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About
AKER MEDIA turns moments into memories!
Our clients absolutely love us because of our great films and still photos. We have decades of experience and great high-end equipment.
Our principal is a broadcaster with 18 years of experience and 13 Emmy awards.
We love creating. We love it even more when those creations are cherished for a lifetime. Most importantly, we love our clients.
We offer discounts for morning sessions.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Kellie L.
Apr 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Paul was amazing - We are blown away by the craftsmanship of our photos. He arrived on time, was extremely professional and delivered our gallery before we even left the island! We couldn’t be happier with the results. He helped make our day special and was a joy to work with.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Taylor D.
Mar 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Paul and AKER Media was a great experience! Together we planned a surprise proposal shoot and the results were great! He had all the equipment and tools during the shoot that were needed and there was a quick turnaround on providing the final results. I would recommend Aker Media to anyone looking for a professional photographer.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Artful composition and lighting • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Jon T.
Sep 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Paul with Aker Media was absolutely incredible! We could not be more thankful that he was there to capture our wedding day. From the moment he arrived, he made everything feel so easy and comfortable, and he somehow captured all of the little moments that we didn’t even realize were happening.
And the video… WOW. It is truly the most stunning wedding video we could have ever imagined. We have watched it on repeat, and every single time it brings us right back to our wedding day. The emotions, the details, the laughter, the love — he captured everything so beautifully. It honestly feels like we get to relive the best day of our lives over and over again.
We were also SO impressed with how quickly Paul got our video back to us. We could not believe how fast he delivered it, especially considering how incredible and beautifully done the final product is!
Paul, thank you for giving us something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We are so incredibly grateful you were there to capture our day. If you are considering a wedding videographer, stop looking and book Aker Media. You will not regret it!
Details: 10 minutes • Videography • As suggested by the professional • Single camera • I'm flexible
Video Production
Jennifer A.
Feb 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
If you're looking to get photos done in Maui, Hawaii, I'd recommend Aker Media. Paul was very responsive and professional. He made our photo shot a lot of fun and he was creative with the poses. My pictures look amazing.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
George And Sinem S.
Jan 17, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We recently had a photo shoot in Maui, and I cannot recommend Aker Photography enough. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. The photos turned out even better than we imagined—they truly captured the magic of the island and our family's personality. My only regret is that I didn’t know Paul back when I was getting married, because the work is truly wedding-quality! If you are looking for a photographer in Maui who is talented, professional, and has an incredible eye for detail, look no further. Mahalo for these beautiful memories
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
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Paul Aker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Contact company as prices change due to availability, season, services provided, etc.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Customer typically contacts with questions about availability and price.
We ask what the client's needs are and what they want in a session.
If one of our typical packages doesn't work, we offer a tailored package.
We inform the client about copyright issues and logistics unique to Maui and their venue.
Once the customer is ready to book, they send a booking fee to hold the date.
As the date approaches, we coordinate and firm up time, location, weather considerations, etc.
Depending on the project we attempt to turnaround photos and video right away. Usually, for still photos, we can turn around the 2-4 shoots within 72 hours. 4-8 hour shoots within a week.
Our high quality films take longer to turn around because we color grade them, send them through audio correction and then edit.
Final payment is due at the time of the event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 20 years of experience producing images and videos as a broadcast journalist.
During that time, I won numerous awards including 13 Emmy statues.
My career in video, radio, film and photography goes back to 1992.
At the age of 22, I built a television news station for the State of Alaska in Valdez.
I graduated from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon with BS in Rhetoric and Media Studies.
My first job in television was as an intern at KOIN-TV.
I have worked as a journalist in Seattle, Columbus, OH, Wichita, KS, among many other markets.
