It's always hard to write about yourself so here it goes. I moved to Hawaii from New York where I was an Art Director in the fashion industry. After 15 years I decided it was time for a change. Photography has always been a passion of mine and as I directed many photoshoots, I secretly wanted to be pressing the shutter.
I'm passionate about what I do and contiually educate myself by belonging to the Digital Wedding Chat and attending workshops at Pacific New Media through U.H. and various workshops throughout the country.
Some are interesting tid-bits about me...
Favorite color is purple - some will say it's pink but, I think they're in the same family.
I love to cook and bake - my favorite is chocolate chip cookies
I'm addicted to peanut butter - I say everyone needs a vice
Relaxing with a book (almost any genre will do).
Enjoy the blog
Ali & I met up with Amanda & Ina at Kakaako Park on a beautiful Saturday afternoon this December for their late afternoon wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony bring two families together.
Afterwards it was off to the reception at Aloha Tower at the Waterfront area. We had a great time hope you enjoy!
On a recent Friday evening, as part of the Oahu Wedding Association, I went to volunteer some time to help out with the organization HUGS for their Respite night where parents can have an evening to themselves. Each child is partnered up with their own volunteer to play and eat and participate in what activities are available for the evening.
To find out more about this wonderful organization click here HUGS
may your 2010 be blessed and all your dreams come true… aloha
We met up with Mike, Julianna and their son at Waimanalo Beach for their holiday family portrait session. In a rare turn, I had the honor of having my mentor help me with this session Alecia Hoyt, (can check out her work here). The weather didn’t look as though it was going to cooperate with us but we lucked out and had a fabulous time capturing great moments… enjoy
I love photographing at Waimanalo Bay Park. They water is always a beautiful azure blue, the clouds in the sky always offer a beautiful canvas as a back drop, then you have the mountains off into the distance to complete the surroundings. Lisa & Shawn traveled in from California with their family and friends to help celebrate their wedding.
We started out at Bellows to meet Lisa & Shawn. Since it’s a military base, Shinji and I had to get clearance…
Shawn with his dad putting on the finishing touches…
Then we headed over to where Lisa was getting ready.
sometimes your assistant wants in on the action too…
After we knew Shawn was off to the ceremony, Lisa wanted to continue getting ready outside… where it was way cooler
It’s up to me to remind families that I’m there to capture the emotion and love, I asked Lisa’s dad to give his daughter a little advice and kiss her before she went off to be married…
O.K. so I asked her mom too.
Shawn with his brother, a little pre-ceremony fun.
I asked Lisa’s dad to kiss her one last time…
Lisa and Shawn wrote out their vows to each other, it was so touching…
Then it was off to the ceremony at the Ko’olau Golf Course. Another favorite because of the mountains in the background.
