https://hilittlebird.com/ Films and photos for families who love to play and explore in Hawaii. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:47:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hilittlebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Fun Oahu Family Photography and Films https://hilittlebird.com/ 32 32 Winter in Hawaii with Kids | 4 Reasons It’s Worth the Trip https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/winter-in-hawaii-family-vacation/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/winter-in-hawaii-family-vacation/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:42:10 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=13747 Most families assume summer is the obvious time to visit Hawaii. They’re not wrong, but they’re also not getting the best version of the islands. Winter in Hawaii runs December through April and brings cooler temperatures, dramatic surf, humpback whales, flowing waterfalls, and significantly fewer people on the beaches and trails. The caveat is rain, […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/winter-in-hawaii-family-vacation/feed/ 0 Ehukai Pillbox Trail: Family-Friendly Hike with Ocean Views https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/hiking-in-oahu-north-shore-ehukai-pillbox/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/hiking-in-oahu-north-shore-ehukai-pillbox/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:23:49 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=11158 The Ehukai Pillbox Trail sits above Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore, near Banzai Pipeline, about an hour from Waikiki. At roughly 2 miles round trip it’s one of the shorter hikes on the island, mostly shaded by ironwood and banyan trees, and ends at two WWII-era bunkers with sweeping views of the coastline below. […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/hiking-in-oahu-north-shore-ehukai-pillbox/feed/ 0 Aiea Loop Trail | A Big Hike in Honolulu for Little Kids https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/aiea-loop-trail-family-hike/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:59:13 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=6623 The Aiea Loop Trail sits inside Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area, about 12 miles from Waikiki in the hills above Aiea. It’s one of the better options for families who want a real forest hike without driving to the windward side or the North Shore. The park has picnic areas, a historic heiau worth seeing, […]

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]]> Family Camping at Malaekahana | Into the Wild, Oahu style https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-camping-oahu-meleakahana/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-camping-oahu-meleakahana/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:29:08 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=7649 Malaekahana State Recreation Area sits on Oahu’s northeastern coast between Laie and Kahuku, about 35 miles from Waikiki. It’s one of the best family camping spots on the island: a long, wide beach, shady ironwood trees, Goat Island just offshore, and far enough from town to feel like a real escape. This is a spot […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-camping-oahu-meleakahana/feed/ 0 Getting in the Water for Family Photos | What to Wear and How to Feel Good About It https://hilittlebird.com/families/water-sessions/what-to-wear-for-family-beach-portraits/ https://hilittlebird.com/families/water-sessions/what-to-wear-for-family-beach-portraits/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:42:48 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=11703 Even if you’re there for a photo session, the beach is a playground. The ocean is right there, calling and the kids want to go in. And they should! The best photos happen when everyone stops trying to stay dry and clean and just plays. The thing that holds most families back isn’t the water; […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/families/water-sessions/what-to-wear-for-family-beach-portraits/feed/ 0 12 Best Places for Family Photos on Oahu | Little Bird https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-places-for-family-photoshoot-near-me-oahus-stunning-beaches/ https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-places-for-family-photoshoot-near-me-oahus-stunning-beaches/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:56:11 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=17521 Oahu has no shortage of beautiful places to take family photos. The harder question is which one is right for your family specifically. The answer depends on where you’re staying, how old your kids are, what kind of experience you’re looking for, and what you actually want the photos to feel like. This guide covers […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-places-for-family-photoshoot-near-me-oahus-stunning-beaches/feed/ 0 How to Choose the Best Family Photographer in Hawaii https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-hawaii-photographer-family/ https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-hawaii-photographer-family/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:10:22 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16035 Searching for a family photographer in Hawaii is one of those tasks that starts out fun and quickly becomes overwhelming. The options are endless and it’s hard to know what you’re actually comparing. This guide covers the three things that matter most: trust, style, and experience and what to look for in each. If you […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/families/best-hawaii-photographer-family/feed/ 0 Family Beach Photoshoot : Why You Should Get in the Water https://hilittlebird.com/photography/get-in-the-water-family-beach-photoshoot/ https://hilittlebird.com/photography/get-in-the-water-family-beach-photoshoot/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:36:40 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=11582 Most families arrive at a beach photo session planning to stay dry. Most of them end up in the water anyway. This is not an accident. There is something about the ocean that changes the energy of a session completely (for kids especially) and the resulting photos tend to be the ones families love most. […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/photography/get-in-the-water-family-beach-photoshoot/feed/ 0 Family Beach Photos in Oahu | How to Plan a Session You’ll Actually Enjoy https://hilittlebird.com/photography/family-photos-on-the-beach-in-oahu-hawaii-a-complete-planning-guide/ https://hilittlebird.com/photography/family-photos-on-the-beach-in-oahu-hawaii-a-complete-planning-guide/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:45:09 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=17520 You’re in Hawaii. Everybody is relaxed, the kids are happy, and you keep thinking someone should get a photo of this. That instinct is worth acting on. But before you book, it helps to know what you’re actually choosing between. This guide covers the decisions that matter: what kind of session you want, how to […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/photography/family-photos-on-the-beach-in-oahu-hawaii-a-complete-planning-guide/feed/ 0 Four Best Days on Oahu | One for Every Kind of Family https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/things-to-do-in-oahu-with-kids-best-day-ever/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/things-to-do-in-oahu-with-kids-best-day-ever/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:46:15 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14616 The best day on Oahu looks different depending on who you ask. We found this out firsthand when we asked each member of our family to plan their own version during the pandemic, with one rule: stay on the island. What came back were four very different days including windward snorkeling, North Shore beaches, horseback […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/things-to-do-in-oahu-with-kids-best-day-ever/feed/ 0 Sea Life Park Oahu | Is It Worth a Visit? https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/is-sea-life-park-worth-a-visit-family-activities-on-oahu/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/is-sea-life-park-worth-a-visit-family-activities-on-oahu/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:29:34 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=3016 Sea Life Park sits at the base of Makapuu Point on Oahu’s southeastern coast, about 15 miles from Waikiki along one of the most scenic drives on the island. It’s a marine park with dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, sharks, rays, penguins, and a bird enclosure where colorful parakeets and lovebirds will land on your […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/is-sea-life-park-worth-a-visit-family-activities-on-oahu/feed/ 0 Gunstock Ranch Oahu | A Working Ranch, a Mountain Lookout, and a Unicorn https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/gunstock-ranch-horseback-ride-oahu/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/gunstock-ranch-horseback-ride-oahu/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:48 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14986 Gunstock Ranch sits on 900 acres in Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore, about 45 minutes north of Kailua and an hour from Waikiki. It’s a working cattle ranch with longhorn bulls, wild pigs, peacocks, and horses that know the trails well. Rides range from one-hour scenic trail rides to private sunset dinners on the mountain, […]

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