Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Sarah wanted wanted her maternity photos taken close to home in Kailua where they spent most of their time. They weren’t much of a beach family and wanted a beautiful, sand-free spot, so we decided to have her photo session at Kawainui Marsh (or the Kailua levy) where her and Andy have spent time running […]
A Great Family Beach on Base Many military friends told me to visit Hickam dog beach for one of my “Oahu with Kids” features. They told me it was the perfect beach for kids. The beach sounded lovely but for one problem- I don’t have base access. Then I had a client request a session […]
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I was honored when Make-A-Wish Hawaii contacted me and asked if I would photograph a special wish. I think it’s a great program and I was more than happy to help! Chase had a very cool, very specific wish – to have a WWII fighter jet experience. Stephanie was coordinating the wish and as she […]
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Playing Tourist on Oahu Holly knows every nook and cranny on Oahu. Once a month, she plans a “tourist for a day” outing with here family. They dress up in their finest Aloha wear, strap on their cameras, and head out for an adventure. Although, they typically visit major tourist spots (those locals rarely visit […]
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I love the Ka Iwi Scenic Shoreline, so dramatic and beautiful. Plus there’s a lot of diversity in this nook of the island. There’s surf, swimming holes, family-friendly hikes, whale watching, and tide pools galore. All good stuff in my opinion. We had a couple of hours to spare last weekend, but were stumped on […]
Uncover the Best Kids Beaches in Kailua, Oahu: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Family Experience You might be surprised how quickly beach deprivation can take hold! We found this out the hard way when, after almost a week, our children were desperate for a taste of Kailua’s beautiful beaches. With some grumbling, they endured the […]
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Best season in Hawaii? My love for August is only surpassed by my love for September. Best months of the year in Hawaii. We celebrated the start of August with a camping trip to Kaneohe Marine Corp Base (MCBH). That sounds a little weird, but there is actually a campsite next to the “Cabanas at […]
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An Easy Hike on the Windward Side Want some awesome views of Kaneohe Bay with little effort? Want to get the kids outside, but short on time? Head over to the Friendship Garden in Kaneohe for a wee hike that is perfect for the kids. It’s a mini network of trails less than a mile […]
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