Forever Moments: Engelbrecht’s Big Island Vacation Portraits

Here’s the thing about time: it flies. One minute your kids are little humans asking for snacks every ten minutes, and the next? They’re taller than you, juggling sports, school, and social lives that somehow require Google calendar syncing. That’s why the Engelbrecht Big Island family portrait session at Pauoa Bay was something truly special.

For Michelle and her husband, Hawaii isn’t new—it’s a beloved, familiar place full of warm memories. But this trip was different. It was the first time bringing their three kids (ages 16, 13, and 12) to experience the magic. And with only a couple more years where the stars (and schedules) align just right, they knew this was the moment to capture their family just as they are—before college applications and packed summer jobs take over.

Returning to Karma Hill Photography, they knew they were in good hands. The vibe? Easygoing, sun-drenched joy. Pauoa Bay gave them the perfect backdrop—calm, stunning, and totally relaxed, like it was holding space just for them.

Their Big Island family portrait session was everything: full-family shots, sweet couple moments, each one shining in their own frame, and of course, sibling fun and banter. It was less about posing and more about presence.

Because this wasn’t just another photo session. It was a celebration of now—of the in-between, of this perfectly imperfect season where the kids are still your kids, and the family is whole in a way that only happens when everyone’s together.

BIG ISLAND FAMILY PORTRAIT – SESSION DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Big Island Family Photographer: Anita of Karma Hill Photography

Big Island Portrait Location: Pauoa Beach