Little Bird Blog

We met on a wild, windy day at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park. I heard wind rushing through the trees as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. Scheduling this maternity session had been a bit tricky. We were left with exactly one possible day after taking into account vacation plans, due dates, and accounting deadlines. […]

About the Session Among the tall towers and bustle of Makiki is a cozy apartment full of love. The smells of new baby and citrus waft from their door and sunlight warms the room. Here, a new baby is quietly nursing and everyone talks in hushed tones. I was there to capture these fleeting moments […]

Their house was both new and old. It had been a beloved childhood home on the sun scorched Waianae coast. After many years and adventures away from Hawaii he was returning to live there once again; this time with a new family in tow. The house was in a state of transition with remnants of […]

I hid behind a curtain with my lens trained on the door as I heard  excited whispers and little feet pattering down the hallway. It was a fun first for me, I was about to photograph two little boys meeting their brand new baby brother. I always thought birth photography was really special, but with […]

A photography emergency? Erin contacted me with a photography emergency. She had considered booking a newborn photography session, but decided to hold off until the baby was a little older. But then she saw that sweet baby face for the first time, and knew she had made a mistake. He was simply too adorable to […]

I remember clearly what it’s like to have a rambunctious toddler at home when you bring home a new baby. In a word, exhausting. Nothing else tries your patience more. Plus feeling like a sleep-deprived zombie doesn’t help matters. Despite all this, it’s a wonderfully sweet time. The family must expand and adjust to make […]

A new big brother You never know how a sibling is going to react to a new baby brother or sister. Some seem traumatized by the new addition and act out, while others are indifferent. Cutest of all is when they fall in love with the new baby. Take ownership and pride in their existence. […]

I spent a good portion of my life getting close and personal with various animals from birds and turtles to squirrels and foxes. I’ve been pooped on, bit, and scratched all in the name of science. For the record – all worth it. I share this background with Michelle and Tyler who have a long […]

A Unique Home Imagine waking up early to the sounds of birds chirping. You slowly stretch and head outdoors with your morning cup of coffee in hand. You sit down to take your first delicious sip and take in your uniquely amazing surroundings – the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. Rebecca’s house sits directly across from the […]