My last photo shoot of 2009 was of this sweet little 2 week old baby girl. Yesterday work for me was staring, holding and cooing over a wee babe. I feel so fortunate and blessed to be able to make my living seeing the things I see and recording them for others. 2009 has a...
Here are a couple shots of the big day.. It was an interesting challenge to be the big sister AND the photographer. I think we found a balance….I just loved being around for every moment. Grant and I loved all of the time we got to have with just the two of you on such...
How was everyone’s Christmas? Ours was eventful with all of the family together and then Kate’s wedding on the 26th. Busy, busy. As part Christmas gift and part wedding gift to my sisters I had these bracelets made for us. Since Anna had to miss the wedding since she is in the MTC we wanted...
I was involved in a project for my church that involved photographing a modern day take on the nativity. Click on the images to view them larger and hopefully large enough to be able to read the beautiful words inspired by the night of the Saviors birth. Emily did a great job pulling the whole...
I love all the parties people have in their homes during the holidays. It feels so much more intimate than just meeting at a restaurant (although the clean up is easier that way). I photographed a simply amazing Christmas gathering and dinner at a home right on the Strand in Manhattan Beach. They invited a...
This season we bought a Noble pine tree but it never hurts to have a little extra piny help. Bath and Body Works has the BEST smelling “Fresh Balsam” scent. We have this candle and the antibacterial soap in our bathroom. I feel like I live in a Christmas forest. Have a great weekend loves....
The north shore of Kauai is my location of choice, preferably in the Princeville community. I have stayed in many different condos/apartments/villas within the community but my favorite development by far as been the Villas of Kamalii. The one I found for Grant and I was my favorite unit within the villas. It Is unit...
1. Visit the Kiluea Lighthouse 2. Jump off sand cliffs 3. Watch the sunset at Ke’e beach, rain or shine. 4. Go kayaking and see what the humidity can do to your hair. 5. Gnaw on your lovers shoulder till he says ouch. 6. Stop off for another round of Banana Joe’s. 7. Take photos...
Our little sand covered wedding day toesies were published in December’s issue of PDN. Congratulations to Jon Canlas and his amazing image. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy so I can read Jon’s interview. It’s sure to inspire.
I know I haven’t been posting about the holidays much. I feel bad about that. I’ve just been playing catch up with the blog BUT I have been enjoying the month of December and wanted to prove it… Last night we had some friends over for a holiday feast and white elephant exchange. For Bunker’s...
Every morning we ate a papaya (sometimes 2) with lime and apple bananas. Lau lau is my favorite Hawaiian dish. Usually consists of fish or pork wrapped in taro leaves and steamed. Sadly I usually have a hard time finding this and when I do it is in short supply. I should move there and...
Congratulations you two! How fun to get married right before the holidays and get to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s as newly weds..and then start the new year with so much excitement and newness. I am so happy for you. Ceremony- Newport Beach TempleReception- Sea Cliff Country Club, Huntington BeachFlowers- Aubrey Messick
Yesterday while I was editing these, I started watching “Biggest Loser” on Hulu. I’m not sure if it was the show, or the fact that these photos are of my favorite place or how adorable and in love these two are….OR that I’m female and sometimes get hormonal..but I cried on and off the whole...
My profile pic was featured in an article from Digital Photography School on how to take a great photo for your social media site. (I hope it was an example of the good and not the bad) Read the article here. Thanks Natalie for featuring my noggin.
Baby Ronin, playing baby Jesus. I believe it. (He offered his modeling skills for a church Christmas project and I was ever so grateful especially since he was so pro. Love that little man). Baby Ronin Copyright of J&J.
