Angela Nelson Photography

Hiring Angie was one of the easiest decisions when it came to our wedding. Yes, her photos on her website are gorgeous, fun, and creative! But it was our zoom call with Angie that made us want her to capture our engagement photos and our big day. Angie is such a wonderful, kind human! She is soooo easy to get along with, has a great sense of humor (very important for me and my husband), and is instantly likable. We were lucky enough to do our engagement photos with Angie a year before our wedding when we went out to Maui to look at venues and explore different vendors. Something that I loved was that she obviously came with her own photo ideas but was also very open when we said we wanted to incorporate some photos of us in our suits with a surfboard. She made that entire photoshoot a fun adventure and she NAILED what we were looking for! Once we got to the wedding it was like we had one of our own friends capturing our big day. I cannot stress it enough that she brings such a positive and fun energy to the day and just really knows how to make you feel comfortable! She made sure to capture the shots we said were important to us while also just capturing all of the different moments of the day, whether big or small. We didn’t want a bunch of posed, stoic images. We wanted to be able to feel the emotions when we looked at our photos… and wowie did she deliver. We LOVE our wedding photos. So many of our family and friends gush over them as well. Long review short, Angie is a special human with an extraordinary talent that will only add to your wedding day. She will deliver photos that will take your breath away, make you cry, or make you laugh as you remember different moments. Hire Angie. You won’t regret it. And you might even walk away with a new friend :)

Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the most important decisions for me and my husband, as we wanted someone who could truly capture the essence of who we are as a couple. From the very first conversation, we knew we had found the perfect fit with Angie Nelson. Her warm demeanor, unique perspective, and natural style made us confident that she would not only capture beautiful moments but also be a wonderful addition to our wedding day – we were not wrong. Angie’s presence on our wedding day was both calming and joyful. She blended in seamlessly, capturing candid moments that truly reflect our personalities and the essence of our celebration. Her photos are not just images - they are memories filled with emotion and life (she took Disney-inspired photos of us after realizing we were Disney adults!). We couldn't be happier with the results and would enthusiastically recommend her for any occasion. Thank you, Angie, for being such an integral part of our wedding day. Your talent and warmth made all the difference, and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories you've given us.

We had the most incredible experience using Angela as our elopement photographer, so much so that I have delayed writing this review, fearful that it would feel like closing the chapter on the best day of my life. My husband and I eloped together in Maui in January of this year, just the two of us. Elopements just like weddings sit on a spectrum and while our vision was unconventional to many, but I felt a connection and knew I trusted her after our initial zoom. She helped to curate an itinerary that felt intentional with some adventure, and thereafter captured every moment perfectly, big and small. She bore the responsibility of not only guiding us through our itinerary, but also was the only other person there start to finish. She is a professional, a true expert in her craft, and knowledgeable about all things Maui. While those things were important and expected, what I didn’t anticipate is that she felt like friend to me, filling in the gaps of what a loved one would do for a bride: zipping up my dress, smoothing out my back fat, and thereafter repairing the dress 100x once the clasp broke, bringing a tablecloth for our burger lunch date, going out of her way to arrange a surprise my mom inquired about, keeping her own husband on standby for whatever was needed, lending the own hat off of her head to my husband on Haleakala… I could go on and on. She belongs behind a camera, no doubt about it; however at the end of our day and still when I flip through our wedding photos, I feel her friendly, cheerleader presence and selfishly wish she was on the other side of the camera for some of these moments, too. We received our sneak peaks within a few hours, a blog post with more photos on Valentine’s Day which was the BEST unexpected surprise, and then our gallery within a month which we received over a zoom date. I am so grateful she places so much emphasis on the physical preservation of these memories, which was admittedly an afterthought for me. I fell so in love with our photos, we upgraded our album to include double the pages we initially planned for and added wall art. Through that experience I was able to witness her eye for design, is there anything she can’t do? I know this review isn’t the end of our relationship with her, I will travel to wherever she is to document our future moments but I am manifesting that our paths cross again on that magical island for a maternity or family shoot that includes Tristan lobster tails from Mamas <3

My husband and I LOVED working with Angie! She was by far the best investment we made for ensuring our wedding was a success and we will have memories to last a lifetime! Angie is a true professional at what she does. From our first communication with her, to our final meeting to review our custom photo-album, she's been attentive, responsive, and very detailed! She even helped us figure out some last minute details for our wedding and offered to go above and beyond even as far as offering to pick us up a cake or bouquet last minute! Her eye for photos is incredible. She sees the light, little details of the surrounding areas, and weather, and gets the PERFECT shots! Be open to her advice in the moment too! It started to rain and instead of it ruining our photoshoot, she had us move to a new location and we got one of our favorite shots. She also got a shot of us with WHALES breaching in the background!! You won't regret it, she is the BEST! We will fly out to Hawaii just to have her do future photoshoots!!!

Wow!!!!…..That was the first thing we thought when we began our quest for a Photographer for our Maui Wedding and Angela was recommended. Once we read her bio and saw her work on her website, we absolutely knew she was the one! Once we began the process with her it just became more and more evident we made the right choice. She constantly provided support, advice and wisdom throughout the months leading up to the wedding, and with each meeting/correspondence we were put more and more at ease, so by the time we arrived in Maui she and us were exactly on the same page. We were lucky enough(in fact she insisted on it) to meet with her a week before the wedding to finalize our vision. And when we met we just didn’t finalize, we fell in love with the person she is….Professional, Passionate And Kind. And those three things shown bright in both our rehearsal dinner session and of course on our wedding day. Angela we feel went above and beyond for us, and if you’re looking for a photographer that will knock it out of the park for you look no farther than Angela Nelson. Even though we just got married, and haven’t received our finished product, we have no doubt that they will be outstanding. All in all, she is truly a wonderful person and a great artist, she helped make our day perfect.

