Emotion + Connection + Authenticity
Lifestyle Portraits in Hawaii
Thought after by discerning clients—who value connection, authenticity, and joie de vivre. Set against Hawaii’s most breathtaking beaches, our sessions are designed to capture the emotion and essence of your story, creating heirloom portraits that honor your legacy with grace and intention set at the beautiful Hawaiian backdrop.
Meet Angy — Founder & Lead Photographer
I created VIP LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS for discerning clients who value more than just a pretty picture. My work is rooted in storytelling, connection, and emotional depth — with every session tailored to reflect the unique rhythm of your life in Hawaii.
After years of photographing high-end weddings and families across the islands, I saw a need for something more refined: a portrait experience that felt both personal and luxurious. I work exclusively with clients who appreciate artful imagery and a relaxed, guided approach that brings out the best in you — naturally.
I bring an editorial eye and warm presence to every session, creating an environment where you can be fully seen — no forced smiles, just real emotion, beautifully framed by Hawaii’s most stunning landscapes.
This is more than photography. It’s a celebration of your lifestyle, your love, and your legacy.
What Ensō means to us at VIP Lifestyle Portraits
At VIP Lifestyle Portraits, we embrace the philosophy of ensō — the Japanese symbol for a hand-drawn circle that represents wholeness, elegance, and the beauty found in imperfection.
Much like the ensō, our portraits are created in the flow of the moment — honest, emotive, and complete just as they are. Each image is a reflection of connection, presence, and the quiet luxury of being fully seen.
We believe true sophistication lies not in perfection, but in authentic expression — the kind that lingers long after the photograph is taken. Like the open ensō, our work invites spaciousness, individuality, and a sense of timelessness that resonates with those who value meaning over trend.
Our clients are discerning, intentional, and deeply present in their lives. Their portraits should be, too.
An open ensō (円相) is a hand-drawn circle in Zen art that is intentionally left incomplete—a small gap is left where the brushstroke begins and ends. This gap holds deep philosophical meaning and is as important as the circle itself.
Meaning of an Open Ensō:
Imperfection is beautiful – It reflects the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, embracing impermanence, imperfection, and authenticity.
Openness and possibility – The break in the circle symbolizes the idea that nothing is ever truly finished; life is fluid, and growth is ongoing.
The beauty of the present moment – It captures a fleeting, unrepeatable moment of expression and presence.
Balance between form and emptiness – The space invites contemplation and reminds us that meaning often lies in what is left unsaid or undone.
In creative work, an open ensō honors freedom, evolution, and individuality—the idea that we are always becoming.
