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Hey, friend!!

So stoked you are here. I am your friendly neighborhood hot-mess-mama to my wild boy 2 year old and my sleepy headed newborn. I am one of those can’t-sit-still kinda people, and most happy OUTDOORS!

 I live for spontaneity and am that girl you can count on for a random last minute adventure with a deep soul-chat on the ride out. 

I am an occupational therapist by day, photo-loving creator by golden hour ;)

I am located on the island of OAHU but love to travel to the neighbor islands and beyond for shoots and weddings.

  Some of my love languages include vegan food, camping trips, stand up paddle sessions, flea markets and thrifting. 

I am the photographer for you, if you are one of the adventurous, goofy, non-traditional types!

 
 
OH man I love meeting married couples that are each other's best friends! . . . . . Marriage allows you to ⭐choose your person ⭐and live together . ⭐and have crazy dance parties and completely let loose and got all out dancing to your kid's favorite songs (right now we are very much in a "we're on the way to Grandpa's Farm phase") . .⭐and always have an adventure buddy to drive down the hill and grab frozen yogurt with . . ⭐and partner with to make all the hard decisions (child-raising so they're like somewhat behaved, but not in like a Von Trapp Family way) and all the fun decisions (what color bike we getting Milo!?) Marriage is so cool. . . . . . #dateyourspouse #oahuengagementphotographer #oahuengagement #mauiengagementphotographer #mauiphotographer #kauaiengagementphotographer #kauaiphotographer #hawaiiengagementphotographer #hawaiiengagement #hawaiihoneymoon #hawaiihoneymoonphotographer #koolinaphotographer #honoluluphotographer #laiephotographer #haleiwaphotographer #northshorephotographer #oahuphotographer #mauiphotographer #kauaiphotographer #bigislandphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #lanaiphotographer #molokaiphotographer
Too tired to think of a caption, so I resorted to asking for Andrew's help (I should know better by now, but like I said, I'm tired.) . . . His suggestions: "Yabba-dabba-do!! Wait, is that Flinstones or Yogi Bear?". Second suggestion "Dino-Nugget." 🦖 🙄 . . . Thanks babe. . . . I had so much fun with Sand and Stone Media last night, thank you both so much for this fun little series! Our adventure included a pair of bare feet with mud between the toes, an off-roading stroller, a mosquito army, and the most amazing mountain views. A+++++!!! . . . PC: @sandandstonemedia Edits: 🙋🏼‍♀️ . . . . . . #oahuphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuwedding #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #portraiture #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #mauiwedding #lahainaphotographer #kiheiphotographer #kauaielopement #kauaielopementphotographer #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #communityovercompetition #shootnshare #weddingphotographer #wanderingphotographers #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiielopementphotographer #hawaiielopement
Ok I'll just be reeeeal honest and say I can be uncomfortable accepting gifts from people! Is that weird? Anyone else relate? I always feel really appreciative-of course!! But just like "Oh man! That's too much!! They totally didn't have to do that! I hope they didn't feel obligated, like I expected it, etc etc". . . . . But I know how joyful that I feel in giving gifts, and that its just some weird insecurity that I have. I love blessing others with gifts, and choosing just the right thing to show how special they are. I have been slowly buying Milo some things for Christmas, and having the hardest time just saving it and not giving it all to him early! Anyone else relate to any of this? . . . . Anyway, it just reminded me of Christ's love for us, and what an amazing gift-giver he is. Think about it! Every good thing that we have and know comes from him, and wanting to express his love for us. And how cool is it that we get to show our love in the same way to others. . . . . "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" Matthew 7:11 . . . . I will be making a conscious effort to not make it about myself and feeling uncomfortable receiving gifts, but to make it about the other person and celebrating the love that they are showing me in this season of giving!!
