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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…

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Friday Photo Tip | Uplighting

Naturally, most light falls on our faces from above — the sun, overhead lighting, etc. This is what our brain see as the most natural, pleasing way to light a face. It’s when we change our position that problems can occur…

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What is Click Pro Elite?

Click Pro Elite. It’s an accomplishment I have dreamt of for nearly a decade and I wanted to share a little about it and why I’m so proud and honored to have been accepted…

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Brooks Family | Kualoa

This sweet local family met me at Kualoa Regional Park for their first ever family photo session yesterday morning! What an honor! It was such a relaxed session full…

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