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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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