MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER -

Malia G. May

If you’re here, I love you already?

At the core, I am a lover of all things real, raw, and authentic. For me, the love of photography started at a very young age. As a child, I was completely enamored by old photo albums of my family and loved ones. I became absolutely obsessed with nostalgia & how a photography holds the ability to freeze a single moment and preserve it forever.

I specialize in capturing refined, romantic, and emotive moments through a seamless blend of documentary storytelling and editorial artistry. With a deep love for both film and digital photography, I approach each wedding with an intentional eye—always focused on preserving the essence of the day in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal to your love story.

from my heart to yours -

The way I approach my client’s wedding days is the culmination of my deep love for people, storytelling, connection, and the quiet poetry of real life. I believe that any camera can capture a moment—but it takes a true artist to transform it into something eternal. My work lives in that space where honest documentation meets intentional artistry. At the heart of my work is a profound love and appreciation for the beauty of human connection – an artistry that I believe is a gift from the Lord.

I believe the day you recite your vows should not only be captured, but intentionally photographed in a way that is honest, true to your story. Most of all, that your photographs are an artful reflection of the love story you and your partner share. I’m endlessly inspired by the way light falls, the emotions it reveals, and the way love quietly unfolds in the in-between moments. From the soft glance before you walk down the aisle to the spontaneous laughter with your loved ones at any point of the day. I strive to create emotive imagery that doesn’t just showcase what your day looked like, but what it felt like.

I specialize in capturing refined, romantic, and honest imagery with a seamless blend of documentary soul and editorial elegance. My approach is an elegant balance of being “hands on and hands off” in just the right moments, to document your most precious moments and ensure they are captured in a way that is artfully composed yet always true to the moment. I’m not here to orchestrate your day—I’m here to witness it with reverence, to interpret it with soul, and to preserve it with purpose.

Each wedding I photograph is a blank canvas: unique, sacred, and worthy of art in it’s purest form. No matter where in the world your special events take place, my mission remains the same—to document love stories with so much love, intentionality, a poetic perspective, and a deep respect for the beauty of your unique story.

My greatest hope is that years from now, when you revisit your images, they will move you—visually, emotionally, and spiritually. That they’ll remind you not just of how beautiful your wedding day was, but of how deeply you loved, and were loved in return. - To deliver timeless art of the greatest day of your life that withstands time for generations to come.

At the heart of my work is a sincere and deep appreciation for all the little moments that make up and tell your story as honestly as possible. I love the grand moments, but also the little ones.

but you can call me

Malia

what I am inspired by

Where do I even begin? Inspiration, for me, lives everywhere — but I’m most captivated by anything bespoke. Whether it’s found in fashion, architecture, or the essence of your unique story, I’m drawn to what feels intentionally different, but also beautifully authentic to YOU.

I believe every wedding day carries its own rhythm — a heartbeat that deserves to be seen and felt. No two stories are ever the same, so no two galleries should be either. I believe every gallery should mirror your own individuality! The beauty, for me, lies between the deeply felt moments and those that are edgier, and always with a bit of dramatic flair!

I’ve always felt connected to eras before ours — when style was intentional, music was deeply emotive, and love felt cinematic. Some of my favorite things to draw inspiration from are old photographs, timeless fashion magazines, and unique architecture. There’s something about that time period that draws me in, before distractions and perfectionism. Just love and deeply felt experiences.

we are a good match if..

You believe that beauty lives in both the candid and the carefully composed.

You’re likely drawn to the romance of old-world charm, the thrill of thrifting, the nostalgia of film, unique textures in fashion, and timeless design. You live for the little things — the quiet moments that make time slow down, and you love the feeling of being fully present in the now.

And while I carry a deep appreciation for all things emotive and artful, I’m also someone who laughs easily, goes with the flow, and finds joy in the unexpected!! If your love story exists somewhere between effortless and extraordinary — between laughter and romance — then I have a feeling we’d be a perfect match.

Also, if you love a tasteful wine night in, but can also be a margs and karaoke night kind of girl.. hello, hi, we are in fact a perfect match.

things I love.

Embracing individuality. Traveling often. Creating without limits.

As someone who has spent years exploring new places, I find endless inspiration in the world around me — in the people, the cultures, the food, and the little details that make each destination one-of-a-kind! Every setting tells a story, and I love nothing more than capturing the essence of where your wedding is taking place and who you are, all in one space.

My work thrives in a space where I am trusted emotionally and creatively. I’m constantly moved by the couples who let me in — who trust me to hold space for their story, to see them as they are, and to create something real and beautiful. The ones who chase feeling over perfection & who aren’t afraid to break tradition or blur the lines of what’s been done before. I don’t believe in recreating someone else’s vision; I believe in honoring what’s beautifully, entirely YOURS.

I believe the Lord gave me this gift, and it is my job to honor it by serving, loving, and capturing every fleeting moment in a way that preserves it for the rest of time.

Without Jesus, I am nothing. My goal in my personal and professional life is to love others as Jesus would. I truly believe the Lord put me on this earth to love his people a my own. The covenant of marriage is the most beautiful, joyful, and intimate day of your life. I truly cannot put into words how blessed I feel every time I get the opportunity to serve and love someone the way Jesus does on the biggest day of their life.
Connection is what drives us. It’s why we get married, it’s why we search for community, & it’s why we long and search for the one whom our soul deeply loves. God is not design us to live and face this world alone! I strive to create lasting relationships through every aspect of the wedding photography process with my clients, their vendors, their family, and more! I cannot even begin to imagine a life without PEOPLE and the connection that brings us all together no matter what. It truly is such a gift.
“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
This is my favorite verse. Without love we have nothing. My family and my close friends are a huge part of who I am and sets the example of the way I love and serve my clients. By the end of our time together, I want you to walk way knowing without a doubt how loved you are. Will I shed tears at your ceremony? probably. Love is truly the foundation of who I am and why I am so passionate about what I do!