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There’s something magical about family portraits in Kauai, especially when the Luttermoser family is involved. This lively family of four traded their small-town Washington life for a dreamy sunset session at Kealia Beach. With the ocean as their backdrop, their love and laughter shone brighter than the golden hour glow. A Family Adventure on the […]

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There’s something uniquely magical about family portraits in Maui—especially when they feature a family as fun, vibrant, and genuinely lovely as the Boyds. This adventurous crew picked Maluaka Beach in South Maui for their sunset session, and honestly? It couldn’t have been more perfect. Think soft ocean breezes, golden light, and just the right amount […]

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There’s something undeniably magical about Maui family portraits at golden hour. The soft, warm light, ocean breeze, and sound of waves create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories. The Liao family recently returned for another session, and the results were breathtaking. A Return to Paradise As repeat clients, the Liao family knew exactly what they […]

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Imagine traveling over 4,000 miles from Iowa and landing in paradise. For the Smith family, Maui was exactly that! Their recent adventure brought them to the idyllic shores of DT Flemming Beach, a perfect backdrop for unforgettable family photos in Maui. Their Maui family photography session was filled with laughter, love, and the perfect ocean backdrop. Golden […]

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There are family vacations, and then there are family vacations—the ones planned for over a year, with anticipation that builds like a slow burn rom-com until everyone finally arrives, sunscreen-slicked and beaming, at a gorgeous beach house on Oahu’s North Shore. For the Morton family, this was that vacation. The dream. The “we’ll talk about […]

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There are three things the Vargas family adores more than anything: the ocean, each other, and documenting their adventures like they’re curating the world’s most photogenic scrapbook (which, to be fair, they totally are). This year marked a first—Hawaii, people. Cue the ukulele music, salty sea breeze, and a whole lot of aloha spirit for […]

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There’s a particular magic to Southside Beach—the kind that clings to your hair, your heart, and your sand-speckled flip-flops long after you’ve left. For the Laschober family, that magic came wrapped in golden light, tropical breezes, and the sound of five giggling children—plus two adventurous parents in their Maui family portrait! Texans by homebase, wanderers […]

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Dan had a plan. And like any good plan, it required a little misdirection, a breathtaking setting, and just the right amount of magic. Bianca thought they were just here for a portrait session—just the two of them, soaking in the beauty of Makena Cove, the waves rolling in, the sky painted in soft blues. […]

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Some places leave a mark on your heart. For Ben and Andrea, that place is Hawaii. Oahu was their first trip together as a couple—where they first felt the pull of soft island breezes, where they walked hand in hand along golden shores, where they decided that, yes, this place would always be special to […]

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Some proposals are romantic. Some are picture-perfect. And some—like this Kauai proposal portrait—are the kind that make you believe in destiny. John and Megan’s love story didn’t begin with a swipe or a chance meeting at a coffee shop. It started long before that—when they were kids, growing up as neighbors, their families intertwined, their […]

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Some moments are so full of love that they don’t just happen—they radiate. The Swedberg’s Kauai family portrait session at Shipwrecks Beach? Yeah, it was one of those. Eighteen years of marriage. Countless adventures. And two little girls who are nothing short of adorable miracles. Drew and Elyse’s journey to parenthood wasn’t easy. It was […]

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Some places feel like home, even when an ocean separates them from your everyday life. For the Giroux family, that place is Maui. First, it was their wedding in 2018—a day filled with love, promises, and the kind of joy that stays with you long after the lei flowers fade. Then, it was their one-year […]

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Some moments sneak up on you. You don’t realize how much you’ve been waiting for them until you’re standing in the golden light of a Hawaiian beach, looking at the people who make your world whole, and thinking, Wow. This is it. For the Hall family, this trip to Oahu wasn’t just about stunning views […]

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Some stories are so beautiful they deserve to be told twice. Ten years ago, Jason and Nicole stood on a Maui beach, hand in hand, hearts full, promising forever seen in their Maui vow renewal photography coverage. And now—on that same stretch of golden sand, with waves lapping at the shore and the Hawaiian sun […]

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There are moments that feel straight out of a movie—the kind that make you believe in grand gestures, fate, and the magic of saying yes to forever. Kyle and Jeanne’s Kauai proposal portrait? Yeah, it was exactly that kind of moment! Picture this: golden sunlight pouring over the cliffs, waves whispering against the shore, and […]

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Some families go big. And then there’s the Hill family—who go Maui-big. For them, this island isn’t just a vacation spot; it’s a tradition. A place woven into the fabric of their love story, revisited year after year, always bringing new memories, new faces, and this time… a Maui family portrait with a surprise proposal […]

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There’s something about Ironwoods Beach that feels almost cinematic—like the setting of a moment so pure and beautiful that it could only belong in a novel or a perfectly framed photograph. And on this particular day, as the Raben family laughed and held each other close, it felt like we were witnessing a love story […]

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There are moments in life that feel like déjà vu—not in the eerie, time-loop way, but in the heart-fluttering, oh-my-gosh-we’re-really-here-again kind of way. That was exactly the vibe when the Mainaga stepped onto Po’olenalena Beach, barefoot and giddy, ready to recreate a piece of their history with a Maui family portrait. Five years ago, it […]

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The Clark family had been dreaming of this trip for a year. Twelve whole months of countdowns, excitement building, bags packed in their minds long before the actual suitcases came out. Their first time in Hawaii, Ashley’s milestone 40th birthday to celebrate, and two kids who couldn’t wait to dip their toes in the ocean. […]

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Some weddings are grand, elaborate affairs with hundreds of guests. And then some, like Brian and Mie’s Maui wedding photography, are something entirely different—intimate, effortless, and breathtakingly beautiful. Their day at the iconic Ironwoods Beach was nothing short of stunning. Just the two of them, standing on the cliffs, the ocean roaring below as if […]

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