Our favorite part about 3 day weekends is more family time together! . . . Any other parents out there feeling like sometimes you just see less and less of each other? We absolutely love all the blessings that parenthood brings. It has strengthened our partnership, taught us to be more selfless, flexible and sensitive! BUT as we tag-team through our chores and obligations, we are usually split between someone home with the kids, and out running errands because our toddler's nap time is crucial these days 🤣(though he's been on a nap time strike the last few days?) . . . We have been trying to be really intentional about pushing aside all other duties in the evenings after the kids are in bed, and just focus on each other. Most times that sacred hour before we hop into bed too is the only time we get! Anyone else feel that way too?? . . . Model: @cjanewatts @themr.watts Florist: @jadorefloralhawaii . . . . . #bigsurwedding #bigsurelopement #bigsurweddingphotographer #bigsurelopementphotographer #portlandelopement #portlandelopementphotographer #montereyelopementphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuelopement #hawaiielopement #hawaiielopementphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #oahuphotographer #hawaiidestinationwedding #hawaiidestinationweddingphotographer #honoluluphotographer #honoluluweddingphotographer #honoluluelopement
Hawaii winter is here, snuggle your loved ones close!! Our thermometer read 69 degrees this morning ❄️☃️🌬️ . . . . . .#oahuweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #claremontphotographer #redlandsphotographer #sandiegophotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #encinitasphotographer #gilroyphotographer #sanjoseweddingphotographer #sanjosephotographer #carmelphotographer #carmelweddingphotographer #sanluisobispoweddingphotographer #pismoweddingphotographer
Holy smokes. Still on a high from last night's cliffside lovers! I mean 😱 SHOOK. Thank you to everyone who participated last night, and I cannot even wait to create together again! **on a completely unrelated note** Harry Potter marathons have been on repeat, and it just reminded me that when Andrew and I first started dating, he was convinced that I was a real life Luna Lovegood 🤔😂😂 not sure if I agree but it gives me a good chuckle! . . . Model: @cjanewatts Florist: @jadorefloralhawaii . . . . . #honoluluweddingphotographer #honoluluwedding #honoluluelopement #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #kauaiphotographer #kauaielopement #kauaielopementphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #luckyweliveoahu #bohobride #bohemianwedding #bohemianweddingdress #bigsurelopementphotographer #bigsurweddingphotographer #yosemiteelopement #yosemiteelopementphotographer #yosemiteweddingphotographer #bigsurelopement #nationalparkweddingphotographer #joshuatreeelopement #joshuatreeelopementphotographer #joshuatreephotographer
Man, art just feels good for the soul. I put off creating for so long due to busyness, and I love getting to jump back into it! I am thankful to get to cook up some side fun projects for myself and get to create along side some talented people. I have fun little shoots that I have the honor of hosting 3 months in a row (yikes!!), and can't wait to share with you guys!! . . . . . . #oahuphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiidestinationwedding #hawaiidestinationwedding #hawaiicouplesphotographer #hawaiiengagementphotographer #oahuengagementphotographer #mauiengagementphotographer #kauaiengagementphotographer #bigislandweddingphotographer #bigislandphotographer #konaweddingphotographer #hiloweddingphotographer #hilowedding #turtlebaywedding #northshorewedding #laieweddingphotographer #laiephotographer #engagementsession #engagementphotoshoot #engagementphotographer #claremontphotographer #redlandsphotographer #joshuatreephotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #joshuatreeelopementphotographer
One of the best things about your wedding day (besides, of course marrying your person, and all your sweet friends and family that came to support you!) is that you get to design it however you want! More comfortable barefoot? Express your love to each other feeling that grass between your toes!! Really, give yourself permission and do it!! Andrew and I got married in a barn, and spend the few days leading up to it waking up to the ranch's free range donkey herd downstairs hungry and hoping for some carrots, a calf that got loose and kept trying to eat my bouquet minutes before I was set to walk down the aisle, and after the reception, some of the cows got loose again, and our poor wedding guests had to wait as they took their sweet time crossing the long driveway out 😂 . . . . . . . . #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #elopement #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiielopementphotographer #hawaiielopement #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #bohobride #bohemianbride #diywedding #indiebride #indiewedding #outdoorwedding #claremontwedding #claremontweddingphotographer #ocwedding #ocweddingphotographer #lagunaweddingphotographer #danapointweddingphotographer #sanclementeweddingphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #redlandsweddingphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #portlandweddingphotographer
