wife is an expert with pictures, I do not posses these skills but he put me in the right places and created such a great environment for both of us.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience with Maui Professional Photography!

I can't recommend Maui Professional Photography enough! From start to finish, our experience was absolutely fantastic. We had the pleasure of working with Arien, who was not only incredibly personable but also super attentive to all the little details that made our photos look amazing. It's clear they really care about capturing the perfect shot.
What really blew us away was their willingness to step in last minute when we had to find a new photographer. They were so gracious and understanding, which made a stressful situation so much easier to handle. Plus, the turnaround time for the photos was incredibly fast. We were thrilled with how quickly we received the final images!
If you're looking for a talented, reliable, and super professional photographer in Maui, look no further. Maui Professional Photography really goes above and beyond. Thank you, Arien, and the team, you made our experience unforgettable!
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Ym Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best family photos ever!

We used Maui Professional Photography for family photos while on vacation. Best decision ever! Our photos turned out amazing! Branden was our photographer. He was kind, made us feel relaxed, and captured beautiful memories for us. I’m so happy with our photos and the quick turnaround time. I will definitely use Maui Professional Photography again in the future!
David
David Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mahalo for Stunning Photos and Absolute Perfection!

Stunning! Amazing! Perfection! Mahalo to Ian Shepherd at Maui Professional Photography for all his kindness and professionalism as our Wedding Day photographer at sunset on Napili Bay. Ian arrived timely, stayed late, and was a friendly, thoughtful, and creative master of his craft. Ian is a gifted artist with talent and vision. He is also an engineer that executes with extreme precision. Ian's love for his work is immediately apparent and flows vibrantly into his pictures. The Wedding Day photos we received were incredibly beautiful and a treasure that will forever be cherished. Mahalo! Mahalo! Mahalo!
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What awards has Maui Professional Photography won?

126
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Maui Professional Photography? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
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Professional Photography at its finest. Easy to work with. Online Photo Viewing and Purchasing. One of the best!

Where is Maui Professional Photography based?

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Maui Professional Photography frequently asked questions

Maui Professional Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Maui Professional Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Maui Professional Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Maui Professional Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Maui Professional Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Maui Professional 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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