Custom Birth Announcements on recycled papers using soy based inks are beautiful keepsakes in themselves.
They come in various sizes with linen, matte or pearl finishes.
Be sure to ask for pricing at your newborn session as these announcements are stunning and are one of a kind, designed just for you….you won’t find these at Costco 
My daughter turned 8! I can not believe I am a mother of an 8 year old! AND that she is growing up so fast! This shoot wasn’t really even a shoot, just her after school as we passed her favorite patch of flowers growing along the road. In the midst of how busy life can be these days, it is always good to take a step back and reflect on the little things…like our growing children! This is so my daughter, nature lover, flower picker, cowboy boot wearing diva! Happy Birthday to you TT! I love you!
Fall has arrived in the studio! This little pumpkin was a great sleeper!! Enjoy some of this seasonal newborn goodness…..
Keepsake Albums are by far the best ways to cherish your images forever. They tell your story and can be shared like a coffee table album to friends and family for years to come.
I love offering unique professional papers and custom cover options to my clients making your album be about you and your style. Custom finished papers make the images really pop! To me it’s important that my clients take away something breathtaking from their session. I am not talking about just getting images themselves on a disk to throw in the desk drawer and never to look at again, but a work of ART! I DO feel it is important to have a professionally created piece after your session to have at least one awesome piece to go away with. Let me create a keepsake album from your wedding &/or session and make your story be told and come to life.
Please take a moment and view the incredible Layflat Album (solid brown) & Flush Mount Albums (speckled brown).
Boutique Packaging included.
I know I say it al the time, but I love maternity sessions. Couples are always so happy and anxious to meet their new little one. Our portrait was scheduled for Baby Beach in Poipu, and Crystal thought she knew where it was, apparently people call Poipu Beach, Baby Beach as well. I lived here for 12 years and never knew that but hey, I thought hmm I wonder if she is thinking of Poipu Beach when she wasn’t there at our scheduled time. So we kinda ran out of sunlight time since we drove around Poipu looking for each other! LOL lucky for us, I had a morning shoot on South shore so I came after to give her a real session where we aren’t rushing to be done before the sun. Crystal is a photographer herself and it was fun working with her and her family. Congrats on your new addition, your family is so beautiful! AND thanks for being flexible and taking two days out of your Kauai vacation for pictures, at least now on your next visit you will know where the real Baby Beach is 
Great meeting you guys, enjoy a sneak peek into their session….
It’s that time of year again! I will be reserving ONE DAY ONLY for HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS
on NOVEMBER 2nd from 4-7!!
Mini sessions are great for those of you who just want a couple shots for holiday cards and gifts.
Mini Sessions Include:
30 min session
10+ images on DVD with rights to images
$150
Custom Holiday Greeting Cards will wow your family and friends.
My Aunt Michelle said to me “I was so excited about my big box greeting card, until I got 6 of the same ones from my friends and then YOURS came…SHOW OFF!”
Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season!! How we choose to consume is a form of protest in itself!
Set of 25 folded custom designed cards=$55
Feel free to stop by IRP’s Hanapepe Studio for samples on cards!
Call to reserve your time slot and for location details.
Albums, Canvas, Metal & Acrylic Prints Available
When there is more than one person in your photoshoot — like, if you’re having an engagement session or a family session — you will want to put some thought into your group’s attire. Your outfit can make your photos look drab or fab!
Important Note: I am not trying to say anyone has bad taste or that a particular style is unattractive. I am actually trying to do just the opposite! I want your photos to be about you! Of course these are just my tips, other photographers may have their own advice to share (and if any of you out there are reading, please feel free to share them in the comments!). Style is completely subjective! This is just my opinion! These tips are to help those who would like tips in choosing portrait attire. Please remember, in the end, wear what you (and the rest of the group) feel most comfortable! Being comfortable and “yourselves” is what will make you the most relaxed at your shoot.
Solids will get my vote every time. The right print can look great, but more often I will suggest that a client wear a solid color. Bold prints can look very busy and distract the viewer from the focus of the photo, you! Although, including an inspiration piece with some print may be a beautiful way to incorporate prints.
One way to start is coming up with a color scheme, style, pattern or theme. It could also be a piece that inspires you, like a scarf, a shirt, or a hat. Then tie everyone else’s outfit around that inspiration piece.
Think of your home decor. Is it bright, colorful, more neuatral, etc…? Think of your images as art you hang in your home and plan your outfits around the decor in your home. What colors would match or compliment what you already have in your home?
Example A: A flower theme. Mom can wear an outfit with a floral pattern. Dad can wear jeans and a green shirt. Baby can wear a pastel outfit with a flower clip in her hair.
Example B: An inspiration piece. Drive your inspiration from one piece of clothing or accessory, ie: a patterned shirt. Then pull different colors from shirt to create everyone else’s outfits.
Example C: Style similarity. Everyone is wearing casual Summer attire. Or dressy evening attire. Pick one and stick to it.
Whether you follow my tips or the tips of others, always remember who you’re dressing and what everyone will enjoy wearing. Being comfortable and happy, to me is the only tip! Lifestyle photography will have you moving, laying down, sitting, possibly even getting wet….so if your uncomfortable in what your wearing this will show in your images.
Feel free to email me or call me with your questions. If you have pictures of your outfits you can email them to me and I can help you choose outfits on location as well. Don’t worry about bringing more then one outfit…MOST PEOPLE DO
Aloooha everyone! This summer has flown by and fall is gonna be a buzzzzy one…. here is a quick sneak peek of one of my senior sessions, just wanted to show you a few of my faves. If your a 2012 Senior and want to book your session with me please contact me sooner than later!! Sessions are filling up fast for this fall & winter already!
I always have fun photographing seniors, and they seem to love their sessions, but this particular session was just particularly special because this island beauty was the flower girl in my wedding. This girl is something extra special to me, as she was one of the first kids in my life…pre kids. Now she is all grown up! It’s probably her warm smile and sweet heart that I love most….but her beauty, goes beyond her looks. She was a bit shy during her session and not herself as she is rarely all dressed up….but man didn’t she look amazing!!? Here’s to your senior year K! You got this kid!
4 DAYS YOUNG!
As much as I do newborn photography, it always amazes me at how small these little peanuts are when they come in!
Such amazing little packages all perfect in every little way!!
Here is a sneak peak into Little Lyon’s sesh at the studio…Enjoy all the cuteness!