Angela did a great job of being our "one stop shop" for our wedding day on Haleakala. Our pictures were AMAZING, she took care of basically everything we needed for our wedding day, and maybe most importantly, she did a great job of keeping our kids engaged throughout the cold photo-taking process at 40 degrees and windy atop of Haleakala. It is a great feeling to have when the person in charge of your biggest day is on top of EVERYTHING, and Angela was definitely that person.

Angie helped make our dream ceremony a reality. Between her and the spirit of Maui, we couldn’t have been happier. She knew all the best places to get some of the best photographs we’ve ever seen. It was a day we will never forget.

Working with Angie was such an amazing experience. From the initial meeting to the day of, we could not have been more comfortable working with someone so kind and compassionate. She truly made our wedding photo dreams a reality and they are purely a work of art. Words cannot describe how incredible our photos are because each one is truly unique capturing amazing moments. Knowing that Angie has the eye, attention and knowledge to capture such unique photos gave us so much confidence in the process. All this to be said, I believe her art work speaks for itself and my husband and I are so lucky to have pieces of her art in our home forever.

Angie was nothing but amazing from the first time that we spoke to making our day incredible. Her contacts and recommendations for the island were perfect. She was able to capture our most intimate moments and every shot was more beautiful than the next.

From first glance of her portfolio, we knew Angela Nelson was the only one we could trust with encapsulating the magic we experienced getting married on Haleakala. Angela's talent far exceeds taking pictures; she has a remarkable gift of capturing the in raw intimacy of moments as they unfold. Looking back a year later, our wedding photos are not just images; they are vivid, narrative illustrations of the love story we've continued to write together. She went above and beyond her role as our wedding photographer. Planning an elopement from miles away seemed to be a daunting feat, but Angela became our fairy godmother, guiding us through every detail. Her knowledge of the island and its people is unparalleled - she knows it like the back of her hand. When we faced the challenges finding an officiant, Angela didn't hesitate to offer solutions. Her willingness even reached the extraordinary offer of her husband, Anthony, as a last resort - though (with her assistance, of course) we found one. Angela is not just a photographer; she is now a forevermore a cherished part of our family. We cannnot thank our "mountain lady" enough for turning our wedding day into a fairytale. If you're seeking an amazing photographer, fellow GIF queen, and partner in crafting unforgettable moments look no further. Angela Nelson is one of one, number one, and the only one.

Angie did an amazing job as our photographer! We were looking for a documentary style for our photos. Angie is great at anticipating and catching all the unscripted moments that happen throughout the day. She also does a terrific job with panoramic and scenic photos, both as part of our first look and at sunset. She is experienced, personable, and well organized. We're very grateful to have worked with her!

After 10 years together, my (now) husband & I set our sights on a Maui elopement. We envisioned our day as intimate, low-key, & immersed in nature. After extensively searching online, we were blown away by both Angie’s work & by her reviews! Angie not only served as our photographer but impromptu wedding planner. The Maui wildfire crisis enfolded just 72 hours before our flight. Despite the absolute devastation occurring locally & personally, Angie was incredibly communicative & supportive. She went ABOVE & BEYOND her role as photographer & ultimately assisted us in pivoting our entire wedding to Kauai! When we received our photos- we were again absolutely stunned!! Angie captured us so authentically & so beautifully! We feel SO fortunate to have had her share her talents with us. We will forever cherish our special day with these photos! If you are looking for someone with incredible talent & who will exceed every expectation in every way —Angie Nelson is it!!

Angie was our wedding photographer in August 2023. We originally were supposed to get married in Maui but pivoted to Kauai three days before our wedding because of the wildfires. Angie redid our whole itinerary in 24 hours and made the day SO special for us. We are so thankful to Angie for the time and commitment she put into helping us pivot our wedding last minute. Our wedding photos turned out SO beautiful and we had a blast with Angie on our wedding day!

I am so thankful for hiring Angie for so many reasons. First off she is an amazing photographer that was able to capture our beauty combined with the beauty of the island around us. Our photos ended up turning out as stunning as many of her examples online which was impressive considering the conditions of our shoot were not ideal. It was not just her impressive photographic art though, she was also instrumental in just about every element of our wedding. She was actually the very first person we officially hired and it was through working with Angie that we hired our wedding coordinator. Angie also helped us to not only pick our venue but also pick the specific location for our ceremony. Imagine our surprise when we showed up to our location and there were flowers spread out down our aisle and they looked amazing. I found out later that Angie called our coordinator and asked if we wanted some orchids that had accidentally been left in a hot car too long. Those were the flowers laid down in our aisle! As well Angie had been part of the emergency planning conference that happened before we arrived where everyone pulled together to find a new officiant due to the road closures and our original guy having to cancel. Working with Angie was an absolute pleasure. She helped our wedding go beautifully and she captured it all with style and grace. We highly recommend her!

This review is long overdue...Angie is hands down the best! And no review will give the work that she did full justice. She was super communicative from planning the photos to organizing a meet up prior to the ceremony so that we were all on the same page to going above and beyond with the after wedding details and getting all the photos squared away. And lets not forget the photos...my god they are freaking epic! And that is an understatement, my wife looked like a dream and dare I say I may never take another photo that looks this good in my life and I am okay with that. Not to mention the taking the photos was super relaxed on what was a super stressful day and the fun we had was organic and Angie really is a master of her craft. We could not have asked for a better experience...if I could give 6 stars I would, her an her team were just incredible. Thank you so much for capturing our wedding the photos were just breathtaking.

The moment we came across Angela Nelson’s photo gallery, we fell in love. There were many other talented local photographers with impressive shots but Angela’s range of traditionally simple to exceptionally creative without overdoing it set her apart from the rest. Among the many challenging decisions we had to make during our wedding planning, Angela made this the easiest. She had all the hallmarks of a true professional and we knew for certain we made the best decision. Wedding photography certainly does not come cheap but the value that Angela provided was also just right. She priced everything so well and the final product is what you would expect. A year later and we have a wedding album that we proudly present to our family and friends when visiting and beautiful portraits framed of breathtaking shots Angela captured. Thank you Angela Nelson Photography and Team for a magical, memorable one!

