Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Leaving Hawaii After three years of sun and surf, they were leaving Hawaii the very next morning. It was not a welcome change. Tears were shed over the tropical life they had carefully cultivated over the years and were now forced to leave behind. Two children were born in the Hawaiian sunshine and knew nothing […]
Oh, the sweltering, el nino induced heat this summer! Hats off and cool thoughts to all those pregnant women who have had to endure it. Krystyn happily traded her big pregnant belly for a sweet baby girl and I arrived at their home to photograph some of their first moments together as a family. The […]
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Looking Back Jiny and I used to jump out of helicopters onto tiny offshore islands back in the day. I was working for Bishop Museum at that time to assess the biological diversity on the islets. Our hope was to find pockets of rare indigenous plants or animals. We did find a couple of cool […]
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It’s been another strange weather month in Hawaii with hurricane threats and tropical storms. It’s kept us out of the ocean and pushed us to explore alternative entertainment like the skate park and bowling at Pali Lanes. Bowling was really fun, but I’m embarrassed to say I got a finger injury that still hurts 3 […]
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I hid behind a curtain with my lens trained on the door as I heard excited whispers and little feet pattering down the hallway. It was a fun first for me, I was about to photograph two little boys meeting their brand new baby brother. I always thought birth photography was really special, but with […]
A beach rental I met Angie at their stunning vacation rental on the north shore of Oahu. They lucked out and found a perfect house right on the beach overlooking Ke iki beach. It’s my favorite spot on the north shore – sunrise shells, tidepools, giant boulders, and endless sandy beach. I made a mental […]
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Time moves swiftly I first photographed baby Sawyer as a newborn, snug in his Honolulu home. I have a special connection to his parents because of our shared conservation biology background and it felt as if I was taking this journey into parenthood with them. We planned to meet again for a woohoo-we-survived-our-first-year photo session. […]
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Honolulu Family Portrait Photographer Takes on 3 Under 3 Three under three. Tell someone you have three children under three-years-old and you may be met with a wide-eyed look of a horror. That look is often accompanied by a sucking of breath through the teeth. Three under three translates into supreme bragging rights among families and for good […]
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Far from your people It’s hard to be far from family. Especially when you have young children. Babies are born, milestones quickly pass, and some grandparents are only able to experience it afar through photographs. When they finally do get to meet in person, it’s a special occasion. This family living on opposite sides of […]
Well, I guess that’s it. Summer is officially over. Ironically, El Nino has been bringing us a string of hurricanes accompanied by the hottest, muggiest weather of the year. It’s also brought flash floods which have mucked up the water. So this month, we’ve traded our ocean time for tree climbing and indoor pursuits. We […]
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A long journey to Hawaii Long flights with kids are never fun. Sure, there is usually a more festive vibe flying into Hawaii; Lots of Aloha wear and sandals in the crowd. A hum of excitement. But, you’re still stuck on a plane for six, seven, ten long hours. Now, add a handful of flight […]
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Marking time with a windward Oahu family photographer It’s hard to find time for family portraits. Life is hectic and fast-paced and it always seems like next month might be a better time to schedule something or maybe after you lose that baby weight. Before you know it, moments have slipped through your fingers and […]
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