Journal

The MODERN QUEEN kids couture jewelry and accessory line is filled with imagination, luxury, and, of course, sparkle.  Founded by my friend, Hilary Rosinkranz, and her business partner, Stacy Rosen, they came up with the idea by being moms, and observing their own children’s imaginative adventures.  Every piece is handcrafted by them, and made with high quality textiles, and every added […]

Before I post the gallery I thought I’d give a peek of the slideshow, because that is what Session Premiere’s often start with, and they are part of your entire experience.  So imagine, you inquired about hiring me, and I give you the details, and you hire me, and we continue to chat and you grow […]

I’m editing and came upon this– this wasn’t a planned moment, but it was a good one…  A beautiful girl in a beautiful moment, and it just makes me so thankful for the joys of childhood.

Do you remember the wonderful children’s story, The Giving Tree?  Well, here in Hawaii, I discovered one of the tree’s cousins, specifically in Kihei on Maui. One day I was driving down the road and I saw an unusually long tree swing hanging from an extremely tall tree next to the beach. That swing, inviting children […]

Sometimes inspiration comes quick.  Sometimes I just get a picture in my head, sometimes I see a prop, accessory, or outfit and get an idea.  Sometimes it is just watching how my girls are playing and their imaginations that feed my creativity.  With this shoot I saw the ears in a catalog (Pottery Barn Kids) […]

Here is a truth about me.  Give me just about any client, any person to photograph, and I have all the patience in the world, thoroughly enjoying the creative process.  But my family, oy vey.  I don’t just plan outfits and locations, but conjure up lists of expectations that aren’t even meant to be met, […]