Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
The Magic of Kaneohe Sandbar The Kaneohe Sandbar is located in the middle of Kaneohe Bay, in windward Oahu, about a 45-minute drive from Waikiki. As a submerged sandbank, it becomes partially exposed during low tide, taking the form of a shallow, sandy area that stretches out into the bay. At low tide, you can […]
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 […]
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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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I met my husband during a study abroad trip to the Netherlands. He gave me rides on the back of his bicycle. We would cruise along the narrow city streets and canals which I found infinitely romantic. At barely over 20 neither of us had ever attending a wedding before let alone plan one. The […]
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Three under three Those simple words can strike terror into the heart of parents. The seemingly insurmountable balancing act to keep everyone alive and fed while maintaining some semblance of sanity. That’s scary stuff. Am I alone here? And to get professional photographs at that stage … well, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Welcome […]
Double cuteness I sat at my desk and stretched lazily as I waited for my computer to turn on. Scrolling through email inquiries with coffee in hand I stumbled across this message – “We would love to do a family session mainly focusing on our 6 month old baby girl….and possibly our bulldog.” I have […]
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Two tutu clad bodies clambered from the car into the bright sunshine. They clutched each other hands while examining their unusual surroundings and sniffing the air. We were trying something a little different; trading a bit of color and urban quirk for the typical beach scene. I had scoured Chinatown, downtown, and Kakaako to find […]
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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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Home as family I stumbled across an unexpectedly touching image from my personal archives recently. It was the living room of our first family home. Dim light filtered through the narrow windows to alight toys, books, and clothes strewn across the floor. At the very edge of the frame was my toddler fast asleep on […]
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 […]
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Normally, I stay far, far away from Waikiki when planning photo sessions. It’s crowded and loud and urban, which makes it fantastically interesting, but not exactly an idyllic backdrop for family portraits. But Waikiki is baby Zoe’s home. She lives high in the sky with views of deep valleys and rainbows. I shared that view […]
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