Okay, picture this: soft trade winds, the bluest turquoise water you’ve ever seen, and a Pennsylvania family of five absolutely glowing as they experience Hawaii together for the very first time with a Big Island family portrait.
That was the Petrof family’s Big Island adventure, equal parts heartwarming and sun-kissed. While the parents had been to Hawaii before, this was the kids’ first time, and you could feel their wonder radiating in every laugh, every sandy barefoot sprint, every “Whoa, the ocean is so blue!” moment.



They wanted to soak it all in and more importantly, remember it. That’s where we came in (cue camera click). Their session wasn’t just a beach day with beautiful backdrops (though, yes, the water was every shade of magical); it was a time capsule. A way to lock in this milestone as a family, the kind of thing you frame on your wall and say, “Yep, that was us. That was our moment.”








And truly, they made it count. They played, posed, cuddled, giggled, and through it all, you could see their love shining. The Petrofs didn’t just take family photos, they created memories. And honestly? That’s the power of photography. It turns “remember when” into something you can hold in your hands.




We hope they had the best time on the Big Island, and we’re so honored to have been part of this unforgettable first-time experience. Here’s to many more island adventures (and a gallery full of happy memories that already feel like family treasures).
Time Of Day: Morning
Big Island Family Photographer: Aumrae of Karma Hill Photography
Big Island Portrait Location: Kukio Beach
Every once in a while, there’s a portrait session that feels bigger than just pretty pictures. The Deng’s Big Island family portrait session at Pauoa Beach was exactly that. It was a rare, heartfelt celebration of love, legacy, and togetherness across continents and decades. This wasn’t just a vacation. It was the vacation! Because for
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