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A romantic couple embraces on rocky coastal cliffs during sunset in Hawaii wearing wedding attire.
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Could not have asked for a more perfect evening! We decided to elope in Maui and had less than a week to get everything set up. Joanna was the photographer that the resort suggested that we use and she was a dream come true. Her pictures had us in tears, she was absolutely incredible and an absolute delight to work with! You cannot possibly find better than her!


Gabriela & Chris

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Wish I could give six stars! What a talented professional. Joanna's amazing energy put everyone in a great mood and it came through in all our photos. Her eye for detail is phenomenal and we were over the moon looking at the finished products. Do yourself a favor and book with Joanna, wonderful experience.


James & Lauren

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A couple stands silhouetted against a dramatic sunset over the ocean on a grassy cliff edge.
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Joanna captured our wedding so perfectly! The pictures are simply incredible and we look at them and relive our day again and again. She is excellent at what she does but also creative and kind. She is easy to work with and true professional with a positive spirit and energy. We can’t thank her enough for how she embraced our day with us and found a way to bring it to life in the photos.


Colleen & Ned

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Hawaii Wedding & Family Photographer


Aloha, I’m a Maui Wedding and Portrait photographer who loves to use natural light and magical scenery of Maui as a backdrop for lasting memories of your wedding or vacation. I have been honored to document Maui weddings, capturing meaningful moments of love and joy. A few venues that I have worked at and love are Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Sugar Beach Events, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, The Sheraton Spa in Kaanapali, Olowalu Plantation House, Hotel Wailea & more.



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@joannatanophotography

Photography is like poetry, only visual. There are so many stories and meanings one picture can portray. My sensitivity to the elevated emotions of my clients allows me to capture many candid expressions of joy and affection.




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Can you picture yourself in my photos?

If you see beauty the way I do, let's work together!

I love to tell the story so people can feel and remember their day through the images. What this means to me is capturing intimate moments, relaxed smiles, raw emotion, beautiful details, breathtaking scenery all while being as unobtrusive as possible.

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