Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Military Photographer | Rebhan Homecoming

When Jennifer contacted me about photographing her husband Michael's homecoming, I was really excited! It was the second one I've experienced and I may have been just as anxious as she was! (Unlikely, but you get my drift!) It's definitely an emotional experience, seeing families waiting for their loved ones and finally being able to shower them with affection. Definitely appreciating that my husband has been on shore duty since before we got married. Jenn and Mike are a gorgeous couple and I hope they enjoy this special time back together!









Sunday, May 23, 2010

Personal | Making it stick.

In today's world filled with so many different social networking sites, I have learned that some photographers are willing to share their help and some are not. From those that are willing to give someone else a shot at success, I thank you eternally. Your tips have moved me along in my photography business evolution and I continue to grow in knowledge both in my passion and in business. I recently stumbled upon book reccomendations by the husband/wife duo of Gray Photography on how to not be another business failure statistic (if you are looking for tips, definitely check out their blog). I feel like camping out beside my mailbox to wait for these books to come. Photography is a tough, competitive world. You need to have strong business tools behind you to market your skills, and I fully intend to learn that side of the biz.

If you're good at it, and you keep wanting to get better at it, and you make people like you, you'll surely set out on the right foot.

Photography makes me feel like I am alive and growing. Makes sense that it is the means for capturing the 'alive and growing' part of other people's lives as well. :)

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Military Photographer | Desiree + Micah (and Zesto!)

Meet Desiree and Micah. They had me cracking up during their shoot. I hope they don't hate me for saying it, but I think they were made for kissy pictures! :) So cute. We also took their German Shephard pup Zesto to Hickam for his first time in the water, which was too funny. I think his whole coat was covered in sand by the end.











Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Military Photographer | Miranda + Shane

Miranda and Shane are that easy couple you hope to work with. They both are adorable and you can't really mess that up in photos. :) Thanks again to them for putting up with me getting us lost in Haleiwa and for making the golf cart security at Waimea Falls come over while we finished up. You guys were awesome!









Thursday, April 1, 2010

Personal | AZ Memorial



No matter how many times I visit, it is still an emotional experience.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Personal | Rainy days.

The kids. Just because they make me smile.





Changes, changes. Evolution is a wonderful thing.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Military Photographer | I do... Jenkins Wedding


Anna and Tyrell got married on a beautiful February afternoon at Waimanalo. These two definitely know how to have a good time, love each other, and love their friends. Here's to your "new" married life guys. ;)