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The Most Tropical Maternity Adventure | Maui, Hawaii
With visions of waterfalls on her mind for her Maui Maternity Photos, we set out on a bit of a muddy walk to reach our destination...in sandals of course...and enjoyed every slippery moment of it. After all, it's totally worth it once you reach the falls, right? Totally right...and the photos....beyond magical.
WHERE: HAIKU, HI | WHO: KIMBERLY | WHY: MATERNITY SHOOT
In just one month, Kimberly's life will change forever...(just kidding...I just received an email today that she's officially a momma!)!
With a little girl on the way, her and her partner are beyond thrilled for this new adventure! After just moving to Maui a few months ago, they're not only adjusting to their new life in Hawaii, but now, making way (and room) for this little gem to enter their beautiful world.
With visions of waterfalls on her mind, we set out on a bit of a muddy walk to reach our destination...in sandals of course...and enjoyed every slippery moment of it. After all, it's totally worth it once you reach the falls, right? Totally right...and the photos....beyond magical.
Some moments from my time with the brave & beautiful, Kimberly <3
Rain or Shine: The Most Stunning Maui Babymoon Photos Ever
With my state-of-the-art weather reading abilities, I knew we’d have some sunshine soon or our Maui Maternity Session, but not for long. Then, came a shift in winds, and more clouds…
WHO: ALLYSON & ERIC | WHY: BABYMOONIN IN MAUI | WHERE: MAKENA, MAUI (HAWAII)
The skies in these photos are stunning, am I wrong? In fact, they were beyond stunning…but only for a short time. First, let me introduce Allyson & Eric...
Allyson & Eric are visiting Maui, Hawaii for their very first time, choosing to bask in the sunshine for the best baby moon ever. Allyson is about 34 weeks pregnant with their first child (a baby girl - woop woop!) and an absolute trooper & ray of sunshine (more on that shortly…). Eric, her patient, awesomely adventurous and positive husband, stands by her side as one of the luckiest guys ever. They’re both, in fact, extremely lucky!
Maternity photography is hands down, my favorite type of photography. Mix it with the ocean & Maui, and you’ve got me hooked for life! The forecast called for partly cloudy skies, sunshine and 5 mph winds - pretty perfect if you ask me! We arrived at our location optimistic, however, Mother Nature decided to surprise us with clouds rolling in deep, sprinkles and lots of white wash in the ocean. After much discussion, laughs, and an option to reschedule, we decided to roll on to the empty beach and make it our own. And I’m so glad we did…
With my state-of-the-art weather reading abilities, I knew we’d have some sunshine soon, but not for long. Enter Mr. Sun - for about 10 minutes - it was gorgeous! Sprinkles, rainbows, the whole gamut. Then, came a shift in winds, and more clouds…and a downpour. Allyson & Eric didn’t bat an eyelash though - they said “the show must carry on!” (Gawd I love these two!). I promised them the sunset would be worth it…and I swore by it with my life & camera (in water-housing of course)…
An outfit change, soggy sand, more rain and lots of love later, we made our way into the ocean to get whatever underwater maternity shots we could with the semi-clear waters. It was just then, the rain stopped, the sun angled perfectly through the clouds, and we were blessed with the most gorgeous conditions & sunset ever. Not going to toot my own horn…but I kinda knew this would happen - and I’m SO glad these two (and their mini) held on with smiles!
From our Rain & Shine, beach & ocean photography session in Makena, Hawaii. One of my favorites and definitely, one for the books!
Photos in order of weather progression…
Strong and Edgy Maui Fitness Portraits with Momo{Muscle}
Meet Morgan aka Momo{Muscle}. In the very beginning of her amazing fitness training career, there was Morgan “MomoMuscle” here on Maui, at Sunrise…with me & my cameras.
Meet Morgan aka Momo{Muscle}. In the very beginning of her "(to-be) amazing fitness training career, there was Momo here on Maui.
She's got stories...attitude...motivation...heart...and muscles galore. But what she's got the most of is strength. Infinite strength to be honest. So she's making moves...BIG moves...because she's got so much creativity and drive within her, that it can't be contained. And I'm thrilled to be a part of it.
LA, watch out. Fitness world, watch out. Check her programs out HERE to change your body, mind & soul.
Self Love Maui Portraits
We kicked off our Maui Solo Portrait Photo session bright and early and she was chipper as could be and full of so much energy & confidence - it’s no wonder her beach photo session blew her own mind! And mine, of course.
WHERE: MAKENA, HI | WHO: COCO | WHY: FOR SELF LOVE
The lovely Coco doesn’t need much of an intro…but if you must know, she’s as smart, intelligent and driven as she is beautiful (and did I mention hella FUN?!).
