The Karma Hill Journal

There is something extra special about Maui family portraits when they celebrate ten years of marriage, a beautiful family, and approximately one million giggles. The Tokuyama family traveled from Japan to Maui and joined us at Maluaka Beach for a session that felt joyful from the very beginning. Between sweet cuddles, playful piggyback rides, and […]

A Maui venue wedding at Maui Pineapple Chapel is already a pretty unbeatable premise, but Stephanie and Christopher made theirs even more magical. On the island’s beautiful west side, they exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family and friends. Unexpectedly, a gentle Hawaiian shower drifted through their ceremony. Fortunately, rain on your wedding day is […]

There is something extra special about photographing a family you have known for years, and the Kimballs officially have history with us. As a Big Island Family Photographer, getting to welcome this California crew back after first photographing them in 2011 felt a little like opening a favorite book and discovering there are brand-new chapters. […]

This Maui family portrait at Po‘olenalena Beach felt like the happiest kind of reunion. The Edwards family traveled from Utah and returned to us after their first session in 2018, bringing several more years of memories, laughter, and wonderfully lovable family chaos along with them. From the sunlit greenery to the sparkling shoreline, every part […]

Alex and Joel’s Big Island Anniversary Portrait brought bold romance to the rugged beauty of Old Kona Airport Beach. Visiting from Atlanta, they wanted a location that felt dramatic and unforgettable. From the moment they arrived, the session felt wonderfully cinematic. Alex wore a sweeping black gown that moved beautifully in the ocean breeze. Meanwhile, […]

There’s a very specific kind of magic that happens at a Maui beach wedding, and Zachary and Kayla’s had it in spades. These two met ATVing through the mud with mutual friends five years ago, an origin story you don’t forget, and they never looked back. The Perfect Spot They chose Po’olenalena Beach for the […]

Big Island wedding photography captured every heartfelt chapter of Lynn and Warren’s spectacular twelve-hour celebration at The Fairmont Orchid. Their day began with colorful details and joyful preparations. Then, the couple dressed in meaningful cultural attire for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Before joining their families, Lynn and Warren shared a private first look. It […]

These Kauai family portraits at Tunnels Beach turned the Graham family’s vacation into a memory worth framing. Visiting from Texas, they arrived in pale yellow, white, sage, soft pink, and one joyful rainbow dress. Naturally, every shade looked beautiful against Kauai’s emerald mountains, golden sand, and bright blue water. Family photos have always been an […]

A Maui beach elopement proves the sweetest moments come from two people completely in love. Michelle and Jeffrey traveled from Texas to exchange heartfelt vows at DT Fleming Beach Park. Their joyful smiles lit up every moment and made each photograph feel effortlessly romantic. The sparkling ocean, dramatic rocky cliffs, and endless sandy shoreline created […]

Discover how a Big Island Family Portrait immortalized a magical reunion for multiple generations under a beautiful rainbow. The Huang-Duong and Moore families’ memories will be treasured for years to come. Visiting from California, multiple generations gathered along the Kona shoreline. Then, as if Hawaii wanted to join the celebration, a brilliant rainbow stretched across […]