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Birthdays

A First Birthday Celebration at Koolina Four Seasons A first birthday luau is a big deal. It’s even bigger if your kids (almost) share a birthday. It’s hard to explain to a 3 year old why his one-year-old brother’s party was so much more extravagant than his own. And so Celeste decided on a dual […]

Koolina Four Seasons photographer | An elegant jungle-themed birthday

cute baby smiling during doljabi celebration at four seasons koolina

Birthdays

A Korean Tradition Doljabi, a traditional Korean custom, takes center stage during a baby’s first birthday celebration, known as dol or doljanchi. This symbolic ritual involves placing various objects in front of the baby and encouraging them to grab one or two. It’s an exciting event! Friends and family yell encouragement from the sidelines, trying […]

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Four Seasons Koolina | Traditional doljabi for baby’s first birthday

1st birthday party venues Oahu

Birthdays

Planning stage Matching the creativity of Ethan’s 1st flight-themed birthday party at the Pacific Aviation Museum, was no small feat, but Laura was ready to take on the challenge. Despite being on the east coast, she reached out to brainstorm ideas for 1st birthday party venues Oahu. In her quest for the perfect setting, Laura […]

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1st Birthday Party Venues Oahu | Riley’s Sweet Afternoon Tea Garden Party

Children

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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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Birthday | Airplane Themed Party

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Children

The Best Compliment As the golden sky faded to a cool blue and we walked to our respective cars, he called out in an earnest tone, “When can we see you again?” “Soon, I hope” I called out and drove away with a smile on my face. That may be the biggest compliment you can […]

Oahu Child Portraits | A Kawainui Marsh Sunset in Kailua

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Children

Themed Birthday Party Places in Oahu That Make Kids and Adults Happy When you’re celebrating a baby’s first birthday, it’s all about you. Or at least it should be because that first year is rough. After one year, you have successfully made it to the other side of sleepless nights and endless spit-up. Well, maybe […]

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An ice cream themed birthday party in Oahu

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Birthdays

Planning the Party Planning a first birthday party in Honolulu can feel as monumental as a wedding. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a major milestone worthy of celebration and a fun excuse to bring friends and family together. But, it takes oh so much work and planning. You need to pick a venue, a theme, […]

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First Birthday Party Honolulu | Big Fun at Dole Plantation

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Families

First Words Do you remember that first “no” uttered from your sweet baby? Maybe tentative and timid at first and then growing in confidence and volume as they experience the real power of the word? We were able to capture that sweet and salty kind of no on video. Although, honestly, baby Mari is such […]

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Oahu Baby Photographer | Celebrate One!

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Families

I first photographed baby Delaney as a tiny newborn early this year. She was a content and mellow kind of baby. The kind i’m glad I didn’t know existed when I was struggling with my own non-sleeping, high maintenance babies. I assumed all babies were similar and us parents were all in it together – […]

Smiles and sunshine | Baby photography Oahu

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Children

The school portrait tradition Can a portrait ever be so bad it’s good? If you don’t think so, I have two words for you – school portraits. Was anyone else lucky/cool enough to have the laser background? I wish I could get my hands on those old pictures to share. With my kids in school, […]

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Vibrant silliness | Oahu homeschool portraits

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Families

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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Koolina baby photographer | All the feels for her first birthday

First birthday party in Oahu

Birthdays

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 Stunning Airplane Themed First Birthday Party Oahu

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