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Living in the Moment

I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but I truly, passionately, absolutely love what I do!  I get to capture a moment in time.  A moment that will never be repeated.  The light will never be the same,...

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I'm always chasing rainbows

I was ready to settle in and do some office work this afternoon.  Then it started raining.  Pouring.  And the sun was shining!  That meant only one thing-- rainbows!  I'm a sucker for rainbows.  So I...

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Maternity Portraits

Oh, how I love doing maternity portrtaits.  I get to photograph some amazing things, and a woman awaiting the birth of her baby is so magical.   Here's a portrait I recently did that I just love.  I...

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You've Got a Friend

This image is one I took two years ago, just after my oldest daughter graduated from high school and her friends were all getting ready to head to different colleges.  They were sharing one last sunset...

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Old and New

My daughter had friends visiting from college, so one evening I asked if they'd like to do a portrait session.  I thought it would be fun for them and it would give me a chance to play around a bit....

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Wet & Wild

Twenty to thirty foot waves were forecast for today, so I grabbed my camera and my daughter to keep me company.  Instead of heading to the North Shore and fighting traffic, we headed to the Waianae...

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There will always be weeds

I took this image yesterday, not knowing how I was going to use it or what I was really going to do with it.  I just happened to notice the weeds and how they fit into the larger picture.This morning I...

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Morning Has Broken

Got up early this morning because I have a very, very full plate this week.  When I went to bed last night, I was already stressing about how I was going to get everything done on time.  So I was in my...

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Glory and greatness

I've never seen a rainbow like this before.  I was out doing a senior portrait session this morning and we were waiting out a rain shower.  I was sitting under the tree and saw the faint impression of...

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Carefree!!!

My daughter and two of her friends asked if I would take them to the beach this evening to watch the sunset.  Since I'd had a very busy week, I thought it was a perfect spur-of-the-moment idea!  While...

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Sewa Fare (Joyful Celebration)

Last weekend I volunteered my services to Island Pacific Academy's annual Mardi Gras.  It's always an awesome event with great entertainment, very unique silent auction items (many handcrafted by the...

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Making molehills out of mountains

 When I'm faced with having to learn a new skill or try something that'll require a bit of effort on my part, I tend to procrastinate.  I guess it's because I know there's going to be a learning curve...

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When lightning strikes....

....you get out your camera and take pics!  We had thunderstorms yesterday.  Big ones.  Not unusual for those of you who live on the mainland, but for us here in Hawaii, thunder and lightning is a big...

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Uplifting Water

I recently learned that the image of uplifting water strengthens and protects you against negativity.  Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a statue, standing in the middle with uplifting water...

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Is your dream powered with passion?

Click here to listen to the music which inspired me to create this image: Yanni - Reflections of Passion - Live at the AcropolisI'm feeling highly energized this morning, mostly because I'm caught up...

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Getting into action

Wow, so it's been over a year since I posted to this blog!   I haven't really been idle, I'm still working as a professional photographer, but I've added a new element to my business.  I now use...

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Capture the moment

Yesterday I talked about getting into action.  So today is a perfect example of why you have to get into action when an opportunity presents itself.  Just do it.  I was sitting in my office this...

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Enjoy this gift!

A friend shared this video with me this morning.  He said he tries to watch it every morning to start his day on the right vibration.  With all the craziness that seems to be going on in the world, I...

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The End of New Year's Resolutions

 

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New Year's Video Message ((1 Minute)

Happy New Year!  I'm starting the new year by adding some new technology to my site--videos!  I'll be adding messages, training, and some other cool stuff.  Stay tuned, and in the meantime, enjoy this...

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Just because you can't do it today....

....doesn't mean you can't do it someday!

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The Stream Always Wins

I recently gave a motivational/career talk to a group of UH students. After my talk, one student came up and said, "I'm surprised you didn't talk about never giving up.  You should remind everyone to...

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Design Your Ideal Life One Day Retreat for Women

I've been constantly asked if I would put together an event just for women.  So I've designed this special one-day transformational retreat and workshop to help you get from where you are to where you...

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Update 2014

Class of 2014, Due to a family medical issue, I'm sorry that I will not be able to accept any more senior portrait appointments for the 2013-214 school year.  I'm going to miss working with this year's...

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Stormy Waves

There have been some amazing waves to photograph in the past couple of months due to large swells off the Hawaiian islands.  I was fortunate to capture some of these waves and am now offering them as...

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