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Hi I'm sierra, your Maui, Hawaii Photographer
Aloha! I'm Sierra and I am originally from California up in the snowy mountains in Lake Tahoe but I have been living on Maui for 5 years now. My favorite thing about photography is capturing the raw beauty of you with your families and loved ones creating images that will last a life time. If you are looking to remember your Trip to Maui with fun, light and airy images that will last a life time I am your photographer! I cannot wait to work with you.
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My Maui, Hawaii Photography Reviews

Sierra was amazing! Super flexible even though I made a mistake with the date. Could not recommend any more. Saved our vacation! -Dustin

Sierra was amazing with the kids and our family. She got the kids to listen and have fun while doing our photos! She is a baby whisperer because I have no idea how everyone looked so good in all the photos.
These photos were amazing, and she captured the moments beautifully - we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. -Lindsey

Sierra was the sweetest and a trooper! She came out to the farm I work at, just for a post-wedding & sunset photo shoot. It rained all over us at one point, and she stayed positive and proceeded to take some of the most epic pictures of us as a couple we’ll quite possibly ever have.
Thank you, Local Lens, for setting me up with her and making it extremely easy for us! -Sandra

Huge thank you to Sierra for the most amazing family photo shoot during our trip to Maui.
Photos were seemed less, even with our 1.5-year-old. Thank you so much for perfectly capturing our family on Maui. Mahalo! -AJ

Sierra was wonderful to work with! She chose the perfect spot for our family photos, was easy to contact, and was flexible with schedule changes.
Best of all, the kids in our family loved her and never got cranky during the shoot! She made sure to keep it fun for everyone, and the pictures turned out gorgeous. -Victoria

Sierra was amazing to work with. I would highly recommend her! -Heather

Sierra was great to work with. She wasn't able to shoot our photos as she and her family were one of the many Lahaina wildfire victims. Her associate, Jonsi, did our shoot instead, and we absolutely loved our photos. Both Sierra and Jonsi were really great to work with.
I would definitely recommend Sierra and Jonsi to anyone looking for beautiful, light, airy-themed photos that capture tons of loving candid family moments. Jonsi did an absolutely wonderful job getting my 2-year-old daughter to smile and laugh during the entire shoot. -Christine

This was the experience of a lifetime! Sierra was everything we could've asked for. She made the process so easy. After getting my soon to be fiancé down to the beach (which she thought was for dinner) Sierra really took it from there. Such a surprise for my lovely lady when she found out!!!!
We couldn't have been more pleased with the shoot or with the pictures that will be sure to last a lifetime.
Thank you so much, Sierra!!!!! And yes, she even gave us recommendations for dinner after we didn't have a dinner reservation after all. -Joel

We captured our proposal in Maui! It was AMAZING. Sierra was adaptable and unique in her approach. It rained and she still produced great photos. -Steven

Sierra did an amazing job capturing our moment. She went to great lengths to ensure that she got the shot, including rescheduling the date, hiding in a bush, and also mapping out where I should ask to get the best shot. She is an amazing photographer and I appreciate everything she did for us. We were visiting Maui for a vacation and with the help of the photographer was able to narrow down which beach I wanted to propose at. We then went there after I made up a fake excuse that I wanted to checkout this beach and cliff side. She of course fell for it and the rest is history. Thank you local lens and Sierra especially for everything you made this moment truly special. The photographer was great, the location was amazing and everything went off without any problems. Great communication with the photographer. -Travis

Sierra was fantastic to work with, giving us several choices of locations and offering advice for best time of day. We chose a beach and then close to the shoot she suggested a jungle backdrop as well, and did both. The jungle backdrop yielded the amazing photo that will now go on our mantle. There were so many beautiful shots that captured my daughter's personality and the beauty of Maui alike. From the moment we met Sierra at the beach, we knew it was a good fit and we are thrilled with the results. -David

It had been a long time since we had a family photo taken and the location was beautiful! Sierra was FANTASTIC! She related well with our boys and made it fun for all. We are thrilled with the pictures and couldn't be happier! -Sarah