I truly believe that passion, creativity, and talent are the winning combination for a successful photographer, and Angela Nelson has all three in spades! When my partner and I hired Angela to photograph our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. But little did we know just how amazing the experience would be. From the moment we met Angela, we knew we had found someone special. Her enthusiasm and energy were infectious, and she immediately put us at ease. And when it came to the actual photography, Angela's skills were truly remarkable. She knew exactly how to capture the best moments, and her attention to detail was impressive. But what really blew us away was Angela's willingness to go above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. We had jokingly mentioned that we'd love to have a rainbow in our photos, and Angela actually went out into the bushes to try and catch one for us! Needless to say, the resulting photos were absolutely stunning. In short, we could not recommend Angela enough. If you want a photographer who is not only talented but also passionate and creative, Angela Nelson is your person. Thank you, Angela, for making our wedding day so incredibly special!

We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Angie. We first connected with her in 2018 on a wedding planning trip on Maui for an initial consultation meeting, and we instantly clicked. She is very professional, organized, and answered our many questions easily. But she is also so kind, friendly, and FUN. It was like we immediately became friends. We booked her right away to fit in an engagement shoot with her on our trip. This reinforced that we made the right decision. We had so much fun on this photoshoot - it was filled with genuine smiles and laughter - and when we saw the photos, we were in awe. They were stunning! Our wedding was postponed twice due to COVID-19 and Angie held our hand and supported us through the two postponements. When it finally came time for our wedding in Oct 2022, we met with Angie a few days before on Maui to talk about the day's itinerary, the special guests we wanted photos with, etc. She completely understood what we were hoping for and made some great suggestions. By the time the wedding came around, we had known Angie for 4.5 years of wedding planning! She was incredibly supportive on the day of the wedding. She checked in on my husband and I while we were getting ready, helped us stay on track with the flow of the day/evening, and even stepped in to help with the zipper on a bridesmaid's dress. My husband and I felt so comfortable with her which meant she was able to capture the true essence of "us" - exactly what we were hoping for on this special day. Our bridal party and guests also commented on how awesome she is! We loved getting to see a couple of sneak peek photos a couple of days after the wedding. Again - our jaws dropped!! During our reception, Angie stole us away from the dance floor for just a couple of minutes to get a photo of us with the starry night sky. The photo is absolutely incredible - it looks like a piece of art. She turned our photos around so quickly, and she made our "date night" experience really fun. We met on Zoom to look through all the photos, and then make decisions on our album (which was included in our package) and wall art. It was tough decisions, but she was so patient and understanding and showed us multiple options. Angie is truly a gem in every sense of the word - solid (she is so reliable, we knew we could always count on her), unique (the way she captures emotions, colours, different perspectives is out of this world), and genuine (she is so authentic and personable). If you are considering booking Angie for your wedding - do it!! She is worth every penny!! We consider her a lifetime friend, and are so grateful to have had the opportunity to have her capture our special day.

Where do you begin when dreaming of eloping in Maui on top of Haleakala? You start and stop with Angie - an expert local Maui photographer who knows and loves the island and is passionate about capturing priceless moments in time of her clients in harmony with the majestic landscape. She gets to know her clients, instills complete confidence, assists with any wedding planning needs, and has the gift of being unobtrusive (everywhere but nowhere) with an eye for intimate, romantic moments evoking emotions that leave you laughing, crying, and being in awe of the beauty surrounding you. She choreographs the entire script across time amidst the magnificent terrain resulting in forever priceless photographs reading like a fairy tale. She is a natural born leader in photographing the beauty and wonder of Haleakala. We cannot thank her enough and have a forever friend in Maui now -- built throughout our wedding planning, vendor recommendations, texts, calls, confidence in her knowledge and talent, together with her pristine follow up to our questions and plans for a magnificent Haelakala Elopement.

Angie is very professional, fun, and worked really hard to create amazing photos for my wedding. She was not the cheapest photographer but she came through for me and I am pleased with the outcome! Thank you Angie for my beautiful photos.

Where do I even begin honestly! Angie is more than a photographer, she doubles as a wedding planner, confidant, and now a friend! She is one of the biggest parts of my wedding that I miss! It all began when we were first given a list of photographer referrals, I stopped the second I saw her portfolio and knew we had to have her. Her artistic talent and ability to evoke emotion was unlike anything I have ever seen in an image. The moments she captures and the boldness of colours, angles and perspective far supersedes anything we could have possible dreamt of. And then we met her...Angie is the epitome of kindness, fun-loving, approachable and professional. She is genuinely one of the most incredible and talented people I have ever met! I knew from the moment we met her, she would be a pivotal part of our day and continues to remain a great friend. She has an innate ability to make you feel completely comfortable and really enjoy the wedding planning process! Her constant communication, tips and tricks and suggestions really make it a seamless experience. She thinks of everything for you and goes greatly above and beyond her call of duty! She gave us great recommendations for our rehearsal dinner, one of which we booked (Trilogy Sailing Sunset Cruise!) which really captures who we are and what we love, being on the water! Angie is also exceptionally organized. She pre-plans the key family and friend portraits ahead of time with you so no one gets missed and you don't need to think of anything on the day of except being in the moment. On the day of, she was an absolute rock. We had such a blast with her and she truly captured every moment. Our guests also expressed just how incredible she was on the day to ensure everything went smoothly ( we had three venues)! Our guests also continue to sing her praises as we do, long after the wedding is over. Now comes our trash the dress shoot the next day.... I actually don't think I have ever had this much fun or laughed this hard. She spent so much time over the course of the year planning these locations out for us as we had specific landscapes we were looking for as we really wanted to go all out with this shoot and trash the dress in the ocean against a breathtaking backdrop and boy was this a success! Our photos were unlike anything I've seen, we had to buy as many as possible! They are sheer works of art and they still leave me speechless to this day. I was also very appreciative of the teaser photos she continued to send us as she prepared our slideshow and album, it really kept the memories alive! I was also hugely impressed with the date night she planned for us to design our wedding album( that was included in the cost!). We had such a blast and she has continued to connect with us as we try and narrow down our wall art decisions (a difficult feat when we love them all)! No joke she would text me back immediately with new mock ups of different wall art layouts! If you are looking for a photographer, you can stop looking. She is simply the best there is and you will also develop a great friend along the way. The care she shows her customers exceeds expectations but it is just who she is at her core, caring, compassionate, empathetic, inspiring, absolutely hilarious, and talented beyond words. I could go on forever here but there is a max word count LOL! Angie we are so grateful each and every day for you and your willingness to share in our special day!

