HELLO!

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Hey, hey!!

I’m your friendly neighborhood hot-mess-mama to my wild boy 2 year old and my sleepy headed newborn, and am married to the most amazing guy.

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

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

If you are one of the adventurous, goofy, non-traditional types, I may just be your girl!

 
 
I made it through my first day back to work as an OT yesterday! After a nice long maternity leave, I still somehow remembered how to clock in, somehow remembered my PW/username?,, do evaluations, reassessments, etc etc. Hopefully without too many errors!! heh. . . . And today, I have a refreshed appreciation for time at home with my boys. Trying to figure this all out and juggle and balance, but I know with some creativity, it will happen! Mama life, OT, business owner, baby and toddler, pumping (ughh my nemesis haha), daily chores, devotion time, exercise, pouring into Andrew... I know it'll happen, but in the meantime, 🤪🤪
Heeeey it’s US! Swipe to meet my favorite crew!👋🏽👋🏽 . . . . This Christmas we did a thing and booked a photographer. You guys, I am so glad that we did. I got to experience photo shoot high (is that a thing?? Lmk!) and just got to love on my family so much through this. @andreadavidphoto is a stinkin’ amazing goddess of photographer and captured us perfectly. It made me fall in love with photography even more because I got to taste what (I hope!) that I get to give to others. ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much @andreadavidphoto ! . . . . . . . . #sdwedding #sdweddingphotographer #encinitas #encinitasweddingphotographer #encinitaswedding #sdelopement #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #oceansidewedding #oceansideweddingphotographer #ocphotographer #ocwedding #ocweddingphotographer #lagunaphotographer #lagunaweddingphotographer #lagunaelopement #nationalparkphotographer #nationalparkwedding #nationalparkweddingphotographer #nationalparkelopement #nationalparkelopementphotographer #bigsurphotographer #bigsurweddingphotographer #bigsurwedding #bigsurelopement #bigsurelopementphotographer
Working through all of the behind-the-scenes things today! Today on the agenda: ⚡️Responding to all the DMs and texts for our launch of @wild.fern.creatives (thank you guysssss!!! So excited. Our response has been HUGE and we are pretty much filled for both of our events!!) . . . ⚡️phone appointment with one of my amazing brides. . . ⚡️site visit/scouting . . ⚡️getting my HONEYBOOK finally set up!! Guys, I have been putting this off for so long because when I tried to do it a few months ago, I was so busy and overwhelmed, so even though I know that this tool will help me, I was just too overwhelmed to set it up. I finally buckled down today and watch some of the video tutorials. I am 100% not at all techy, but this is so easy to use, if you just go through the videos! This will seriously be such a game changer, and I am so excited to get it up and running to help with client management. Any other @honeybook lovers out there? 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I am probably so behind on signing up for this, but if you are not a part of this yet, I would seriously consider getting an account! Here is a code for a big discount on your first year! Happy to answer any questions about it also! . . Http://share.honeybook.com/emily935 . . . . . . . #wedhawaii #weddingpioneer #shootandshare #risingtidesociety #honeybook #hawaiiphotographer #oahuphotographer #oahuwedding #dillinghamranchwedding #dillinghamranch #koolinaphotographer #laiephotographer #honoluluphotographer #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #sdwedding #sdweddingphotographer #sdphotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasweddingphotographer #encinitaswedding #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadweddingphotographer #carlsbadwedding #ocwedding #ocweddingphotographer #ocphotographer #oceansidewedding #oceansideweddingphotographer
You are worthy of all the wonderful things. You are enough just as you are. You are loved. You are beautiful without all the makeup and those vigorous workout routines! You are amazing and talented, even if your Tupperware drawer is overflowing! You are a great parent even when your toddler tantrums and shows no interest in potty training! One of the things that I love about Andrew is that he is so great at bringing me back to reality and reinforcing these beautiful truths. Ladies and gents, do not settle. Wait and find your person who loves and encourages unconditionally!
