Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Caroline glanced out her window while we talked and remarked on her backyard views from her home in Switzerland. Lake Geneva shimmered in the distance as mountains rose up to meet a brilliant blue sky. Wildflowers dotted the countryside in a setting quiet enough to hear bird song. I was ready to hop on a […]
My face has gotten me into trouble in the past. It betrays any thoughts or feelings i’m experiencing. Essentially, I have the opposite of a good poker face and in little Knox, I found a kindred spirit. He was feeling our morning beach outing intensely. His family was in Hawaii on vacation so everything about […]
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Sunrise over Laie Beach Park A pink sunrise welcomed us to the beach on that summer morning. It was the type of morning that makes you happy you set your alarm clock and wonder why you don’t do it more often. The kids were unfazed by the early hour and made a beeline for the […]
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Although Teale and her family were visiting from the Bay area, they’re no strangers to Hawaii. They have strong ties to the island and were married at her godmothers home in Hawaii Kai. It’s there that we met for a special maternity session. Little Grace buzzed about excitedly as she gave me a grand tour […]
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At 19+ hours, the flight from Australia to Canada is a painfully long one – especially with kids in tow. Meisha and her family were suffering through the long flight to visit family. Fortunately, Hawaii lies in between making it an ideal layover for a few days of tropical R&R – swim, eat, lounge, and […]
We immediately bonded over a cool green rock he discovered on the beach that morning. We continued chatting about rocks and pirate treasure as we made our way to Kahe Point. Yes, it definitely feels like a place you could find hidden treasure. Although we didn’t find any treasure, we did discover some buried glass […]
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Waikiki Family Photographer Searching for Magic I don’t normally shoot at Magic Island, or really anywhere in Waikiki for that matter. Yes, there are great views of Diamond Head and the Waianae Mountains and it’s a lovely place to take in the sunset, but it’s crowded. There are people everywhere on bikes and scooters, running […]
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A sweet vacation in Hawaii to celebrate their 20th anniversary. What’s better than that? It was the first trip for the kids and everyone was super excited. They were staying at the Beach Villas at Ko Olina and wanted to stay nearby so we our made way to the always beautiful, Paradise Cove. The calm […]
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This wonderful family has been splitting their time between Oahu and Nebraska over the past three years. I’ve had the opportunity to photograph them and their adventurous boys each time they’re in town. The lagoons at Koolina are their backyard and playground so we met there for a fun morning of exploration and snorkeling. The […]
The Family Historian In every family there seems to be one person in charge of memories. They take on the exhausting role of historian and work feverishly to capture major milestones, big events, and family vacations. Whether you love it (me) or feel overwhelmed by the demand (also me), you often find that you don’t […]
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Escaping the Rain in Koolina Rain fell hard on my early morning drive over the mountains. As I passed through the H-3 tunnel, buckets were unleashed from the skies and the car’s wipers struggled to keep up. I nervously tapped on the steering wheel and sipped my coffee. As much as I know that weather […]
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The girls spilled out of the car in a flurry of hair brushes and giggles. They were running behind for our morning photo session and still wearing their pajamas. Mom and dad tugged at their hair and pulled on dresses while the girls strained for freedom. So close to the beach! At last they broke […]
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