“Nothing short of incredible. An incredible experience as well as an incredible artist! Malia truly makes everyone feel so comfortable all while trying to break you out of your box to get the most gorgeous photos that tell a beautiful story of the subjects.”

emily + john

“Where does one start with Malia May? A brilliant young talent. A delightful burst of exuberance. A professional committed to her craft. A woman with a vision and purpose.

For those of you who want a wedding photographer to document your day authentically and editorially, you’ve found your gal. You can stop the search. Malia is truly an artist—and combines her skills with your desires to curate a gallery of images so stunning you squeal like a child who woke up to a puppy on Christmas (literally).

Malia’s breathtaking portfolio speaks for itself. She knows exactly what she’s doing. What I wasn’t expecting when I hired Malia was that she would deliver an experience, not simply a photo gallery. I love to make decisions, it’s one of my strengths. But I didn’t realize how much decision fatigue a bride can experience (even planning a family-only wedding!). I told Malia what I generally had in mind, sent some inspiration from social media, and she took ownership of the entire process from there. She made decisions for me: scouted all the best locations, directed the long list of family photos with ease, captured every moment I envisioned, told me and my husband where and how to look, tilt, smile, not smile. It was truly stress-free from start to finish, an unexpected gift for a couple inundated with the last-minute checklists and questions. Malia takes the inherent worry of “I hope the photographer captures me at my best” out of your head.

On top of her ability to orchestrate the moving pieces of a wedding day, she did it with a contagious positivity. You can’t help but feel good about yourself when Malia is in the room. No one is more glamorous than a bride—and Malia makes sure you know it. (Who doesn’t want someone calling you radiant queen all day?). She captures the moment so beautifully to ensure you never forget the splendor of it all. And even better, she captures the moment so authentically to ensure you never forget the raw emotion—the supernatural bliss—of entering into covenant with your soulmate.

I’d pick Malia every time. “

- Paige & Brian Jansen

“Malia is a ray of sunshine through and through! I have yet to meet a friend, much less photographer, that makes me feel as valued, loved, and beautiful! Not only do I have INCREDIBLE pictures, but I have even sweeter memories with my friend on three of the most important days of my life. She worked with my husband to capture our (surprise) proposal, allowed me the honor of being her first bride for bridals, and effortlessly captured every special moment of our wedding day. I didn’t think it was possible to capture all of the passionate emotions on our wedding day, but boy was I wrong. She is nothing short of incredible.”

macy & jake whalenmaier

“There are truly no words to describe how grateful we are to have had Malia capture our wedding day. She captured our day in the most authentic, true, raw, beautiful way possible. We are truly able to relive the best day of our lives every time we go through our photos and they are PERFECT in every way. She is also the most selfless, kind hearted, loving, fun, energetic, uplifting human and was a supportive friend throughout the whole wedding planning process. There is no doubt in my mind that God ordained Malia to be in this career and touch peoples lives through her photography business. She is a perfect example of using a career to steward for Jesus and reflect his love, with the way she loves and serves people. I could go on and on lol but she is just the BEST!!!!!!”

kaylee & luke melancon

“Choosing a photographer for arguably the biggest day of your life is SOOOO stressful. I was looking for someone who could match my vibe, had the same vision as me, someone who was fun and would not be awkward. I hit the absolute MOTHER LOAD with Malia. From day one she has been so attentive, supportive, and helpful in all things wedding and even some life. I was just looking for a photographer for my wedding, but I found the sweetest new friend as well! Malia has a true gift in photography. She is professional, has a vision like no other, she is kind, the ultimate hype girl and the sweetest friend. 100000/10 recommend her if you want to be made to feel like your best self in your pictures!

My favorite part of having Malia as our wedding photographer was our trip to Malibu, CA for our engagement pictures. I always dreamed of doing destination pictures but it never felt like a real possibility until Malia. She made every aspect of the trip so easy! flights, hotels, picture locations, agendas, MALIA DID IT ALL!!!!!! The pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined but the trip as a whole is something I will never forget. I love her so much it hurts!!!!!”

bailey & kevin yeager

“Malia May & MGM Moments... RUNNNNN don't walk!!! Do yourself a favor and BOOK this gem of a human NOW!

The Lord placed Malia May in my life on a random Saturday night in East TX and I instantly fell in love with her!! She is the kindest, most genuine soul I have ever met and has a presence that makes you feel like you've known her your whole life. I immediately knew this girl was my type of girl. I booked her ASAP and the rest is history. Her work is magical. Her ability to capture the most authentic moments brings tears to my eyes. Her creativity will leave you speechless, her joy is infectious, and her love is felt by those around her.

Malia makes it SO easy for her clients... She is timely, professional, and an absolute joy to work with. She truly makes an effort to know her clients, their story, and their vision. When you book with MGM Moments you are getting a heck of a lot more than a photographer... you are getting the LIFE OF THE PARTY, the girl who will let you cry the anxious tears the day of the wedding, the biggest hype girl, and a genuine friend who will make your favorite day live on forever.

