Daniel is one of the gentlest, sweetest boys we’ve had the pleasure of photographing. Click HERE to see David’s previous shoot with us.  I don’t know many children that wake up from a half hour nap without a peep. He opened his eyes as Mom took him out of the car and smiled. Daniel warmed up quickly, and loved making sand angels with his legs. He happily clapped and laughed for us, and gave us one of our easiest outdoor shoots to date.  This was actually a shoot that almost didn’t happen…we were concerned about the weather (we were scheduled for flash floods that afternoon), and the sky looked absolutely gloomy leading up to the shoot.  Fortunately, everyone on that side of the island also thought the weather wouldn’t be suitable “beach weather”, so the beach was relatively vacant (which meant I didn’t have to Photoshop out as many bathing suit clad people in the background as I typically do).  David’s birthday is coming up soon…so we want to wish our handsome little man a big “Happy Birthday”!!!  Thanks for driving out to meet us Mom and Dad  🙂  Here’s your sneak peek:

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It was the shoot that we all thought may never happen. It was cancelled or rained out a total of 3 times, but the 4th time was the charm…I’m so glad we waited out the rain! There’s always a degree of worry involved with our outdoor Christmas season shoots.  Although I love outdoor shoots, we are literally at the mercy of Mother Nature…and this season is notorious for RAIN!  I have a new BFF.  Her name is Brooke…she was the sweetest big sister, who was incredibly helpful with getting her cute little brother, Troy, to smile for us (BTW, Troy was a master at giving us adorable, and unique expressions).  Troy absolutely loved his big sis, and followed her around the entire time.  If he lost sight of Brooke, he immediately asked, “Where’s Brooke?”  By the end of the shoot, my new BFF gave me  “plant vase, so you can remember me”, and was already making plans for our dinner together (she apparently loves saimin)!  Brooke, I still have your “plant vase” on my dining room table…and yes, I think of you when I look at it. Maybe one day we will go out and have saimin…together with your wonderful family 🙂  Thank you all for being so sweet!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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I love shooting this family, because Mom always has great ideas for her photos (I wish I could take credit for those ideas!), and Dad is so helpful and sweet! Of course, we also love seeing big sister, Emma, and little Zoey. Emma always has a smile that lights up her adorable face, and this shoot was no different.  Poor little Zoey was feeling under the weather…but she was a trouper and pulled through for us. Even Apple and Toki (the fur babies of the family) sported smiles…yes, I believe dogs can smile!  Oh Zoey, thanks for hanging in there, it was worth it- you are adorable! Thanks for being so patient, Mom and Dad!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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I still remember the first time we met Jadon. He was a sweet little guy that flashed us shy smiles (click HERE to see Jadon’s 2011 shoot with us). Last year, his smiles grew bolder (click HERE to see his 2012 shoot). This year, he couldn’t stop smiling! I think he actually liked being a photo ham…how can you resist that huge grin on his face? Mom and Dad brought back the infamous Nutcracker to showcase how much their little man has grown over the past 2 years.  He also brought an impressive array of trains (an entire suitcase full!).  Thank you Mom and Dad, for bringing all of the props…it makes your photos so meaningful, and will help you remember his favorite toys (and happy smile) for years to come.  It’s always a joy to see our special little boy and his wonderful family!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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How could you not love a kiddo that every 10 minutes or so, runs up and either hugs you or tries to sit on your lap?  I secretly wanted to keep little Alex…Bradley wants to be a big brother (well, I think Alex may be about the same height as Bradley, so Bradley would have to settle for being the older brother). Alex’s absolute delight with the bucket of snowballs was written all over his face. It was the little things that made him smile…like the honking of the truck’s horn.  I think he could have spent the rest of the afternoon pressing that red button and clapping his hands.  Thanks so much for bringing Alex back to see us this year, Mom and Dad (click HERE to see his 2012 Christmas shoot with us).  Hugs!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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Happy Birthday, Hayden! Little Hayden celebrated her birthday this past month, and boy has she grown in the past 3 months. Click HERE to see Hayden’s 9 month photo shoot with us.  She enjoyed exploring the jungle gym, and treated us to some of the biggest smiles, EVER! We were also introduced to Zoe, Hayden’s furry sister (a sharpei-lab). Both of the girls did a great job…especially with that family photo (it can be challenging to get dogs and children to look at the camera at the same time!).  Thanks for driving out to see us and being so flexible with the shoot time, Mom and Dad. Here’s your sneak peek:

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It’s been almost a year since we had our last shoot with Maile and Maverick…and Maverick was a newborn at that time! Click HERE to see Maverick’s newborn shoot with us. A year later, he is busily walking around and copying his big sis, Maile. Maile was the best big sister a brother could ask for. She held his hand in the tall grass, and made sure that he didn’t get lost. She was very nurturing to her little bro, and he adored her.  We finished off the shoot at the playground. Maverick enjoyed exploring the jungle gym set, and pleasure was written all over his face!  Thanks so much for a fun shoot and a fun-filled afternoon, Mom and Dad!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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