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Gita Abbott Photography

I love capturing timeless moments, real stories, emotions and details, especially in natural lights.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🌺

Someday when your children are grown, they may not remember every little thing you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel. These are the moments worth holding onto.

So grateful for all the beautiful mamas who came out for these Mother’s Day minis and trusted me to document this season for them. Truly one of my favorite afternoons with the sweetest community!

And biggest mahalo to for sharing your beautiful leis with us! They made these sessions feel extra special and so full of aloha! ❤️

04/03/2026

It’s so easy to take the “ordinary” for granted — the place we call home, the people we love, the rhythms of everyday life. We get caught up in the day-to-day and forget to really take it all in.

This sweet family has called Hawai‘i home for the past three years. This week they moved back to the mainland, closing this chapter and carrying these memories with them. This session felt like a quiet way of holding onto something fleeting, one last piece of a place that has meant so much to them.

I remember telling mom during our shoot that I hadn’t been to the beach simply to enjoy it in months. Life, weather, excuses… they all pile up. But standing there with them reminded me how quickly time moves, how nothing stays the same for long. There are still so many corners of this island I haven’t explored, and for some reason, that thought has been sitting on my mind lately.

Maybe this is my sign— and yours too.

Don’t take what feels ordinary for granted. Be present. Say yes to one more bedtime story. Plan the trip. Go to the beach. Take the photos. Because these moments, these seasons, this version of life… they won’t last forever.

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03/01/2026

What a privilege it is to witness your families grow over the years ❤️

So many of you trust me wholeheartedly, and in return I get a front-row seat to your story. I’ve watched little ones go from barely crawling to running wild playing chase… from stuffing their mouths with sand to carefully drawing suns in it. From mama carrying you everywhere to “you’re too heavy now.”

So much can change in just a couple of years. I always find myself looking back at your old galleries in awe of how quickly time moves. The seasons shift, the babies grow, but the thing that only gets bigger and stronger is the love in your family.

I’m always here for the next chapter and your growing family!

01/13/2026

Couldn’t pick just one favorite from this session 🌈

This mama asked for lei for the whole family and I always love when clients do. Flowers add that little pop and such a timeless Hawaiian feel.

I offer lei ordering to make things easy, just tell me what you like and I’ll bring everything on the day of your shoot!

Also… happy new year ✨ I know I’m a little late, but I’m starting this year ready for more moments like this!!

12/05/2025

The story of a little boy and his favorite red car…
These are the little moments that slip away so fast— the ones you don’t realize you’ll miss someday. My hope is that these photographs will always remind you of how truly magical childhood is ✨

11/27/2025

This week has been wild, but I’m so grateful for a little time to slow down and be present with the people I love. Happy Thanksgiving!! I’m grateful for all of you — your support and trust means the world. Truly an honor to photograph your families.⁣⁣
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PS: Who knew photographing families with big kids could be such a blast?!

11/20/2025

The other night, while I was mindlessly scrolling on my phone, I came across a video of a mom asking her son to let her pick him up—most likely for the very last time because he was already so big (maybe around 10). She got emotional and started crying. To her surprise, he hugged her and got emotional too.

Somewhere in the middle of watching it, my screen suddenly got a little blurry… because my eyes started to well up too.

Time with our kids is flying by so quickly, and so often we don’t even realize it while we’re in the thick of parenthood. My hope is that these photographs I took for your family can help you revisit those moments with your kids—whether joyful or difficult. What matters most is knowing you were there, fully present, through it all.

10/22/2025

Sneak peeks from the dreamiest engagement session in Hawai’i last night ❤️

They laughed, talked, and giggled — then came the rain, a rainbow, soft whispers, and the sweetest surprise proposal that made the evening feel straight out of a movie.

Sessions like this remind me how much I love photographing couples! If you or someone you know is looking for engagement or couple photos, I’d love to create something beautiful for you!

10/21/2025

So grateful I got to photograph this sweet ohana again! Two years doesn’t sound like a long time, but when you have a little one, so much can change! I couldn’t believe how much Arlo has grown 🥺 There were so many favorites from this session, but I’ll always have a soft spot for mama & baby moments — here are a few of them ✨

10/11/2025

I’ll probably never catch up on sharing all the photos from my recent shoots — but here’s one I just couldn’t wait to post after delivering the gallery!

This session was full of high boy energy — endless running, giggles, and the sweetest surprises. I know how exhausting this phase can be (I’m right there too with my own little ones!), but I always remind myself that these are the days I’ll want to transport myself back to someday 💛

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