Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Here for the right reasons Esther and her family were visiting Oahu for a wedding and they decided to schedule a family photo session for themselves. They have the most adorable little baby boy and honestly, he needed to be celebrated in photos. He’s just that cute. Throw in a bow tie and he’s downright […]
Leaving Hawaii Oahu is such a transient place. Not everyone falls in love with the sunshine, but for those who do it can be heartbreaking to leave. I feel for those families and they always end up being some of my favorite photo sessions. I love to send them off with a beautiful story of […]
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About the Kaneohe Sandbar The Kaneohe sandbar has been on my list for a long time. It was in my backyard for five years and I could kind of, sort of, if you craned your neck just so, see if from our bedroom. The kids were a bit too young to kayak out and I […]
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The Best Beach for Families Okay, I know I’ve talked about Kailua Beach Park before over here and here, but right now, at this moment, it’s a particularly great spot for kids. Beach conditions are always changing as it shaped by sea and wind, but in this case, we have a team of diggers to […]
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Kailua 4th July Tradition Looking for some family fun in Kailua this 4th of July? Well you’re in luck because the Kailua Beach fireworks are on for 2025! The highly-anticipated Kailua Fireworks show is largely a community effort with residents and local businesses helping to keep the tradition going for 76 years. Start your 4th […]
I spent a good portion of my life getting close and personal with various animals from birds and turtles to squirrels and foxes. I’ve been pooped on, bit, and scratched all in the name of science. For the record – all worth it. I share this background with Michelle and Tyler who have a long […]
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Pirates in Honolulu? Thar be pirates in Honolulu, argh! At least that’s what my friend told me (my apologies for the pirate talk, I shall refrain until international talk like a pirate day). More importantly, said pirates had a deal on Groupon where you could set sail with them for a fair price. I had […]
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So we’re back on Oahu and I have to say, it’s good to be warm again. Actually I had my first session after returning today and even though the weather has been funky lately, it was a gorgeous morning. Mellow waters lapping on the shore, a bit of mist hanging above the trees, and warm […]
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Have you ever spent days preparing and packing for a major trip and arrive at the airport with children that are so excited to get on an airplane they could explode only to be turned away? Because that happened. So here’s a little PSA for you. Don’t try to travel internationally with a passport that […]
A fun venue for kids and adults alike Gunstock Ranch has the coolest kids birthday party on Oahu. Seriously, they have everything you can think of. Pony rides and a petting zoo you would expect, but they also throw in a playground, lawn games, swimming pool, covered pavilion and campfire. Nancy took it a step higher […]
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Bellows for Oahu Beach Photography Bellows Beach is one of my favorite spots on the island. The area by the guard shack is my absolute favorite at low tide because you have a shallow expanse of water that is perfect for babies and toddlers to splash in. Throw in a sunrise and a layer of […]
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Hidden Kokololio Beach Park I’ve driven past Kokololio Beach Park in Laie many times. All you can see from the road is a grassy expanse leading to a wall of trees bordering the ocean. Those trees block your view so you can’t see what’s on the other side and I’ve been dying to know what’s […]
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