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Malle Zablan Photography

Malle Zablan Photography

Waikoloa, HI
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    Gerry Sent on 09/30/2025
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    We Are So Happy!

    Thomas and Malle made our wedding day memorable! Thomas provided a beautiful heartfelt ceremony and vows, while Malle took incredible pictures of the day that we will cherish forever. They take care of everything, and the location, DT Fleming beach was just beautiful and perfect. They are excellent professionals, and just plain good people. We could not have been more happy with our day.
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    Nicki Sent on 04/12/2025
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    Highly recommend! Great photos!

    Malle captured stunning family photos with great detail and a sunset finish
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    Exceptional Elopment Wedding

    Malle and Thomas were an absolute pleasure to work with for our elopement! They went above and beyond in all aspects to make sure our day was extra special. We planned a sunrise ceremony on a remote part of the Big Island and they were extremely accommodating given that it was on the opposite side of the island from where they live. Thomas was very kind and thoughtful and made the day very intimate for us. He carried out a beautiful ceremony and his attention to detail really made all the difference.
    Malle likewise was incredible to work with and exceeded our expectations in all aspects. She took into consideration the types of photos we were looking for and worked hard to capture all the little moments. She was exceptionally generous with her time and the photos she provided were absolutely gorgeous! While there are many choices for officiants and photographers in Hawaii we are so fortunate to have found such a communicative, detail-oriented, and professional pair to work with. The ceremony and photo shoot were better than we could have ever imagined! We highly recommend Thomas and Malle for anyone looking to have an extra special day.
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    Heidi Sent on 07/01/2024
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    Amazing Photographer!

    We could not be happier with our decision to have our family professionally photographed by Malle Zablan during our vacation in Hawaii. Malle was delightful and put us right at ease. Our photos were taken during the short sunset window, so Malle moved quickly to capture several different backgrounds and many poses. She was very professional and promptly sent us numerous wonderful photos. I will happily hire Malle again the next time we’re in Hawaii.
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    Cassandra Sent on 11/27/2023
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    Stress free and fun

    Malle makes photo session stress free and fun, and the result is beautiful pictures! She always offered a great location and was especially thoughtful in considering my needs. The gallery is easy to access and the turn around time for our photos was quick. I really love Malle's appreciation for "real life" fun photos in addition to the "perfect shot". She captures memories and I'm so glad we found her!
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    Franklin Sent on 11/25/2023
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    Amazing. Cannot recommend enough.

    I am writing to recommend Malle Zablan Photography and Married with Aloha -

    I have been remiss to write this review as (now married) life happens apace. On August 6, my beautiful bride and I were married by Married with Aloha at Kukio Beach at sunset. My only ask regarding the wedding were that we be married on a beach, with a Hawaiian minister and a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Lisa found Married with Aloha. I believe the universe gravitates us to people and places meant to be in our lives, usually as a benefit, always for a lesson. In Married with Aloha I found both. These were some of the kindest, calmest (no easy job at a wedding), most professional people I have dealt with. For moments up front they were herding cats, calmly giving much needed direct direction to a small, but staggard party. We were late (don’t ask), we forgot the rings, twice (definitely don’t ask), and they patiently waited and directed traffic setting everything up. Including a very sweaty groom sprinting down the beach with the ring (which they caught on camera).

    Settling in and helping the groom dry off, the photos started. We were positioned individually, paired as a couple, wedding party paired and grouped off for before shots. We were lucky enough to have a brief rain (a blessing in Hawaii) that misted us, without dampening a single soul (or hair/makeup). Also, two turtles decided to make our wedding their bed. They were quickly incorporated into the shots by Malle. My wife was beside herself, happy as she could possibly be with this development. Malle could tell, and got some amazing shots of Lisa - full wedding dress - and the turtle.

    As sunset approached the ceremony began. Starting in a traditional Hawaiian blessing I requested, the wedding took a traditional turn where all involved could resolve our pairing comfortably. We wrote our own vows and were given time and space to read them into the service. We are agnostic universalists. We were asked if a short Christian prayer could be added. We answered “Of course!” How anyone channels the infinite for you, as a positive, as a strengthening of a bond is more than welcome. A brief prayer was said, and the ceremony moved on to rings, followed by me kissing my loving bride (captured beautifully). Somehow, I made it with limited tears, but the few were captured by Malle with grace and dignity for a 6’1 230lb Jiu Jitsu martial artist. My wife is naturally beautiful, but strong, and Malle captured her strength and elegance both. The sunset was incorporated beautifully during the ceremony (and after). The group was photographed incredibly well. You can feel the focused happiness through the medium.

    We have all drudged through the after the wedding photo time of friends and family. This was not the case with Malle Zablan Photography. While she took her time with us, taking more pictures solo, together, with the now ending sunset, with the turtles, her European side came out and she (graciously) marched us from one shot to the next. Unhurried, but directly. Ending in group shots for all, then an ask if anyone wanted shots of their group family. By the end, the only difficult part of the day was starting, which again, both companies made a negligible, stress reduced, small part, put in perspective. The service was amazing beginning to end, and the photography shows it. I have rarely met a team so focused, passionate for their clients and personably professional. Rarely.