Our experience with Angie as our photographer was beyond amazing! I have always been someone who gets nervous having my picture taken. Angie was so laid back and professional, I felt like she was one of my best friends just there to hang out, I don't even remember feeling nervous or even noticing the camera really. She always had us laughing and feeling amazing! Angie came to our venue and scoped out all of the best places, I told her wrong information about where our first look was going to be. She went and found all the best spots in the wrong place because of me and when I explained the mistake she was so cool and flexible! She is adventurous and willing to do what it takes to get the best shot! Angie went above and beyond for us and we could not have had a better photographer for our wedding! She is an artist with nature and a camera! Highly recommend!

Where do I even begin? Hiring Angie was easily the best and easiest decision we made for our wedding. I immediately was in awe over her amazing images when I first saw them many years ago and she was the first vendor that we booked because we knew we wanted her to capture our day. Angie took our sweetheart photos and knocked them out of the park with how she captures emotion as well as stunning colors and landscapes. Even more, Angie is so damn fun to be around and she put us both at ease and made the experience so fun. She feels like an old friend within just a few minutes of being together. Fast forward almost two years since booking Angie for our wedding and we had to delay for COVID, twice. We made sure Angie was available first and foremost on any of the reschedule options because that was how important it was to us to have her on our team. We finally had our wedding this past summer, almost four years after meeting Angie and all I can say is that it was well worth the wait. Angie is so incredibly talented and captured gorgeous landscapes with stunning color, tender private moments without ever feeling like she was intruding whatsoever, beautiful portraits with all of our special people efficiently so we could get back to the party, and lots of fun action shots! Angie was our rock and guide throughout the wedding day and looking back, I can’t imagine our wedding day without Angie brightening the day with her fun jokes or dance moves, helping out with bustles and veils, and being there for every moment feeling like she was family. Our guests seriously raved about not only how she is the most amazing wedding photographer ever based on the pictures from the day but also how much fun she was to be around at the event (especially on the dance floor)! Also, Angie is the epitome of professional with how she runs her business: prompt communication, awesome web tools/services, the whole package. I could write a book on how great Angie is as a photographer and a person but stop reading this review and book her already!

When I was researching photographers, I wrote out a list of ones that I liked. When I came across Angie's work, I threw out the list, because I knew I had to have her no matter what. I cannot put into words how grateful we are to have been able to have her photograph our day, and how unbelievable our photos are. Her attention to detail, and the unique photos she comes up with are so different than the typical wedding photos that every bride has. Aside from that, she is such a kind, genuine person and had the patience of a saint. Every single one of our guests commented on how amazing she was. She overall, delivered an unforgettable experience, and we cannot thank her enough.

One of my top priorities for my wedding were the photos. So I spent close to 2 months scouring wedding wire, the knot, etc. and then followed my top picks on Instagram for a month. The whole time, Angie was my number one choice. No one else was even close. She’s able to capture these surreal, epic portraits that highlight the beauty of Hawaii, while concurrently having the uncanny ability to catch the spontaneous moments that make a wedding unique and special. I booked Angie before I even booked my wedding venue, that’s how much I fell in love with her photography. It was only afterwards that I realized how great of a PERSON she is! Planning a destination wedding is hard. Angie was there to answer all my questions and make recommendations. The day of, she knew when to be inconspicuous so my now husband and I could share an intimate first look (yet still capture that moment!), and when to be right there with us, making us laugh and be natural in front of the camera. She’s so personable and such a lovely person that even after the wedding I still follow her on Instagram. Word of advice: book her early!! You don’t want to miss out on having Angie as your photographer!

Look no further than Angie for your wedding photographer in Maui! She is beyond amazing! She captures the emotion of the day, which was exactly what we were looking for. We met with her after arriving in Maui to talk about what we wanted, and we wanted our pictures to express love and joy, and she did exactly that! Our family and friends are absolutely blown away by our photos and we look at them all the time. Her photography is really artwork, it is amazing how she captures the beauty of Maui with the emotions of the day so beautifully. She goes above and beyond the call of duty with her photos, she'll climb any lava rock formation to get just the right picture. Angie made our day so much fun, we had absolutely no stress on our wedding day, which made it truly the best day of our lives. She is so kind, talented and funny...we absolutely love her and her family! Don't hesitate even for a second to hire Angie for your wedding, you will be happy you did!

Angie has exceeded all of our expectations with her photography skills. Her easy going personality was on full display as she created a storyline with each snap she took. When we received the photos, my wife was blown away by the details and how vivid the photographs were. We both highly recommend her and Amber to anyone that needs a wedding photographer!!!

