oahu's best family photographer- studio 3511

your moment is yesterday, today and tomorrow

studio 3511 specializes in family portrait photography on oahu. fun, fast, creative and i really try to get mom involved since she is always the one behind the lens! studio 3511 also travela to california and the other hawaiian islands for family portrait sessions and weddings as well! i create fun and joyful images that reflect your connection. whether you are visiting hawaii or a local family, i design sessions that are full of natural light, joy and beautiful hawaii backgrounds. put your iphone down and get in with the action! run, jump and play with your family. i am happy to capture the moments between you and your kids because you deserve to be in the middle of that giant hug! believe me- it goes by so fast... finding good locations near your hotel or around the other side of the island- once the standard group photo is taken care of- go crazy! have fun! be silly! whether your kids are small or large- let's go on an adventure and find the perfect spot for your hawaii family vacation photos- or your holiday cards! gift certificates are also available.

Dad with his baby son and 4 year old on beach

Mom, Dad and two teenage sons on beach in Hawaii with palm trees

Family at the Hawaii Museum of Art smiling on the lawn in front of pink bouganvilla

Campfire on Beach with Family of four sitting behind

two sisters hugging each other under a palm frond.

Family of four jumping on Waialae beach.

Family of 5 standing on staircase smiling to camera.

Girl in pink tuile dress in front of a pink wall with purple palm fronds.

Grandfather with grandson smiling, close up

Brother and sister splashing in water at beach

Girl laying on grass looking up at camera

Baby sitting in wicker chair looking at camera

Girl doing cartwheel on grass in pink dress

Family of mom, dad and two young sons smiling at camera squishing faces together

Kids running in distance, Jumping on low tide beach

Close up of 8 year old boy smiling at camera with yellow background

cousins all hanging from a bar with feet in the air

cousins holding their pics out on their phones

great grandfather with his two great grandkids

family of four in red and blue on the beach

mom and dad sitting with kid poking his head around the corner

cousins all in mid air jumping into the pool

extended family all in black in front of pine trees

mom and dad snuggling with giggling 2 kids

family of four in blue standing in front of mountains

Young toddler girl with ponytails sitting in water at beach edge

Toddler girl holding telephone on a big velvet pink chair

Dad holding daughter who has hands over her eyes

Sisters in black dresses standing at water at the beach

family of four with palm trees behind them

Family of four in front of palm trees and sunset with pink sky

Mom and senior daughter standing on beach with Haku lei

bakc of 4 cousins on fence looking out to ocean

Mom and dad with giggling two toddler kids

Matching family sitting on table in garden setting

Girl with blue dress in garden with yellow flowers

Large exended family on beach in rainbow colors

Mom, Dad, son and daughter in oranges and red

two sisters with haku lei making silly faces

Family of four with waves crashing behind them

portrait of girl holding polaroid camera

Mom, Dad and baby on shoulders in front of Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Family of Four with adult kids standing on rocks

Mom Dad and little girl in front of greenery

team up with Studio 3511 and find the joy in your special day.

studio 3511 is experienced with working with kids of all ages. my own kids are grown and still grouchy in front of my camera...
i am calm in the face of family chaos
i know great locations all around the island
i can help you pick the best time of day
i can give you permit advice when required
i can also help with your wardrobe if needed

what to expect

a choice between 20 min, 40 min and 1 hour sessions
candid moments and the usual groupings
posing prompts and fun ways to get real smiles
online gallery for viewing and ordering about 5 days after our session (during non holiday times)

best oahu locations for family photos

waialae beach in front of kahala hotel- easy access, helps block the wind, nice lighting for mornings and evenings
magic island- plenty of parking, great lighting and sunsets
lanikai beach- great for sunrise and early mornings

what to wear for your family beach photography session with studio 3511

something that makes you feel fabulous! match everyone else to you. :)
shades of one color (for example- blue- someone can wear dark blue, someone can wear turquoise, someone with teal)
pastels
beach clothing and surf shorts (you are in hawaii!)
bring a change of clothes- for longer sessions- you can do the beach clothing and your nice khakis and white shirts
iron out all your wrinkles!
flowy dresses- makes for fun twirling