3/3 Weapons | MCBH Homecoming Photographer

Just a couple days before sweet McKenzie's husband was set to arrive back in the United States, she contacted me about photographing their homecoming ceremony on MCBH in Kaneohe, HI.

Homecomings are one of my favorite types of events to capture purely for the raw emotion that always is present. I was more than overjoyed to have space available in my calendar to squeeze her in.

Watching her wait with her friends, see the anticipation growing, and the tears of joy falling was probably one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I offer my services 100% free of charge for homecoming coverage. As most people know, my husband proudly serves his country as well and I understand the sacrifices we make as spouses/significant others as well as the sacrifices made by the service member during deployment. To be able to offer photographic memories of their reunion is the least I can do to say THANK YOU.

I hope you have some tissues ready, because this reunion was too emotional. McKenzie's face shows exactly what she was feeling at that moment.

Because every celebration needs a band!

No more living attached to her phone waiting for a phone call. (At least not for now!)

I'd say this group of beautiful ladies were very very happy!

The plane is HERE!

At this point, she kept saying "My heart is racing.. IM FREAKING OUT!!!!"

Pretty sure it was starting to set in that this part of their lives was coming to a close. He. Is. HOME!

She sees him.

And they lived happily ever after!

McKenzie & Jon, I want to thank you for letting me be a part of your special moment. Now, enjoy making up for lost time!!! <3

Little Liam | Kaneohe Children's Photographer

Oh my! I don't think ya'll are ready for the cuteness that is about to happen! Liam just turned one and his mommy wanted to make sure she had some photos of him at this age, so we made it happen! We met on the most perfect afternoon in Kaneohe at a beautiful park and let the magic happen!

I will say, that this shoot was inspired by a photo I saw floating around on Pinterest done by Karena Dixon Photography

Sarah, Liam's mother out did herself with his cute little onesie! It was perfect!

Enjoy!

Liam is ready to GO!

Seriously? How sweet is this face?

(It's his Birthday, and he'll cry if he wants to!)

Happy 1st Birthday, Sweet Boy.

Caroline & Blythe | Honolulu Children's Photographer

Earlier this month, I met up with some of my favorite little girls for a session to cover their 3rd and 5th birthday's, Easter, and Caroline's graduation from Pre-K. Basically a big ole Spring session. Their mom had put me on the task of getting one fabulous picture of them that will be hung on a 20x30 canvas in their living room. Quite the task when you're working with 2 little girls who tire of photos very quickly.

But once stepped foot in the beautiful gardens, these little girls became quite the little models. Caroline was all about the flowers and scoping out the pond and fish... Blythe on the other hand was all about giving her mom a heart attack. As you will see, they had on beautiful monogrammed white linen dresses and the grounds were very wet since it was raining off and on. Blythe was more about climbing and touching everything.

The good news? We made it through their session with no heart attacks and mostly clean until the very end. Oh, and there were PLENTY of photos for Mom to choose from for her much wanted canvas :)

Here are some of my favorites from their sweet session :)

Sweet Blythe started praying during her time in front of the camera. Not quite sure what she was praying about, perhaps it was to be done taking pictures! But sweet moment none the less!

Caroline ADORED all the pretty flowers!

I loved getting these moments with the girls. I never had a sister, but, I imagine if I did, we'd be best friends just like these two. I hope that in 20, 30, 40, and 50 years down the road these two can look back at these photos and smile. 

Probably two of my favorites of these two. The photo on left is just a true shot of Caroline and Blythe. Caroline was having a great time and well, Blythe, she was telling Caroline to "STOP SISSY!" haha. And the photo on the right, well, who wouldn't love a sweet photo of these two?!

Watch out Daddy! She is going to be a heart breaker! (Oh, and notice the frog over by the right edge of the photo!)

I hope you all enjoy these as much as I do! <3

Randy & Randeep | Ewa Beach, Hawaii Couples Photographer

Meet Randy & Randeep! After a rain out in Waimanalo the first go around, we opted for a more dry beach for the second go around. We met up right before sunset at Nimitz Beach in Ewa to finish their session. This couple was absolutely a blast to work with. Randy just returned from a long deployment overseas and I could tell they were making up for some lost time on their hugs and kisses.

These two were very affectionate and I didn't have to instruct them much on anything. It was GREAT! I adore when a couple comes to me so in love and I feel like I'm just a bystander capturing the sweet moments. Randy and Randeep were THAT couple! Randy even had a couple ideas of his own that you'll see below.

These two will soon have their big wedding and I bet they are going to be the most beautiful bride and groom San Francisco has ever seen!

Here are some of my favorites from their session!

The first three were shot in Waimanalo before the rain hit.

Doesn't she have the most beautiful smile, ever?

Now, I will say, normally a completely crooked horizon will drive me absolutely NUTS... But, this was one of those moments that could not be repeated. This was an authentic moment that just melts my heart. Her smile is so true and real and full of love that it makes me forget that it's not straight and I love it.

Right before the shot on the right, Randy noticed how beautiful the moon looked (possibly because it was the night before the big Super Moon!) and wanted to know if they could get it in a shot and even though we were rapidly losing light we got a couple shots. I really adore the sweetness of their emotion. I hope I pulled it off for you guys :)

Hope you all enjoy your photos as much as I do and that you have the most beautiful wedding imaginable. <3