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Families

Family Photos with Teenagers “I love all the photos of cute kids playing in your portfolio, but I have teenagers.” That was April’s main concern when she reached out for a photo session. And it’s true, young kids are good at ignoring the camera and focusing on fun. They arrive at a beach or park […]

Waimanalo Photographer | Big Surf Ahead for a family with teens

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Water Sessions

Remembering a Photo Session on Big Island Three years ago, I packed up my gear and took a flight to Big Island for a photo session. I lingered at the Kona Airport, delighted by its charm and aloha, before heading north. Heat waves rose from the asphalt as I drove through endless lava fields. It […]

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Newborn Photographer : A Beach Baby is Born

Water Sessions

Deciding what to wear for family beach portraits – swimsuits?! Deciding what to wear for family beach portraits can be stressful, but I have the simple answer for you – swimsuits. Okay, maybe not for your entire session (although it happens), but hear me out. In a previous post (Family Beach Photoshoot : Why You […]

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What to Wear for Family Beach Portraits : Look Good and Have Fun

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Families

Hawaii Photographers in Oahu Have Beautiful Beach Options “What’s the best beach for family photos?” I get that question often, but I have no answer. There are so many different types of beach on the island. You can find wide, sandy beaches that stretch as far as you can see. There are rocky coasts peppered […]

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Hawaii Photographers in Oahu | Laie Sunrise

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Families

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, […]

Ko olina Photographer | Into the Deep Blue

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Families

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 […]

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Family Beach Pictures at Laie Beach | A Moody and Dramatic Landscape

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Families

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 […]

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Family beach photography at Kawela Bay

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Families on vacation

The non-favorite, favorite It doesn’t feel right to have favorite families to photograph. Just like it doesn’t feel right to have a favorite child. If I did have favorites, however, this one would be at the top of the list. It’s such a treat to see them each year. Our goal has been to visit […]

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Candid family photography | A Sea and Park Adventure in Oahu

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Families

Some kids are a little more reserved in front of the camera. They might be shy or spend a lot of time fake smiling for cameras. They might loathe cameras entirely and run in the opposite direction when a lens is pointed at them. Whatever the case, I work hard to get beyond that and […]

Disney Aulani photographer | Transformation

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Families

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 […]

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High school senior portraits Oahu

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Families

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 […]

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A morning adventure | Honolulu photographers

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Families

When you live in Australia and your parents live in California, it’s nice to meet in the middle with a family reunion trip to Hawaii. Since they don’t get to see each other often, it felt like a great opportunity for a photo session. Back in Australia, Francisca and her family live close to the […]

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The Middle | Lanikai Beach family photographer

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