Tara Lee Murphy

Aloha and e como mai (welcome)! I’m so happy you are here.

My background… I grew up here on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii where I currently live with my boyfriend and sweet Yorkie pup Max.  My mom was an artist and I was introduced to photography at a young age. After I received my first camera as a kid (a point & shoot 35mm film camera from my amazing auntie) I was HOOKED. I took photos of everything always, and especially loved taking pics of my friends and people.

Now… After about five years planning weddings all over Maui, I’m diving into my passion for photography focusing on weddings & elopements. I strive to capture the essence of your love in the moment.  I believe everyone has a story to tell, an incredible adventure, something that makes him or her unique and special and I am on a quest to bring that story to life.  My aim as a photographer is to simply create timeless images for you.

Your story… Our time together will be fun, playful, and romantic. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and really enjoy our time together for the best memories, which make the best photos.  I like to capture you naturally and genuinely so encourage you to interact with one another. I will help direct you for beautiful compositions but also love to hear your ideas. I’m based on Maui but available on all Hawaiian islands.

Let's make some magic ♥

Tara (pronounced “arrgh”, like a pirate ;)

PS. Click here for a video bio of me at the Haiku Mill from a few years ago

“When we received our photos back we were STUNNED looking through the gallery - it was so special, and it was like living the day all over again. She put together our story so beautifully.”

-Kelsey S.