Not all of Hawaii is palm trees and beaches. Hawaii has many microclimates. You can be laying out on the beach sipping a Mai Thai, and the next minute be on your way to the mountains, sipping hot chocolate in the lodge. I fell in love with Kauai after exploring Kōke’e State Park. “This is […]

An ode to my old self… I was pushed, bullied and beat. Not by my mother, or father. Not by my sisters, or brothers. But by my own self, My inner voice. Move aside old voice You won’t survive in my head today. I’ve got a beauty, that’s all my own. I’m accepting who I […]

“For bees, the flower is the fountain of life; For flowers, the bee is the messenger of love.”     -Kahlil Gibram   My childhood dreams came true. I got to suit up and wear a bee suit! It was a bit tricking at first to figure out how to wear it and capture photos, but […]

This family was so much fun. They were open to my ideas which made for real laughter and great memories. We started the evening off exploring and admiring the Taro Fields in Hanalei. Our next stop, the picturesque, Hanalei Bay. Running, dancing, sand drawings, jumping waves, laughing, smiling, more laughing, hugging, loving, kissing. This is […]

When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind. Location: Shipwrecks Beach, Kauai

When I’m not out exploring the island, or photographing a family session you can find me sipping on tea at the Kauai Farmacy. I started volunteering at the Farmacy to learn more about plants and gardening for my own personal growth. One thing led to another and I now currently work at the Farmacy two […]

Aloha means many things, but in one word it’s best described as, love. Love is happiness. Aloha is a caring for others as well as your own self. It’s an unselfish love. Which is exactly what Kate and Zac shared. Their receptiveness towards my silly ideas of prancing to the ocean, dancing and laughing is […]

I first met Nina at Nani Moon Meadery in Kapaa, Kauai. Nina owns and operates Hawaii’s only Meadery. We instantly connected after learning she is originally from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. (The same town where my boyfriend, James, grew up.) Talk about a small world! We spent our time sipping mead (fermented honey) and reminiscing of good […]