Malia May is a work of art herself. Book her, get to know her. You too will fall in love with her.”

jackson & noah jacobs

“Where do I even start???? When I first found Malia through a recommendation of a friend I fell in love with her photography style and portfolio. I knew I wanted the photos from my wedding day to be able to be FELT. Looking through Malia's Instagram I could feel it all and knew I needed her on my Wedding Team. The first call we had was like talking to a best friend. An instant click!! For such an intimate role on my wedding day I knew I needed to feel like that and I was in luck that she was available on our day. Our package included Engagements which was where we got to first meet Malia and she was everything I thought she would be. Comfortable, joyous, kind, enthusiastic! Every communication with her about ideas for the shoot and day of the wedding was seamless, easy. The photos were STRAIGHT OUT OF A MAGAZINE! And as if I didn't already know, it was that moment I knew she was the one. And could quite literally be "the one" for anyone. Her talent is beyond measure and her personality is what makes it all that much better. Fast forward to the wedding day and we were the lucky ones to have torrential downpour all day for an outdoor wedding....Malia constantly reassured me "We are going to make magic!". It stopped raining in time for me to walk down the aisle which was such a blessing. Despite the soggy, muddy grass Malia and her second shooter Riley absolutely DOMINATED. Even the guest and Wedding party commented on their energy and vibe. The wedding came and went and I texted Malia the next day so sad that it had rained all day. My vision was to have so many outdoor photos and I felt so discouraged, despite Malia's reassurance and skills, that they weren't going to look and feel how I wanted. Malia texted me at 2am with a few sneak peeks and the sweetest message telling me she couldn't sleep without me seeing a couple pictures of how beautiful it all turned out. I woke up to that and couldn't help but cry. Not only were they unbelievably stunning and exactly what I wanted but the fact that she stayed up and edited some for me absolutely warmed my heart. THAT is who Malia is. I truly felt like Malia became my friend throughout the whole process and all I can do is plan our next photoshoot with her so we never lose touch. If you choose Malia I can guarantee it will be the best decision you ever make and you will make a friend for life.”

alexis & austin gunnerson

My favorite part of our time together was easily getting to know who Malia is. Not just her as a photographer but who she is as a person. Because truly who she is, is what makes her work so amazing. Her faith in The Lord and the way she lets Him lead her, the way she speaks about her family, friends, clients, boyfriend made it evident that she just has the best soul. When you meet people like Malia it is a breath of fresh air. She is joy and what a thing it is to be that.

“Malia is truly one of the best photographers with a gift & eye that you can’t find anywhere else. She’s professional & over communicates what to expect and what can be done to ensure day runs smoothly. She made my wedding timeline for the day which helped our day run smooth! Truly can’t think of anyone better for the job than MGM.”

macy & heath hood

“MGM Moments isn’t just a name, it’s a promise. A promise that every laugh, every tear, and every fleeting moment will be captured in a way that makes your memories feel alive forever. And MS. MALIA MAY…what a BEAUTIFUL promise it was to start our marriage, captured by someone with such artistry, heart, and intention! If we’re honest, words feel completely inadequate when it comes to describing Malia’s work. From the very first moment we met her, we knew she wasn’t just a photographer. She is someone we could see being a part of every milestone in our lives. In just one day, Malia made sure to preserve every moment, even the ones we didn’t realize were happening. When we finally sat down to look at our gallery, we didn’t just see pictures, we felt every single second of our wedding day all over again. We laughed, we cried, we held each other tight… and there’s not much more in this world you could ask for when hiring a vendor. Malia didn’t just document our wedding, she gave us a story. She gave us something far beyond images…a gift of timeless and beautiful memories, captured perfectly and forever. Malia — you are a magician, an artist, and one of THE most authentic humans we’ve ever met. We will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives, and so will everyone lucky enough to see them. Thank you, from the absolute bottom of our hearts, for seeing us, for loving our day as much as we did, and for turning a single day into something eternal. If you’re thinking about booking our girl, do it and don’t look back.”

ali + mikey bertakis

“You truly will not find ANYONE better than Malia. She was 100% the easiest and best decision we could have made for our wedding day!!!!”

“I cannot imagine our wedding day without you! Before I even met you, I knew I would love you! (No, this wasn't a line from my wedding vows) I can now say that your heart is just as amazing as your photography. You exceeded all of my expectations + some. Not only will our photos & video be something I'll cherish forever, but all of the fun we had in Italy will be too! LOVE YOU FOREVER! So happy God put you in my life! GRAZIE GRAZIE GRAZIE!”

Kaylee + Tyler Neslony

“I don't even know where to begin - Malia is AMAZING!!! She captured our wedding day in the most authentic way and the pictures and videos are something we will cherish forever. Every single picture exceeded our expectations!! And we are so glad we decided to add on the Super 8 video to our package - she did an exceptional job at capturing all the special moments. It's not just her work that is amazing though, it's also her as a person. She was so professional, organized, and supportive throughout the wedding process. Your photographer is with you throughout your entire wedding day and I feel SO grateful that it was Malia who was by my side, keeping me calm while also bringing so much joy to the day. Bryce and I cannot recommend her enough!!!

I loved all of our time together, so its tough to pick just one moment!! A couple of my favorites were the couples shoot and you letting us try one of those homemade cookies that you made for your Mimi - which were amazing!! I also remember us all laughing nonstop during the couples shoot - you made Bryce and I feel so comfortable. And a huge one from the wedding day is that I really appreciated you distracting me/keeping me calm while my bridesmaids were working to get a lipstick stain out of my wedding dress. It was a small moment that made a big impact on helping everything stay joyful and it prevented me from getting caught up in the little mishap with the lipstick. Thank you so much for that!! And you and Riley brought the best energy throughout the whole wedding day - so grateful for you both!!!”

kylie + bryce leonard