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Some trips feel extra special, and for the Pitt family, this one absolutely did. Their Maui family portrait session at Polo Beach wasn’t just about taking beautiful photos, it was about sharing one of their favorite places with their kids for the very first time. And honestly? It was pure joy from start to finish. […]
Maui proposal portraits have a way of feeling extra magical, and Dany and Marissa’s surprise engagement at the Naupaka Lawn at the Outrigger Ka’anapali Beach Resort was exactly that… magical, breathtaking, and perfectly framed by Maui’s natural beauty. Dany went above and beyond for this moment. He worked with our sister company, Simple Maui Wedding, […]
There are proposals… and then there are proposals that feel like the sky itself is collaborating with you. Swapnil & Annie’s Maui proposal portrait at Southside Beach was one of those rare, magical moments where everything the light, the colors, the mood, aligned perfectly. After six months of dating (and a cross-country romance that started […]
There’s something extra magical about photographing a wedding day from the very beginning, when the excitement is still bubbling under the surface, and everything feels like it’s about to unfold into something unforgettable. Michelle and Scott’s Maui wedding photography was exactly that kind. Our coverage began with Michelle getting ready in her room, and honestly? […]
Senior year is a big deal. It’s that magical in-between where everything feels wide open and full of possibility. And for Ella, what better way to kick off this season than with a Maui senior portrait adventure to capture it all? Though her family had visited Hawaii before, this was Ella’s first time on Maui, […]
Big Island proposal portrait sessions don’t get more romantic than this. Some love stories start with grand romantic gestures. Others start with a party, a random parking lot encounter, and a little bit of fate. For Eric and Jasmin, it was the latter, and honestly, that makes it all the more perfect. Eric was hosting […]
Some mornings just feel extra special. That’s exactly how it was for the Cairnie family during their Big Island family portrait session at Old Kona Airport Beach, a bright, sunny morning filled with love, laughter, and the kind of sweetness that only comes when grandparents, parents, and their little one are all together! The beach […]
When you’re celebrating your daughter’s 9th birthday and visiting Maui for the very first time, you know it’s going to be special! And the Parks-Cannon family absolutely made it unforgettable. And their Maui family portrait session at DT Fleming Beach was bright, joyful, and full of all the tropical vibes (with a few Stitch-inspired smiles […]
Some proposals come after months of planning and secret Pinterest boards. Others come after nearly seven years of building a life together, with two cats, a shared love of Hawaii, and a relationship that feels like home. For Alec and Courtney, this Kauai proposal portrait was the kind that had been quietly waiting to happen! […]
Some weddings feel like they belong in an editorial, like Lingjie and Shunjie’s Maui wedding photography! Their big day was at Four Seasons Plumeria Point, which honestly felt like the definition of “perfect wedding day.” We started by capturing those sweet, quiet moments before everything officially began, the getting-ready portraits that somehow always hold a […]
The Henry family knows how to do vacation right: sunshine, laughter, and a little extra sparkle courtesy of a Maui family portrait. Southside Beach played host to this beautiful family gathering… two couples, two kids, and one absolutely stunning backdrop. Antonia and Martin, parents to the sweet and spunky Adela and Athena, made this trip […]
Oh, the Butlers. A crew so charming, stylish, and joyfully Kentucky-rooted and proud of it. Visiting Maui from Lexington for the first time, this brilliant family of doctors, lawyers, engineers, students (and yes, even a horse industry pro!) decided to mark the occasion in the most frame-worthy way possible, with a Maui family portrait session […]
Anshu and Steve’s Maui wedding photography? Absolutely dreamy. Like the kind of dreamy where the sunlight sparkles just so and the ocean flirts with the sand in the most photogenic way possible. Our photographer met up with these two just after their sweet ceremony with family and friends, and let’s just say, this newlywed session […]
The Montgomery family’s first trip to Hawaii was basically the perfect recipe: milestone celebrations, family togetherness, and a Big Island family portrait. Oh, and did we mention it was their very first time in the islands? Cue the happy tears and the SPF 50! Old Kona Airport Beach showed off with its soft sand, dramatic […]
When Anita and David arrived at the beach to celebrate their engagement with a Big Island couples portrait, their love was palpable. They were glowing! The kind of glowing that says, “We’re in love, we’re getting married, and also, we’re on a tropical island, please pinch us!” And honestly? We were just lucky to be […]
It was one of those Big Island mornings that felt like it had been tailor-made for sweetness, light breeze, soft light, and the kind of quiet joy that lingers long after the last photo is taken. The Vienneau family arrived at Old Kona Airport Beach for a lovely Big Island family portrait. But let’s be […]
There are photo sessions that make you smile, and then there are ones like the Mooneys’ Big Island family portrait that make you want to smile. Because this crew? Absolutely sweet. This radiant gathering of love and laughter featured not just one, but three families: the Mooneys, the Selbys, and the Joneses. What began nine […]
Twenty-five years of marriage, three nearly-grown kids, and a morning at Southside Beach that somehow managed to be both delightfully breezy and emotionally profound, welcome to the Jacobs’ Maui family portrait session! Mike and Julie were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, and what better way to mark a quarter-century of love and laughter than by […]
The Ousterhouts’ first trip to Maui came with sunshine, ocean breezes, and the kind of glowing light that photographers dream about. And trust us, it did not go to waste! We met up with this radiant family of four—Jay, Melissa, Adyson (17), and Ella (14) at the always-stunning Maluaka Beach, ready to soak in golden […]
Here is a sweet Oahu proposal portrait for you! Okay, picture this: you’re on a picture-perfect beach in Hawaii, the sand is white and warm beneath your feet, the ocean is the kind of blue that looks like it was filtered by Mother Nature herself, and you’ve been told it’s just a casual portrait session. […]
Our Hawaii photography team has done thousands of photo sessions, so you can trust that you’re in good hands with us. We know exactly where the best photo spots are, can hang with even the most rambunctious children, are masters of natural lighting, and truly care about you and your family.
And we promise that your photo session will be one of the highlights of your trip.
Our team is both highly trained in the art of photography, and really good at working with all different families and couples, helping you prepare for your photo session, and making you feel at ease during your time in Hawaii. So what are you waiting for? Tag us in to create a magical experience for you and your loved ones in paradise.