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maternity portraits for a family at secret beach koolina

Families

Dangerous Marine Life Spotted My go-to spot for photo sessions in the Ko olina area is Paradise Cove. However, on this particular morning, the public parking lot was roped off with a curious sign that read “Dangerous marine life spotted in this area.” Dangerous marine life? My mind reeled. What on earth could it be? […]

Secret Beach Ko olina Family Photographer | Waiting in Paradise

Families

A Day to Remember The twins were celebrating their eighth birthday. It was one of many reasons for their trip to Hawaii. They would start with photos at sunrise and then head deep into Kualoa Valley to fly down ziplines with Jurassic Park vistas. You can almost feel the dinosaurs hiding behind the trees or […]

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Sunrise Family Portraits on Oahu | A Day to Remember

fun family portrait in the water at ko olina lagoon in oahu

Families

The Trials + Tribulations of Family Photography My images showcase happy families playing, exploring and loving one another. And yet, I don’t want to give you the impression that all family photography sessions are butterflies and rainbows. The little people in our lives are fickle creatures, especially when traveling and in a new environment. These […]

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Ko olina Lagoon Photographer | The Best Kind of Swimming Pool

Families

A Sunrise Photo Session at a Favorite Location As I wound my way up the windward coast, I could tell it was going to be spectacular. Although it was a full half-hour until sunrise, the horizon was already glowing a deep red-orange. I don’t like driving. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that […]

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Sunrise Photo Session | Energy and Light at Laie Beach Park

boy playing on the beach at sunset on the north shore of oahu with storm clouds offshore

Oahu for Kids

Rainy Day in Paradise? Here’s What to Do on Oahu with Kids Driving rain and gusty wind have kept us cooped inside for days. People are wearing pants. Sweaters, even. That’s how you know it’s winter in Hawaii. But don’t worry—I know I’m not allowed to complain. A client from Minnesota scoffed at me the […]

Things to Do in Oahu When It Rains (and You’ve Got Kids to Entertain)

lanikai beach photos in the water for a famiily with a baby

Families

A Family Vacation Full of Firsts We were an absolute mess after having our first baby. Micah arrived early catching us off guard. Although I had prepared and froze several meals as recommended, we hadn’t purchased a microwave yet. I remember standing in front of the full freezer with tears streaming down my face. I […]

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Lanikai Beach Baby Portraits | First Time in the Ocean

a family shares a big hug during a session by a family videographer hawaii

Families

Birthday Memories Four years ago I made my very first client film for this family. It was Sophie’s first birthday and her very first visit to the beach. Even though they live minutes from the Koolina lagoons, they’re not big beach people and had never made the trip. We thought it would be a fun […]

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Family Videographer Hawaii | A Magical Day in the Forest

Families

The Country Life Alex and his family live the country life on Oahu. A path on one side of their house leads to a small stream where they spend many days happily exploring. If they want bigger water, they simply head across the street to Kahana Bay. Their small community is isolated and that brings […]

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Family Adventure Photography | Exploring Windward Oahu

Oahu for Kids

Christmas on Oahu Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re finally getting to the business of Christmas. Living far from family and coming from mixed cultures, we’ve experimented a bit over the years with our own family traditions. Some traditions, like the trolley ride in Honolulu, we’ve outgrown. Others, involving elaborate confectioneries in a humid climate […]

Oahu Christmas Tree Farm | A Hawaii Family Tradition

Families

Paradise for a Honolulu Photographer Her perfect blond ringlets bounced in the sun as we walked down the long, sandy path to a favorite beach, Paradise Cove Beach in Koolina. Here, the sun always seems to be shining with a light breeze rustling palm trees overhead. The water is calm and filled with colorful delights […]

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Honolulu Photographer | A Family Group on Vacation in Ko’olina

Families

Goodbye Hawaii In the midst of packing to move overseas, Dennis and his family realized they wanted family photos. They needed them. Only two more weeks remained in a home they loved. Soon there would be no more warm evenings at the beach with the girls jumping waves and building sandcastles. They didn’t want to […]

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Hawaii Family Photos at Waimanalo Beach| Moving Day

Families

A Long Journey Sweden is nearly at the opposite end of the world from Hawaii. Not only in distance but in terms of weather and culture. But that was part of the appeal. Jenni was planning an epic, multi-destination family trip and decided that Hawaii would be the ultimate final destination. And what better way […]

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Hawaii Lifestyle Films and Photography | Journey to the End of the World

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