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Staley | Paradise Cove
Oh my goodness, what a fun session this morning! The Staley family is together for the first time since 2016, gathering on Oahu to celebrate their Dad’s 75th birthday with a big…
Gulbin | Paradise Cove
I had the rare treat this morning of photographing a family from my own hometown! The Gulbins actually went to high school with me and my husband and just happen to…
Baby Liam | Fresh 48
This morning I had the absolute joy of photographing baby Liam who was not even 24 hours old yet. He takes the cake as…
Friday Photo Tip | Be Extra
This week’s Friday photo tip is a simple one: be (a little) extra. When it comes to photos, I find that a little bit of drama…
Armijo Family | Ko’Olina
This morning, I had the pleasure of photographing a fellow military family at Ko'Olina's Paradise Cove. The Armijos are on a two-week vacation here on Oahu, and they were eager to document their time together with a…
Sunguard Swimwear | Boys Line
Yesterday morning, I had the super fun job of photographing the boys’ summer line of swimwear for the company Sunguard! Their UV protection swimwear was so stretchy and…
Friday Photo Tip| Shoot Down
When taking photographs it’s easy to capture your subject’s face, get the smile and move on. But today’s Friday Photo Tip is about going one step further and trying a different angle…
Tyler & Krystal | Ka’a’awa
It’s always fun to get a chance to photograph my own family and I had the chance earlier this week! My brother-in-law and his wife, Krystal visited us here on…
Myerscough | Wai’alae
This morning, I had the privilege of photographing the Myerscough family. They are on a Make A Wish trip to Oahu after their youngest son Jackson's brave battle with Leukemia and it was…
Corpuz | Wai’alae Beach
This morning, I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely Corpuz family at Wai’alae Beach Park just after sunrise. It wasn't my first time capturing memories for this family, as I had photographed them almost two years ago. It was wonderful to see…
Friday Photo Tip | B&W
You only have white, black and gray with which to tell your story, so you need to make sure you are drawing the eye to your subject. Making your subject…
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…
Friday Photo Tip | Overcast
Most of my clients tend to be disappointed if their session day comes along and it’s cloudy. I get it, that golden back-lighting is gorgeous, but don’t discount the beauty of an overcast day…
Friday Photo Tip | Faceless
We all do it — “Look at the camera!”, “Say cheese!”, “Look at Mommy and you can have a treat!” (I’m not the only one bribing my kids, right?) We LOVE photos of our…
Jay & Jessica | Waikiki
Early this morning, I had the pleasure of capturing the love and excitement of Jessica and Jay, a newly engaged couple who traveled from California to Hawaii for a quick getaway. They reached out…
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…
FPT | Make a Sandwich
This week’s Friday Photo Tip is about how to get a photo of your kids with more connection, more joy, real smiles, and that is just plain ‘ole less boring than standing together and smiling…
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 …