    We are still awaiting video (no easy task), but, given all, I know it will be amazing, I highly recommend adding. I am ordering a ton of these pictures for our home, for our families and our friends early December. I waited until I had a large order I could put together at once (and an easy cheat Christmas present). In these pictures, I see love, captured wholly. I see the elegance of an amazing ceremony captured beautifully. I see nature interwoven wonderfully (in the truest definition of wonder). I see joy in every face, helped both by Married with Aloha and Malle Zablan Photography.

    There are not enough superlatives for these two companies. Of 5 stars, I give them 10/5. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are both so much more than “You will not be disappointed.” You will be incredulous. Wonderful. Brilliant. Caring. Present. Thank you so very much.

    Lisa and Franklin
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    Leona Sent on 11/25/2023
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    Excellence

    We will forever be thankful for the beautiful memories captured through the lenses of Malle on the Hawaiian beaches for our wedding!! I’m amazed at the attention to details!!
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    Alexandra Sent on 11/06/2023
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    Beach Photo shoot

    We loved our beach photo shoot! Malle was easy to work with, she was able to schedule our shoot promptly, she was early and so friendly! We had her select the beach and the time and it turned out gorgeous. She was able to give us advice with poses and what to wear if you'd like. We had a great time; she was fun and professional. Highly recommend!
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    Kuulei Sent on 07/13/2023
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    Great photographer

    Malle Zablan did an excellent job of capturing our special day. She and her husband work together to get that perfect shot. The candid photos they took of our family and friends spoke volumes when we got to view them.
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    Robert Sent on 06/25/2023
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    Wedding photography

    Thank you again for going above and beyond on our wedding day🤙
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    Absolutely fabulous!

    Malle is an excellent photographer! Malle was professional, caring and went above and beyond to make my day special. She truly is an expert in her craft and I got photos I will cherish forever. You would be lucky to have her as your photographer! Thank you Malle!
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    Mahalo nui loa!

    We highly recommend Malle Zablan, she is an amazing photographer. She's very knowlegable and professional in her art. She ensured our personalities were displayed through her pieces. She is attentive to detail and creative. Malle photographed our engagement so beautifully, we are beyond grateful that she helped create memories of our special moment that will last a lifetime!
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    Amazing Team - Thank you for everything!

    Thank you for the PERFECT wedding day!

    Malle and Tom were an AMAZING team...So professional and a great fit for us! Our ceremony was heartfelt and totally captured US! Our pictures came out beautiful and Malle sure knew how to coach us to make sure each shot was perfect!

    Everything for us was effortless and we really appreciate EVERYTHING you did to make this day so wonderful! Forever grateful!
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    Elaina Sent on 08/27/2022
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    Wonderful experience!

    Malle was extremely helpful not just in photos but also helped with a minister and location. She was very quick in responding and answered all my questions.
    We ended up with beautiful photos and she did a wonderful job and we ended up with lots of prints to choose from. Would definitely recommend especially because she was so helpful in putting it all together.
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    Amazing and top notch; worked with our schedule and had amazing ideas for a lifetime of memories through capturing them on camera

    Super amazing experience; good Beni. A lifetime memories with my kids be true lol be and she captured the very essence of our personalities.
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    Excellent photographer!

    Malle did a great job with our wedding photos. Everyone always tells us how great they look! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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    Beautiful Work

    Our Wedding pictures were beyond gorgeous! They were vibrant and captured the day perfectly! You could feel our love for each other in every shot.
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    So Great!!

    Malle was a pleasure to work with for our wedding! She was fantastic at giving us direction and having ideas for poses so we could take a lot of pictures in a short amount of time. I would recommend her to anyone looking for great beach photos with a lot of variety. It was hard to choose a favorite!
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    Professional, prompt & worry free.

    Malle and her assistant were fabulous, we had to change our location at the last minute, she was able to bring this together. Also our pictures are all outstanding, we did not feel rushed. She took in the right angles with the sun and sunset! I would not hesitate I definitely give her top referrals. You will not be disappointed. She is also prompt in delivering the final goods! Money well spent!
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    Very last minute

    My husband and I had planned a very small quick wedding but had trouble finding a photographer.
    I m et Malle by chance and she offered to photograph our wedding that was only a few days out.
    She took charge as soon as I got there, got my chaotic family in order and captured every moment perfectly.
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    Awesome work

    We had Malle come out and do pictures for our wedding. I am so greatful to have quality pictures with my family. Malle was very easy to work with and gave us instructions on how to pose and made it fun. Thank you we will treasure these forever!
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    A Wonderful Experience

    Having Malle as our photographer to capture our special wedding ceremony on the beaches of Hawaii was a time we will never forget. Malle was always very responsive when planning this event and she was very easy-going and an absolute pleasure to have during our event. Malle’s work turned out beautiful as well and we will forever treasure our moments captured. Thank you, Malle!
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    Amazing Photographer❤️

    Malle did a great job taking charge of photographing our special day. She knew the location well and assisted us in planning the perfect timing for ceremony and picture taking. Her edits were phenomenal as every picture was clear and high quality. Her sharing service is very user friendly and she got our pictures to us in a fast and timely manner. We loved working with her and appreciated that she helped run our photo sessions smoothly. We highly recommend Malle Zablan!
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