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Early Morning Sessions with the Baker’s

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Our last day on Kauaʻi visiting the Baker ʻohana had to include a low key family portrait at Matamae and Kiyoʻs  “favorite spot.” We all have our wahipana (celebrated places) that is connected with our ʻohana, that we pass on to our kids, so of course I was all about the buzz of these hunny girls going to “their beach.” After 4 years of them moving away to the mainland, and moving back home again in what seemed to be the never-ending covid saga, it was a delight to be with them again for a long, lazy weekend, and to document this special season of their growing family. Time waits for no one, and one day too soon, these girls will be taking their children to the treasured places of their childhood. Not sure if this Auntie will still be shooting then, but for now I had the honor of being in the presence of such love. Thanks for inviting us in to your wahi pana Baker’s. Can’t wait to hanahou it!

~Me Ke Aloha Nui

Sidenote Scoops: Thanks Cali for last minute throwing on our Ti Wrap Dress (w/pockets!) made by local Maui designer and rocking it so well with matching dress with Hana Girl! We have these wrap dresses, little girl dresses, and more of this collection to shop for at our family owned store, Paradise Found Boutique on the Big Island.


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Sierra | The Sweetest Surfer Girl

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This was a fun little pauhana sunset sesh we did in honor of Sierraʻs birthday last year up on the North Shore. And yes, Iʻm f-i-n-a-l-ly blogging on this little stellar surf sista, Sierra Rehrer and better late then never (so, mahalo covid- for giving me just a squeeze of free time).

Sierra is a true beauty inside and out, and celebrating her with a few snaps of her with her new Myers board, over friends, laughs, poke, and sunsets mixed with a little ʻehu kai me ka ua noe, just about tops off anyoneʻs bucket list. This was something Sierra wanted to do pre-kids and now that Sierra and Chris are expecting this year, I think they need to hana hou this Cali style, because sheʻs gotta be the cutest little hāpai momma on the So-cal coast.

Mahalo Rehrer ʻohana for asking me to show up and have fun. Life is so much better with you two! Cheers to your three!

 

Na Ke Akua Pōmaikaʻi iā ʻoukou!

A Me Ke Aloha Nui~

 

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Lava Tube Lovely

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What happens when you mix all this raw beauty together for an impromptu collab with the girls.  FYI February might just be one of my favorite months in Hawaiʻi…but donʻt take my word for it. Thanks to Takara Media for tag teaming this gem 💎 with me while we pre-celebrated her engagement with a girls pauhana -pareau -bachelorette/camping trip.

Haku: Nicky T.

M.U.A: None Needed– She woke up looking like this 🔥






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The Teves ʻOhana

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If youʻre a photographer than you know the challenge of large family portraits. Thereʻs too many variables, personalities, nap times that didnʻt happen, planned in advance locations that end up having a wedding happening despite being communicated to by the powers to be that the slot would be available for things to go smooth. Itʻs just part of the package deal so why would I ever expect or want the easy- so overrated 😉

I believe in the power of prayer and fortunately for me, the Teves family happens to be amazing, flexible, fun, and super connected- so finding a backup location in 20 minutes was minor, and it actually turned out to be pretty incredible.  Itʻs in the challenge of curve ball circumstances, and the unexpected that stretch us and pull out the creativity and confidence we need to rise above. Itʻs these shoots that keep me on my toes, humble me, and cause me to stay grateful.

Grateful to roll with it and see what could have been such a hot mess turn into a hot-good looking family that keeps their cool and their coolers full of been even closer.  Mahalo Teves ʻohana for such a great shoot!

 

 


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E Hoʻi Mai McDanielʻs

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The McDaniels recently relocated from Oʻahu to California and they wanted to do photos with their boys in a place that is dear to their hearts. This is where they met, fell in love, got married, and started a family.  As they continue their legacy in a new land to call home,  Hawaiʻi will always have a deep seeded place in their hearts. And though their boys will be too young to have their own memories of their origins here, perhaps these photos can bring their parents bed time stories to life of their season of living in one of the most incredible places in the world (nope Iʻm not biased;) ).  Maybe one day as these cute little kamaʻāina boys will grow into men and dads, they will find themselves returning to put their grown footprints in familiar spots and swinging their keiki around in the same sand, and playing in the same waters that Rob and Gisele tossed them.  Thatʻs the beauty of Hawaiʻi — no matter where you end up, it is forever hīpuʻu to your naʻau/knit together to your heart.  Much love to the McDaniel ʻohana as you spread their roots to new soil- e hoʻi mai (return) soon!

Aloha Nui~

 

 

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