Little Bird Blog

Why Ko Olina is a Great Beach for Family Photos When the surf is up on Oahu, it can be hard to find a beach suitable for babies and toddlers or even ocean wary adults. Pounding shorebreak and rip currents don’t exactly make for a relaxing day at the beach. No matter the surf conditions, […]

The Beauty of Laie Beach Park Laie Beach Park is a personal favorite for family beach pictures. This beach is a bit of a chameleon. I’ve enjoyed some stunning sunrises at this beach, but other days are so warm and muggy you can’t wait to jump into the crashing surf.  Even cloudy days lend a dramatic […]

Sometimes people end up in Hawaii by chance. They tag along for a family reunion or make the long journey to attend a wedding. If you traveled this far, you might as well make the most of it with a mini family vacation. Seek out a secluded beach. Circle the island in search of sea […]

A Delayed Adventure The plan was a sweet 16 birthday trip to Hawaii complete with photo session, but Hurricane Harvey had other plans for this Houston family. Their house was spared, but their trip was not. After the flood waters receded, they began to plan again. This time,  it would be a family trip to […]

When Kitchie reached out for a photo session, I remembered her family immediately. My memory isn’t the best so I knew they left an impression. I first photographed them some five years earlier on Waimanalo Beach. At the time, they were a family of three with a pudgy baby. The vision that popped into my […]

The Upside of Rain Connie and her family were visiting Oahu on vacation. They wanted to take advantage of their time here and capture family photos with the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii. Based on past photo experiences, however, she knew the kids would protest. They hated having their picture taken and she didn’t want to […]

The Trials of a Kauai Family Photographer You know that beginning scene from the original (and best) Jurassic Park? The one where the helicopter descends deep into the jungle alonside a roaring waterfall? That’s Mount Waiʻaleʻale on Kauai. It regularly competes for rainiest spot on earth. That Jurassic Park scene is what I had in […]

Bad weather ahead? When the weather looks questionable – a little rainy, a little cloudy – I hesitate to reschedule. These mornings turn into some of the most spectacular sunrises i’ve seen. On this questionable morning at Kalama Beach Park, we were surprised with a lovely show.  Clouds spilled over the horizon adding speckled texture […]

Family Connection More than aperture or shutter speed or even light, family photography is about connection. It’s a way to celebrate where you are at this time in life and to really show how much you love and are loved. Making space for these beautiful moments and capturing them is the best part about being […]