Too many times we scroll through and see beautifully curated feeds and think "man!! How do they do it all? They are killing it." And fail to remember that they are very likely in a similarly pieced together boat, that at times is sailing smoothly along, and other times the mis-matched pieced together wood is coming apart. And they are trying to scoop out all the water before they get too far under. Just. Like. You. . . . . . As an introvert, I find so much comfort in having a few dear dear friends to spill all my beans to, all the struggles, all the joys, all the frustrations, all the wins. My husband has been such a rock for me and is incredibly encouraging for me to find that sweet balance. I go to God and really try and lay it all at His feet. One of my favorite songs (both when I'm riding that struggle bus AND when I'm cruising right along) is Take a Moment. No longer am I held by The yoke of this world Come up under the yoke of Jesus His yoke is easy and His burden is so light His burden is so light . . . Such a great reminder, friends! Take a second to just Youtube this song, it really has been my favorites for so long. I remember driving in to work after dropping off Milo when he was still a newborn at my mother in law's, feeling so sad and missing him already. There were mornings I had this song on repeat the entire 30 minutes in to work. . . . . SO FRIEND!!!- - Find your person, find your people, find your song, or (in my case) ask for extra help and be ok receiving it. We are meant to bless and be blessed by others. Have a beautiful Wednesday!! . . . . #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasweddingphotographer #encinitasphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #honoluluweddingphotographer #honoluluphotographer #koolinaphotographer #hawaiiengagementphotographer #oahuengagementphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauiengagementphotographer #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuelopement #mauielopementphotographer #mauielopement #kauaielopement #kauaielopementphotographer #redlandsphotographer
Edited: HEY YOU. MAKE SURE YOU GET OUT TO VOTE TODAY. There are some scary decisions being made for us and we need to make sure that those we are putting in charge reflect our values!! . . . OH my gosh. This is the typical couple that I get to shoot, that always warns me "AH we are so so awkward! We have no idea what to do! No, seriously, we are super awkward!" . . . and then of course proceed to nail the shoot. Plus, I don't think I've heard anyone say "I love you" as much as these two in their session together. UGH. THE. CUTEST. . . . . . . . . #oahuphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #mauielopementphotographer #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #kauaielopementphotographer #bigislandphotographer #bigislandweddingphotographer #bigislandelopementphotographer #bigsurphotographer #bigsurweddingphotographer #bigsurelopementphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiielopementphotographer #nationalparkphotographer #nationalparkweddingphotographer #nationalparkelopement #waimeavalleywedding #waimeavalley #northshore #oahuengagementphotographer
Two galleries out, only 8 more to go!! #HALP Current situation: Ben sleeping on my chest, resisting the urge to online shop, with my coffee # 3 before 9 am. 🤙🏽 . . . . . . . #oahuengagementphotographer #oahuengagement #oahuphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #northshoreweddingphotographer #waimeabay #honoluluphotographer #honoluluweddingphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #bigislandweddingphotographer #bigislandphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauiengagementphotographer #mauiengagement #bigislandengagementphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuelopement #bigislandelopement #mauielopementphotographer #mauielopement #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #kauaiengagementphotographer #kauaielopementphotographer #kauaielopement
Staycations are fun but its good to be home. I am back to work with a session tonight, and a day full of in home sessions tomorrow! 👆🏽but first things first-getting back in on my daily green smoothie I've been missing the last few days AND setting up our new rug that came! Simple homey pleasures 🙌🏽 . . . . . . . . #bigsur #bigsurwedding #bigsurelopement #bigsurelopementphotographer #bigsurphotographer #carmelwedding #carmelphotographer #carmelweddingphotographer #gilroywedding #gilroyweddingphotographer #howheasked #shesaidyes #isaidyes #montereywedding #montereyweddingphotographer #yosemitephotographer #yosemiteweddingphotographer #yosemitewedding #yosemiteelopement #yosemiteelopementphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuphotographer #mauiweddingphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #mauielopementphotographer #kauaielopementphotographer

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