Feeling Grateful
September 13, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Landscape | 1 Comment
The past few days I’ve been feeling grateful for so many things. Although my actual gratitude list is very, very long, I wanted to share a few that have really been at the forefront of my mind.
Hawaii- I am so grateful for being able to live on this gorgeous and diverse island. My husband and I met here, our children were born here and it’s the most amazing place to raise a family. Everything I love is right at my fingertips from surfing and scuba diving in the ocean to rock climbing and hiking in the mountains. When I step outside each morning and inhale the fresh, breezy air, I feel like adventure is just waiting to happen. And when it turns into just another average day, there is nowhere else I’d rather be. For me, Hawaii is home.
Friends- One of the disadvantages to living on a small island in the middle of the Pacific is the distance from family. Because of this, I’ve developed a very wonderful and tight group of friends. We support each other and help each other, trade babysitting and throw some mean pot-luck parties! We’ve grown so close because we don’t have anyone else to rely on here. When family is an ocean away, I am incredibly grateful for good friends.
Photography- I’m terribly grateful to pursue my passion of photography. I really love what I do and if you know me, you know that I could go on taking photos for hours. Photography is so many things to me. It’s a creative outlet, it’s artistic expression, it stimulates my mind and pushes me to stretch my limits and grow. I love a good challenge and when I’m behind the camera, the challenges are limitless…in a very good way.
My Inspiration… My Muse
September 11, 2009 | Filed Under Children | Comments Off on My Inspiration… My Muse
I love my little guy. He is so full of energy and excitement.
Adventure, and sometimes mischief, are never far away when we are playing together.
He just makes me smile.
Adventure, and sometimes mischief, are never far away when we are playing together.
He just makes me smile.
Hawaii Sports Photography: Soccer game
September 5, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Events | Comments Off on Hawaii Sports Photography: Soccer game
This past week I had the pleasure of shooting the Red Dragon’s first soccer game of the season. I don’t often shoot sports, but I can’t resist when its my own son’s team! Watching a bunch of 6 and 7 year olds chase the ball around was too fun. They are just so cute…and many of the boys had some really impressive moves.
Changes
August 31, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
If you have been visiting the blog recently, you may have noticed some changes in the works. I’ve been spending a lot of time improving the look and functionality of my blog and not so much time shooting. Hopefully now that everything seems to be working properly (including the comments… yes, they are working finally!), I can get back to doing what I love best…taking those photos!
And because every post is better with a picture…
Children’s Photography: Leina’s Birthday Party Part I
August 25, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Events | Comments Off on Children’s Photography: Leina’s Birthday Party Part I
Anticipating a Movie Star theme, the girls arrived at the party all dressed up and ready to walk the red carpet. Acting as the paparazzi I photographed their walk-off…turned dance off.
