Emily + Paulo
Kula Maui Engagement Photo Shoot: Emily and Paulo’s Romantic Session on Thompson Road.
They moved easily in that quiet — laughter between poses, shy glances, and those natural, unposed moments that tell you so much. I spent the session getting to know them: how they lean on one another, the jokes they trade, the little details of their connection that would matter most when I photographed their wedding. Learning those things in advance made the wedding day photography feel deeper and more confident; we already had that foundation of trust and familiarity.
What made this shoot particularly lovely was the way Thompson Road framed them without fuss. The stillness let us focus on expressions and tiny gestures: a hand finding a waist, a forehead resting against a shoulder, an exchanged smile that said everything. The light cooperated, painting warm highlights on hair and skin while the quiet landscape held the scene like a frame.
By the end of the morning, we had a beautiful collection of images that felt honest and tender — a true reflection of Emily and Paulo’s relationship, set against the peaceful, painterly backdrop of Kula. It was a privilege to capture their engagement there and to carry that familiarity into their wedding day photographs.
