Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
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 […]
A long journey to Hawaii Long flights with kids are never fun. Sure, there is usually a more festive vibe flying into Hawaii; Lots of Aloha wear and sandals in the crowd. A hum of excitement. But, you’re still stuck on a plane for six, seven, ten long hours. Now, add a handful of flight […]
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Marking time with a windward Oahu family photographer It’s hard to find time for family portraits. Life is hectic and fast-paced and it always seems like next month might be a better time to schedule something or maybe after you lose that baby weight. Before you know it, moments have slipped through your fingers and […]
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I was visiting family in Holland when I received Julie’s inquiry. The way she described her family was touching and it was clear just how important photos were to her. I scrambled to navigate major time differences and technological glitches to get her on the phone and start planning. We talked about how they spend […]
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Trying to find a nice park setting in Hawaii is no easy feat. If you want beautiful beaches or tropical rainforest, you have your pick. If you’re looking for a grassy field, however, you have to get creative. And lucky. All parks receive regular maintenance so what may have been a rustic, photogenic field can […]
I was digging through photographs from 2014 when I stumbled across this session I never blogged. It has a bit of sentimental value since it was one of the first times I got to use my underwater camera. This family was here on vacation and thought it would be fun to add some water play […]
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Returning Home Megan grew up in a house steps away from Kalama Beach Park. You can hear the ocean roar from her bedroom window. You can feel the salt spray dust your skin while playing in the yard. It’s an incredible location and one that always stays with you. She has since moved to the […]
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Sunrise at Yokohama Bay is a pastel palette blanketing a rugged landscape. You emerge from the car after a long drive and feel salty serenity – as if you’re the only people on the island and quite possibly, that you’ve been transported back in time. Keep an eye on the ocean. This is the playground […]
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Chris is a fantastic wedding photographer based in Sacramento. He brought his family to Oahu for a much needing vacation after the hectic, summer wedding season and decided to have some family portraits taken. Sounds innocent enough, but children of photographers have to put up with cameras in their face more than average. Their little […]
A big, happy family When Amanda contacted me to photograph her family of seven, I was nervous. Shaking in my boots (slippers?) a bit. They were making the trek all the from Utah for a lovely Hawaiian vacation and wanted some beautiful memories to take home. I figured if they were brave enough to make […]
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End of the road At the end of the road, at the tip of the island lies a most stunning beach surrounded by wild ocean and glowing mountains. It’s a long drive that I don’t make often enough. Ah, but I had just the right family for this beautiful spot. A family who loves Hawaii […]
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So we meet again I was giddy before this session because I just love this family. They had an in-home lifestyle session for their family last year which ended with a big finale at Waimanalo beach. At the time, I thought baby Arianna couldn’t get any cuter, but I was so very wrong. She’s developed […]
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