Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Stop at the Beach Crouching Lion is a short scramble of a hike with stunning views of Kahana Bay and Kaaawa. Technically, you could extend the hike by continuing up the steep, barren ridgeline towards the summit where it intersects with the Manamana Trail. That trail branches in two directions, but both options are […]
A New Era The trip to Hawaii was meant as a celebration. A way to mark a new era after years of hardship and deployment. This was their time and Trish wanted to highlight the occasion with an informal exchange of vows on the beach. No guests. No minister. Just an intimate sharing of words […]
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A Late Start It was a rough start to the morning. They were planning to make the long drive from Koolina to Lanikai Beach by sunrise, but they woke up late. In a rush, they left their custom lei po’o in the parking garage. The beautiful flowers lie on the ground next to their parking […]
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Waimea Bay Beach Park in Summer Waimea Bay Beach Park is known as the birth place of big wave surfing. Massive barrels fill the bay in winter months as crowds gather to watch surfers slide easily down the smooth faces. It’s spectacular to witness, but my favorite time to visit Waimea Bay Beach Park is […]
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For the Love of Skateboarding “My boys have a lot of energy”, Jessica told me in a slightly exasperated tone. We were brainstorming possible locations for their upcoming family photo session. “We love the beach, the park, skateboarding …” I couldn’t help but cut her off. “Skateboarding sounds like an amazing idea!” I squeaked in […]
Fun First Birthday Party Idea Over the years I’ve noticed that my clients seem to fall into one of two camps – the planners and the spontaneous. I’ve even had people tell me they were flying out the next morning and ask if I could fit them in for a family photo session that afternoon. […]
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Unique Beauty of Electric Beach Electric Beach, located on Oahu’s southwest shores, is named for the Hawaii Electric power plant located directly across the street. A pipe from the plant extends into the ocean discharging warm water that attracts a diversity of marine life including a colorful variety of reef fish, sea turtles, spotted eagle […]
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Going for the Record My 3-year-old niece screamed in protest. A look of pure terror washed over her face before she dissolved in a puddle of hysterical sobs. All this because my sister walked too close to the water. I looked out at the seemingly benign expanse of blue ocean as it lapped gently at […]
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The Paniolo Life at Gunstock Ranch Gunstock Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii, is a uniquely captivating destination that combines breathtaking natural beauty with an array of diverse activities. Nestled on the picturesque North Shore, it offers visitors sweeping views from the Ko’olau Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. From horseback riding through the lush landscapes to exhilarating […]
A Final Photo Session It would be my last family photo session, although I didn’t know it at the time. It was early March and news of the coronavirus was escalating quickly. Campaigns on handwashing and “shakas not handshakes” had just begun to circulate and visions of our own upcoming travels still danced in our […]
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Escape the Crowds You would think that living on a small island would encourage you to explore it regularly. Yet a trip from Kailua to town is rare for us while a trip to the North Shore may only happen a half dozen times a year. Most of our time is spent in a fairly […]
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A First Birthday Celebration Celebrating a first birthday is a special experience. Especially when that baby has been so longed for. Hannah has tried to make the most of this time in their lives and document as much as possible. She schedules family photo sessions regularly. Fortunately, she works in the wedding industry and has […]
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