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Maui Wedding Photographer

A seasoned professional & artist in her own class

Melia exceeds all expectations and then some. Millions of hats off to you Melia – you made the little things become the biggest things ever, and we can’t thank you enough! Much love,

Amanda & Rob

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MELIA LUCIDA

I’ve been a wedding photographer for over twenty years and made the islands my home ten years ago. I’m based on Maui but work on all of the islands and it’s my hope that in my galleries I am able to show you Hawaii weddings through a slightly different lens.

We have palm trees, balmy weather, and some of the best beaches on the planet, but there are many more angles and moods to explore. I hope to inform and inspire you to host your own wedding here in Hawaii, to start a love affair with this place and treat your guests to something they won’t forget. I promise, It’s worth the journey.

Featured Weddings

Shades of Green at the Haiku Mill

Dillingham Ranch Local Wedding with Vintage Style Elements

Olympic Gold Medalists Wed at Oahu’s Lanikuhonua

Kona Beach House Wedding in Blue

Kind Words

“If we could give her a million stars we would.”

Melia showed up early and checked out the venue making sure she knew what she wanted to frame for the shots. She was extremely professional and so sweet and made us feel comfortable the whole day. We barely knew she was there but she managed to capture the entire wedding day beautifully. When we received the photos I was absolutely floored. She had also compiled a beautiful slideshow documenting the day. I watched it so many times just crying about how beautiful she did. HIGHLY recommend her!

justine+ joshua

“We’ve received so many compliments from family and friends, and we’re beyond grateful.”

You captured our day so beautifully that even those who couldn’t be there in person have been able to feel the love and vibe through your incredible work.

STEPHNIE + AVINASH

Hawaiian Islands

Maui weddings

Oahu Weddings

Big Island Weddings

Kaui Weddings

LANAI WEDDINGS

Frequently Asked

Absolutely, yes. Please let me know which island(s) you are planning your wedding on and I will send you the appropriate information.

Please send me a submission through the contact form and let me know what wedding venue(s) you are interested in on what islands and I will be happy to send you some sample galleries so you can see what a full day’s work looks like and how clients experience the delivery.

Once you’ve decided you’d like me to be your wedding photographer we will both sign a contract and a deposit will be made to secure the date, much like any vendor. Once that is done the date is secured.

I hope that what you see here looks natural and timeless. I believe in a light-handed but careful editing approach, where the content and composition shine, not the processing of the image. I have been in the business long enough to recognize and shy away from trends in digital photography post production. Each image is edited individually and many images have a black and white duplicate in the final delivery.

Sometimes! I am an experienced photographer who photographs many weddings solo and am happy to do so. Some weddings, however, really benefit from the help of a second photographer who can cover groom and groomsmen preparation while I’m with the bride and her maids. A second photographer can also offer a second perspective during a few quick key moments like walking down the aisle. I always handle the files from my second photographers and edit the images myself and present them seamlessly within the gallery. Your wedding planner and I can help determine if a second shooter makes sense as an addition to your custom wedding collection.

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