Oh man Angie she is the IT FACTOR she is one of the most amazing caring photographers that you can get she is more than just a photographer she is a helping hand on one of your most memorable days of your life I hired her for my wedding and that was one of the best things I could have done she went way over a beyond capturing fabulous photos she helped me when I had questions on who to hire for help with my destination wedding she was my fairy godmother on my day she had captured so many beautiful and tearful moments, can’t forget the crazy ones too. It was a blessing to have her as my photographer I would recommend her to everyone she truly captures those moments that you didn’t even know was a moment she will make those loving memories live on forever with the beautiful pictures she takes, when we reviewed our photos I was at a lost of words I couldn’t understand how one person can be in so many places and capture the moments she captured I’m forever greatgul to have had the honor of her photographing my wedding thank you Angie thank you xoxoxoxo

Angie was by far our favorite vendor at our wedding. Not only is she a super fun, charismatic human, but we absolutely loved her shots. She has an incredible eye for light and color, and really knows how to play to the lighting to capture beautiful landscapes. In addition, she brilliantly captured some of our most memorable moments at our wedding; those candid moments when our friends and families cried, laughed, and danced. She was there every step of the way, and I'm so thankful we went with her for our day. One of my bridesmaids is also a wedding photographer, and she literally went "girl, you got yourself a celebrity photographer over here." You can't go wrong with Angie - she's the best!

Ohhh my goodness where do I begin ?! Angie by far was the best decision we made during the whole "planning process." She has the best personality, on top of being one of the most genuine people I have ever met and I really mean this. Prior to meeting us in person she was so great over the phone and in our zoom meetings in answering all of our questions. When we finally met the week of the wedding it felt like we have known her for years!! Her work is impeccable, she is beyond talented. I didn't want the "standard" wedding pictures, I wanted our day to be captured by someone who knew us and knew our love and she did better than I ever could have imagined. She is not just a photographer, she is an artist. Once the wedding was over she still was not.. she sent sent sneak peeks all the way up to having the full gallery ready which was another amazing date for Edward and I. And the wedding album was the icing on the cake ! You would not regret hiring my dear friend, I wish I could get married all over again just to have her by our sides, taking some breath taking, badass pictures !!

Where do you even start to share the appreciation you have for your wedding photographer? She isn't just a photographer. She's a wedding planner, family tolerator, chaos coordinator, motivator, and all around great person. Need a ride to your own wedding? Sure. Angie will take you and your best friend to the venue. Need a string to disappear from the groom's vest quickly before he walks down the isle and nobody can find scissors? Sure. Angie will literally use her teeth to bite it off for you. Yes...that actually happened. If you're looking for that ONE perfect picture from your wedding, this photographer isn't for you. She will actually give you dozens. Overall, she is well grounded, appreciates and supports her local community, and has an amazing talent behind (as well as in front of) the camera. When you want to hire a photographer to celebrate the most important day of your life, you hire her. @AngelaNelsonPhoto.com

Let me start by saying; if you’re looking for a photographer in Maui, look no further. Not only are you getting an amazing, talented and artistic photographer, but you’re also getting a friend. From start to finish Angie is always ensuring everything is perfect. She will welcome you to Maui with a mini-meeting to finalize those “special shots” that you want. On our wedding day Angie went above and beyond our expectations by climbing hills and rocks in search of the perfect shot, not to mention that she lets you enjoy the moment instead of hands on coaching. Just when we thought things could not get any better, Angie spotted a unique sky forming and kept us out just a little bit longer for a stunning picture we will never forget. When it comes to album design and wall art, we were blown away. Angie has that magical touch designing the most beautiful, stunning albums and also went out of her way to show us how the canvases would look in our own home. We could not be happier with the entire process of working with Angie, as it was the perfect match. She is truly a rockstar and someone we are thankful to call a friend for life. We will be back to Maui and you can bet Angie will be our photographer! Thank you again for capturing all of the details of our special day and helping us relive them through your work.

My husband and I got married in January of this year and chose Angie as our wedding photographer as her creativity and vision were unmatched. Her photos truly tell a story and that was something that was important to us to have. She was exactly what we were looking for and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience with her capturing all of our special moments. She was incredibly personable, patient, friendly, flexible, and detailed. Her eye for detail and people skills were top notch. I kept hearing from my guests all night (and even now) how amazing of a photographer she was. Her bubbly personality was so infectious and she really made us feel like family. I am so glad we chose Angie to be part of our special day. She was hands down the best part of our wedding and I would chose her services over again and will recommend her to anyone seeking a wonderful wedding photographer in Maui! Thank you for making our day memorable and special, Angie!

This review is long overdue! We booked Angie for our wedding and sweetheart session in October 2018. We can not recommend her enough! Angie is so talented and we have beautiful photos to show for it! She is so fun to work with and produces such beautiful, creative photos. She even made our idea of a photo to announce our pregnancy a reality and it turned out AMAZING! Thank you soo much Angie!

From before the ceremony to after, Angie made us feel so comfortable. Her photography ended up being beyond our expectations. We would never have imagined that we would end up with such stunning images of our big day and we will be forever grateful we chose Angie!

From the moment we saw Angie’s work we knew she was the one for us! She was absolutely a joy to work with and never once did we feel anything but comfortable. She captured all of the happiness and love at our wedding that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen! During cocktail hour Angie pulled us quickly away bc she spotted an epic rainbow forming from the mountains… needless to say Angie IS THE BEST. You can tell by her work that she has true talent and loves what she does! We cannot thank Angie enough for our wedding photos and for being so kind, 100000% would recommend!

TL;DR 10/10 would recommend I'm SO thrilled that we chose Angie to photograph our January wedding in Maui. We interviewed numerous photographers--all with stunning portfolios--but knew Angie was the one when she started giving us much-needed local advice while we were interviewing her over Skype (we even changed the start-time of our ceremony based on her sunset recommendations). Leading up to the wedding, Angie was communicative and professional, reaching out various times to touch base and make sure we were adequately stoked for our big day. At both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding itself, Angie was such a positive presence, and by the end of the weekend she felt more like a guest at the event than a photographer. She made me, my husband, our family and friends feel so incredibly comfortable and at ease, which was key given that even our small wedding had its stressors. And most importantly, when we got our photos, we couldn't have been happier. As promised, Angie captured not just the big moments, but also the small ones. She took some traditional portraits, but the bulk of our photos are poignant, candid moments, framed artistically and enhanced by her creative use of natural light. Unlike many of my friends (you'd be surprised how many people hate their wedding photos!), my husband and I love every single one of the hundreds of photos that Angie took at our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Our wedding day passed in the blink of an eye, and we feel so grateful that Angie was there to document it so beautifully and thoroughly.

