Kapalua Maui family portraits are some of our favorite to photograph. After the wildfires on Maui occurred, an anonymous donor purchased two sessions. She asked us to gift them to two families who lost their homes. We were put in touch with Steph and her family through a mutual friend. Our team were able to capture their beautiful Kapalua Maui family portraits at sunset.
I was hard pressed to choose just a few to share with Steph and family. I ended up delivering practically every image in their gallery. With so many smiles, it was too hard to narrow images down! Family portraits on Maui should all be this genuine and full of love and smiles. It’s sessions like these that make me appreciate even more what our team have the privledge of capturing.
Wondering how to make the most of any family photoshoot? Here are a few of our top tips!
- First and foremost: dress for comfort! This means mom, dad and kids. Don’t make the fam wear anything they wouldn’t think of wearing otherwise. If this means staying casual, do it. We want you to look and feel comfortable. Oftentimes, this means forgoing too many accessories (especially for younger kids) and focusing on practicality. If kids are loving the beach, there’s always a chance to change in to swimear for another outfit look and the same level of freedom and movement!
- Keep expectations realistic. Our team don’t expect any child to look and smile at the camera at all, much less right of the bat. Why? We’re strangers, it’s a new space, and some kids just aren’t feeling it. We are used to working with kids of all comfort levels, so if yours is more reserved (even if just in this moment), let it be. This is THE perfect time for sweet portraits snuggling mom and/or dad, or simply taking in the scenery. We have a very high success rate winning kids over eventually – the best thing to do is to let this happen organically. If you think your child might be slow to warm up, we recommend a 45 minute session to give a bit more time.
- Come prepared. This may mean busting out a snack mid-sunset session for kids to munch on while mom and dad get some well-deserved portraits alone. Towels and a change of clothes means less worry about getting sandy for dinner afterward.
- Keep scheduling in mind. Sunrise will be MUCH easier if booked in the first 1-2 days of your stay. If coming from the mainland, the time difference *will* have you up early. Consider this when scheduling your session.
![Family of three walk hand-in-hand on the beach in Kapalua Bay, Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0001-1024x683.jpeg)
![Mom lifts infant and smiles at sunset with family photoshoot by Love and Water Photography Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0004-1024x683.jpeg)
![Brunette mom wearing white dress smiles and laughs while husband holds her and they stare at infant on the beach](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0008-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant kisses mother on cheek in Kapalua at Love and Water Maui family photoshoot](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0009-683x1024.jpeg)
![Dad holds infant son in hands and both look at the camera backlit during sunset in Maui Hawaii](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0010-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant boy in tan outfit laughs off camera at mother as father holds him on the beach in Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0011-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant looks unsure on dad's shoulders holding up and smiling at camera on Maui during Love and Water photoshoot in Kapalua Bay](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0012-683x1024.jpeg)
![Dad holds infant son on shoulders and smiles up at him as boy glances down](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0014-683x1024.jpeg)
![Dad looks up at young son on his shoulders during Maui family photography session in Kapalua Bay](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0015-683x1024.jpeg)
![West Maui family photoshoot featuring mom nibbling on young son's toes as he smiles at camera and dad smiles at mom on Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0017-683x1024.jpeg)
![Mother in white dress holds her infant son on the shoreline at Kapalua Bay, Maui and kisses him on the cheek at sunset](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0018-1024x683.jpeg)
![Mom laughs and smiles as her young son grins off camera at dad during Love and Water Photography shoot in West Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0019-1024x683.jpeg)
![Mom laughs off camera wearing white dress holding infant son during photoshoot on Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0021-1024x683.jpeg)
![Young brunette mother holds her young son and smiles up at him on Maui as he laughs off camera at dad](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0022-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant boy smiles and laughs as he reaches for his mother's cheek during sunset family photoshoot on Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0023-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant boy in mother's arms laughs and smiles for their Love and Water family photo session in Kapalua](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0024-683x1024.jpeg)
![Cute boy in mom's arms smiles and laughs at the beach on Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0027-683x1024.jpeg)
![Maui family portrait session by Love and Water featuring young brunette mom holding infant son smiling and laughing at camera](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0028-683x1024.jpeg)
![Young boy looks at the camera while mom kisses his toes and dad smiles during Love and Water Photoshoot in Maui at Kapalua Bay](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0029-683x1024.jpeg)
![Infant wearing beige beach outfit smiles and sits on the sand in Kapalua Bay](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0033-1024x683.jpeg)
![Infant looks off camera while sitting wearing a cute beach outfit and playing with sand](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0034-1024x683.jpeg)
![Young boy sits on the sand and looks up at parents during sunset photoshoot in Kapalua Bay](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0035-1024x683.jpeg)
![Parent hand pointing at sand held by young son in Maui while sitting on the beach](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0036-1024x683.jpeg)
![Young boy sits in mother's lap in the sand at sunset and laughs at parents gleefully](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0037-1024x683.jpeg)
![Mom and dad hold their son on the sand at the beach in Kapalua Bay, Maui during Love and Water family photoshoot](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0038-1024x683.jpeg)
![West Maui photoshoot with boy grabbing his mom's nose and dad staring lovingly at his family](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0042-1024x683.jpeg)
![Mom and dad sit nose-to-nose and smile as infant stares at camera and smiles before sunset](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0043-1024x683.jpeg)
![Family laughs gleefully while sitting on the beaach at Kapalua, Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0044-1024x683.jpeg)
![Young boy with fingers in mouth is teething as parents look down at him and smile](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0045-1024x683.jpeg)
![Infant reaches for dad's chin and touches his beard as the couple smiles while sitting on the sand in Hawaii](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0046-1024x683.jpeg)
![Vertical image of young family of three walking away from the camera toward the sunset at the beach at Kapalua Bay, Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0047-683x1024.jpeg)
![Love and Water Maui family photoshoot in Kapalua Bay featuring family walking away from the camera and conversing on the sand](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0050-683x1024.jpeg)
![Mother wraps her arms around husband's back and faces toward the ocean at sunset in Hawaii while smiling at her son in dad's arms](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0051-683x1024.jpeg)
![Dad lifts son in the air as mom puts her hands on his back and smiles at sunset on Maui](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0052-1024x683.jpeg)
![Young boy laughs and smiles at camera in West Maui family photoshoot with Love and Water.](https://lovewaterphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kapalua-Maui-Family-Portraits_0040-683x1024.jpeg)
Our Maui family photography team photograph family sessions at the beach in Wailea/South Maui, Kapalua/West Maui, as well as on Oahu, Big Island and Kauai. Inquire today so we can begin to capture each milestone in your family’s story!
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