There’s something quietly magical about ending one year and beginning the next in a place where time seems to slow down. The Patel family chose to celebrate the holidays with an Oahu family portrait at Waimanalo Beach, and it was the kind of experience that instantly felt meaningful. Soft sand beneath their feet, ocean stretching endlessly ahead, and the people who matter most gathered together. It was a beautiful way to close one chapter and welcome another.
Waimanalo Beach delivered its signature beauty: pale sand, gentle waves, and lush mountains framing the shoreline. Everything felt calm and expansive, as if the island itself was encouraging everyone to breathe a little deeper and be fully present. The Patel family embraced the moment, leaning into togetherness and joy, allowing the session to unfold naturally and effortlessly.









What made this portrait session especially special was the timing. Celebrating the holidays in Hawaii carries a different kind of energy: lighter, warmer, and filled with intention. Instead of rushing through the season, the Patels paused to reflect, reconnect, and create memories. Beginning a new year in Hawaii felt symbolic, a fresh start wrapped in sunlight and ocean air!
The portraits themselves felt lovely and sincere. We love how they coordinated so beautifully, especially with so many little ones running around! These weren’t just holiday photos; they were keepsakes of a season marked by closeness, reflection, and hope for what’s ahead.











As the session came to a close, it was clear this wasn’t just a vacation moment, it was a memory woven into their family story. The Patel’s Oahu family portrait at Waimanalo Beach captured more than a celebration; it preserved the feeling of beginning anew, surrounded by beauty, love, and the promise of another year together. Happy 2026!
Time Of Day: Sunset
Oahu Family Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography
Portrait Location in Oahu: Waimanalo Beach
There’s a certain kind of full-circle beauty in returning to the place where your love story began. And it’s even more special when you bring your three almost-grown kids along for the ride! Twenty-three years ago, the Zachardas came to Maui for their honeymoon. This year, they returned to the same island, this time with
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