There was no question about who HAD to photograph our wedding. Angie is IT. She is so fun, professional, and down to try just about anything. I cannot even describe how grateful we are for the moments Angie captured of our wedding day. Worth. Every. Penny.

Had a great experience with Angela. She arrived early and was a warm and calming presence. My photos were beautiful ranging from posed group pics full of light and laughter to photos which looked like pieces of art of me and the hubby on the black beautiful rock location she chose. Love her style!

Oh, My, God. We have loved, loved, LOVED everything about our experience with Angie. Not only is she an AMAZING photographer but she is the sweetest human. She was kind, friendly, caring, personal and light hearted from the very beginning. Even over the phone and coordinating emails she never lost her kind hearted vibrance. Our wedding was intimate, quirky, casual and little disorganized. The day flew bye in a haze, and Angie never missed a beat. In fact she captured the day in a way that let us see moments we wouldn’t have otherwise. A tear running down a cheek, a hug, a look, a smile. It all looks so magical from her point of view. Her creativity level is off the charts amazing. She seemed to capture the very essence of us and our love, and from seeing her other work I get the feeling she has a knack for that. When I show off the picture to family and friend I always hear a version of “Wow! Your photographer was awesome!” And I couldn’t agree more! I am SO thankful for theses beautiful, amazing, aw inspiring moments that Angie captured that I cant stop looking at. Of course my favorite work of hers is our wedding, but I love following her on Instagram and seeing the rest of her jaw dropping / heart warming photos. I couldn’t be happier with this collection of picture that are so precious to us. They really are something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I can’t recommend her enough!!!!!

We choose Angie based on the breathtaking, creative, vivid and unique photos we viewed on her Instagram. Her use of light and the scenery is unlike any other photographer I researched (and believe me I completed an extensive search by reading all the reviews on the Knot/Wedding Wire/Yelp and scrolling through various IG profiles and websites)! I had anticipated the day we got to work with Angie with nothing but excitement - simply because I stalked her IG the year and half prior to our wedding and had every confidence that we made the right choice! The night before our wedding, we received a very thoughtful email from Angie with words of encouragement for our upcoming day. I took these reminders with me going into our day and those words helped ground me during moments of panic. I wish someone had told me these things sooner! During our wedding (OCTOBER 17, 2019), Angie's genuine excitement for her work and our day made us feel so comfortable! It is important to note that my partner does NOT like taking pictures but she made the process such a breeze for the both of us. The day after the wedding we received THREE amazing preview shots. My partner and I are beyond impressed and we cannot wait to see the rest! I've included photos with this review and LOOK AT THE BIRD - could it be any more perfect?! Angie is one of the best investments we made during the planning process. Thank you Angie for being such a dream to work with, your warmth radiates and your talent is unmatched! We are forever grateful. BOOK HER, SHE'S AMAZING AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Selecting Angela as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding - talk about money well spent! On our wedding day, she was enthusiastic and full of positive energy. My guests still rave about how much 'we love your photographer!' She made our wedding memorable and documented it exactly as we wanted to remember it. We have gotten so many compliments on our pictures and every time we look through our photos, it makes us feel like we're reliving the best day ever. Angela has an uncanny ability to make everyone around her laugh and smile and this results in her ability to capture beautiful, candid moments that are cinematic, vibrant and emotion-filled. I hope that Angela will remain a constant in our lives and continue to capture all of our special occasions and family milestones with her extraordinary photography. Do not look further for your next wedding photographer, hire Angela Nelson and you won't be disappointed!

A picture says a thousand words and Angie captures them all. 1000000% recommended for your photography needs!! She is exceptionally creative and just a fun person overall. We consider ourselves camera awkward, but Angie made us feel so comfortable. And she will do anything to get the shot. Our friends and family raved about her as well -- how often do guests remember and continue to compliment the photographer?! Angie went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. We mentioned in our first FaceTime with her that we are Lakers fans, and at our wedding, she surprised us by bringing a basketball for our guests to sign, then took "Love and Basketball" inspired photos at the beach -- they were some of our faves!!! She really does capture what the day felt like, and when we go through the photos she took, we can really relive all of the emotions we felt throughout the day. If you're considering Angie, do yourself a favor and just TRUST HER!! SHE IS AMAZING!

We LOVED Angie. Firstly, she is very responsive (which is important given that most people in Hawaii are on aloha time) and really listened to our wedding photography goals - vibrant photos capturing those authentic and easily missed moments. Through her work, she told the story of our wedding, including many moments we missed as bride and groom! All in all, we would highly recommend Angie, not only for her talent to capture love and respect, but also because of her reliability and professionalism. She was a true partner on our wedding day.

The best thing about having a wedding (besides actually getting married) is having an excuse to be photographed by Angie. I simply cannot express in words how amazing she is!!!! I have known Angie since she started her business. Her family was an integral part of my wedding and my DREAM was to have her photograph it. It was the EASIEST and absolutely BEST decision I made. Angie is, in my opinion, one of the best artists in the industry. If you don’t believe me, check out her instagram (your eyes will thank you) and you can see that her work speaks for itself. She is always learning, pushing boundaries, and coming up with new, creative ideas to make your photos unique and to make sure each one is a piece of art. She will get up close and personal, crawl into bushes, or lie down on the ground, just to capture every single important moment for you. The best part is, you’ll feel so comfortable with her that you won’t realize it until she sends you the most breathtaking gallery. Then you’ll see a photo you didn’t know she was taking and it will bring you exactly back to the moment and I promise you, you will feel ALL THE FEELS. She will capture the smiles, the laughs, the tears, the hugs, the colors, the landscapes, and the sunsets (and my god, THE SUNSETS THAT SHE CAPTURES). I swear, your heart will burst with emotion every time you look at your photos because they will be perfect. Angie is a dream to work with - she keeps you updated, answers all of your questions no matter how silly they might be (I asked a lot of really silly ones), knows all of the in’s and out’s of the industry, and she will have your back. Do you feel stressed? She will ground you, help you, and make it so easy. Angie will be your cheerleader during the planning process and the entire day of the wedding. By the end of it, you’ll wish you could have had her as a bridesmaid AND photographer. And the morning after your wedding, when you can’t believe it’s all over, you’ll receive “sneak peeks” of your photos, because Angie will go home after this long day and KEEP WORKING FOR YOU. You’ll get to lay in bed with your now spouse, see pictures from one of your most important days, and it will be magical. I cannot emphasize enough how ecstatic my husband and I were with all of our photos and how I just can’t thank Angie enough for being so wonderful. I promise, you will love every single moment of working with Angie and she will do right by you and your fiancé.

