Some moments are so full of love that they don’t just happen—they radiate. The Swedberg’s Kauai family portrait session at Shipwrecks Beach? Yeah, it was one of those.
Eighteen years of marriage. Countless adventures. And two little girls who are nothing short of adorable miracles.
Drew and Elyse’s journey to parenthood wasn’t easy. It was long, winding, filled with hope and heartbreak. But here they were, standing on the golden sands of Kauai, holding the very dreams they had waited for in their arms. A giggling, sun-kissed three-year-old. An 11-month-old discovering the feeling of sand between her tiny fingers for the first time. Their girls! Melina Aviana are the sweetest.
This trip was special. Sure, they had been to Hawaii before, but this was their first time on Kauai. And if there’s anywhere that understands the beauty of patience, of waiting for something wonderful, it’s this island. The way the waves take their time before reaching the shore. The way the waves crashed on the beach, turning the scene into something truly frame-worthy. And the way some love stories take their time unfolding—only to be even more perfect when they do…
Their Kauai family portrait was effortless. Not just posed smiles but real moments—tiny fingers reaching for a parent’s hand, wind-blown laughter, the way Drew and Elyse looked at their daughters like they were the most precious things in the world (because they are). Those blue eyes!
Shipwrecks Beach wrapped them in its golden light, and for a few perfect moments, time stood still. Just long enough for them to capture this. Their beautiful, joyful, long-awaited now. Because sometimes, the best things in life take time. And when they finally arrive, they’re worth every second!
Mahalo for choosing Karma Hill Photography for this special trip! We hope you had the best time with your girls!
KAUAI FAMILY PORTRAIT – SESSION DETAILS
Time Of Day: Morning
Portrait Location In Kauai: Shipwrecks Beach
Kauai Family Portrait: Braden of Karma Hill Photography
Relaxed & Simple – The Schueren’s Maui Family Portrait
Twenty years. Two decades of love, laughter, and a life built together. And now, here they were—the Schueren family, standing on the cliffs of Ironwoods Beach in Maui, celebrating not just their marriage, but everything that had come from it. A bucket-list trip with a Maui family portrait! Their two incredible sons by their side.
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