. the creative side of surfing
When I first took the time to learn to surf back when I was 32, I realized what a truly artistic yet athletic sport it is. It’s hard for me to call it a sport actually because the word “sport” conjures up all things jockish: football, soccer, baseball, basketball etc. Surfing and jock would never [...]
. courtneycourtney | big brother style
Just look at her now. Back in 2008 when Maliea was a baby, I found a cute line of girl’s dresses made out of upcycled Tshirts. The designer was Courtney Chu and I knew that she was creating something really unique and special. I tried to [...]
. he turns seven
Our beautiful boy turns seven today. We are so proud of all his accomplishments and enthusiasm for life. He loves the ocean—surfing—sailing—sea creatures—dinosaurs—trains—math—art—and especially his little sister—
. the perfect time for portraits
I recently finished up a wonderful fine art photography panel order for this fabulous couple and they were so wonderful to give me some input on their experience with me. It’s never a perfect time. Life isn’t always perfect and simple and carefree but we want to remember the times when it is. Kids [...]
. the growth of a child
This is a fantastic time lapse of a young girl from birth to age 12. The motion gives us insight into so much character and personality that you wouldn’t get in perfect smiling stills. Once again, my faith is renewed that having photos of my children when they are expressing their true selves is more [...]
. quiet and trust
“Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.” Sometimes images jump out at me and sometimes they take time to grow on me. It reminds me of the way I experience music. I have discovered after years of finding favorite [...]
. just where they needed to be
When the youngest child in my recent family session had become too tired, too cold, and disappointed with the entire beach experience, she declared her part done and I found the entire family just exactly where they needed to be.
. words and threads
I have always enjoyed working with businesses to help them illustrate advertising ideas, but when I was approached to do some portraits of the enterprising Maiko for her business, I was thrilled to be a part of her next big thing. Maiko has been on the Big Island for the past decade as owner of [...]
. stones, splashes and sun rays
It was wonderful to work with this family who had such a fun vision of what they wanted for their family session. They had seen the images I made for this family and loved the way I played with the light in their portraits. The final image of the family up on the top of [...]
. a look back at how she’s grown
silly beautiful graceful calm confident stylish witty feisty Maliea’s birthday is coming up so this entire week is dedicated to preparing for her birthday celebrations. I have been going through all her photographs to compile posters for her Fourth Birthday celebration at her preschool. I was surprised to discover that there were quite [...]
. rediscovery of a time gone by
I recently stepped back in time to where my heart has been all along. I pulled out my 4×5 camera, some expired Polaroid 52 film and started playing like I used to do years ago. It was 2004 the last time I used my 4×5 for a project and since packing up and putting away [...]
. a day in the life with a new baby | fine art lifestyle newborn photographer
I had the pleasure and honor spending a day with this authentic, beautiful family who I have also photographed here and here. Thank you for letting me witness and document your joy and love.
.a celebration of a vibrant life
I had the honor of attending the Celebration of Life for Beck Hollywood Matson a few weeks ago. It was a truly moving experience to witness the sense of family, community and love being shared at this memorial for a very young boy. His school friends, family friends, beach friends, friends [...]
.maintaining moxie
This is a custom collage I created as a collaboration for a homecoming memory Going into business as a photographer has taken me years to commit to. I know myself well and the idea of having to do things because it’s business has put the ‘create-on-demand’ factor of having my own photography business off [...]
.another lucky kid
I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family once again-with #2 on the way. Mama was aglow and dad was in love. Another lucky kid is coming into this amazingly loving, fun, creative and for real family. We are all awaiting baby Griffin due to appear any day now. I will be hangin’ [...]
.big family playdate
I am just getting my head out of the fog after a rough start to 2012. I have been miraculously maintaining an amazing flow of sessions and orders from clients and collectors for my fine art and portrait photography but not much else has been getting done work-wise (ie: the blog!). A consistent cycle of [...]
. an afternoon in the woods
Awhile back four of my favorite subjects (see a few past sessions with them here, here and here) and I spent an afternoon at Caspers Park. It was a calm and sunny day with a gentle warmth. The park was eerily quiet when I first arrived all alone. While I set up the cute [...]
. little d mini session | san clemente artistic portrait photographer
LXIV This is the land the sunset washes, These are the banks of the Yellow Sea; Where it rose, or whither it rushes, These are the western mystery! Night after night her purple traffic Strews the landing with opal bales; Merchantmen poise upon horizons, Dip, and vanish with fairy sails. Emily Dickinson
photography is [at play during a portrait session]
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A fun opportunity to play came about at a recent portrait session. I always love to take risks and try new things but sometimes it’s just with the light and clients never even know. I colored outside the box this time and asked the clients if they would like to try something that I had [...]
photography is [a family with two boys]
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I love photographing families. For some reason, I really enjoy photographing families with boys. Maybe it’s because they tend to be more of a challenge. The uncomfortable grins, the goofy faces-just like my own son-make my heart smile. Boys are fabulous at coming up with ways to ‘avoid the camera’ so to speak. Girls usually [...]
photography is [mini session joy]
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I have had many of you asking about my fall mini-sessions already so I am happy to announce that I will be offering six 20-minute fall mini-sessions- three each on two different days at two different beautiful locations: Friday, November 11th at San Clemente pier Starting at 3:40pm and Saturday, November 12th at Dana [...]
photography is [young beauties]
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Holley and Maddy were at their ballet intensives in San Diego together and wanted to remember this special time in both their lives. I photographed them near the Lowe’s Hotel in Coronado on a beautiful evening in early August. I knew exactly where I wanted to photograph them and I was so grateful the beautiful [...]
photography is [taking a break]
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I hope all of you are enjoying your summer and time with family. This was one of my favorite sessions this summer. Of course, you can’t beat a family session at Trestles with the beautiful sage-scented walk from Christianitos Road, under the famous railroad trestles to the perfectly shaped waves of Uppers and Middles. This [...]
photography is [namaste]
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I am so fortunate to have had the honor to work with Elissa creating portraits for her new yoga website. We had a beautiful and inspiring session together and I can’t wait to practice with her at Asana Fit here in town. Thank you Elissa!