Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Better Experience Eva only experienced traditional photo shoots in the past, but for their first Hawaiian vacation she wanted something more casual and just plain fun. That approach makes all the difference for a reserved tween. As kids gets older, they become increasingly aware of the camera. Some mug for the camera and flash […]
All smiles You know when you’ve been smiling all day, your wedding day for example, and your cheeks start to ache from all those grins? That’s how I left this family session. Serious smile fatigue. With a dad who grew up on Molokai and a mom from Big Island, Carrie and her family love to […]
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The pain started as a dull throb in my hip flexor. Slowly it began to radiate down my leg. Each step became harder, took more focus as if I was wearing a lead boot. But fun was happening around me and there was still the tiniest bit of light left! I was trying for dramatic […]
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The family that travels together Sure families typically love each other, but like each other? Like each other enough to go on a big Hawaiian vacation together? That feels special. Something akin to a glitter dipped unicorn. I’m always excited to have one of these groups in front of my lens (nervous and sweaty, but […]
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The (delayed) beach lovers “Sand! Beach! Water!” Gabby shrieked with excitement. She ran in circles unsure what to explore first. Kristian, meanwhile eyed the scene skeptically. He was frightened by the crashing waves, the shadow-y forest, and certainly did not want any of that sand stuff touching his feet. His parents were shocked. True, it […]
Family groups can be tricky They can whine and complain that they’re hungry or have to go to the bathroom … and I’m not talking about the kids. So I’m a little picky about what groups I’ll work with. I want to make sure that everyone, well, likes each other and that they’re ready to […]
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A visit from down under When you view these images, please do so with an Australian accent in your head. Not only because it’s a fun way to pass the time, but because this family was visiting Hawaii all the way from, well, Australia. And they were awesome. Also, can we agree to use the […]
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Big changes were happening for this young Canadian family. They were about to graduate and make the big move from Edmonton to the east side of the country and that meant leaving family behind. So they planned a last big hoorah in the west, complete with a fun vacation in the warmth of Hawaii. The […]
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I love a family who loves the water. It give me an excuse to jump in myself and use my underwater camera. Plus there’s something about the water that inspires pure joy and happiness. Even the shyest, most reserved kids can’t help but have a great time. Both of the boys are experienced swimmers, but […]
Many people ask if I have a favorite spot for family photos, a perfect beach location, but I don’t. The beach is a chameleon, changing its colors with the clouds and tides and wind. Although I don’t have a favorite location, I do have favorite weather. And this was it. It was a perfectly still […]
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A beach rental I met Angie at their stunning vacation rental on the north shore of Oahu. They lucked out and found a perfect house right on the beach overlooking Ke iki beach. It’s my favorite spot on the north shore – sunrise shells, tidepools, giant boulders, and endless sandy beach. I made a mental […]
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Far from your people It’s hard to be far from family. Especially when you have young children. Babies are born, milestones quickly pass, and some grandparents are only able to experience it afar through photographs. When they finally do get to meet in person, it’s a special occasion. This family living on opposite sides of […]
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