Makai Productions specializes in photography and creative services, offering a comprehensive range of products and solutions tailored to destination programs, meetings and business events around the world.
Founded in 2007, Makai Productions takes an authentic, service-driven approach, ensuring excellence from planning to attendee interaction and final delivery.
Based on Maui, with well over 25 years in travel and hospitality industry, the Makai team brings creative expertise and event experience to consistently capture every detail with precision and care.
CLIENT SATISFACTION ABOVE ALL
Makai Productions is dedicated to providing personalized attention and exceptional value to help clients achieve their goals. From the very start, the focus has been on building trust and confidence, with the business thriving on word-of-mouth referrals and personal recommendations. Strong, supportive relationships with both clients and industry partners are deeply valued.
COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS
With decades of experience in stunning locations worldwide, the Makai team is adaptable, approachable, and dedicated to going the extra mile to exceed expectations. Makai Productions takes great pride in delivering exceptional results at every stage, ensuring the success of each event.
COMMUNICATION
Responsiveness and flexibility are key to seamless events. We are always excited to connect and chat about your vision — feel free to reach out anytime!!
Leading with Experience
Makai Productions was founded from a passion for connection and extraordinary experiences. Based in Hawai‘i since 2000, with more than two decades of global event experience, we’ve become a trusted name for exceptional service.
Founded by Consuelo Candelaria and Dave Williams, Makai is built on a shared commitment to creative excellence, personalized service, and going the extra mile. Today, Makai is 100% woman- and minority-owned and led by Consuelo, alongside a skilled team of photographers, filmmakers, and event professionals.
Combining deep local knowledge with global experience, we deliver thoughtful, seamless coverage and exceptional results—bringing each client’s vision to life, wherever the events take us.
Consuelo Candelaria
Visual Media Producer & Program Operations
At Makai Productions, the mission extends beyond business — it’s inspired by a love for community, connections, and caring for the environment, reflected in these efforts:
- Empowering small business owners through grassroots initiatives, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful community impact for over 1,790 entrepreneurs with Kiva.org.
- Supporting local nonprofits by regularly donating creative services — submit your story.
- Contributing financial support to Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund to protect our turtles, monk seals, and coral reefs.
CLIENTs & PARTNERS
We work alongside destination management companies, planners, agencies, and corporate teams responsible for producing world-class meetings, incentive programs, and executive events. Over the past 25 years, these collaborations are built on reliability, professionalism, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for clients and guests.
From global brands to specialized event partners, we’re grateful for the opportunity to support the teams who bring these programs to life—and for the many friends we’ve made along the way. Below is a selection of organizations we’ve had the privilege to work with recently.