Angie is one of my favorite vendors we booked for our wedding day. She was recommended to us by our wedding planner and the second I browsed her portfolio and saw how her packages work I had to have her! She was so fun to work with for both our engagement shoot and wedding day- and interact with periodically on instagram. Her 2nd photographer the day of our wedding (Amber) was also really fun. I really appreciated that her style isn't the typical cookie cutter wedding photography you often see -lots of candid/raw moments vs posing (besides family formals). Also lots of vivid color! I am really pleased my wedding photos look unique and special- getting them was a really big treat and immediately sucked me back to the day (that in real life went by in a whirlwind). I also really liked how she shared a slideshow she made especially for us before our gallery was ready- it was fun and interactive and just shows she cares about interacting with her clients! Just take a quick browse at her instagram or portfolio and you will see how unbelievably talented she is!

Angie was the perfect photographer to capture our five year anniversary trip in Maui! On top of her obvious talent and sophistication as a photographer, she was very personable and a consummate professional throughout the process. We recommend her without hesitation and would absolutely hire her again on our ten year anniversary!

Angie is a dear friend of ours and we knew she had to be our wedding photographer. Not only do we love her work, but Angie has known us even before we started dating. Angie is amazing to work with. From the beginning through to the end she offered advice, guidance, and support in the planning process of our wedding; a compendium of knowledge. She has a great attitude and has amazing customer service. Angie also captured our surprise Engagement photos at Baldwin Beach. She coordinated a spot we would walk to and literally hid in the bushes so I wouldn't see her. She is that awesome! Our wedding was 3 days long, all back to back events, which is where her experience and professionalism really shines through. With everything going on, she really helped us relax and have the best day of our lives. Angie was present for all 3 days of events. Our first event was the Mendhi ceremony (Henna party) in the afternoon of the first day. The second day consisted of the Chinese Tea Ceremony. Then the big day finally came, and Angie was with us all day from dawn through the late night party! Before the morning Sikh Ceremony, Angie was at our rental house, to capture photos of us getting ready. She was ready as everyone arrived at the venue and captured photos outside of the Milini Ceremony (Family introductions and Lei Exchange). Then indoors for our Anand Karaj (Sikh Wedding) ceremony. Followed by a quick lunch and then off for our Couples photoshoot. Back for an outfit change and the Hawaiian ring ceremony. Finally wrapping up with the reception which went to 10 pm. It was a long and tiring day but Angie was with us every step of the way through it full of energy and support. She captured all of the candid, organic, magical moments that we are so grateful to be able to now reflect on. We also wanted to do a shout out to Angie's assistant, Ashley! Ashley is also super nice, professional, and great to work with. If Angie isn’t available for your wedding date, it might sound unreasonable, but maybe move your wedding date according to her availability? She put up with 3 crazy days just for us! We love our photos and cannot thank her enough! Book Angela Nelson Photography, you will be so happy you did! If you want a brilliant photographer with a great energy, sense of humor, as your companion for your wedding day definitely choose Angie.

The one thing I was told when I set out to spend money on my wedding was; DO NOT SKIMP ON YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER! So from day one I knew if I had to spend a little less on the fancy shoes or consider DIY decor I would, because my photos would be my biggest investment. I am one of those people who relies heavily on reviews. 500 people can't be wrong! While I'm not trendy, I do believe in doing my research. Once again, my research did not let me down. I was told to choose a photographer that matches your style - it's not just about taking a nice picture. I never knew exactly what that meant. In a world where selfies, filters, and Photoshop apps are everything, does anyone really know their own style? Literally 10 seconds on Angie's website and I understood what everyone meant. I am a hippie. I love nature, I'd rather focus on what's around me. I want to remember the sights, the sunsets, and maybe even the laughter under that palm tree. I once read a quote that said; Photography helps people to see. This rings so true. We never put our phones down long enough to enjoy the view...or the moment. Angie was our vision. Your wedding day is crazy. You tell yourself you'll stop to soak it all up, but you never do. You want to say hi to everyone, you want to grab at least one bite of that 80.00 entree, smell the frosting on that cupcake and make sure everyone else is having a good time. At the end of the night you ask yourself...did I soak up enough? Well, wipe your tears because Angie soaked it all up for you. She captured that tear your groom shed as you walked down the aisle, she captured the time you laughed so hard you nearly choked when your bridesmaid tumbled over in her chair on the beautiful grassy knoll, she captured your father in law relaxing on the trunk of a tree as the sun set, she captured your mom watching you marry your best friend, she captured the ocean that you never noticed behind you as your now husband kissed you on the forehead. She told you to relax, she helped you with your dress, she laughed with you when you realized that you and your husband are probably the dorkiest, least romantic people she's ever worked with. She gave us pictures that you don't just look at, she gave us pictures that you feel. If you don't know what I'm talking about then let this be the reason why you choose her. Let Angie help you see. I promise you will not be disappointed. Thank you Angie, and thank you Amber. I will forever remember everything you did for us.