Today is laaaaaunch day!!! . . . GUYSSSSss, I have had this dream idea floating around for close to a year now and am finally acting on it. I partnered up with Colby, an amazing wedding planner here on Oahu at @Wandererweddings You know when you just find your person, and just click instantly? YAS!! We are working together to host MONTHLY styled wedding and elopement shoots! This is a great way for local (or traveling!!) photographers to come and find community, shoot for fun, explore that creative side, and build their portfolios! PLUS the themes we are scheming up are all so fun and DIFFERENT, and will explore different styles that you don't always get to see here in Hawaii!! Be sure to check out our new IG page @wild.fern.creatives for more details!! We would love to have you join us!!! Check out my stories today tooooo to hear a little more behind it!! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 Second shot for @gabriellakatalinphotography . . . . . #weddingphotography #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #hawaiidestinationwedding #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #kualoaranchwedding #kualoaranchhawaii #wedhawaii #kauaiphotographer #kauaiweddingphotographer #kauaielopement #kauaielopementphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #oahucouplesphotographer #koolinaphotographer #kailuaphotographer #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauicouplesphotographer #mauiphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #mauibride #oahubride #bohemianwedding
Lately I have been thinking about having my cake n eating it too!!! Sorry if this caption/images are cheesy paired up. I just had to, ya know? Lately I've been taking some major steps! . . . . Personal: I baked with my toddler. I know this sounds like what's the big deal? But its something I've wanted to do and kept putting off because of the extra time. And the extra mess. And what if he just wants to crack the eggs all over and stir super crazy and it just gets too wild! We made banana bread from scratch (even ground our own flour!) and even did it two days in a row because we both had fun. And ate it all up because we aren't used to having homemade baked goods!! Haha. AND on top of that, I’m single parenting this weekend with Andrew off island!! . . . Business: I am working on rebranding (AHH you guys, its going to be seriously epic!!!!! I found the perfect guy to help create this. And it will feel so much more like ME!!) PLUS if you know me I am the biggest dreamy dreamer and have had this idea floating around and finally acted on it!! Tomorrow I am announcing it. And I can't wait!!!! And you know what? We may not get that many people to sign up for it!! It may be a total flop for the first couple months or year or need a little more nurturing. But I am so excited for moving on this dream and acting on that persistent voice!! . . . . . #wedhawaii #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuelopement #oahuelopementphotographer #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer #kahalawedding #kahala #oahu #maui #kauai #hawaii #oahucouplesphotographer #oahuengagementphotographer #oahuengagement #mauicouplesphotographer #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #mauielopement #mauielopementphotographer #kauaiwedding #kauaiweddingphotographer #kauaielopement #kauaielopementphotographer
We may be a good fit if I ask if you have any any ideas for a photo and you proceed to do a belly bump 🤣 . . . . Also, guys, this was one of my very last family sessions! While I absolutely adore adore adore families and kids, I would really love to focus on serving my couples. I have one last family scheduled, but after that diving deeper into the world of engagements and weddings! I am a mega people-pleaser, and so it's really hard to say no. However, I'd love to be a master in one area than do a little bit of everything, and right now I am so passionate about serving my couples! . . . . . #shootandshare #belovedweddingstories #timelesscouples #boldemotionalcolorful #wedhawaii #oarsandbeanies #piratelovesmermaid #wedventuremag #oahuphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuelopementphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #hawaiielopementphotographer #hawaiielopement #hawaiidestinationwedding #oahucouplesphotographer #oahuengagementphotographer #hawaiiproposalphotographer #hawaiiproposal #laiephotographer #koolinaphotographer #northshorephotographer #waikikiphotographer #waikikiwedding #waikikiweddingphotographer #nationalparkwedding #nationalparkweddingphotographer #nationalparkelopement #nationalparkelopementphotographer
Anyone else craving a good hangout sesh with their love? Currently planning out our next date night, kiddos make for a little bit of extra planning to get these in! We are thinking of a SUP date, kayak date, hike, dinner date/stroll...these don’t come too often so we are excited !!! . . . . . . . . . . . . #lookslikefilm #lookslikefilmweddings #heywildweddings #nationalparkweddingphotographer #nationalparkwedding #nationalparkelopement #nationalparkelopementphotographer #bigsurphotographer #bigsurelopementphotographer #koolinaphotographer #hawaiicouplesphotographer #honoluluphotographer #oahuphotographer #mauiphotographer #kauaiphotographer #bigislandphotographer #glaciernationalparkphotographer #glaciernationalparkwedding #glaciernationalparkweddingphotographer #coeurdalenephotographer #coeurdaleneweddingphotographer #oahuweddingphotographer #adventureinspired #visithawaii #visitoahu
