Journal

Every year I try to tell my child’s story through photographs, their story of their now.  So this year, while we were in Westlake Village, California, I thought of what we could do for my 12-year old.  12!  Last year she was a Sea Queen at a favorite imagination-inducing spot here on Maui.  This year […]

I seriously love when I get client inquiries and when I learn the stories of each person and why they want a professional photo shoot.  When mom Danielle started chatting with me I learned about how special this trip was, with her parents, brother, sister and her own family– complete with 3 children including a 3 year […]

This sweet little boy turned one-year old, and I was able to celebrate part of the day with him and his family for his birthday photo shoot in Maui.  I worked with mom Kelsy on wardrobe (lots of text messages!) and even incorporating some meaningful and personal props.  Through this shoot, it didn’t take me long […]

There are certain people who just impress me.  For example, watching the “Final Five” gymnasts competing at the 2016 Olympics, and their ability to win gold, because of dedication and perseverance that started long ago, and far, far away from Rio.  And I was in awe watching the synchronized divers compete, TOGETHER!  I’ve said, “Wow!” so […]

On the green slopes of Haleakala, tucked in a pocket of open pastures and country roads, there are ponies and horses who might have the best pony-life ever.  These ponies reside at Maui Ponies, a business started by Melissa Sowers who’s heart was filled with her love for horses and her own childhood adventures riding throughout upcountry as […]

If you are staying at the Grand Wailea in Maui, you are almost guaranteed an incredible family getaway. The pools are amazing, and then there is Wailea beach– soft sand, blue waters, the perfect amount of waves… and then you are on Maui, which is an ideal vacation destination.  So when mom Rachel contacted me […]