Some moments feel so sweet and fleeting that you want to hold them in your hands forever. For the Xia family, their Maluaka Beach family portrait session was exactly that.
It was a trip filled with love and milestones. This was their third visit to Maui, but the first time bringing their three-year-old daughter, Diana, to experience the island’s magic. And, with their 12th wedding anniversary right around the corner in October, it felt like the perfect chance to celebrate the life they’ve built together, sun, sand, and all.


What makes these portraits even more meaningful is the Xia family’s awareness of how truly blessed they are. They know that every laugh, every sandy hug, every golden-light smile is a gift. Having their little girl with them, playing in the sand, felt like the most beautiful reminder of how precious life is. These photographs honor a blessing, a season of joy, and the love that makes their family whole!

Maluaka Beach was the most beautiful stage for this memory-making. Its golden light wrapped around them like a warm embrace, perfectly echoing the brightness and joy they wanted in their photos. Their adorable little girl, full of three-year-old wonder and energy, laughed and played by the shoreline. Every giggle, every sandy footprint felt like a tiny piece of happiness stitched into the fabric of their family’s story.







What made it even more special was the knowledge that these portraits are more than just images. Ten years from now, when their daughter is a teenager with new dreams and adventures, they’ll be able to look back at these photos and remember her small hands, her curious eyes, and her pure joy. These pictures will hold the sweetness of being three forever.
Life moves fast, but family portraits give us a way to press pause. For the Xia family, these photographs aren’t just keepsakes; they’re a celebration of love, of togetherness, of the beautiful, everyday magic of being a family.




Warm, bright, and full of joy, their Maui portraits reflect everything they had hoped for: loving, happy, unforgettable memories of a beautiful day, a precious stage of life, and the reminder that family truly is the greatest treasure of all. We hope you have a great time and a happy early anniversary!
Time Of Day: Sunset
Maui Family Portrait: Vanessa of Karma Hill Photography
Portrait Location: Maluaka Beach
Some family sessions just feel like a deep breath, and the Kijanko’s session with our Maui family photographer was just that. It was warm, relaxed, and effortlessly beautiful! Exactly what makes family photos in Hawaii so special! Married for 21 years with three wonderful kids (two teenagers and their youngest at 10), the Kijankos spend
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