I can’t tell you how many times in the last few weeks we were told our wedding photos belonged in a magazine. And I have to say, I don’t disagree. Other than us deciding to get married in Hawaii, Angie was the best decision we made for our wedding. We researched at least 50 different photographers, but there was something about her style that made me “ooh” and “ah”. That’s the reaction we wanted looked at our wedding photos and that’s what we got. Our wedding day went by so incredibly fast. And I have to say, I was a little nervous when the day was over because it seemed like all we had done was enjoy the scenery of the beach for a couple of hours. How could she have gotten the photos I was wanting?! But Angie has a way of making herself completely invisible at just the right moments, snapping shots you weren’t even expecting and when you didn’t even know she was there. And that’s what makes her style truly unique. It’s the real moments she captures that has a way of taking you back to that one memory that you’ll cherish forever. No prom poses here! Angie herself is also a gem. She makes you feel totally at ease right off the bat and is a great cheerleader, sending you inspirational messages leading up to the big day and making time in her busy schedule to send a few sneak peek photos almost immediately after the wedding. She’s simply the best and I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in Hawaii!

so this review is very late almost by a year, but oh my goodness do I have nothing but great things to say about Angela. For starters let me explain how I was reluctant to hire a photographer when we began our wedding plans because I thought of wedding photos as just posed photos of us and our guests and thought ehh didn’t seem like something I wanted to invest in. Then Angela came in to the picture (see what I did there) my wedding planner sent me her portfolio and I immediately was drawn to her work. Her photography is nothing like what I was seeing everywhere else, she truly is unique! Her candid shots didn’t just capture those moments, but also the emotions and they were so beautifully taken. The posed pictures which I feared most were magnificent! because though I’m referring to them as “posed” they were also very candid. She made the whole process super smooth for us for our wedding day and has this amazing vibe that makes her feel like not just the photographer, but also a good friend there as a guest! I remember I kept commenting to her as she was snapping photos to tell me how to adjust my face to avoid the double chin 😂 I will never forget how great the experience was. Aside from all that once we received all our photos it became VERY clear that Angela was the best investment we made! the photos were a perfect balance of the gorgeous scenery and the people who mattered most ❤️ I am in love with my wedding photos thanks to her incredible talent. If you’ve been looking for a photographer and you’ve stumbled across Angela, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. She will exceed your every expectation and make your magical day last a lifetime. Thank you Angela for capturing the beauty that you did on our wedding day! I will truly cherish them for the rest of our lives.

THE. BEST. PHOTOGRAPHER. EVER. Leading up to a destination wedding can be a bit unnerving. You must trust that your (mostly) blind decisions will create the most memorable day of your life. No pressure! Searching for a photographer was, to us, THE most absolute important detail that we had to get right. Once we found Angie, we immediately knew she was the photographer for us! Her portfolio is insane and we could not wait to see what she could produce for us! She was a communicating dream to work with leading up to the big day (my wife LOVED receiving her texts) and even took the time to meet us face-to-face the day we arrived on Maui. She was personable, well spoken, and endearing when going over the final preparations of the big day. We could sense her passion for photography and knew we had found THE BEST! On the day of the wedding, she brought a refreshing energy to keep the day light and fun, and though professional and direct, she connected with us on a personal level that far exceeded our expectations. She maintained a perfect blend of hilarious wit and professionalism as she validated our vision and ensured our day went just as WE wanted. My wife and I were able to relax as though we had been friends with Angie for years. This allowed us to truly take in the significance of our day and appreciate the love we have for each other. Angie’s ability to capture real moments that illustrate your passion for each other is truly a work of art. The images she captured were incredible! Family and friends (and us, of course!) were astonished by them. The quality and artistry of each photo was something out of a renowned gallery and we were beside ourselves that we had something so special to share. Truly an artistic individual who knows what, when and how to make the most out of your wedding day experience and photographs. We will forever be grateful for her talent and know she will continue to bring joy to her couples just as she did for us! Aloha!

Planning my wedding, the two things I was most excited about were the photography and the food. My husband will tell you that I am the queen of research. I looked at so many wedding photographers on Maui trying to find a gallery that spoke to me. I found that with Angie! Her style was exactly what I had hoped for and I knew I would get amazing photos of our day, which would serve as our memory of the best day of our lives - and that is exactly what we got! Not only was Angie easy to work with, but she made us feel so comfortable and honestly, during the ceremony, I didn't even notice she was there... Because she blends in to get the candid photo of me helping my mom get lipstick off her teeth rather than asking us to pose with fake smiles. In planning the shots we wanted, we hoped to have a sparkler exit, but when we figured out that shipping sparklers to Hawaii would cost $70 (WHAT?!?) Angie suggested an alternative to give us the effect we wanted and made it work flawlessly! Lastly, she made the entire thing FUN! I should also say - Angie goes out of her way to make receiving your photos a sweet and enjoyable evening, she sends thoughtful emails leading up to the big day, and offers her honest opinions to help with planning other aspects of the wedding. Angie, my wedding coordinator (Fawn at Maile Maui Wedding), and the property manager at our AirBnB were the three most amazingly helpful people leading up to (and on) the day of our wedding, and we are eternally grateful to them for making our day stress-free and an absolute dream. Thank you Angie!! And lucky you, person reading this, because you found a gem of a photographer.

Angela is a truly extraordinary photographer - her combined talent in artistry & professionalism went above and beyond our expectations. I typically have a hard time with decisions, but I knew as soon as I found her website that she was the photographer for us. She took the time to meet with us in person, which completely sealed the deal - it was the kind of personal touch we wanted with all of our vendors!

Angie did an AMAZING job on our wedding photos. We had such a hard time choosing from the list of vendors that our coordinator gave us since all of them looked great. The more we looked at Angie's photos though, the more we fell in love. Her style captivated us and we decided that she would be the perfect person to take photos of all the wonderful memories from our very special day. The results were BEAUTIFUL! All the colors, authenticity, and just "in the moment" shots were captured and we are beyond happy and grateful for all of Angie and her assistant's hard work. We will definitely book with Angie again, whenever we get another opportunity. Highly recommended!