Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Oahu has no shortage of beautiful places to take family photos. The harder question is which one is right for your family specifically. The answer depends on where you’re staying, how old your kids are, what kind of experience you’re looking for, and what you actually want the photos to feel like. This guide covers […]
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Searching for a family photographer in Hawaii is one of those tasks that starts out fun and quickly becomes overwhelming. The options are endless and it’s hard to know what you’re actually comparing. This guide covers the three things that matter most: trust, style, and experience and what to look for in each. If you […]
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The Kaneohe Sandbar is a submerged sandbank in the middle of Kaneohe Bay on Oahu’s windward coast, about 45 minutes from Waikiki. At low tide it emerges from the water as a shallow, sandy stretch surrounded by every shade of blue and a full panorama of the Koolau Mountains. You can’t walk to it or […]
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Most families ask for sunset. I almost always recommend sunrise. Here’s why, when each works best, and how to pick the right time for your family’s trip. Why Hawaii Light is Different The phrase “Lucky we live Hawaii” is a common local expression. It’s a reminder to be grateful for the natural beauty surrounding us, […]
Family photos in Oʻahu can actually be fun. With the right photographer, playful energy, and a few smart tricks (plus snacks), your beach session can feel more like a family adventure than a photoshoot – relaxed, joyful, and full of genuine connection. Can Taking Family Photos in Oʻahu Actually Be Fun? So you’ve decided to […]
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Why Family Photos in Hawaii Can Feel Stressful A common scenario with family photos has this cast of characters: the photo enthusiast who’s been organizing the whole thing for months, the partner who would rather be wrestling a wild boar than smiling for a camera, and kids whose cooperation levels swing like a metronome on […]
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✈️ A temporary Kona Family Photographer Bleary-eyed but excited, I boarded the 6:00 a.m. flight from Honolulu to Kona—cameras, water housing, lenses, batteries, beach toys, and a suspicious-looking assortment of prisms and copper pipes in tow. (Pro tip: nothing says “random bag check” like a family photographer’s carry-on.) I’ve been lucky to work all over […]
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The best of both for Maui family photos If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step into a storybook jungle, let me introduce you to Honolua Bay. Towering trees stretch their limbs like something out of a Tolkien novel, sunlight filters through the canopy in the most dramatic fashion, and the air hums […]
Childhood memories of Ka’a’awa Beach Nicole grew up on the windward side of Oahu and when we were brainstorming ideas for family photo locations, her memories came flooding back. Ka’a’awa Beach was a childhood favorite. She would explore this wild stretch of shoreline as a little girl along with her cousins, aunties and uncles. She […]
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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 […]
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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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