Ulua Beach is one of Maui’s most popular beaches and it’s easy to see why. The sand is soft, the water is crystal clear, and the palms sway in the gentle breeze. It’s the perfect place to relax and soak up the natural beauty of Hawaii. Ava and her family decided that Ulua Beach would […]

How to LET GO and ENJOY your Maui Portrait Session It’s like it’s ingrained on us – pictures have to be perfect. It’s a Kodak Moment. We’re bombarded by PERFECT all the time. I want you to know that perfect is never the answer. Here’s how to LET GO and really enjoy your Maui portrait […]

Wilflowers – A photography weekend in Nashville, Tennessee A few years ago, Joy Prouty, (THE Wildflowers!) was coming to Maui and I knew that I had to have her photograph my family. We were at a strange season in life making adjustments, growing, having hiccups in our marriage. I wasn’t at a weight I was […]

Friendship Among Family Friendship. It’s sometimes not the first word that comes to mind when you think of the word FAMILY. But this session definitely shows that friendship is a huge part of the family equation. A couple weeks ago I had an amazing session at one of my favorite off the beaten path locations, […]

Smiles, Daddy Time, and Laughs on Maluaka Beach Direct quote from Mom, “She’s a tough one. Good luck!” referring to their adorable youngest daughter. Sometimes these warnings scare me a little bit – but mostly I take them as a fun challenge – CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! And at one of my favorite Maui beaches ever, Maluaka […]

Maui Adventure Portraits… with a toddler How do you (safely) have an adventure session with a toddler in tow? Firstly, you need a photographer that knows Maui’s terrain and where it’s feasible to have a Maui adventure with a little one in tow. It is possible! Read our tips for adventure portraits with a toddler […]

Baldwin Beach Maui Photographer HAPPY NEW YEAR! I can’t believe how quickly 2018 snuck up on me. I admit I’ve been a massive slacker in the blogging department. It’s one of my commitments (not a resolution!) to get better with it this year. And to show off more of my favorite beaches – like Baldwin […]

Smiles? Sometimes they’re not easy… We usually go into a photo session with a picturesque expectation in mind. We want that perfect image of our family… afterall, we’ve invested time into selecting the perfect outfit, we’ve invested money into the photography, we’ve put forth a vision and we know what we want out of it. […]