ISLAND MUSE PHOTOGRAPHY - Maui Photographer
Photographing women and their stories on land and in the water
Islands are my muse, and women are my inspiration. My name is Thaís, and I’m a photographer based in Maui. Originally from Brazil, I started my career as a journalist and also pursued my passion for diving. After working on various islands around the world, I now call Maui, Hawaii, my home, where I capture the beauty I encounter both here and wherever the waves take me. I find my creative spirit in nature—whether on the beach, in the forest, or underwater. These are the places where we can create lasting memories together. It's not just about the memories; it's also about being present in the moment—connecting with your surroundings, your partner, your family, friends, and your dreams.
Welcome to Island Muse Photography
My name is Thaís and I am a Maui / Hawaii Photographer
From my Client's Photo Experience
Fatima Shilleh
"The gallery is amazing! You captured everything I wanted. The kids naturally, us laughing, the stunning surroundings!! Thank you so so soo much!!"
Sarah Mason
"When I see my photos I can't stop smiling. Thaís captured me so perfectly and I am so glad I used her to help me with my journey of self love and acceptance. It's going to be so hard to pick my favorite shots."
Claire Potter
"This gallery is absolutely so amazing and so special!!!! We love the photos. Seriously, we cannot thank you enough. So grateful you came up to us that day on the beach... We will cherish these photos for years to come."
Maui Photography Services
THE MUSE COLLECTION
The connection between a woman and the beach, the sand, the forest, the wind and the ocean that makes you more present. This photo experience on Maui is an invitation to enjoy all the energy we carry with us, grounding in the moment putting our feet on land and easing into the water.
THE MATERNITY MUSE
The experience of a maternity photoshoot is literally an immersion for you. It's being together with the one who is about to come and diving into itself. It is to allow your deepest layers to flow on the surface bringing even more light to that special moment.
THE LOVERS COLLECTION
Where would you be in the entire world with your favorite person? I think Maui and its waters can pull you even closer. The land here is also full of energy and you will feel it when you first step on this beautiful island. This session is about laughter, movement and connection.
THE FAMILY COLLECTION
Your time with the ones you love the most. How much time we get to spend with them on a daily basis? In this photoshoot you can enjoy the Island of Maui while I capture not the perfect moments, but the chaos, the tenderness, and the love that ties you all together. This is your story told, playing on the sand or in the water with great laughter.
THE BRAND COLLECTION
This photoshoot is for your brand, Entrepreneurs who create with love and are environmentally responsible. Sessions for brands also take place in nature, on Maui and the other Hawaiian Islands. We’ll craft something that speaks to your audience on a deeper level. Through light, movement, and texture, your brand comes to life in a way that’s natural and striking.
Discover The Galleries
"...when I feel disconnected, it's there, in nature, in the water, where I find myself..."
-THAÍS MENDONÇA
“...here is a space for you and nature...”
Ready to schedule a photoshoot in Maui that you will remember forever?