Testimonials
It’s a privilege to capture stories that matter, these words from my clients mean the world to me.
"Lera May Photography was exactly what we were looking for! Lera’s great communication leading up to the shoot helped to take the stress out of the day. She knew our area well and made some great suggestions that were not too far from our Condo.
The packages offered were affordable and the quality of her photos proved to exceed our expectations.
My family felt very comfortable during the session and Lera’s creative eye produced some great shots that our family will enjoy forever.
Thank you!"
WELLS FAMILY
PAOLA & JON
"We cannot recommend Lera highly enough! From the moment we met her on the beach after our sunset marriage ceremony, we knew we had encountered someone special. Lera noticed us taking selfies and, upon learning that we didn’t have a photographer, generously offered to capture some complimentary photos for us.
Her warmth and kindness truly shined through during our session. Lera was incredibly thoughtful and attentive, making the experience not only enjoyable but also memorable. She has a remarkable ability to capture spontaneous moments, and the photos from our special day are absolutely lovely.
We are so grateful for Lera's talent and generosity, and we wish her all the blessings life can offer. Thank you so much, Lera for being a part of our special day!"
"We had such a great experience working with Lera! Booking the session, communicating with her, and deciding on a location was such an easy process. During the shoot, my husband and I felt so at ease. Lera helped to create a comfortable atmosphere that made it easy to just enjoy the moment.
The photos turned out so beautifully (even with a gloomier sky) and are a perfect way to commemorate our trip. We're so glad that we found Lera and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for lovely, quality photos on Maui."
SARAH & ERIK
SMERA & VINAI
"Our one-year anniversary shoot in Maui was an unforgettable experience, and we’re so grateful for the way everything was captured. From the moment we met, Lera made us feel completely comfortable and guided us with such ease and kindness throughout the shoot. It felt natural, fun, and incredibly special.
When we saw the final images, we were genuinely touched—they perfectly reflected our love, joy, and the beauty of that moment in time. These photos are something we’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Again, thank you so much for capturing our special moment. We had a wonderful time!"
"Working with Lera for our surprise engagement photoshoot was an absolute dream. Lera made us feel so comfortable and at ease right from the start. She helped my fiancé surprise me with a beautiful proposal and she was there to capture it all behind her lens!
Her kindness, patience, and genuine excitement for us made the entire experience unforgettable.She truly listened to all of our thoughts and feedback with such grace and professionalism. What really blew us away was how she went above and beyond to make our shoot special—she even coordinated with our family in New York to ensure some surprise items arrived in Hawaii just in time for the shoot. Even when the weather was less than ideal—cloudy and a bit stormy—Lera stayed committed to capturing the best photos possible. After we had officially wrapped up the session, the sun suddenly came out… and instead of calling it a day, she grabbed her camera again and encouraged us to take a few more shots.
Our photos are breathtaking and perfectly capture the magic and surprise of our engagement. We can’t thank Lera enough for her dedication, her eye for beauty, and her incredible heart. She gave us more than photos—she gave us memories we’ll cherish forever.
With so much gratitude, Tabetha and Michael!"
MICHAEL & TABETHA
RIVERA FAMILY
"Lera was absolutely amazing to work with! She was so patient and wonderful with the kids — they instantly felt comfortable with her. We booked our session last minute and she was incredibly accommodating and flexible with timing, which made the whole process stress-free. The photos came out beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Lera — she’s truly talented and an absolute joy to work with!"
"Lera made our entire session truly magical. She captured our surprise engagement perfectly- every photo was absolutely stunning. She made us feel so comfortable and at home during our session capturing every moment beautifully.
We couldn’t have asked for a better person to capture this special moment. She was extremely professional while also making us feel relaxed and excited. Could not recommend her enough."
ANDREA & BEN
RIVERO FAMILY
"We hired Lera for our annual family portraits after searching and scouting out others. Lera was professional and easy to work with from beginning to end. Not only are her photos natural and beautiful, the way she carried herself from the start of the session to the end was impeccable. Because Maui tropical weather is so unpredictable and knowing that we were only going to be there for a few days on vacation, I was concerned about the possibility of rain. She was accommodating and empathetic about my concerns knowing that we were from out-of-town, she was patient, assuring and flexible with picking a day with good weather permitting. I would definitely refer her to anyone looking for a Maui photographer."
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lera for our maternity photoshoot, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This was the first time either of us had been professionally photographed, and Lera made us feel completely at ease from the very beginning. She’s so easy to talk to, it truly felt like a friend was taking our photos.
Not only did she guide us with gentle direction, but she also let us be ourselves, capturing the most natural and meaningful moments. We walked away from the shoot feeling so comfortable and happy, and the photos she delivered are beyond anything we could’ve imagined. We’ll cherish them forever. Thank you, Lera, for making this special time in our lives even more memorable!
HALEY & JACOB
STEPHANIE & MATT
"Our anniversary photo session with Lera exceeded our expectations! My husband and I were able to just have fun together and it truly felt like just a friend taking pictures of us being silly. It took the pressure off and made the photos organically beautiful and special for us!"
"We had such a wonderful experience with Lera May! She was incredibly patient and kind with our kids, especially our teething baby, and she went above and beyond to make the entire experience as easy and stress-free as possible. She even helped us carry our stroller, which we really appreciated!
She was prompt, professional, warm, and truly a pleasure to work with. We will definitely use her again the next time we’re in Maui and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a photographer! Thank you Lera May!"
EVANS FAMILY
