One of the reasons, clients (especially dad’s) shy away from booking a family photo session on vacation is that they think it will be boring, or worse create stress and conflict.  Rushing to be on time, running after kids and cajoling them to be in the right place and to smile, and then faking a […]

I met Jag and Rupinder for a Maui beach babymoon photography session at Ukumehame Beach Park for sunset photos one beautiful day in May. They’d been to Maui several times. This time was special! It was their babymoon trip to Maui! I love Maui beach babymoon sessions because they represent this precious milestone in a […]

A really common question I get from clients is what happens if it rains for your Maui family photos? You might even check out the weather report even before you get to the island, and freak out. Especially during rainy season, when the forecast can look like this… I totally understand it! The good and […]

I met this lovely family of three at Kahekili Beach for Ka’anapali sunset family photos. Little Kaden was the sweetest and full of energy and personality, but also really engaged in the session! I usually start family sessions with a more structured and directed approach where we walk and get those formal photos, and then […]

Wondering how to pose for your family photos on Maui? Here are a few easy posing tips, some posing DOs and DONTs, and some FAQs for specific posing trouble areas.  The point of this guide is to give you more confidence and to put your at ease, so you can look more natural and flattering […]

A Stylist and Photographer’s Guide There are two questions I almost always get asked by clients… Choosing what to wear for your Maui family portrait can be super overwhelming!  You want your kids and yourself to feel comfortable and like yourself, but more put together. You want the clothing not to be fussy and stand […]

This cute cowboy town on the slopes of Haleakala volcano is worth a stop on your visit to Upcountry Maui. With its colorful wooden storefronts, eclectic shops, and quiet, rustic vibe, it will transport you to the days of Upcountry Maui’s cowboy past. The wooden horse-ties where cattle ranchers and Hawaiian cowboys, called “paniolos,” tied […]

This sweet honeymoon portrait was shot at Makena’s secret cove as an inspiration to brides on honeymoon or for their elopement looking to create a bright, colorful, and tropical look: something reminiscent of 60s Hawaiian photos and postcards sent home from paradise to loved ones.

An engagement session in Tuscany at Villa Cetinale: The sprawling, morning fog over the Tuscan hills. A swimming pool set in soft grass. Warm embraces behind a curtain of olives twigs. 

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Tiffany loves bows, pastel colors, fashion, and plenty of sweetness, so the balloon photo shoot scene in Funny Face and the 2009 Dior Cherie ads seemed the perfect inspiration. It was a colorful day with lots of laughter, dancing balloons, static hair, and gentle touches to the belly as baby girl Huntley let us know she was present as well.