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Porter Family | North Shore
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a family session on North Shore, but the drive was worth it for the Porter’s sunrise session! We went to a hidden spot they suggested…
2023 IPA | Honorable Mention
I am thrilled to share that one of my images received Honorable Mention this year in the 2023 International Photography Awards! I found out earlier this month that my image, “Childhood in Paradise” was an “Official Selection” in the Professional Category: Peo…
Siemon Family | Waikiki
This family’s session was definitely a highlight of my week! After six years since they were all together last, the Siemon’s are vacationing…
Ly-Baldwin Family | Waia’lae
This beautiful family is here in town for both business and pleasure! Mom is attending a conference and brought along her sweet family to enjoy gorgeous Hawaii. We met early yesterday to catch…
S Family | Paradise Cove
This sweet family booked me last minute to capture some photos in paradise on their last day in town. And I’m so glad they did! We had a beautiful sunset for their 10-year…
Turney Family | Paradise Cove
The Turney family absolutely melted my heart during their session yesterday morning. They’re squeezing in a trip to Oahu before welcoming a new baby in just two months! You’ll notice a tiny blue morpho…
Searcy & Family | Ka’a’awa
What a special session yesterday with 4 generations of ladies all vacationing on Oahu together! At 89 years old, Bea asked her daughter and granddaughter to…
Le Family | Ka’a’awa & Kualoa
What a fun session last night with the Le family! Their sweet little boys were all about running and collecting every rock on the beach (which they called…
Traches | Paradise Cove
This morning I met the lovely Traches! They are visiting Oahu from California with their youngest of four daughters - lucky!! It was clear they’re…
McAllister Family | Ka’a’awa
The McAllister crew met me for sunrise at Ka’a’awa yesterday! Mama Amy has four grown kids and two daughter-in-laws. Watching everyone together at their session was so much fun and I imagine…
George & Sam | Ka’a’awa
A big congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs! Sam and George had a beautiful elopement yesterday morning here on Oahu and it was such a pleasure to be…
Hatfield | Ka’a’awa
Sometimes I get to work with families that just seem so carefree, laid back and fun - the Hatfields were definitely one of those families! Both of their kids were incredibly kind, easy to work with, and…
Warr Family | Bellows
The beautiful Warr family met me at Bellows last night for some beautiful soft light photos just before sunset. We may have battled some pretty strong winds during their session, but a little…
Topp | Wai’alae Beach
The lovely Topp family is visiting Oahu from Toronto this week and we met for a beautiful sunrise at Wai’alae Beach yesterday. Dad’s parents are along for the trip and celebrating…
Meadows | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
The beautiful Meadows family are island hopping here in Hawaii this week and it’s extra special because Mama Kari has finally visited all…
Hendricks Family | Lanikai
After two reschedules for rain and sick kiddos, I finally got to meet the Hendricks family at Lanikai yesterday morning for their session! There was lots of kid…
Keenan & Family | Ka’a’awa & Kualoa
I’m loving all of these extended family sessions lately! This sweet crew is visiting Oahu together from three different states all in celebration of a 40th wedding anniversary! What an…