Your wedding is YOUR day! . . I have suggestions for a successful wedding photo timeline but you know what? Its not about me. . . . Don't want to do that first look? Let's skip it!!! . . . Only want 20 minutes for bride and groom portraits so you can see your family and friends more? We will power through it and jam through those 20 minutes! . . . You want to spend 3 hours with your honey and get those amazing bride and groom portraits because you will have those photos forever? YAS lezgo. . . . You want to skip those golden hour best lighting session because you don't want to miss pieces the reception? We will make it work!!! . . . My job is to be your #1 support and advocate on your day. Ultimately I just want to serve +++support you +++ give you the best experience that I can, with amazing lasting photos!!! Photographs of your day will last forever, and so, make sense that they would be a high priority for your day! BUT they should come second to your boo, your family, your overall experience, amirite?? . . Second shot for @gabriellakatalinphotography . . . . #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #mauiwedding #mauiweddingphotographer #kauaiwedding #kauaiweddingphotographer #bigislandwedding #bigislandweddingphotographer #konawedding #konaweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #mauiphotographer #kauaiphotographer #bigislandphotographer #konaphotographer #hilophotographer #portlandweddingphotographer #hawaiiwedding #hawaiiweddingphotographer #momentsovermountains #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #koolinaphotographer #kailuaphotographer #laiephotographer #kualoaranchwedding #honoluluweddingphotographer #honoluluwedding
Got some things done today. 2 appointments, a meeting, and a beach date with my Ben! And some personal editing (I'm so behind on family photos its terrible!) . . . Plus, you guysss, I have partnered up with an amazing lady and we are launching something so fun for you photographers!! I am bursting at the seams to share!!!! 🤪🤪🤪 . . . . . . . . #joshuatreephotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #29palmsphotographer #honoluluphotographer #koolinaphotographer #hawaiidestinationwedding #hawaiidestinationweddingphotographer #nationalpark #nationalparkphotographer #nationalparkweddingphotographer #nationalparkwedding #nationalparkelopement #nationalparkelopementphotographer
One of my favorite things about photography is the c o n n e c t i o n I get to have with my couples! . . . I am a (friendly ;)) introvert through and through, and so putting in that little extra step to get to know each other first helps to get past those initial intros/getting comfy with each other on the day of your wedding. Your wedding day should have the full focus on YOU and YOUR PERSON! . . . This is why I try to schedule a phone/Facetime/in person hangout sesh with my couples prior to booking a wedding! Yes sometimes its an extra hour or more of time (and sometimes my kids are in the background-so sorry!!), but the pay off of getting to know you better is more than worth it! Shoot, if we are going to spend a good chunk of the day together, on one of the most important days of your lives, lets make sure we are the best fit first! All my couples/brides are not just a number to me- I invest time in each one of you, and love learning all the fun quirks/details about your lives! . . . I have some stinkin' amazing brides. One of lives in an old trailor in the summer and fly fishes (whaaaa!!!), one of them owns an amazing jewelry line, one of them is has been to 12 countries + with her man and obsessed with travel. And most have furry dog families. My wedding questionnaire is long (sorry guysss!) but I truly appreciate you investing your time in filling in out! I promise that extra little step pays off. And I cannot even wait for your dayssss!!!
@enneagramandcoffee post today about sevens is “Today I will allow myself time that isn’t filled with an activity.” Any other 7’s guilty of this? 🤣🤣 #forevermultitasking #squatswhileibrushmyteeth #emailswhen2minutesearly 🙈🙈🙈 . . . . . . . . #palmspringsphotographer #palmspringsweddingphotographer #palmspringselopement #joshuatreephotographer #joshuatreeweddingphotographer #joshuatreeelopement #joshuatreeelopementphotographer #joshuatreephotographer #wedsocal #messyhairandcameraflares #crazyloveandwildkisses #wanderingphotographers #shootandshare #risingtidesociety #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lagunaweddingphotographer #lagunaelopement #encinitasweddingphotographer #encinitasphotographer #29palmsphotographer #29palmswedding #ocweddingphotographer #ocwedding #laweddingphotographer #laphotographer #diywedding #desertelopement

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