Vacation Vibes – The Zacharda’s Maui Family Portrait

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 their three amazing teenagers (triplets!) in tow. They wanted to capture the memory of a lifetime in a Maui family portrait!

Ironwoods is one of those places that seems to pause time. The cliffs, the crashing waves, the honey-gold light that wraps. It’s no wonder the Zachardas looked completely at ease, that effortless “Hawaii glow” radiating from every frame. Maybe it’s the trade winds, maybe it’s the salt air, but Hawaii has a way of softening even the most camera-shy teenagers…

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Instead of stiff poses or forced smiles, they did what families do best: played. The teens splashed in the surf, laughed as the waves chased their ankles, and forgot, just for a moment, that a camera was nearby. Those candid moments became the heart of their Maui family portrait: movement, laughter, connection.

You could feel how much this trip meant to them, years of planning, saving, and dreaming culminating in this golden afternoon. These photos will grace their Christmas cards, yes, but more importantly, they’ll live as a reminder of everything that matters: love, time, and the joy of being together.

Here’s to the Zachardas, to the circle of love that began 23 years ago, and the memories made on the shores of Maui that will be cherished for decades more!

MAUI FAMILY PORTRAIT – SESSION DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Family Photographer: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography

Maui Portrait Location: Ironwoods Beach