We had a bout of windy, rainy weather around the time of poor Nicole’s shoot.  It would be perfect during the week, but as soon as the weekend rolled around…clouds, wind, rain…   After a few shoot reschedules due to the inclement weather, we finally decided to just do our shoot (despite the wind…at least it wasn’t raining, and the ground wasn’t wet).  Deuce and Mom joined us initially.  Deuce was a fun loving furbaby in an extra large size.  Once he started moving, nothing stood in his way (I got bowled over in the process a couple of times!).  I swear he was smiling in the majority of his photos, and I don’t believe he knew his own size…he wanted to sit on poor Nicole’s lap.  Just adorable.

Nicole wanted to incorporate some yoga into her shoot.  I loved the idea, and we headed out towards the beach.  I have absolutely no clue about anything having to do with yoga, but Nicole looked absolutely gorgeous.  I loved her lines and flexibility. A perfect mix of power and grace. Our final photos took place in a beach access walkway.  There were quite a few words painted on that wall…some of them were less than desirable (and I had to make sure they didn’t appear in her photos).  Nicole picked “FEAR”.  I love how her strength contrasted with the FEAR behind her.  Nicole, Mom and Deuce you were all amazing!  I’m so glad the weather finally decided to cooperate with us for a couple of hours.  Here’s your sneak peek:

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Lucky little Kelysse, you were born into one of our favorite families!  Brooke and Troy have been coming to us for the family shoots for years, and we have fallen in love with them  😉    Troy and Brooke are the best big brother and sister you could have!  Baby Kelysse was no exception…she did an amazing job at sleeping! Mom and Dad are always so calm and patient, it rubbed off on their newest addition. I loved her pouty little lips and adorable arm and hand positions.  She was just precious…so snuggly and tiny!  Congratulations to all of you!  Thank you for sharing your sweet angel with us!  Brooke and Troy, amazing job as always!  I’m looking forward to seeing you for your next shoot this winter  🙂  Don’t grow too fast, Kelysse!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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It was yet another blustery day.  We had to reschedule our shoot because our initial shoot day was awful.  It was sunny during the week, but grey skies appeared as soon as the weekend approached.  We were on a timeline, because Tristan (4) and Kai’s (2) family were on vacation here in Hawaii, and were planning to catch a flight home the day after our rescheduled shoot.  They wanted some beach shots of their family, especially because mom was expecting  🙂  Such an exciting time for everyone!

Tristan and Kai were amazing!  They both had the brightest eyes and sweetest smiles.  I was surprised at how well they took instruction (especially at the beach, which can be very distracting for little ones).  They made our jobs so easy!  I hope they had a fun time at the beach…even though it wasn’t sunny.  Mom, I felt like I was doing a commercial ad for you.  You were gorgeous!  Ahh, if only I looked that incredible when I was expecting.  Mom and Dad, you have such a photogenic family.  I loved your candid family and couple shots! You will have a lot to choose from in your proofing gallery  😉

It was wonderful meeting all of you!  I wish I could have brought more sunshine…but at least I didn’t bring the rain  🙂  I hope you all had a great family vacation!  Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your newest family member!!!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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Yet another shoot affected by our bout of horrible weather. Poor Johnny, thanks for being so flexible with your schedule (it was our third attempt at conducting our shoot).  The conditions weren’t great, but at least it wasn’t raining.  At least the beach was relatively empty (not exactly beach weather).  Your choice of outfit was perfect for the shoot (and the weather conditions)!  So sorry for the less than optimal beach weather, but it was so nice to finally meet you in person.  We wish you the best of luck post-graduation!!!  Here is your sneak peek:

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Unfortunately, this was the start of several weeks of bad weather for our state.  The skies were grey, but the water was still blue (this would change in some of our future shoots).  The wind was coming off the ocean, but we were lucky enough to avoid the rain.  I’m actually glad we didn’t reschedule our shoot, because the weather only got worse as the weeks progressed  🙁

