Archive for the ‘teen’ Category

It’s official.  I WILL happily be traveling to Kauai every year from now on to visit my sister & her family plus sharing the “aloha” with other families there by giving them some fabulous photo sessions.  This is just my second year so far but by golly do I love it.  I get to see my fabulous middle sis, Frances, her baby munchkin, Mariana, her hubby Anson and his family.  The islanders are super nice and sweet and tiny, just like me!  :)

Now, here’s a sprinkling of sugar from my sessions there.  First up is Ayami, a senior from Waimea High School.  Such a cute smile and giggly spirit.

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Another Waimea High School, Arlene.  A sweet quiet little thing but so friendly!

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Next up, yup yup, another senior from Waimea High School, Chaslene!  This little lady was funny and hyper.  We couldn’t stop laughing the whole session!

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Dayton was the first gentleman senior from Waimea High School I took photos of, he was super shy but eventually became much more relaxed when we walked onto the pier he often goes fishing at.

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And one last one for this post.  This time it’s a sweet couple.  Maile & Terrence.  I took Terrence’s high school senior photos last year.  This year, it was Maile’s turn to do hers!  And we did have a little bit of a sweetheart session this time as well.  They shared with me Maile’s new promise ring.  Oh to be young and in love again!

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Part two and three of the kauai sessions are coming up soon!

While in Kauai, I had the honor of taking high school senior pictures of a young gentleman.  He was charming yet shy.  But he did good!

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I also took pictures of his best girl.  Oh what a sweetheart she is!  I hope my daughters grow up to be a teen just like her.  She is SO sweet. She was a baby born through adversity. Her mom had lupus when she was born and she only weighed 3lbs at birth. Adorable inside and out.

i hope someday by you.

And here’s a cute shot of the two of them together.  Oh to be young and in love again!

oh to be young and in love by you.

Thank you Terence and Maile!  I was a pleasure to meet you both.  And Estra, you raised an awesome girl!   And here a special treat for you two, have 15 people comment on your personal post here and you’ll receive a free 8×10!  Aloha!

Scouting for rad locations, just one of the many duties of a photographer.  Found this place in North Portland and had some teens & high school seniors meet up with me for some fun photos!

Here’s Kenzie.  She’s not mad.  She’s just showing me her serious side. :)

Here’s Andrea.  Look at her cool pose and check out the awesome graffiti behind her!  I played around with the over-processing in this one.

And here’s my sister and her posse, I mean friends.  :)

And the last share is Kenzie showing off her jumping skills!  Go high or go home!

The Pruneda Family

May 14, 2008

I love it when you meet people and you just know that they’ll be your friends forever! This family was so sweet. They met me at the Pearl District downtown and were up for new poses!

Here they are!
how sweet are they!

A sweet one of them in black & white.
the sweetest family

I loved that they wore jeans and red shirts!!

Prom splendor

May 1, 2008

Here’s Jensen and Jordan showing off their gorgeous prom dresses. So so beautiful!!

Sisters on the big red chair!
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Workin’ it!
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With a bit of color pop!!
color pop!

The four J siblings. A joy to work with and all so beautiful like their momma!

Here’s my favorite shot of the day. We found this cool abandoned barn with old wooden planks on the side.

Jensen showing off her spring fun dress!
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Jordan, a simply spectacular smile, this one.
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Two teenage kids. Strikingly gorgeous faces. They were a breeze to worth with as well. I look forward to spending another afternoon with them and their momma. :)

Here’s Ryan. I love his hair!
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And Mackenzie. The prettiest smile!
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Three brothers

March 28, 2008

I met these three boys and their mom and dad through a family friend. They were visiting from sunny California. They are the sweetest and loved my little girls. All these shots were taken in the rain. Good times. :)

The middle one, Nolan, Malia just adored him because he gave the best piggy-back rides.
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The youngest, Cormick, loved to play with Jenna. I just love watching older kids interact with my tiny ones.
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The oldest, Clay, is graduating this year and working on becoming an Eagle Scout. Here’s his tough guy pose.
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Faithe’s senior pictures

December 21, 2007

I was jazzed that I got the opportunity to shoot my youngest sister’s senior pictures. Even better? We were in Kauai!

Here she is on the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge.
my baby sister

At the Waimea Canyon.
Faithe at Waimea Canyon

And lastly at Kekaha Beach during sunset.

Paige

September 9, 2007

A sweet pic I took of my cousin, Paige. She’s gorgeous.

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