river & ohana | paia family photography

morning shoots in paia rule for many reasons. pretty light, empty beaches, and local vibes. plus you can go to paia bay coffee afterwards, explore nearby waterfalls, watch the surfers at ho’okipa, or walk baldwin beach. support local and check out the boutiques in town — or grab organic food at mana. need more convincing? here are some favorites from a recent family session. river and her ohana were a joy to meet and photograph. we took a stroll to their favorite beach and hung out in their backyard. plus… siamese cats?!

the more families I connect with, the more I fall in love with humans and the mystery of it all. the deep connection we have with each other. so much is going down on the planet right now, but we have this. we have love.