I couldn’t believe how much Brad had grown since I last saw him.  Our last shoot with Brad was back in 2009. I think he was younger than my own Bradley is now!  We went from seeing an elementary school child, to a high school senior…such a journey.  I’m sure there are many exciting things in store for you in the upcoming year, Brad!  It’s a new chapter in your life, full of new experiences and friends.  We wish you all the best!  Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!  Here is your sneak peek:

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Hotel:  Hale Koa

Ceremony/Reception Site: Cafe Julia Hawaii

Hair/Makeup: CJ Siepka

Florist:  Created For You Flowers

Disco Mobile and Lighting: Groovin Mobile Entertainment

Transportation:  Noob Entertainment

Videographer:  Orig Media

Wedding Planner/Coordinator:  Wedding Planner 808

Photography:  Images by Kellie Ann

 

It was the big day!  We met Anastasia and Marion as they were preparing for their upcoming nuptials.  The previous night was full of fun (click HERE to see their Pre-Wedding shoot with us), but today was mostly business.  Rain was in the forecast, but there wasn’t a cloud in the sky…it was a gorgeous day!  I was with the women during their pre-wedding preparations. Lots of giggling, lots of fun, and lots of smiles!  Edson was with the men, and he said they were calm, cool and collected…no nerves in sight. We needed a little space to shoot the bride’s detail shots, luckily, one of the bridesmaids came to our rescue and let us use her room (thank you Michelle!):

There were gifts for the bridesmaids (adorable pouches and handcrafted earrings).  The matron of honor even gave each gal a personalized tumbler…such a fun idea!  Who knows what was in those cups  😉  The groom also received a beautiful watch set as a wedding gift from the bride.  Everything about the day was so symbolic!

Everyone hustled down to the lobby, where the Bride and Groom had their “First Look”.  I loved Anastasia’s “attack” approach.  Poor Marion didn’t know what was coming!  They were both stunning.  Just a nod to their day ahead.  After the First Look was over, I took a few more photos of the bride as we waited for the Party Bus…yes, a Party Bus  😉

We rode the Party Bus over to Cafe Julia Hawaii.  It was their last chance to take a deep breath (in air conditioning!), before reaching the ceremony/reception site.

Cafe Julia Hawaii…we made it!  Here’s when things kicked into high gear.  We took some ceremony detail shots. Don’t you love the hand painted envelope box, chalkboard signage, and tags for the chairs…Anastasia, you thought of EVERYTHING!

I took formal photos of the wedding party on the front steps of the venue.  It was a little bright, but everyone was a good sport about it.  They all ran to an air conditioned room as soon as we were done…I didn’t blame them!

Everyone waited anxiously for the ceremony to start:

Then it was showtime!  Anastasia and Marion, what a heart tugging ceremony…complete with lei giving to parents, a special bride-dad handshake, beautiful and inspiring speeches from the officiants (one of them was Marion’s mother!), and an exit to remember.

Once it was over, there was a collective sigh of relief.  It’s official!!!  Anastasia and Marion signed their marriage license, and took formal family photos in front of the pool.  While we took the family photos, guests mingled during cocktail hour, as the venue set up for the reception.  As we entered the cocktail hour room, we were greeted by laughter, story telling, and friends reuniting.  Drinks flowed freely, and pupus were plentiful.  We took some reception detail shots as they were setting up the tables.  The bride made ALL of the centerpieces!  How creative, and amazing is this woman?  The cake was absolutely beautiful, Athena…just gorgeous!

Enter the Bride and Groom for the reception! Their first dance was a joyous one, and family members and friends joined in the latter portion of the dance:

After dinner, the formal program started.  We were treated to a graceful and breathtaking hula (Anastasia said this was one of the highlights of the wedding for her…how sweet!), cake cutting, touching wedding party speeches (some elicited laughter, others brought on the tears), and the toasting (with another special handshake!).

Anastasia and Marion, congratulations!!!  Your wedding night was definitely something that everyone will remember.  You stayed true to your theme of Good Times with Family and Friends, and it was very evident that all of you guests had an amazing evening!  Edson and I wish you all the best in your journey forward.  We were so honored to be part of your special night!

