The Lee family showed up to their Maui family portrait session with three energetic boys, and from the very first frame, you could see it: love, light, and laughter. At Ironwoods Beach, the evening sun poured gold over the shoreline, and their portraits reflected every bit of it.
Their boys were unstoppable in the best way, giggling mid-hug, and flashing smiles that made the camera’s job delightfully easy. Family sessions are often a mix of wrangling and wonder, and the Lees leaned into both. That’s the secret: the best photos happen when kids get to be kids…






The style for this session was bright and airy, which paired perfectly with Ironwoods’ soft waves and pale sand. How perfect are their white outfits? We love how they all matched in white; one of our favorite options for a beach portrait session! Their outfits and light make their Maui family portrait feel so bright and airy! Every image feels timeless, like the kind of photo you want framed on the wall, not just sitting in a digital album. And for the Lees, these aren’t just pictures. They’re markers of a season in their lives, proof of joy, growth, and togetherness.
That’s why family portraits matter. Kids grow, seasons shift, but photographs keep those moments close. And in Maui, where light is generous and the ocean has a way of wrapping everything in beauty, portraits become even more special.





















The Lees had the best time, and we’re certain these images will mean more with every passing year. Their gallery is full of connection: brothers laughing, parents holding tight, all five of them soaking up the aloha of the island. Have the best time in Maui!
If you’ve been thinking about booking portraits for your own crew, now’s the time. You bring the smiles. We’ll bring the camera. See more from our sessions with families like the Lees with our Maui family photographers!
Time Of Day: Sunset
Maui Family Photographer: Vanessa of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Portrait Location: Ironwoods Beach
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
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