Henry and Maya’s Maui proposal portrait was the kind of story you want to wrap in a bow and replay forever. After seven years of love, adventures, and building a life together, Henry crafted the perfect surprise that combined romance, beauty, and just a little bit of clever planning.
The two met at the University of San Francisco back in 2017, Henry was a freshman, Maya a sophomore, and from that moment, their story took off. They’ve been through everything side by side: college exams, post-grad growing pains, moving in together in 2020, adopting a dog, and even a year of adventure living in Chicago. Their families adore them, and everyone has been waiting for the day they’d make it official…so just wait to see what happened in their session!



Maya, a self-proclaimed romantic (with Henry proudly matching her energy), has always dreamed of a fairytale proposal. So Henry did what any devoted partner would do: he planned every detail. To make sure Maya was picture-ready and unsuspecting, he set it up as a couples portrait session. She thought they were just capturing sweet memories on the beach. And for a little while, that’s exactly what they did, laughing, embracing, strolling along Maui’s dreamy Ironwoods Cliffs. This location practically screams “propose here!”
Then, with the waves crashing in the background and golden light wrapping them in magic, Henry dropped to one knee. The look on Maya’s face said it all: joy, surprise, love, all of it shimmering at once! And she said yes!













The photos tell the story better than words could: the playful energy of their portraits, the tenderness of the proposal, and the radiant happiness that followed. It was beautiful. It was special. It was, without a doubt, the fairytale moment they had both been dreaming of! Their whole life together awaits them…what could be more romantic than that?!





Congratulations, Henry and Maya, your forever just began in the most magical way! We wish you nothing but the best!
Time Of Day: Sunset
Maui Proposal Photographer: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography
Portrait Location In Maui: Ironwoods Beach
If romance had a setting, it would look a lot like Tucker and Jackie’s Kauai proposal portrait at Shipwrecks Beach! It was equal parts heartfelt, personal, and wrapped in the soft glow of Hawaii. Tucker and Jackie have been together for about four years, their love story beginning in the most fitting way: as partners
Karma Hill is the owner of Karma Hill Photography, Simple Maui Wedding, Simple Oahu Wedding, and Simple Hawaii Wedding, marking a significant presence in the Hawaii wedding community since 2007. With a wealth of experience and a vast collection of informative posts on weddings and photography in Hawaii, Karma Hill offers unparalleled expertise. Explore the world of photography and wedding planning across Hawaii by visiting Karma's websites.
