HAWAII FILM PHOTOGRAPHY I just adore this sweet little ohana! I originally met the Kawaharas in 2019 for our first family session together at Makapu’u Beach. You can see that session right here! Mom, Megan, who is also a film photographer (click here to see her gorgeous work), hired me again when they returned to Oahu […]

NORTH SHORE FAMILY SESSION Meet the beautiful Marshall Ohana! Mom, Ila, is a fellow photographer and I was so honored when she reached out to book this special session celebrating her & Josh’s ten year wedding anniversary! Of course, their adorable son Liam tagged along too and brought lots of personality, smiles, and laughs to […]

SUNRISE VS SUNSET You wanna book your couples or family session! Yay! For ideal lighting, I always suggest shooting during “golden hour” which is the hour immediately following sunrise, or the hour leading up to sunset. In Hawaii, it’ll vary by time of year but in the summer, sunrise sessions start at approximately 6:00a. Sunset […]

GETAWAY IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA Just outside of Pheonix, the smaller suburb of Scottsdale is a desert gem! Though I live in Hawaii, sometimes a girl just needs a dry, desert getaway! Scottsdale was a great place to relax and rest. I only spent five days, but I’d love to go back soon! Read on for […]