We met in college during my Sophomore (her Freshman) year and have been dating ever since (8 years). I knew she was the one after we moved in together in our last year and realized that even being around each other 24/7 we still were best friends. My family had been planning a trip to Hawaii for a few years, so once the dates were finalized I knew there was no better place to propose than in Hawaii! I had some assistance from my fiance's family finding the right spot and it worked out perfectly. Coconuts, leis, and a beautiful Hawaiin backdrop. It could not have gone any better! We were already in Hawaii for a family trip, so it was the perfect opportunity. We took a tour of a local coconut farm called Punakea Palms. We had a bunch of fun learning about coconuts and then stepped just a few feet away to this breathtaking view and scenery. A great place to visit and do a proposal or even rent out for a wedding/private party. The photoshoot went great and our photographer Sierra was AMAZING. She hid in the bushes to get the perfect shot and then we had a ton of fun shooting photos with her after the big reveal. I would definitely recommend her if you're looking for someone on Maui. -Pierce

It had been a long time since we had family photos. It was so much fun! Sierra was great at getting us all organized and taking beautiful pictures. -Marisa

We ended up booking a last-minute trip to Maui and what better place to propose! The photoshoot was amazing and the pictures were perfect. Sierra did an amazing job and helped out a lot with my proposal plan also. -Vikash

We booked to capture our family having fun with a beautiful backdrop. We decided to get family photos during our vacation and we were able to book it for just two days later. The process through LocalLens was so easy and Sierra, our photographer, was so easy to communicate with. She was fantastic with our toddler and gave the perfect amount of direction during our shoot. The photos turned out better than we could have expected and we are thrilled!! Such a pleasure working with her!! -Jessica

Samantha and I are travel nurses. We met working in an emergency department in Columbus, OH. I was a new nurse in a busy ER and she took me under her wing. We became fast friends and I really got to admire her as a nurse and as a person before we took the romantic plunge. When she made her move things were just perfect, and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. She is kind, funny, laid back, and adventurous. We recently made our dream of becoming travel nurses a reality. We both love the choose-your-own-adventure lifestyle it has given us. To celebrate completing our first contract together, we booked a trip to Maui, HI. I wanted to capture the moment of our proposal, to have photos to look back on for the rest of our lives. I booked Sierra as our proposal photographer. During our planning meeting, she was helpful with logistics and limitations to my plan for a sunrise proposal in Haleakala National Park. Sierra communicated well, shared helpful insight, and ensured she found the right couple on the big day. She hiked along behind us and got into perfect position when I got down on my knee to ask the question. During the photoshoot that followed, Sierra made Samantha and I feel so comfortable. This was our first time in front of a camera, and she made it feel like being there with a friend. She chose poses that were comfortable for us and encouraged us to provide input. I cannot say enough good things about Sierra’s work. She has a passion for what she does and it shows in the finished product. We absolutely love our photo and booking Sierra to capture our engagement was the second best decision I made on that trip. -Pete

We met 2 years ago online. We both didn't know where it was going to go, but from meeting online and finding out how much we have in common to becoming not just lovers but best friends too. We both did not know love like this existed. I knew she was the one when I realized that I don't want to want to do anything without her and she doesn't want to do anything without me and the overwhelming support we have for each other. I wanted to capture the moment of the proposal to remember and share through photography. Not only was the proposal a secret, but so was the photography. Sierra our photographer was so great. Once I chose her as a photographer she communicated with me and coordinated seamlessly to capture the moment of the proposal. Sierra pretended to be a beachgoer and had her equipment in a basket, just until I got on my knee was the cue and she began taking photos. After I proposed I told my fiance that there was a photographer over my shoulder. It Sierra also gave directions and took many photos. Sierra knew exactly what to do, and took lots of great pictures. -Frank

