Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Can taking family photos actually be fun? So you’ve decided to book an Oahu family photographer. First of all, excellent choice. Second, let’s talk about how to make this whole thing as easy and fun as possible, because let’s be honest—wrangling your family for a photoshoot can feel one step removed from herding cats in […]
The best of both for Maui family photos If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step into a storybook jungle, let me introduce you to Honolua Bay. Towering trees stretch their limbs like something out of a Tolkien novel, sunlight filters through the canopy in the most dramatic fashion, and the air hums […]
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If you have ever looked down upon a perfect crescent of turquoise water and thought, “Gee, I wish I could stand above this marvel while simultaneously sweating profusely and questioning my life choices,” then, my friend, the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail is for you. How to Get to Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail To embark on […]
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About Kalama Beach Park Kalama Beach Park is a charming and relatively tranquil beach park located in Kailua on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. As a longtime Kailua resident, I’ve spent a fair amount of time with my family walking, running and playing along the 2.5 mile length of Kailua Beach. Kalama Beach Park (Kalamas), […]
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Easy tips to photograph your family holiday I don’t know why but every year, I feel caught off guard by December. How did a whole year slip by already? It feels too fast, especially with all the planning and festivities that come with December. There are holiday performances, potlucks, gifts, decorations, time with family and […]
Best of Windward Oahu: Choose your own adventure As a long-time Oahu resident (23+ years) and family photographer, I know the island well. Especially the windward side which has been my home. When a visitor asks for advice on what to do, I get excited and tend to go overboard giving them way more than […]
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A First Birthday Celebration at Koolina Four Seasons A first birthday luau is a big deal. It’s even bigger if your kids (almost) share a birthday. It’s hard to explain to a 3 year old why his one-year-old brother’s party was so much more extravagant than his own. And so Celeste decided on a dual […]
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Childhood memories of Ka’a’awa Beach Nicole grew up on the windward side of Oahu and when we were brainstorming ideas for family photo locations, her memories came flooding back. Ka’a’awa Beach was a childhood favorite. She would explore this wild stretch of shoreline as a little girl along with her cousins, aunties and uncles. She […]
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Why swap homes with a stranger? “Aren’t you worried they’re going to try your clothes on?” my friend exclaimed in horror after telling her our plans for a home exchange. She wasn’t comfortable with a stranger in her home period. But I was open to it because we needed options. We had plans to visit […]
How to select the best location for your family photoshoot? As a family photographer, the most popular question I’m asked is, “What are the best places for a family photoshoot near me”? Although Oahu has the best and most varied beaches in Hawaii (sorry other islands!), they all have something different to offer and the […]
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Sunset photographer – lucky we live Hawaii The phrase “Lucky we live Hawaii” is a common local expression. It’s a reminder to be grateful for the natural beauty surrounding us, something that’s easy to overlook amid life’s daily hustle. Whether you were born here or just visiting, the sunsets are one of the perks. As […]
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A Korean Tradition Doljabi, a traditional Korean custom, takes center stage during a baby’s first birthday celebration, known as dol or doljanchi. This symbolic ritual involves placing various objects in front of the baby and encouraging them to grab one or two. It’s an exciting event! Friends and family yell encouragement from the sidelines, trying […]
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