Some trips feel like coming home, familiar, full of laughter, and wrapped in love. For the Guanlao family, their Kauai family portrait session was exactly that. Six years ago, Mom and Dad honeymooned on this very island, and returning with their two little ones, a bright-eyed three-year-old birthday boy and his sweet one-year-old sister, made […]
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Sometimes, the best love stories start in the most unexpected places, like a fitting room. Taylor and Dannielle first met through her job as a custom clothier, where she helped him choose his work clothes for about a year. What began as friendly small talk soon turned into something more, and eventually, Taylor found the […]
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Wayne and Jessica’s Kauai proposal portrait felt like something out of a dream, one of those vivid, golden ones you hope never ends. Picture this: a flower circle tucked into the sand, a glowing “Marry Me” sign, and two people who have spent years weaving faith, friendship, and love into a story that finally found […]
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Proposals are already emotional roller coasters (the best kind), but when you add in a plan as thoughtful as Sean’s? It became a dream proposal plan! His Kauai proposal portrait to Abby at Shipwrecks Beach had everything: surprise, family, pastel skies, and a love story years in the making. Sean and Abby met as undergrads […]
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Kauai proposal portrait sessions don’t get much sweeter than John and Ashlee’s. Married for nearly 13 years with five kids, these two know what it means to live a full, beautiful, and busy life. But John wanted to give Ashlee something different this time, a re-proposal. A moment filled with the magic of Hawaii, captured […]
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Some moments are so perfectly timed, they feel like the universe was in on the planning. Francisco and Camila’s Kauai proposal portrait was one of those moments. Think golden light spilling across Shipwrecks Beach, waves rolling in like applause, and a love story that already reads like a novel. They first met while working at […]
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Some photoshoots are more than just a session; they’re a celebration! The Hopkins’ Kauai family portrait was exactly that: a sun-drenched, barefoot, ocean-breeze kind of celebration. This wasn’t just any trip to Hawaii. This was Kay and Paul’s 35th wedding anniversary journey, back to the island where they first said “I do.” The family has […]
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If romance had a setting, it would look a lot like Tucker and Jackie’s Kauai proposal portrait at Shipwrecks Beach! It was equal parts heartfelt, personal, and wrapped in the soft glow of Hawaii. Tucker and Jackie have been together for about four years, their love story beginning in the most fitting way: as partners […]
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Let’s talk about milestones. Not just the big ones like weddings and graduations, but the quieter, just-as-important ones, like turning thirteen. The kind where your daughter is growing into her own, radiating confidence and sweetness and just the tiniest bit of sass. The Campbells knew this moment was worth capturing. Ava was celebrating her 13th […]
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Okay, let’s talk about the Branch family who showed up at Shipwrecks Beach looking like pure sunshine. They were visiting Kauai for the first time (pause for applause!) and celebrating their 10-year anniversary (cue the confetti). And what better way to mark a decade of love, chaos, growth, and giggles than with a family portrait […]
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Some families come to Kauai for a big milestone. A birthday, a wedding anniversary, a grand retirement trip. But the Ross family? They came for something even more precious: simply to freeze time before life starts pulling everyone in different directions. Their Kauai family portrait was all about celebrating the present moment. Every four years, […]
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Some proposals come after months of planning and secret Pinterest boards. Others come after nearly seven years of building a life together, with two cats, a shared love of Hawaii, and a relationship that feels like home. For Alec and Courtney, this Kauai proposal portrait was the kind that had been quietly waiting to happen! […]
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If there’s one thing the McCoy family’s Kauai family portrait session reminded us of, it’s this: time together is everything. This beautiful family of eight, visiting again after a few trips to the islands, chose Shipwrecks Beach for their session—and wow, did it deliver. The waves rolled in gently, the light turned golden, and the […]
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If you’ve ever dreamed of a Kauai family portrait session that’s full of love, golden light, and joyful chaos—this is it. The Kilat family showed up to Shipwrecks Beach at sunset with four families, a whole lot of laughter, and even more love. This wasn’t just a photo session—it was a celebration of connection, togetherness, […]
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Some proposals are romantic. Some are picture-perfect. And some—like this Kauai proposal portrait—are the kind that make you believe in destiny. John and Megan’s love story didn’t begin with a swipe or a chance meeting at a coffee shop. It started long before that—when they were kids, growing up as neighbors, their families intertwined, their […]
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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 […]
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Dylan had a plan. A very good plan. A plan that involved Macy thinking they were simply taking a couples’ portrait session on a stunning Kauai beach—golden cliffs, waves rolling in, the kind of scenery that makes you want to stay forever. But then, she turned around. And there he was. On one knee. Ring […]
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Sierra thought it was just another beautiful evening in Kauai—warm breeze, golden light, the kind of sunset that stretches across the sky like a watercolor painting. What she didn’t know? That Ryan had been carrying a ring in his pocket, heart pounding, waiting for the perfect moment to ask the most important question of his […]
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Brandon had been planning this Kauai proposal portrait for a while, and let’s just say—mission accomplished! Not only did he pull off an epic surprise at the stunning Shipwrecks Beach, but he also had our photographer in full ninja mode, stealthily hiding and capturing every heartfelt moment from a distance. The setting? Absolutely dreamy. And […]
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The Jiang family’s Kauai adventure was more than just a tropical getaway—it was a chance to slow down, soak in the island’s beauty, and make lasting memories together. With their grandparents joining them, they knew this was the perfect time to capture a heartfelt Kauai family portrait! And what better place to do so than […]
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