The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family wrapped up in each other – Burton Hillis
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you all a HAPPY & SAFE Halloweeeennn!
Fall has arrived in the studio! This little pumpkin was a great sleeper!! Enjoy some of this seasonal newborn goodness…..
This little angel had such a beautiful, contagious smile ! Right from the start she knew the attention was all about her….so cute!! Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl!!
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 
Ok to be honest, I love trash the dress sessions!!!! It’s a super fun way to get some really relaxed images without the time constraints of your wedding day! It’s so fun to just have fun with your dress and hey the waters warm here…so why not dip in!
I photographed Jeff & Tamah a few days before for their beautiful intimate island wedding. Tamah & Jeff had so much fun and were overwhelmed by the beauty that the north shore of Kauai held they wanted more images. So they scheduled a day after session where they cut loose and got wet! How fun is that!
I had so much fun with this couple! Kellin wanted beach images and Marshall wanted greenery/jungle…so we chose two fun locations for this shoot! We had a lot of laughs! Despite the rain, they had smiles on their faces and didn’t mind getting mud in their toes and wet when it came time for the jungle! Kellin’s motto “What ever it takes for a good shot! I will do it!” Needless to say I loved her!! I have such a hard time choosing images for my blog bc I always fall in love with every image bc I feel each image captures a different moment. Here a few of my favorite images from their engagement session at Hanalei Bay and a tropical jungle location in Wailua, on Kauai’s East Side! Enjoy!
Pure sweetness! Baby T was born into this world 1 month ago. Beautiful addition to this wonderful family! Here is a peek inside his session, hope you all enjoy!
Little teaser of studio session with “Baby L”. Love me some newborn goodness! My personal favorites….
