Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Finding the best Hawaii photographer I’ve been in your shoes. Browsing through the endless string of Google results as you search for the best Hawaii photographer for your family. Sure, it’s fun at first, thinking of all the great photos you’re going to have, but it quickly becomes frustrating. All photographers do things a little […]
Feeling the Love Some people are just so caring, patient, and empathetic that you know they’re going to be amazing parents. They take care of everyone, are great listeners, and are simply a joy to be around. Hoala is one of those people and it was such a happy day when I heard that she […]
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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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The Transformation Maybe one of my favorite things about photographing families with young kids is the challenge. When we first meet they are often quiet and unsure. They hide behind mom’s leg or cling like koalas. Sometimes they’re unhappy, howling in misery from their car seats, kicking and thrashing in protest when exasperated parents try […]
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Caution – Teenager Ahead! Teenagers are the last frontier, the great unknown. At least for me personally. With a middle-schooler at home, I have intimate knowledge of the various stages of childhood until that point, and so far, things have been good. The terrible twos were actually the terrible threes but otherwise, we bypassed any […]
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Memories of Kakaako Park These days time moves too quickly. That’s why Amanda and her family make the most of family time. Her personal favorite is quiet evenings spent strolling along the shore at Kakaako Waterfront Park in Honolulu. Here, they watch ships pass offshore in a never-ending parade and surfers bob in the lineup. […]
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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 […]
Beach or Park for Family Photos? Hours before our scheduled session we were still undecided. Should we have the photo session at a favorite park or a favorite beach? Personally, I love them both but how do you decide? Some toddlers are not fans of the beach. The sand seems to annoy them to no […]
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Memories on the Beach Her chubby pink feet tested the sand. It was more compact here, near the water’s edge and she was able to stand solidly. Her mom beckoned feverishly a few feet in front of her and without thinking her feet were moving quickly and awkwardly away from dad’s hands and into a […]
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For the Love of the Beach They like the mountains, but they love the beach. It brings them to Hawaii annually. Sometimes Maui. Sometimes Big Island, but always Hawaii and always the beach. This particular trip was extra special because they were celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary. A family photo session felt like the best […]
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