Because all my family photos from previous vacations are horrible! I want to have a beautiful family memory captured for my walls. Sierra was awesome! I was grateful to get a booking the day before our shoot. We communicated back and forth about figuring out a spot and she was so quick to respond. I am very happy with the photos! Sierra was engaging with our 4 boys (ages 11,8,7, and 5) and really put effort into making the photo shoot fun for them. It was a great experience for all, even boys who could care less about having their photos taken! -Brittany

My husband and I were on a babymoon. Our photographer, Sierra, was professional and friendly. She made us feel at ease right away. We loved her and our photos! -Sherry

The photoshoot went great! Our photographer Sierra made us feel at ease and gave great direction. We love the results. -Amanda

We booked a shoot because we wanted to make some family photos. Thank you Local Lens for setting us up with a gem! Sierra is one of a kind! Sweet, kind, funny, great personality, and is a phenomenal photographer! Our entire experience with her was memorable and she made us feel very comfortable. She was great with our children, ages 3 and 5. She entertained them and made them open up to the camera like it wasn’t even there and truly captured our family. We get family photos done back home every year but these are by far the best photos we’ve ever had. Her eye for lighting and candid moments were spot on. We hope to come back next year and have her capture our family again. -Ashley

We live in Colorado and have always wanted to have beach pictures taken, so it was the perfect chance when we booked our trip to Maui. This was our first family vacation by ourselves without friends or extended family. Our kids were tiny when they first saw the beach and the ocean, so it was all new to them. Our son has had a really rough year with a childhood bone disease and we honestly weren’t sure if we could make it happen, but it was a truly magical experience! -Season

We booked a shoot because we wanted some memories of the great setting and timing. Sierra suggested a beach and had other great input in developing our plan. She was great at planning the shoot and directing us during it, and the photos were all of the great quality. -Stefan

Cannot recommend enough! Amber and Sierra did a fantastic job! We got gorgeous pictures and had so much fun on our beach shoot. Truly made memories that will last a lifetime! -Julia

We have very few family vacations left as our kids are getting older. Family vacations are precious times spent together and as the boys are growing older, we wanted to document our trip. Sierra was excellent to work with. She was fun and easy to work with. -Katie

We love traveling and wanted to go to Hawaii, but then COVID happened. Since we weren't able to go for an additional few years, it gave just the right amount of time to ensure that we were the ones who we wanted to spend the rest of our lives with. We love to travel and explore new places Sierra did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing every moment. From the moments leading up to the proposal, being in constant communication, and helping me plan the spot along the way, all the way to it actually happening. I'd highly recommend her photography skills for anyone looking to capture the true beauty of her photographs. If I am ever back in Maui, I will definitely use her skills for future photography needs! -Daniel

We booked a shoot because we wanted to capture this moment. The photo shoot went extremely well. Marion knew the location very well and was able to give us just enough guidance to look comfortable and easy in front of the camera. The pictures turned out amazing. The quality, and the composition, all looked good. The turnaround time to receive photos was also extremely quick. He was a joy to work with. -Ellada

We booked a shoot for our engagement. Went well. Very timely, organized, and helpful. -Billy

We booked a shoot because we wanted to capture our honeymoon. Sierra was amazing, fun to work with, gave great direction, and took amazing photos! -Drea

We booked a shoot for our babymoon photos. Our photo shoot with Sierra surpassed our expectations. She managed to capture the lighting and vibe we were looking for perfectly! Coordinating with her was easy and she was an absolute blast to work with - she was relaxed and fun, and made us feel at ease. Our photos were returned quickly and turned out stunning. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer or a better experience! -Ryann

We booked our shoot with Sierra. She was great to work with via email. We set up a location, and she let me know that her associate, Amber, would be taking the photos. We knew this ahead of time. Amber was amazing!! We had an incredible time during our shoot. She allowed us to be silly and improvise. We truly enjoyed every minute of the experience. We totally recommend that you take the opportunity to make memories and photograph them for the whole family! -Charlene

The photoshoot went really well! Sierra was great about passing our shoot along to Amber, who was excellent! So many photos to choose from, along with some much-appreciated advice on Maui! Many thanks! -Hannah