Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Quiet Morning in Paradise There was a short window during the pandemic when Oahu was relatively quiet. Few visitors were making the trip across the Pacific and that left roads a little more empty and peaceful. Hikes were quieter, and on most weekday mornings you could have an entire beach all to yourself. For […]
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There’s Something About Hawaii It’s such a delight to photograph families on vacation. Everyone is relaxed, happy and ready for a bit of adventure. I get to show them some of my favorite places and seeing their joy makes me fall in love with Hawaii all over again. One thing that surprised me when I […]
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Making the Most of Family Vacation We arrived at Lanikai Beach in Kailua just before sunrise, eager to catch the first golden rays of light shine over the Mokes. Hawaii is a special place for this family and Lanikai is a favorite beach. With it’s impossibly fine sand, shallow entry, and gentle waves, it’s a […]
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A Long Drive The clock was ticking. Sure at the moment, she looked like a cherub – all rosy round cheeks a pink chubby perfection. Her smile flashed easily revealing newly cut teeth, but it was coming less often. And the eye rubs were coming faster and more furious. One had the distinct impression that […]
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 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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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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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 […]
Until We Meet Again From ultra low tides to extreme wind the weather has been unusual each time I photograph Henry’s family. On one memorable occasion, we found a giant crayfish? A small lobster? I’m still not sure what the creature was, but we spotted it limping along the treeline a good 200 yards from […]
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Kailua Photographer Battles the Rain My watch chirped as I wound my way along the windward coast toward Kualoa. Rain starting in 10 minutes. I have a love-hate relationship with my weather app. Sometimes it’s eerily accurate. Rain stopping in 7 (?!) minutes. Other times I find myself standing in a downpour while the app […]
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Is a Hawaii Mini Portrait Session Right for Your Family? I’m terrible at mini sessions. Terrible. The idea is to make photography more affordable by taking a few images over a short time. In the name of expedience, these 15-20 minute sessions are highly structured and formulaic. Stand there, hold baby, smile, click, click, click. […]
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