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oahu family photo session at turtle bay

Families

Until we meet again When you live in Alaska – Fairbanks, Alaska that is – you start to crave a little vitamin D mid-winter. That’s why Jesa and her family make an annual pilgrimage to Hawaii. Seeing the sun for more than a few hours a day and letting it warm their skin is reason […]

Family Beach Photos | A Memorable Day at Turtle Bay

kids hiking down kuliouou ridge from the summit in oahu

Oahu for Kids

Hiking in Hawaii Hiking is a favorite way for our family to travel and explore a new area. It’s a fantastic way to create memories while surrounded by natural beauty. Even here at home, we hike to escape the hustle of everyday life with an escape into nature. If you have a family who loves […]

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Best hikes near Waikiki Beach | A roundup for family adventure

family friendly hikes in oahu

Oahu for Kids

Oahu Hikes for families of all adventure levels If you’re on the hunt for Oahu family hikes, I’ve got your back. I’ve taken (ahem, dragged) my kids on hikes since they were babies so let’s dive in and explore some options on the windward side of the island. If you’re staying in Waikiki and want […]

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Oahu family hikes on the windward side – 7 best from challenging to easy

girl looking out at waikiki marina from hilton hotel room

Oahu for Kids

For the love of Waikiki Many people dream of Waikiki with it’s clear blue water, rolling surf and umbrella laden cocktails. You can easily spend a week people watching, playing in the water, shopping and eating all the food – so many desserts and so little time. Parking is pricey and car rentals have skyrocketed […]

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Best of Waikiki for Families – Make the Most of Your Hawaii Vacation

family friendly hikes in oahu

Oahu for Kids

Who is this list for? Oahu activities for adventurous families is list of personal favorites. This list is for families who love nature, the beach and like to get off the beaten path to try something a little different. There are ideas for a few beaches, a few hikes and a bonus. Adventurous Beaches Is […]

Unique Oahu Activities for Adventurous Families

family beach portrait at hanalei bay kauai

Families

The Best of Kauai – Hanalei family beach portraits Hanalei Bay is hands down my favorite spot on Kauai. The white sand beach curls gently around the deep blue of the ocean while bold mountains watch over the salty scene. When Melissa reached out for family photos and mentioned it was her favorite beach too, […]

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Hanalei Family Beach Portraits | Kauai’s Bluest Blues

family portrait at lanikai beach during sunrise

Families

Magical Lanikai If I was to make a must-visit, best ever, don’t miss it beach list for Oahu, it would certainly include Lanikai Beach in Kailua. The sand is light and fluffy underfoot and palm trees perpetually dance in the tradewinds. Just offshore, Flat Island and the Mokuluas shimmer in turquoise waters. If you look […]

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Lanikai Beach sunrise photo session | A morning to remember

Families

Relief from the heat A trip to Maui is always a treat. It makes a great excuse to visit friends and explore the island a bit. This was one of the first inter-island adventures I took post-pandemic. Or post the start of the pandemic anyway. Traveling after such a long break was a strange experience […]

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Upcountry Maui family photographer | A colorful beach alternative in Kula

Families

A change of plans One of the great perks of being a professor is the option to take a sabbatical. You can take a year off to work at a different university or on a special project or just travel. Why don’t they allow that for more professions because it sounds amazing? This family hit […]

Lanikai Beach Family Photo Session | From Makai to Mauka

Families

The calm before the storm I don’t normally get to see families at this stage. The kids are grown and coupled but there aren’t any grandchildren yet. They were visiting Oahu for a friend’s wedding and decided to make the most of their big trip with a pre-grandchild photo session. As soon as grandchildren arrive […]

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Family group photo session | Before the chaos, Kualoa Oahu

Families

A Babymoon With a baby on the way, Hannah knew that their family was about to change. There’s a little sadness there – knowing your unit of three will never be again. So she wanted to make the most of it and document their special bond with a family film and photos. When people reach […]

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Maternity Family Photo Session | All the blues of Oahu

Families

A memory spark As much as I hate to admit it, I have a terrible memory. Growing up in the Midwest we had to take the California Achievement Tests each year and there was a memory component. I would try ridiculously hard to remember strings of nonsensical words, but I was hopeless and could never […]

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Kailua Beach Family Photos | A brilliant Hawaii sunrise

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