Justin and Libby wanted this session to feel more lifestyle - less posed, more real moments. The kind of photos that capture who they are right now: playful, affectionate, growing, and excited for what’s next.

I like to mix posed photos with candid moments, letting personalities shine. By the end of the session, the kids are usually ready to play - and that’s my favorite part! The kids at this session were full of energy, and we captured the most joyful, carefree moments of them running through the sand, splashing in the water, and laughing with their cousins. Meanwhile, the grandparents watched with so much happiness - those are the kinds of memories worth preserving forever.

We made the session feel like playtime. We ran along the beach, splashed in the water, and played simple games that let Bridger’s personality shine. All these giggles, hugs, smiles - are what make lifestyle family photos so full of life.

Fleming Beach turned out to be the a great location: peaceful, spacious, and absolutely breathtaking at sunrise. With hardly anyone around, we had the whole beach to ourselves.

The session was relaxed and playful, and the images turned out beautifully - soft, playful, and full of joy.

Elizabeth reached out to me to book a photoshoot to celebrate her parents’ 30th wedding anniversary. Belen and Jose have been together for 30 years, and came to Maui to celebrate this special occasion with their four kids and son-in-law. Watching them interact was truly heartwarming!

You may ask, what is lifestyle newborn session and how is is different from a “regular” newborn photography? It means that we are not going to wrap your newborn in cabbage leaves, or put a flower crown on his/her head. Lifestyle photography is about telling a story of people through the camera. The focus is on the connection between the parents and the baby, or the baby in his or her new surroundings. It’s more simple and relaxed approach to newborn photography, and although there is some direction going on, the child isn’t posed in anyway. It’s about capturing what is!