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Sometimes love stories feel like they’re written in the stars, and Brendan and Alesia’s Kauai proposal portrait was one of those stories that unfolded with cinematic perfection. Picture this: the shoreline stretching wide, the mountains standing tall in the background, and a blanket lined with delicate white flowers and framed photographs. (How thoughtful?!) Each detail […]

Thoughful Details – Brendan & Alesia’s Kauai Proposal Portrait

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Maui couples portrait sessions are more than photos; they’re stories stitched together with love, laughter, and the kind of beauty only Hawaii can offer. For Mornida and Zach, visiting from Idaho, their Southside Beach session wasn’t just about documenting a moment; it was about celebrating a new chapter of their lives. Married on Lanai in […]

Our Annoucement – Mornida & Zach’s Maui Couples Portrait

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Our Oahu wedding photography doesn’t just capture images; it captures moments that feel like sunshine you can hold forever. For Emerald and Mark, Wai’alae Beach became the backdrop to a day woven with love, laughter, and that unmistakable island glow. The waves rolled in gently as Mark waited on the beach for his beautiful bride. […]

Wedding Day Glow – Emerald & Mark’s Oahu Wedding Photography

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As a Maui proposal photographer, some moments make our hearts do a little somersault, and this was one of them. Zach and Amy’s story is equal parts witty banter and slow-burn romance (or at least Amy swears it was never officially labeled “dating”). According to her, Zach just… never asked. According to him, she moved […]

Never Leaving You – Zach & Amy’s Maui Proposal Photographer

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Maui family photography sessions have a way of reminding us why we love this job. Take the Brooksbys: celebrating fourteen years together with their little boy, who is the light of their lives. This was a special vacation to spend some real quality time, let loose, and soak up the Hawaiian sunshine. The Brooksbys didn’t […]

14 Years And More – The Brooksby’s Maui Family Photography

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There’s something about the Wyatt’s Big Island family portrait that feels like a warm hug. Visiting Hawaii for the third time in four years (their second trip to the Big Island), they already knew the magic awaiting them! But this trip was different. Celebrating 40 years of marriage, they brought their adult kids along for […]

40 Years Of Love – The Wyatt’s Big Island Family Portrait

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Proposals are already emotional roller coasters (the best kind), but when you add in a plan as thoughtful as Sean’s? It became a dream proposal plan! His Kauai proposal portrait to Abby at Shipwrecks Beach had everything: surprise, family, pastel skies, and a love story years in the making. Sean and Abby met as undergrads […]

An Emotional “Yes” – Sean & Abby’s Kauai Proposal Portrait

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There are souvenirs you can tuck into a suitcase, shell necklaces, beach towels, maybe a jar of pineapple jam. And then there are the souvenirs that don’t gather dust, the kind that live on walls, in frames, and in hearts. For the Leveille and Kerr family, their Maui family portraits at Southside Beach became exactly […]

Souvenir Memories – The Leveille and Kerr’s Maui Family Portrait

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Kauai proposal portrait sessions don’t get much sweeter than John and Ashlee’s. Married for nearly 13 years with five kids, these two know what it means to live a full, beautiful, and busy life. But John wanted to give Ashlee something different this time, a re-proposal. A moment filled with the magic of Hawaii, captured […]

From “Yes” to “Yes Again” – John & Ashlee’s Kauai Proposal Portrait

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The Panamas don’t just book portraits. They create memories that feel like stories worth retelling. A family of five, Diego, Jenny, Alex (10), Aria (9), and Jack (7) they returned back to Maui (one of their favorite places) to celebrate their 14th anniversary. And, true to form, they made it unforgettable with a Maui family […]

Returning To Our Happy Place – The Panama’s Maui Family Portrait

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Anniversaries have a way of sneaking up on you. One day you’re saying “I do,” and the next you’re standing barefoot on the beach, surrounded by your kids, trying to figure out why your son suddenly looks old enough to graduate. This is exactly why a Big Island family portrait is the best idea ever […]

Pausing To Honor – The Say’s Big Island Family Portrait

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There’s a kind of magic that happens when golden Maui light, ocean breezes, and two people hopelessly in love collide. Diane and Jacob’s Maui wedding photography at The Plantation Restaurant was one of those moments… From the very beginning, their day felt like a storybook unfolding. Diane looked radiant in her off-the-shoulder gown, clutching a […]

Timeless Moments – Diane & Jacob’s Maui Wedding Photography

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Kauai family portrait sessions are always special, but the Brauners made theirs unforgettable! Visiting from Boston for Ido’s Bar Mitzvah trip, this was their first-ever professional portrait together and they chose the calm beauty of Anini Beach as their backdrop. Reut and Eran, the parents, brought their crew of three: Ido (13), Mika (9), and […]

Bar Mitzvah Celebration – The Brauner’s Kauai Family Portrait

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Some families collect postcards. Others collect seashells. The Datello-Byrnes family? They collect memories in the form of Kauai family portraits on the island’s golden shores. And honestly, it’s the most beautiful tradition. Visiting from Albany, NY, this family of four returned to the island for their fourth portrait session with Karma Hill Photography. Their story […]

Times Are Changing – The Datello-Byrnes’ Kauai Family Portrait

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Here’s the thing about Hawaii: it has this crazy ability to make every moment feel cinematic. But when Justin decided to propose to Emily at the Fairmont Orchid, he didn’t just rely on Hawaii’s natural magic. He went all out for their Big Island proposal portrait! Think flower petals scattered across the lush green lawn, […]

All For My Girl – Justin & Emily’s Big Island Proposal Portrait

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Eighteen years of experience. That’s how long our Maui family photographers have been wrangling toddlers in sandy swimsuits and convincing dads that “one more photo” isn’t the end of the world. We’ve heard every question before a session. When should we book? How long do we smile before the kids mutiny? Which beach won’t leave […]

Top Maui Family Photographers Answer 18 Key Portrait Questions

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Some moments are so perfectly timed, they feel like the universe was in on the planning. Francisco and Camila’s Kauai proposal portrait was one of those moments. Think golden light spilling across Shipwrecks Beach, waves rolling in like applause, and a love story that already reads like a novel. They first met while working at […]

My Forever Person – Francisco & Camila’s Kauai Proposal Portrait

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When it comes to soulmates, we’re convinced Ashley and Brian are the real deal. Eight years together, one surprise proposal in Hawaii, and a wedding day that unfolded like dream on the shores of Maluaka Beach, this is exactly why we love Maui wedding photography. Ashley is a medical coder (read: brilliant) and Brian works […]

Just Maui’d In Paradise – Ashley & Brian’s Maui Wedding Photography

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Mornings in Hawaii are basically nature’s way of showing off. And on this particular morning, the Tang family reminded us exactly why we adore being Oahu family photographers. With soft golden light, gentle waves, and the sweetest giggles from soon-to-be-nine-year-old Valerie, this Oahu family portrait session was pure sunshine in photo form. From the moment […]

Our Special Place – The Tang’s Oahu Family Portrait

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Some stories come full circle in the most beautiful way. For the Comb family, that circle led them right back to Ironwoods Beach, where they said “I do” in 2017, and this time, they brought their little adventurers, Jack, Ellie, and Oliver, with them! As their Maui family photographer, nothing fills our hearts more than […]

From “I Do” to Family – The Combs’ Maui Family Photographer

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