The Patenio Ohana [Hawaii family photographer]

Tonight I had so much fun running around with the two Patenio boys! I live in a house full of girls so it was a breath of fresh air to watch these boys get rough and tumble without worrying about chipping nail polish! We hit the mother load on hermit crabs! I may be a diva but I will pick up hermit crabs and let them crawl in my hand to show the boys how cool I am! The Patenio Ohana is visiting from Chi Town and they said they escaped a snow storm for some beach time in Hawaii! I don’t know if these two boys could get any cuter! Between their little dimples and their rad hair it took everything in me not to put them in my pocket and take them home with me. Ko Olina once again blessed us with a gorgeous sunset, and it was the perfect end to an Easter weekend! I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation! Here are some pictures to brag to your friends back home as they are shoveling their driveways;)

 

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A Lanikai Wedding!

Last weekend I shot an amazing wedding on Lanikai beach! The lighting was almost as beautiful as the bride! They came all the way from Japan to get married on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches! Check out these amazing shots I got! I think it may be my favorite groomsmen shot ever!!!! I am going to keep the write up short today because my couple did not want their names up on the blog. That’s ok a picture is worth 1000 words anyway!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Peace, surf, and fun! vintage 70′s shoot North Shore Photography!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up as a kid in the 70′s? Well we headed to the North Shore for a stylized shoot of a day in the life of four girls growing up on the North Shore in the 70′s. Needless to say we had a total rad time and got some killer images! Our models for this shoot were my two oldest daughters, and their two BFF’s, who’s mother also happen to be a n awesome photographer! She loves to work wit kids and you can check her out at www.simplyblissfulphotography.com!

We spent an entire afternoon exploring Haleiwa and finding super fun locations to go along with the looks we had planned. You can bet that I had a “died and gone to Heaven” moment when I came across this vintage VW truck! So excited about this shoot! Check out some of my favorites. Sorry it was almost impossible to narrow it down to just a few. Can’t wait for our next stylized shoot! Already have some awesome ideas. Peace out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Too much gorgeous!

Ok apparently this family was standing in the front of the line when they were handing out the gorgeous gene! No photoshop needed here! We did run into a few hurdles during the shoot beginning with rain, and ending with some crazy hot sun! Only in Hawaii! The kids waited it out like champs and we got some amazing images regardless of mother nature playing games with us. Although they have come to Hawaii on vacation several times, this is their first time to do photos while they were here. I am so excited they chose me to capture this time because it was such a pleasure getting to know Anna and Tony’s adorable children. They are as sweet as they are cute! We had fun exploring while we waited for some good light, and I think Emily set a record for most hermit crabs caught! I think she had nine in her hand at one time. I know this because I got to hold them for her while she did a wardrobe change. That is allot of tickle going on in one hand! Check out the pics and see how this family makes Hawaii look even prettier!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jose and Gina’s Hawaii Wedding

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Jose and Gina and photographing their wedding at Hickam Airforce Base. From the moment I met Gina I thought she was beautiful on the inside and out. She rocked her wedding dress with grace, and of course I loved that little touch of blue in her sash! My favorite color! Gina and Jose came from Japan to get married in Hawaii. After seeing all the destruction there first hand, they were so blessed to be home with their friends and family celebrating their marriage. So happy that on this day they could celebrate love! This day they could celebrate togetherness. My favorite part of the day was when Gina performed a hula dance for her new husband. It was the first time to see her dance, and the smile on his face tells me he enjoyed every minute of it! Jose and Gina will be returning to Japan to continue lending their suport, and my prayers will be going with them. I am blessed to meet such an awesome couple and capture all the beautiful moments of your day. Thank you for letting me capture such a great love!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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