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Gerson | Waikiki

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a Waikiki session, but yesterday morning, the lovely Gersons met me there for a gorgeous sunrise session. A fellow military family, the Gersons are…

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Bella & Leif | Elopement

What a fun beach elopement with the new Mr. and Mrs. Markee last night in Paradise Cove! It was easy to see how in love these two are and their evening wedding on the beach was…

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Lifestyle Photography Awards

I’m so thrilled to share the news that I recently had three of my images selected for a lifestyle pro award! As a member of the Lifestyle Photographers Association, I’m invited to enter images in their quarterly photography competition. This past…

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Sunguard Swimwear | Girls Line

Today, I met these 4 lovely ladies in Honolulu to photograph Sunguard’s new line of girl’s swimwear! Once again, this company’s swimwear fit like it was made for these little models and…

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Gonzales | Wai’alae Beach

Wai'alae Beach rarely disappoints and this morning was no exception! I met the lovely Gonzalez family there this morning, and despite the extra traffic troubles, in Honolulu this today, we all made it on time - though the family of three decidedly had to skip their donut run on the way!…

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Johnson | Paradise Cove

Every now and then I get the pleasure of photographing a family that really touches my heart! This morning's family session at Paradise Cove near the Aulani Resort was one of those sessions. I had the honor of photographing the Johnson family, who were gifted this…

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Dr. Quinio | Kualoa

It was such a pleasure working with Dr. Quinio last night at Kualoa! She is a family medicine doctor here in Kaneohe about to open her own practice and she was looking…

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