20 McIntire's And Counting!

My wonderful sister, Tamara and her family live in Colorado, and this summer we had a chance to go out and visit them and meet their new little boy who was born in July (the day after my birthday!).  I love my nephews so much, and I love my entire Colorado family, the McIntire's!  Yes, you read that right... as of this summer there are 20 of them stemming off of the Terri and Suzi McIntire line, and all of them live in the Colorado Springs area.  It was so much fun to do our annual (or sometimes bi-annual) photo session at gorgeous spot near the Garden Of The Gods.  Love you guys, and miss you all already!

Niki and Johnny's engagement session

This past Sunday I got to hang out with Niki and Johnny at the beautiful public beach at Ko'olina for an engagement session.  We had fun exploring the tide pools and waiting for the perfect sunset... and were not disappointed!  Congratulations guys, and I am so excited to be your wedding photographer next March!

Laura and Mikey are engaged!

This past Saturday, I got to hang out with this fun couple at a beautiful historical residence at the top of the mountain on Tantalus Drive!  Laura and Mikey will be getting married this December, and I can't wait to shoot their wedding.  Thanks guys, for the awesome evening on top of the world!

Jo & Ken's Vow Renewal

This past Friday, I had the immense pleasure of photographing a 20 year vow renewal on the beautiful Ke Iki beach of the North Shore.  Jo and Ken were so warm hearted and welcoming that I fell in love with them the second I met them!  Congratulations guys, on twenty years well done and to being more in love than ever... you are an inspiration to me!

Emily & Greg's Engagement Session

Emily, Greg and I had so much fun exploring the Ihilani hotel find some great photo spots last Sunday.  We were also able to visit the beautiful property of the Lanikuhonua Estate next door (a big thank you to their Auntie who was able to get us access!).  The sunset was just beautiful, and we had a blast.  Congratulations guys, and I am so excited to shoot your wedding next month!

The Carlson's Maternity Session

I had the great pleasure of doing a maternity session for the Carlson family this week.  We had so much fun crawling around on majestic lava rocks over looking the blue Hawaiian waters. They will be moving from Hawaii in a few weeks, so it was extra special to spend this time with them.  Julia is due for baby #2 in November, and I am so sad to miss this event!  Thanks guys, for the fun evening; you will be dearly missed.

Balstad family

I love this family, and was so happy to shoot their family portraits for the third time since I've known them!  You guys are awesome.

Just Married!

Two days after their wedding, Leila, JJ and I headed back down to Lanikai beach for a fun "Just Married" shoot.  Part of the theme of their wedding day included red balloons (which JJ also used in his proposal to Laila), so I love how they incorporated that theme into this shoot.  So fun!

Leila + JJ

This past week we had so much fun shooting Leila and JJ's fun-loving wedding, right on Lanikai beach. What a pleasure it was to hang out with these two lovebirds, at such a beautiful beach on the perfect day!  The party continued at Faith Baptist Church in Kailua, where they were surrounded by the love of their family and friends.  Congratulations Leila and JJ; we are so happy for you!

Melissa + Jayson

Okay, folks... check out this amazing wedding we got to shoot this past week at Waikiki.  Melissa and Jayson were married on a tiny little beach park in Diamond Head, and then PADDLED their way into the sunset to their reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club!  They are the coolest Bride and Groom ever!  Thanks guys for the fun evening, and congratulations!