Portrait Photography

Natural, confident portraits for work, representation, and family.

Portrait sessions at Pauahi Studio are intentional and straightforward, focused on creating images that feel honest, well-crafted, and useful.

Whether photographed for professional use, casting, or personal milestones, sessions are available in studio or on location, with simple direction and an emphasis on light, expression, and clarity.

Model / Actor
Professional
Family
Woman with dark hair, makeup, and multiple rings, being styled with makeup brushes and accessories by several hands, wearing a black ruffled top and black floral choker, in a studio shot.
Woman with long dark hair in a black and white polka dot strapless top and denim skirt poses against a light blue background.
Person with tattoos wearing a white sleeveless shirt, camouflage cargo pants, and sneakers, kneeling on the floor, leaning on a wooden chair with a plain light background.
A woman lying on her back against a blue background with her legs raised and bent at the knees, wearing white athletic shoes, white socks, black shorts, and a loose white shirt.
A man in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, stretching his leg on a black chair, standing against a plain background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless dress, standing against a white dotted background with her hands on her head.
A young woman lies on her side, smiling, with her head resting on her hand, wearing a white T-shirt, with visible tattoos on her arm and neck, in a studio with a plain background.
Black and white photo of a woman with long hair, wearing high heels, a crop top, and high-waisted pants, posing with one hand raised and the other arm extended behind her.
A woman with long brown hair is sitting on a wooden chair against a dark green background. She is wearing a loose olive green sweater, white socks, and no visible pants, with one leg bent and resting on the chair.
Black and white photo of a young man wearing black clothes, seated on a wooden stool, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A person with curly hair wearing black sunglasses and a black sweater, adjusting their sunglasses with their right hand, which has multiple silver rings.
A woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing red lipstick, gold earrings, a beige cardigan, and a matching skirt, standing in front of a light-colored background.

Actors & Models

Portraits for actors and models that feel natural and adaptable across agencies, castings, and personal portfolios.

- Headshots and digitals

- Agency submissions

- Editorial-style portraits

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A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a navy blue dress, standing with arms crossed against a light peach background.
A woman with dark brown, wavy hair wearing a sleeveless blue top and pearl earrings, smiling against a plain gray background.
Headshot of a man with dark hair, a full beard, wearing a black suit and white shirt, smiling against a gray background.
A smiling middle-aged man with glasses and a beard wearing a white lab coat standing in front of a large window with a cityscape view.
A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a navy blazer and a blue patterned scarf, against a plain light gray background.
An elderly man in a suit and tie standing in front of a wall with framed pictures and certificates.
A woman with short black hair, wearing a black top, stands against a pink background, smiling gently.
A woman with long dark hair holding a violin in front of a plain gray background.
Young woman with long black hair, smiling, wearing a red top, against a plain light background.
A woman outdoors smiling, dressed in a black top with short sleeves, with blurred trees and buildings in the background.
A woman with short blonde hair laughing, wearing a sleeveless light gray top and a delicate necklace, against a dark blue background.
A man in a green shirt and navy blazer smiling with his mouth open, against a light blue background.

Corporate & Professional Portraits

Clean, modern portraits for professionals, teams, and executives who need imagery that feels current and credible.

- Executive and leadership portraits

- Team and staff headshots

- Company websites and press

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A black-and-white photo of a family portrait of four with a dog
A pregnant woman sitting cross-legged and a man sitting beside her with a dog between them. The dog is licking the man's face, and both seem happy in a joyful moment.
A young girl with long hair smiling and making a heart shape with her hands in front of her face, photographed in black and white against a plain background.
A black and white photo of a dog standing on its hind legs, appearing to reach or stretch upward against a plain background.
A woman sitting on the floor with two dogs, one puppy with a fluffy coat and a smile, and another slightly older dog with a lean body, both dogs sitting close to her.
A man and woman sitting with a corgi dog, teddy bear, and Christmas decorations including a snow-flocked tree and fairy lights in the background.
Family portrait of an expectant mother, father, and their young son, all smiling, standing against a plain background.
A smiling woman and a smiling man with a fluffy dog, in black and white.
A smiling man and woman in formal attire with two Rottweiler dogs dressed in tuxedo costumes, posing on a white backdrop.
Black and white photo of a diverse family of four smiling together, sitting against a plain backdrop.
Group of six diverse family members posing together, sitting and kneeling on the floor, against a plain beige backdrop.

Family Portraits

Thoughtful portraits for families and individuals at meaningful moments.

This includes family portraits, maternity, engagements, school-age portraits, pet portraits, and holiday use, photographed in studio or on location.

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