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Frame | MCBH Homecoming

Yesterday I got to photograph my favorite kind of session — a homecoming!! This family welcomed their Dad home to Marine Corps Base Hawaii last night after 6 months away. And can I just say…

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Kamemoto | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa

The Kamemotos are about to be empty-nesters! Their youngest son, Brian is a senior in high school this year and asked to have his senior portraits…

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Cowlishaw | Navy Retirement

Yesterday I had the privilege to photograph the retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cowlishaw at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s stunning waterfront! After a 22 year career in the Navy…

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Lafferty Family | Bellows AFB

The Lafferty family met me on Bellows AFB last night for a fun, laid-back family session on one of my favorite beaches! The waves were definitely bigger than I’m used to due to the South swell coming through right now. One of my cameras even…

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The Braddells | Kualoa

It’s such a small world — the lovely Braddells are visiting Oahu from DC just a few miles from where I lived just 18 months ago. We met at Kualoa Regional Park bright and early today for some sunrise photos. I love…

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