Candid Family Session at Fleming Beach, Maui | Embracing Chaos
Not every family session needs perfectly coordinated outfits or everyone looking at the camera. Daniel first reached out because his family wanted photos together while visiting Maui, but with one clear request: no traditional, stiff and cheesy posing. They wanted something real, playful, and full of life. And they delivered exactly that!
From the very beginning, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a quiet, posed photoshoot.
The kids were all over the place. The adults followed right along. There was laughter, splashing, fighting, rolling in the sand, jumping into the ocean, and a lot of joyful chaos. At one point, it felt less like a photo session and more like a family beach adventure — which is exactly when the best moments happen.
What I loved most? Everyone fully leaned into it.
The kids made the session extra lively
The adults were just as playful and spontaneous
Nobody worried about “doing it right”
As a result, we didn’t take a single classic “everyone looking at the camera” photo — and none were needed.
This session also broke almost every outfit guideline I usually give — and it worked beautifully!
Instead of soft neutrals or matching tones, this family showed up in:
Bright, bold colors
Mixed prints
Completely unmatched outfits
And somehow, it all came together! It matched their energy and gave personality to the photos. It was a great reminder that when the vibe is right, rules don’t really matter.
The result was a gallery full of movement, connection, and genuine emotion. Photos that feel alive. Photos that actually look like this family.
This was one of those sessions that sticks with you — not because everything was “perfect,” but because it was honest, joyful, and wildly fun.
If you’re planning an extended family photoshoot on Maui and don’t resonate with traditional posing, matching outfits, or forced smiles, know that there’s another way. One where your family gets to simply be who they are.
And those are the photos that usually mean the most.
Looking for candid, lifestyle family photos on Maui? I’d love to help you choose the right location and create a stress-free session that feels natural and fun — especially if your family is a little untraditional, too.
