Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Memories of a Neighborhood My engine hesitated, shuddered, and shifted into a lower gear as my car slowly climbed up the street. From a distance, this street looks impossibly steep and has always intimidated me – possibly the effects of a lifetime driving manual cars. As I climbed higher into the neighborhood my mind flashed […]
We met on a wild, windy day at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park. I heard wind rushing through the trees as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. Scheduling this maternity session had been a bit tricky. We were left with exactly one possible day after taking into account vacation plans, due dates, and accounting deadlines. […]
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About the Session Among the tall towers and bustle of Makiki is a cozy apartment full of love. The smells of new baby and citrus waft from their door and sunlight warms the room. Here, a new baby is quietly nursing and everyone talks in hushed tones. I was there to capture these fleeting moments […]
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Their house was both new and old. It had been a beloved childhood home on the sun scorched Waianae coast. After many years and adventures away from Hawaii he was returning to live there once again; this time with a new family in tow. The house was in a state of transition with remnants of […]
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Oh, the sweltering, el nino induced heat this summer! Hats off and cool thoughts to all those pregnant women who have had to endure it. Krystyn happily traded her big pregnant belly for a sweet baby girl and I arrived at their home to photograph some of their first moments together as a family. The […]
I hid behind a curtain with my lens trained on the door as I heard excited whispers and little feet pattering down the hallway. It was a fun first for me, I was about to photograph two little boys meeting their brand new baby brother. I always thought birth photography was really special, but with […]
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Erin contacted me with a photography emergency. She had considered booking a newborn photography session, but decided to hold off until the baby was a little older. But then she saw that sweet baby face for the first time, and knew she had made a mistake. He was simply too adorable to pass on photos. […]
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I remember clearly what it’s like to have a rambunctious toddler at home when you bring home a new baby. In a word, exhausting. Nothing else tries your patience more. Plus feeling like a sleep-deprived zombie doesn’t help matters. Despite all this, it’s a wonderfully sweet time. The family must expand and adjust to make […]
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With a due date and deployment date uncomfortably close, I was nervous for this budding family. A cross country move and a baby on the way sounds like a traumatic ordeal and it’s not the only military family I photographed in this situation. Baby William came into the world a week before the big move. […]
You never know how a sibling is going to react to a new baby brother or sister. Some seem traumatized by the new addition and act out, while others are indifferent. Cutest of all is when they fall in love with the new baby. Take ownership and pride in their existence. Love on them intensely. […]
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I spent a good portion of my life getting close and personal with various animals from birds and turtles to squirrels and foxes. I’ve been pooped on, bit, and scratched all in the name of science. For the record – all worth it. I share this background with Michelle and Tyler who have a long […]
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When I arrived at Melissa’s house for our consultation, I was greeted by an exuberant 3 year old Micah who was happy to show me around and introduce me to his favorite toys. He was just excited about life in general and thrilled to become a big brother. What a fabulous little guy! I knew […]
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