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Ramkissoon | Ka’a’awa
As we arrived at the beach, the sky was just starting to light up with a warm orange glow. The waves were calm, and the beach was nearly empty, which was perfect for the family to have some uninterrupted time together. We started with…
Hyde Family | Ka’a’awa
The Hydes are no strangers to my photography, and I've had the pleasure of working with them for many years now. This session was particularly special as I got to meet Michelle's side of the family, who were equally delightful…
Dameron & Family | Paradise Cove
This beautiful crew is celebrating two important milestones — one couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, and Papa (Everett), who had been battling cancer, has been in remission for …
Sonico | Paradise Cove
This morning, I had the pleasure of photographing an extended family session at Ko'Olina's Paradise Cove on Oahu. The family is vacationing together for a week, and little Brix, who is just 5 months old, lives here on island with his Mom and Dad…
Puaoi-Anderson Family| Kualoa
If you’ve had a weekday session with me here on Oahu, then this family’s oldest daughter was the one watching my kids! Jailee is our awesome babysitter who is always so…
Bos Family | Kualoa
We’ve had a lot of wind here on Oahu the last few days and I ALMOST rescheduled this session out of fear it would be too much for photos. Man, am I’m…
Rubenstein Family | Ko’Olina
It’s been super windy and rainy on Oahu the last few days, but luckily the rain paused just long enough for this session and Paradise Cove has…
Carr Family | Ka’a’awa
The last day of a vacation is always a bit of a bummer, buuut when you’ve had rain for most of it and you finally get a perfect beach day, it’s not…
Coffield Family | Kualoa
Due to an overseas assignment, these grandkids haven’t seen their grandparents in a year and half! They’re altogether now, vacationing here on Oahu and it was such a pleasure to…
Gomez & Family | Ko’Olina
I’m loving working with all these families on vacation together this week! This beautiful crew and those adorable little guys met met at Ko’Olina’s Paradise Cove bright and early for…
Turner & Family | Ka’a’awa
When the WHOLE family gets together for vacation in Hawaii, photos are a must! With three sons and a daughter to make up the original crew, I couldn’t help feeling…
Gong Family | Ka’a’awa
I was so excited to work with this beautiful family because our kids go to the same school! Max and my twins are in the same class and when I tell you my boys begged…
Tolberts | Paradise Cove
These sweet siblings met me bright and early for a kids-only session at Ko’Olina’s Paradise Cove this morning. The photos from their session are going to be…
Moy Family | Kualoa
The Moy family gathered from all over the country to be together for the holidays in Hawaii this year! It was easy to see how much fun this crew has together and…
Norman & Family | Bellows Beach
I love working with repeat clients! One third of this crew was stationed in the Washington DC area at the same time as my own family. Their last session with me took place on the National Mall! Now they’re…
Ortiz Family | Bellows Beach
This extended family were all willing to laugh and have a good time for their session at Bellows this week! They decided this year to spend a week in Hawaii together instead of traditional gift giving for the holidays…
Bakotic-Orth Family | Ko’Olina
I’ve worked with this incredible family since their twins were newborns back in my Virginia studio. I haven’t seen them in two years, but they came for vacation here on Oahu and I got to…
Parks Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
Not a cloud was in the sky yesterday morning for this trio’s session at Ka’a’awa! The bright sun left us all toasty warm and with some fantastic photos to commemorate…