random musings from paul hayashi photography

The holiday season is upon us and it's time for families to get together for a family portrait. This is especially important if you have family from out of town getting together. As my studio space is relatively small, I find it necessary to go on location for the larger families. Here are some of the images that were created this year before and after my back surgery.

This family was photographed in the morning at the Wahiawa Freshwater park. I've been photographing members of the family ever since the daughters were in high school many years ago.













This next family was photographed at the East West Center Gardens on the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. It's always a challenge to coordinate that many people but it's always a lot of fun and the weather cooperated.













My dentist's family at the park in Wahiawa. He was a classmate back in intermediate school and I also photographed his wedding about 25 years ago. I watched as the boys grew up year after year. Now the youngest is graduating from high school.













Way out on the beach at Makapuu. I had never photographed there before (primarily due to distance) so new locations are always fun and challenging for me. Since the mountains blocked the direct sunlight, we had a nice soft light for the portrait.













Finally my special beach on the North Shore. I photograph this family every other year and it's getting easier as the youngest one is starting to listen to us as he is given directions on where to stand and how to pose. It was a small challenge this year but the next time should be easier as he will be older.



















There's still a lot of time to schedule your family portraits over the holidays so call or e-mail us to schedule a session.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas Holiday and a Happy and Prosperous New Year (we're all going to need it).