A Surprise Proposal on the South Side of Maui

When Eric reached out to plan a surprise proposal, I was all in on making this happen for him and the family. We opted for Kealia Boardwalk as this stretch of beach is stunning and made for the perfect backdrop to ask the Big Question. We booked this as a family portrait session and worked in the surprise proposal as the couple was surrounded by their children and parents. It was such a great moment for us all. If you are thinking about proposing on the gorgeous island of Maui, let me know…. I’d love to give you the support you need.

Upcountry Family Sweetness in Poli Poli

We all have unique family situations but the important part is that we still love & respect everyone who comes into our lives that we choose as family. Christina was celebrating her birthday and wanted family photos. She had a fresh baby with her husband Luvin and she has a son with a previous partner. Everyone came together so Christina could have the ultimate gift of her kids sharing this time with her. Her previous partner was supportive and helped me get everyone’s attention and smiles. We basked under the soft sunlit sky and I think we can all agree the photos reflect the love shown that day. It was an honor to be a part of Christina’s birthday and capture these precious moments of them all together.

Cooper Family at the Cliffs at Ironwoods

The Coopers had been preparing for their Maui trip for months and since the boys are growing up, Julie decided a family photo session would be the addition she wanted to solidify some of these memories.

We met at my favorite spot on the upper west side at Ironwoods Beach. It is defined by gorgeous white sands, great rock formations and stunning beach cliffs.

The boys did their best to make mom happy with the hour we had together. I am sure that Julie will cherish these photos for a lifetime.

Jenna & Family

I get so lucky with the sweetest families that come to visit Maui and end up having photos on the beach. The kids were great listeners and I could feel the love throughout their time together at White Rock that day. The sunset was unforgettable and their photos speak for themselves. They promised they will be back so I am sure I will see them again!

Falch Family & Florals

The Falch Family joined me one beautiful afternoon at White Rock Beach. It was breezy as usually but Bethany had ordered stunning lei po’o from Maricel Floral Designs. This is a great solution for keeping the ladies hair in place and it is a special tradition in Hawaii. The colors of the outfits were seemless against the gorgeous backdrops and we had a great time exploring the beach.

If you are interested in having family photos of your own, reach out!

Location: White Rock Beach, Wailea

Time: Sunset

Florals: Maricel’s Floral Design

A Family, A Baby Chick and a Gorgeous Sunset

My dear friend Jace treated his bestie Todd to a photo session with me. What a great gift!!! Todd was on Maui enjoying summer break with his kids. They were staying in Kihei and found an abandoned chick on Halama Street. For our photo shoot, we decided on Kealia Coastal Boardwalk and the family included their new addition… the baby chick! Wild chickens can be found just about everywhere throughout the islands but it was a first for me to include one in a photo session on the beach. I loved every minute. Enjoy these photos and this is your reminder to be creative with your photo session!!

Families that Travel Together...Have More Fun!

The Clonts & Burson Families came on a dual family vacation to Maui together for Spring Break. They decided to book a session with me to document this special time on the island as well as the 3 soon to be graduating Seniors!

We all landed at Ironwoods Beach which has beautiful white sand and those ocean blues that are breathtaking. Each family had time to do multiple combinations together for pictures and as one big group. The moms had not coordinated on color schemes ahead of time but all I can say is.. Great Minds Think Alike! They all were spot on with whites & blues and matched wonderfully.

The children enjoyed gathering driftwood and playing gently in the waves as we worked through the important photos. Besides the extra ocean breeze, I think we all had a great time on Maui’s North West Shores.

Enjoy this sneak peek and if you are considering coming with close family friends, lets go out for a beach adventure and grab these memories!

Lots of Love to the Clonts & Burson Families as well as an early Congratulations to Natalie, Kate & Kylie!