We kicked off our session bright and early and she was chipper as could be and full of so much energy & confidence - it’s no wonder her beach photo session blew her own mind! And mine, of course. What made her own this session, you ask? Her willingness to step outside of her comfort zone. THAT’S IT! Simple right? Hey, it’s 2019…take a chance ;-)
Solo sessions can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not one for having your photo taken on a regular basis or even at all! Feelings of vulnerability & insecurity like “OMG do I look like a fool? Did that person see me do that? Please direct me…please, I’m awful”; mixed with feelings of “I’m fierce and I WANT to rock this because I LOVE MYSELF - I don’t care what anyone thinks - no even my photographer!”….are totally fine and natural…and completely welcomed! I’m here to help you see a beauty in you that you never knew you had (or you knew you had, but needed a little reassurance)…
I’ve heard it all, I’ve seen it all, and nothing phases me…especially because I think everyone is beautiful, inside + out. Plain. Simple. Boooooom.
Mahalo Coco, for being so magically you and embracing all that makes you so wonderful! New England is lucky to have ya!
A True Upcountry Maui Wedding
LOCATION: UPCOUNTRY MAUI, HAWAII | OCCASION: NOHELANI & KOA'S WEDDING DAY
Casual barbeque's take on a whole new meaning when meeting the love of your life is on the menu...
When they first met, it was by chance at a friend's BBQ and from that point on, they were inseparable in every way. Fast forward about a year or so later and it's now their wedding day in beautiful upcountry Maui. Two of the kindest hearted people in love shared their vows in front of over 350 friends & family at their beautiful home while the rain clouds cleared way and the peacocks cheered them on from beyond the forest. And maybe a few chickens and roosters too!
Cheers to Nohelani & Koa and your beautiful new family! Mahalo for letting me be a part of your big day <3
The Most Romantic Honeymoon on Maui | North Shore, Maui
WHO: VIOLET & JASON | WHERE: MAUI, HI | WHY: HONEYMOON SESSION
Married only days prior, Violet & Jason contacted me to capture their wedding portraits in a "not so typical way"...basically, off the beaten path and not so bright and "paradise-like" like all the other photographers she was coming across in her searches. It just wasn't her style...
Welp, luckily she found me because our visions and ideas worked hand in hand and we captured some of the most gorgeous photos ever...incorporating both her love of dance and her love of Jason, now her husband.
After dodging a few crazy cows, cow "bombs" and dancing in the wind at sunset, we captured this modern couple's love and so so much more. Their simplicity. Because let's be honest, why complicate things?
Congratulations to you, Violet & Jason - you two are beautifully beautiful <3
Sunrise Ironwoods Beach Family Photos | Kapalua, HI
The last time this dynamic duo had Maui family photos done was over 4 years ago…except it was just the two of them. Fast forward 4 years, and now, two happy kiddos strong!
WHERE: KAPALUA, HI | WHO: AUSTIN, SARAH & THEIR TWO KIDDOS | WHY: FOR LOVE
The last time this dynamic duo had photos done was over 4 years ago…except it was just the two of them.
Fast forward 4 years, and now, two (happy) kiddos strong! Introducing Kennedy (2 yo) and Luke (6 mo) - the cutest, most happiest lil siblings ever…AND at Sunrise! Honestly though, a majority of my families with little ones choose the Sunrise session because of the time change here in Hawaii - they’re already up hours prior to our session - so by the time I see them, they’re bright eyed, awake, and smiling from ear to ear!
The beach was all ours and the light? PERFECT as always. Some moments from our vibrant, casually formal, Hawaiian photoshoot featuring this loving family and SO much love <3
Self Love Portraits: The Kachet Life
I could talk about Kachet till I’m blue in the face because she's full of pizazz, spunk, beauty, smarts, and is quite the entrepreneur...but honestly, I’ll leave it up to her to explain and YOU to explore by visiting her blog at The Kachet Life.
WHO: KACHET J. | OCCUPATION: BLOGGER @ THE KACHET LIFE | MOOD: STRONG & ZEXY
"It’s pronounced /kaˈSHā/, not catch it..."
She's a lady who loves the finer things in life without sacrificing a paycheck...and SO much more. I could talk about Kachet till I"m blue in the face because she's full of pizazz, spunk, beauty, smarts and is quite the entrepreneur...but honestly, I’ll leave it up to her to explain and YOU to explore by visiting her blog at The Kachet Life.
Solo portraits are hands-down, my favorite type of sessions! Not just because I get to spend quality time getting to know my clients and discover what their best "looks" are, but mostly because I love watching my clients find their inner confidence and strength. Each and every one of them, from the very beginning to the final shot, literally OWN the session and change a part of ME every single time. And I friggin' love it - seriously.
That being said...multiple high-fives to Kachet for diving into our shoot with such positivity and openness - and fierceness. She embraced her inner (and unknown) water-goddess and I couldn't be more proud of her!
Oh! And she just recently became engaged - so make sure you congratulate her ;-) Maybe one day I'll get to meet CJ...lol.
Mahalo Kachet, for being so adventurous & outgoing...but most of all, thank you for being you!
