Family photos in Maui

Family Portraits in the Honolua Bay Forest


Last year during the Summer, I took a trip to Maui after my busy season of weddings. I booked 10 days on the island and connected with Davin over Instagram. He’s a local Maui wedding photographer and owner of Illuminated Visuals.


We had a portrait session in one of my favorite spots on the island, Honolua Bay Forest. It was so refreshing to be in a different scenery than Temecula. I love the hills and vineyards, but I am partial to a more humid and green climate.


I visited this spot more than 4 times and loved the clean air and lush jungle vibe. Be warned, there are a lot of mosquitoes and apparently falling coconuts.


Every year I try to plan a trip to Maui, hopefully I make it there in 2020!



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Family photos in Maui
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Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
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Family photos in Maui
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Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui
Family photos in Maui

Hey, I'm Nicholas (Nick) Gonzalez

The founder and lead photographer at American Portra
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