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Quite frankly, this was a shoot that I was looking forward to doing for months. When Anastasia told  me that she was willing to get her hair and makeup done (and wear her gorgeous wedding dress) for her pre-wedding shoot, I was thrilled!  When she mentioned the location, I was floored.  Pint + Jigger, thank you so very much for being accommodating…your new speakeasy was absolutely amazing!

Marion and Anastasia, you both looked like you stepped out of a movie.  Anastasia, like your name, you looked like a princess.  Marion…those shoes!  LOVE.  What more is there to say?!  I love that their wedding/pre-wedding theme was, in Anastasia’s words, “Based on something that we both love to do!”  Relaxing and spending time with friends…who could ask for a better combination!  Edson and I brought our studio lights to the location, and did a few test runs before starting the shoot.  Once we started, the time just flew by. For a couple getting married the next day, Anastasia and Marion were incredibly calm 🙂  It was also nice to meet the wedding party before the actual day of the wedding.  You were all so great to work with!  I tried to get “your best sides”  😉

Thank you for an evening of laughter, Anastasia and Marion…I think your pre-wedding photos captured your fun-loving personalities.   More of that to come with your wedding photos!  Here’s your pre-wedding shoot sneak peek:

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Welcome, baby Mia!  Thank you for making me an aunt once again  🙂  Mia, you were definitely worth the wait!!!  After a few premature congratulations (thanks to my brother and his dry sense of humor!), we finally welcomed little Mia into the world.  She was tiny, sweet, and oh so cuddly!  Of course we did a cherry blossom themed shoot (click HERE to see my brother and sister-in-law’s cherry blossom themed wedding).  Mia did a great job tolerating all of the props and outfits.  Despite warnings that she didn’t like swaddling, she handled it like a pro!  Mom, you looked gorgeous…I don’t think I would have known that you even had a baby a week ago, if I didn’t know that Mia was born.  I’m so glad you got your malasada after all!  Oh, to look so amazing (I wish I knew your secret).  My brother was a proud dad…I knew you’d be a great father  🙂  So gentle and nurturing.  You never cease to amaze me.

Mia, you are so lucky!  You will be surrounded by all things pink, cute, flowery…and most of all, showered with love.  Congratulations to the both of you!  Mia is a little angel (who is just growing like a weed…I love the photos you are texting to us!). Here’s your sneak peek:

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It’s been over a year since we’ve seen Daniel and Dylan, and we couldn’t wait to see them again!  The last time I saw them, Daniel was sitting in a little plastic car for our 2016 Christmas shoot with his family (click HERE to see their previous shoot with us).  He’s grown so much over the past year, I don’t think he fits in that little car anymore!  Dylan also grew (A LOT) since we last saw him.  I loved that he liked to put his hand in his pocket and pose for us.  It was adorable, and made me laugh as I was editing their photos  😉  I loved their happy energy, and eagerness to impress us with their “playground skills”.  It turned out to be a beautiful afternoon (this was another shoot that we had to reschedule a number of times due to bad weather back in December…).  So glad we had some blue sky and dry ground for our shoot this time around, Mom and Dad!  It was great seeing all of you again, and it was a great way to start off our 2018!  Here’s hoping that our next shoot will be equally amazing!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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The weekend of our last 2017 shoot gave us the worst weather, EVER! In fact, the entire week was awful…rainy, hazy, overcast.  I had my doubts that we were going to be able to do our shoot that afternoon, because it started raining on our way over.  Fortunately for us, the winds died down, and the showers subsided…just in time for our shoot!  It was meant to be!  The smiles more than compensated for the lack of sun. We couldn’t have asked for an easier group to photograph, especially considering the number of little ones we had that day!  Loved the coordinating attire, and for some reason, I really liked the variation in heights in the group shots.  It made the photos so visually interesting and unique.  I am so glad that we were able to catch all of you on your family vacation to Hawaii (for those of you that came to Hawaii from elsewhere)!  Thank you for spending your afternoon with us, I know you were all quite busy with family time, so we appreciate the opportunity!  We hope you enjoyed your stay here (despite the less than desirable weather).  Thank you for sharing your wonderful families with us!  Here is your sneak peek:

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