Little Bird Blog

Deciding what to wear for family beach portraits – swimsuits?! Deciding what to wear for family beach portraits can be stressful, but I have the simple answer for you – swimsuits. Okay, maybe not for your entire session (although it happens), but hear me out. In a previous post (Family Beach Photoshoot : Why You […]

Hawaii Photographers in Oahu Have Beautiful Beach Options “What’s the best beach for family photos?” I get that question often, but I have no answer. There are so many different types of beach on the island. You can find wide, sandy beaches that stretch as far as you can see. There are rocky coasts peppered […]

Themed Birthday Party Places in Oahu That Make Kids and Adults Happy When you’re celebrating a baby’s first birthday, it’s all about you. Or at least it should be because that first year is rough. After one year, you have successfully made it to the other side of sleepless nights and endless spit-up. Well, maybe […]

The Beauty of Laie Beach Park Laie Beach Park is a personal favorite for family beach pictures. This beach is a bit of a chameleon. I’ve enjoyed some stunning sunrises at this beach, but other days are so warm and muggy you can’t wait to jump into the crashing surf.  Even cloudy days lend a dramatic […]

As a child, I remember perching on my dad’s shoulders in the pool, shivering in anticipation as he counted down and launched me into the deep end. Come to think of it, the only memories I have of my dad playing with us kids involved water – the neighborhood pool, the lake, or rare trips […]

Planning the Party Planning a first birthday party in Honolulu can feel as monumental as a wedding. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a major milestone worthy of celebration and a fun excuse to bring friends and family together. But, it takes oh so much work and planning. You need to pick a venue, a theme, […]

Just where do Hawaii residents go on vacation? I walked off the plane and was immediately enveloped into a blanket humidity. The air was lightly scented of plumeria. It felt like a welcome home hug. This month I celebrate my 16th year living on Oahu. It was never the plan to stay this long, but […]

The non-favorite, favorite It doesn’t feel right to have favorite families to photograph. Just like it doesn’t feel right to have a favorite child. If I did have favorites, however, this one would be at the top of the list. It’s such a treat to see them each year. Our goal has been to visit […]

Her Very Own Documentary Family Film Kate was my very first documentary family film fan. She would tune into my Vimeo channel to watch my family films on loop. Now, these weren’t films of her family. They weren’t even people she knew. Still, there was something captivating about these families holding hands and laughing together […]