Morning glow on the North shore | Hawaii family portraits

A beach rental

I met Angie at their stunning vacation rental on the north shore of Oahu. They lucked out and found a perfect house right on the beach overlooking Ke iki beach. It’s my favorite spot on the north shore – sunrise shells, tidepools, giant boulders, and endless sandy beach. I made a mental note to book a staycation for our family ASAP.

The house is tucked away in the back of the neighborhood amid tropical landscaping complete with bananas and papayas. When I opened the door Max excitedly began telling me about all the geckos and lizards he caught around the house on their first day. Little Violet hung back behind mom’s skirt and stared at me with wide eyes. We grabbed our bags and set of for the beach.

Sunrise on the north shore

It was an epically beautiful morning. Salt spray filled the air and a light layer of clouds softened the sun. It created a warm, cozy atmosphere. The family laughed and ran and played as if in a dream. It was fun to see their personalities emerge. Max is a confident gynmanst, bold and quick to laugh while Violet is shy, sweet and silly, clutching her lovey in the sand. We lucked out with a low tide, so we had to explore before heading back. The kids gingerly walked over the tidal flats discovering an abundance of fish, crabs, snails, and urchins.

Are you visiting Hawaii for vacation?

If you’re renting a fabulous beach house on the north shore with your family, I highly recommend adding a photo session to your itinerary. You’re going to want these memories around forever. Find out more about my fun family photography sessions here.