EXCLUSIVE WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
Hawai'i Island ・ Maui ・ O'ahu ・ Kaua'i ・ Lana'i ・ Mainland + International
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Your story deserves to be beautifully documented. Makamae Photography Weekend Portrait Sessions are available Saturdays and Sundays, offering three thoughtfully curated lifestyle experiences for couples, ‘ohana, maternity, seniors, and life’s meaningful moments.
Families • Couples • Maternity • Lifestyle • Creative Portraits
Saturdays + Sundays Only
Limited availability!
Aloha, I’m Amber Makamae Luke
- Hawai'i Visual Storyteller™
Amber Makamae Luke specializes in weddings and portraits that celebrate the beauty of Hawaiʻi and the authenticity of human connection. With a gift for capturing fleeting moments in natural light, she transforms them into timeless keepsakes that reflect the heart of your story. From intimate milestones to joyful celebrations, each session is a personalized experience designed to preserve your legacy with warmth, grace, and aloha. Let your memories live on—beautifully told, and deeply felt.
Passionately weaving stories into photographs to preserve & perpetuate significant moments.
— Amber Makamae
Testimonials
I highly recommend booking Amber from Lauhala Photography. I researched many photographers before booking our session while visiting the Big Island. Amber’s storytelling style of photography really captured my attention. I am so happy that we chose Lauhala Photography! Amber was the most amazing photographer to work with. She was welcoming, attentive and knew exactly what we wanted for our family portraits. She made me and my family feel comfortable while taking photos. Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful. There are so many pictures in our gallery that I will treasure forever. Lauhala Photography captured our Ohana story and I am so thankful she did!
YEZENIA FOREMAN
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Amber was so wonderful to work with. We were blessed to book with her, kinda last minute mini session. Our photos came out amazing. The lighting was gorgeous. She does all her own editing. Truly a gift, she has. Book your session. You will have absolutely NO regrets! Mahalo Nui Amber. Maika’i 🙌🏾
Tiffany Mitchell
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Amber is such an amazing photographer! Can I give 100 stars?!!! I found her on IG while I was looking for a photographer in Kona, I just love her style. When i message her she responded right away and very accommodating with our schedule, since we are visiting from the mainland. when we met her in person, she is so friendly and she make you feel like ohana. She made my family very comfortable in front of the camera. Gave us directions and made it fun for the kids as well. She definitely captured the right moments. I highly recommend her!!! Hire her!!! You will not be disappointed.were instantly drawn into Jane’s work, the moment we accessed her website. Jane is like sunshine, she comes into your life and brings so much light, joy and energy.
Honey McVicker
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Amber is amazing and full of life, making it so easy to work with her for our session. She took the time to get to know us so she could capture the perfect moments in time. Her passion for photography reflects in her work. Truly a talented professional.
IKAIKA LUKE
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Totally worth my time and money...she is very fun to work with, really professional and definitely knows what she doing... got the photos back faster then expected...highly recommend her!!
Corrine Seguancia
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We had a wonderful experience with Amber of Makamae Photography for our Maui family photo shoot! She was incredibly organized, easy to work with, and communicated clearly throughout the process. We felt prepared going into the session, which made the experience relaxed and fun. Our portraits are absolutely beautiful—we’ll treasure them and the memories of this special trip for years to come. Highly recommend!
AMANDA D.
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If you ever need a photographer in Hawaii look no further! Amber is wonderful to work with and is so kind! Her work is stunning and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed in Hawaii and accommodate our family needs!
COLLEEN
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We absolutely loved our time with Amber! She is so talented and thought of everything including how to keep my littles busy during the shoot! Our pictures will be cherished for years to come.
Tricia
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I HIGHLY recommend Lauhala Photography!! We visited Hawaii this past December and Lauhala Photography captured the most spectacular and special photos of my Ohana on the beach! we will definitely be using Lauhala Photography again!
Casey + Austin
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Amber was a PHENOMENAL photographer for our mother/daughter session! She was pleasant and welcoming from the time of booking my appointment to delivery of the photos. She even addressed my questions of apprehension without judgment. She flew to Oahu to photograph us at a location we agree upon and we had a blast! Unfortunately, we relocated from the island, but would HIGHLY recommend anyone to book her to capture your memories.
CHRISTIAN N.
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I had a mommy and me session with my son and the photos were absolutely incredible. I really dislike getting my photo taken but Amber did such an amazing job that it was hard to narrow down my favorites. I highly recommend Lauhala Photography.
RACHEL
Hawai'i Island, Maui, O'ahu, Kaua'i & beyond!
HAWAI’I + DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER
I work exclusively on Hawai'i Island, and travel to Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i. Our islands offer spectacular scenery as a backdrop and the natural lighting from sun rising above mauka to that magical golden glow as the sun sets into the horizon.
With an abundance of outdoor locations throughout the islands of Hawai’i, your session is guaranteed to express your beautiful, momentous story through images that will never be forgotten. I love spending time with people! It’s my pleasure to grow with you as you and your family do. I’m deeply passionate at what I do, and I love being behind the lens!