What Counts – The Bates’ Maui Family Portrait
Some family trips feel familiar in the best way, like returning to a place that already knows you. For the Bates family, their Maui family portrait session at Ironwoods Beach was exactly that! Having visited Maui many times before, they arrived relaxed, happy, and ready to enjoy the moment together. It made the session feel effortless and full of heart!
At the center of it all were their 12-year-old twins, best friends in the truest sense of the word. They are both gymnasts, and their family is so proud of them. This was a special moment to celebrate family and spend quality time together. It was a true joy to capture this moment for them!
Ironwoods Beach provided a stunning backdrop, with dramatic cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and that wild Maui beauty that makes everything feel a little bigger. We captured sweet, natural family portraits, the kind that feel both relaxed and timeless. And along with special moments of the twins together, and individual portraits that highlighted their unique personalities. Each image felt like a small celebration of who they are right now, in this exact season.
Adding another layer of meaning, the grandparents joined for the session as well! Three generations together, framed by the ocean, created moments that felt deeply special, the kind of photos that become instant family treasures. You could see the pride, the love, and the joy in every smile.
The Bates family came in with a simple wish: cute photos, genuine moments, and memories to hold onto. What they left with was so much more: laughter, connection, and a gallery that captures not just how this trip looked, but how it felt. A truly special Ironwoods Beach session, filled with love and light. Happy 2026!
MAUI FAMILY PORTRAIT – SESSION DETAILS
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Family Photographer: Ezekiel of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Portrait Location: Ironwoods Beach
My Final Dance – Emily’s Big Island Senior Portrait
Some portrait sessions feel like tiny celebrations of everything a person has been and everything they’re about to become. And Emily’s Big Island senior portrait at Old Kona Airport Beach was exactly that kind of magic. From the moment she stepped into the soft coastal breeze, she radiated joy, confidence, and that lovely spark of
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