Mark Tablang
Maui Photographer for Weddings, Elopements & Couples — Candid Photos + Cinematic Highlight Reels
Most people leave Maui with photos sitting in a folder they rarely open. My clients leave with photos they print and a short cinematic reel they actually share.
You're visiting one of the most beautiful places on earth. The last thing you want is a stiff, awkward shoot where everyone's uncomfortable and the photos look like everyone else's.
If you've ever said "we're not really photo people" — that's exactly who I work with.
I'm Mark. I've lived on Maui since I was 7 years old. My wife and I have built our life here together, running a fitness gym on the island. She's also a retired Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant with 25 years of service and has called Maui home for over 25 years herself.
When you book with me you're getting someone who knows this island the way only a long-term local can — which beaches are empty at golden hour, where the light is best, and how to make your session feel like a natural part of your Maui experience. Over 90% of the images I deliver are completely candid. No posing. No performance. Just you, Maui, and real moments.
Every session includes:
— Candid, unposed Maui photography delivered within the week
— 50+ professionally edited images depending on session length
— Local guidance on timing, beaches, and light across Wailea, Kihei, Makena, Lahaina, and Kapalua
— Optional cinematic highlight reel — a 15 to 60 second short film set to trending audio, ready to post on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
One relaxed session. One local Maui photographer. No large crew. No stress.
Maui weddings — Maui elopements — Maui engagement sessions — Maui couples photography — Maui proposals — Maui family photography
Most sessions shoot during golden hour when the light across Maui is at its best. I take care of everything — location, timing, and guidance — so you just show up and enjoy it.
1. Check availability and pick your date
2. I handle location, timing, and everything else
3. You receive your photos and reel within 2 to 3 weeks — ready to share
Maui dates fill up fast, especially during peak season. If you're planning a wedding, elopement, couples session, or family photos — check availability now before your date is gone.
Mahalo,
Mark
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Lan and Chad's Wedding Film
Creating Lasting Memories: Chad and Lan's Wedding Elopement Video at Kapalua Ironwoods Beach and Honolua Forest Maui Imagine the sound of gentle waves lapping at the shore, the whisper of the island breeze, and the warm tropical sun rising in the horizon. This was the perfect backdrop for Chad and Lan's stunning elopement at Kapalua Ironwoods Beach, Maui. Our Californian lovebirds, whose love story began on this very beach, decided to tie the knot in the place where they got engaged and we were privileged enough to capture their beautiful journey.
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