Jessica & Jonathan's Maternity Session

I am so excited to share some highlights from my sister and brother-in-law's maternity session!  I love theses two… no THREE, and can't wait to meet their new baby boy soon!

Jackie + Mustapha

This sweet couple and I got to meet up at the beautiful Male'ana Gardens in Kailua where they were staying while vacationing, and do a fun portrait session.  They were so cute together, and you can just tell that they were relaxed and having a blast on their vacation!  We also got to head over to Lanikai beach to capture the essence of Hawaii at the beach.  Enjoy these memories guys!

Jacob's 1st Birthday Party!

Watch out ladies… there is a little cutie in town that just turned ONE!  I got to hang out with Jacob and his family at his Nautical-inspired birthday party here in Kailua this past month.  Everyone (including me) had so much fun, with balloons artists, the pool, a bouncy house, and Teddy's Bigger Burgers for lunch!  Congratulations Jacob, on turning the big number one, and many blessings to you in this coming year!

The Hughes Family

My dear friends, the Hughes family, had a big old family reunion with Grandparents and siblings, and decided it was a great time to document the event with some family photos!  We got to do their session right at the beautiful home they rented right on Lanikai beach, the John Walker House, and even walk down to the beach for a bit.  Thanks guys for having me be a small part of your reunion time!

Maya + Darek

This past weekend, Jessica and I were blown away be the beauty and attention to detail at the wedding of Maya and Darek.  They were the lucky first couple ever to be able to have their wedding and reception at this beautiful property right next to Kailua beach park, Male'Ana Gardens.  This intimate wedding ceremony was held in the garden, as was the reception under a gorgeous whit pavilion.  Congratulations Maya and Darek; thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

 

Alex + Andy

This wonderful couple, Alex and Andy, were married this past weekend, and we had the pleasure to be their photographers!  They were married at Kailua Community Church in Kailua, and continued the celebration at the beautiful Mid Pacific Country Club in Lanikai.  Congratulations guys!

Muller & Uehara Family portraits

We had some stormy weather on the Windward side of the island this past week; but that didn't slow the Muller's and Uehara's down from heading down to Lanikai beach for a family portrait session!  John and Katie will tie the knot in just a few days, and with all the family in town, it was the perfect occasion to take photos. We also stopped by Kawainui marsh in Kailua for a second shooting location, and it was just beautiful so early in the morning.  Thanks guys, for a fun morning of shooting!  I can't wait to be your wedding day photographer!

Cole's One Year Portraits

Gracie, Cole and I headed down to Lanikai beach early one morning to take portraits in honor of his first birthday!  Little Cole was so animated, and loved the feeling of the sand in his toes for the first time!

The Croll family & Marcus' Senior portraits

  A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of shooting not only the family portraits of the Croll family, but also Marcus Croll's senior pictures!  We headed down to Pyramids beach on the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, and had a great time at the beautiful tide pools there.  We also spent a little time at the edge of Kailua Bay, which is always a wonderful place to capture the essence of Hawaii.  I love this family so much, and am blessed to have them as friends in my life.  Congratulations Marcus... I am excited for this next chapter of your life!

 And now for some of Marcus' senior portraits...