Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Beach for Little Adventurers Mila looked at me quizzically as she surveyed the beach. “Why did you take us to a beach with brown water, Mama?” True, the water often has a brown tinge as the rain from Kahana Valley empties into the bay, but it’s perfect for exploring. She quickly forgot about the […]
Return to Hawaii I first photographed this sweet family of three last year. They were visiting family on Oahu and we lucked out with the weather. The typically wind-ravaged coastline was calm and serene as the sun danced over the horizon. We splashed in the sunshine and shared an epically beautiful morning. They loved their […]
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A reason to celebrate A fiftieth anniversary celebration. What better reason to plan a north shore family reunion? Their oldest grandchild was also about to leave for college. With my oldest only seven years old that feels monumental … and scary. This close-knit family wanted to hold on a bit tighter and spend their last […]
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Family love So. much. love. I heard it in her voice when she first described her family. She had been searching for an Koolina baby photographer to capture a special first birthday. At the time, I was on Big Island and she was on Oahu so we had to settle for a phone call. Really, […]
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Honolulu – Vancouver – London – Amsterdam – Budapest. That was our ambitious itinerary for our two week trip to Europe. Sure, we had taken the kids to Europe before, but this was the first time we were doing any real traveling. The type where you don’t speak the language and you have to navigate […]
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First Birthdays Whether you host a big luau or an intimate gathering, first birthday’s are worthy of celebration. One year is a big deal. Especially with your first baby. It’s not really about them either. Yes, of course, they are amazing and precious, but this celebration is more about you. You made it! Surviving all […]
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A Purse with a Beach Vibe I’ll admit it, i’m too lazy to carry a purse or accessorize. Jamie has me rethinking all that now and has given me a serious case of bag envy. She is the owner and amazing designer behind Kayu Designs. Not only do they produce intricately beautiful bags, but they’re […]
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I have long been obsessed with tide pools. Each tiny puka, each nook is a potential treasure trove. What creatures lurk in the shadows? What lies under that rock? A feather duster worm? A hermit crab? Maybe a sea hare? If you’re curious yourself you can see some of Oahu’s intertidal critters here. Tide pools […]
Turtle Bay: Where North Shore Beaches Oahu Trade Crowds for Wild Beauty Turtle Bay, tucked away on the North Shore beaches of Oahu, is where you go when you love the idea of Hawaii but don’t want to share it with a thousand sunburned tourists holding oversized piña coladas. It’s a far cry from the […]
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Sometimes I think I have a favorite age to photograph. I just returned from an amazing evening photographing a family with teenagers. It was full of silliness and the tiniest gestures that showed such a touching and strong bond. I have heard such horror stories about sweet, affectionate children morphing into sullen, moody beasts in […]
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Baby on the Beach Happy babies are the best. You know how most babies aren’t a huge fan of car rides? They might need a moment to compose themselves when they’re pulled out of the car in a new place with new people. Not this guy. Baby Loren greets the world with his biggest gummy […]
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