School Teacher

YAY I got T to do some modeling for me. She got the school teacher look so this fits her well. She seems so shy but she rocked this session! Thanks T for spending the evening with me!!!



Ok so I have a thing for those Japanese fold out fans and eyes...mysterious....plus it reminds me of Geishas. We should've whiten her face more





My favorite

Glass Beach

I met up with my old friend Gina this evening. We went to high school together and was in the same dance group, the "Jam City Rockers." Haha, it sounds so funny now that I look back at that, but well we thought we were cool hip hop dancers!! I met her new family...and they are such a beautiful family. I hope you like the sneak peak!



I thought his little face was priceless...



Thanks Athena for this idea!



Handsome little man...



It looks like it's snowing, especially with baby's little hat on. It just started to drizzle, it added a nice touch to it though.



Glass Beach...called that because the sand sparkles like glass. I've never been here before and I grew up on this island. I feel so sheltered. This is my new favorite spot! I wish Oahu had more beaches like this.

See all the tiny glass in the sand?











I know that was a lot, but I had fun going through these. Thanks for the fun night guys!

My brother on a street bike....

My brother got a new streetbike...it looks cool...but it is scary with so many bike accidents out there....but it's a guy thing I guess. Just wear the gear!! When he brought it over I thought it be a good idea to get some action shots!

My bro....


I got him to drive by back and forth a few times....



Tried panning here...did I get it?



Cole got to sit on the bike...



Shaka!! Is that a Hawaii thing???



After this I went to another photosession that was so fun! My old high school friend Gina and her family. I'll post some tonight if I can get my kiddo to sleep.

Kristen & Mike

I grew up with my cousin Kristen at the old Kaumakani Plantation houses. We were close, everytime I wanted to "run away" from home, I ran right down the street to her house. It was a bummer that my mom knew where to find me.

Anyway, she got married today to Mike. It was such a fun and HOT day. I mean HOT! I think I got a sunburn on my face even though I was wearing sunblock. But it was such a great and intimate wedding. I was happy to be a part of it. I just got to some tonight before I go to bed. What do you think? Congratulations you two! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!





We got ready at the Cottages. It's so pretty there! The houses are so old but so beautiful! I wish we had time to walk around for photos. But we were running a little late.





The groom...



After the ceremony, there was this abandoned warehouse right across the street...we ran over to get a few shots.



And over to the Marina for lunch. I remember riding the boats here when we were in elementary school for the Fern Grotto excursion.







Sisters...being goofy...



Ok I know I posted a lot....but I had to add one more thing about Kauai...there are so many chickens, roosters, and peacocks roaming EVERYWHERE! There's even some roaming in my parent's backyard. You'd think all of Kauai was a farm.

Beautiful Kauai...

I am on Kauai right now, will be doing a cousin's wedding tomorrow. I'm so excited! I've done weddings as a second shooter before, never thought about me doing it myself. Maybe I might change my mind...we'll see.

Cole was a handful at the airport, on the airplane, and on the ride from the airport to my parents house. There goes my idea of going to Vegas for a family vacation. It was a long day....I had a huge headache after. Thank God my parents took him away from me to give me a break!!! Next time I will give him Benadryl...like many parents tell me to do but I haven't done. Will post tomorrow hopefully after the wedding.

Chinatown

I went to Chinatown with my new photog buddy Athena Plichta and it was fun! Got some urban shots of our little ones. They're both so cute! I think that's my new favorite spot...but let me tell ya, there are some interesting people there. You can check her website for her shots.



I told him there was a beach on the other side of the gate...but he tried to slide through to get there...



I told him if he smiled, he could play with my ipod touch (in his hands)...





Athena's little cutie!



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Bottle break...




Our last location....



I think they could model for a store...Baby Gap maybe???

Beach Day!!

I got to spend time with this awesome family tonight. 'T' is actually a friend of mine from the moms club. Their 13 month old is so cute!! I wanted to take him home with me! He was picking up flowers (aka weeds) from the ground and giving them to me...awww!



Stopped to look at the boat....



The happy couple...





This photo makes me smile



Yummm...this is crunchy mommy!



Yup, I think that's a bunch of sand in his mouth....

Step by Step...

I'm sleeping late tonight finishing my editing....listening to NKOTB "Step by Step"...yup flashback night. When I heard they got back together, I had to go get their greatest hits. I had their casette tape back in the 6th grade (yes I remember) ....but who has a casette player anymore. I remember wanted to be Mrs. Jonathan Knight, LOL. His posters were all over my wall, thanks to 'Big Bopper' magazine.

Anyway, I'm finishing my editing with Jess and her kids and I thought this was cute. She's such a cutie, but everytime I counted to 3, she would always blink. So with this shot, I didn't count...I think that worked. Anyway, today is her birthday so wanted to wish her a Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day!