I first met the Hurst family when I did a milestone session for their son, Aiden. Mom had wanted to get family photos done as well—for quite a long time. Well, the stars finally aligned, and we were able to get together and do this session. Just in time, too—the Hurst family is on their way to their next adventure, thanks to the military.

We met for a family sunrise session out at Waimanalo/Bellows Beach. We could not have asked for a more beautiful morning!

Aiden was not too into the whole pose and smile gig that I tried to get him to do. So instead, we just let him run. Aiden loved being able to build sandcastles with his family! It kept him happy, so I was all for that. It was fun turning this into a lifestyle session.

I had just a few moments to take Mom and Dad away for some long overdue photos. But as you can see from the pictures, it wasn’t long until Aiden decided to come join us. He wanted to be in on the action!

Thank you, Jennifer, Teddy, and Aiden! I have loved to watch Aiden grow through the last few years, and I wish you the best of luck out there in the next chapters of your lives!