Nicole & Tony-Engagements

Yesterday while I was editing these, I started watching "Biggest Loser" on Hulu. I'm not sure if it was the show, or the fact that these photos are of my favorite place or how adorable and in love these two are....OR that I'm female and sometimes get hormonal..but I cried on and off the whole time. Serious. I would see someone on Biggest Loser climb a mountain and then simultaneously open up an image of Tony kissing Nicole's forehead in a taro field, and it was really too much. I was overcome with positive endorphins.

I wish I could just post every image I took at this photo shoot, so you could see how fun and awesome and beautiful the day and this couple were.

I am leaving my calendar indefinitely open for Hanalei engagement shoots or wedding shoots, or any type of shoot! Just watch out for tears while I edit.

Profile Picture

My profile pic was featured in an article from Digital Photography School on how to take a great photo for your social media site.

(I hope it was an example of the good and not the bad)

Read the article here.

Thanks Natalie for featuring my noggin.

Christmas Baby

Baby Ronin, playing baby Jesus. I believe it.

(He offered his modeling skills for a church Christmas project and I was ever so grateful especially since he was so pro. Love that little man).

Baby Ronin Copyright of J&J.

Bird And Banner

My sister in law, who lives in Philadelphia, shared with me the amazing design work of
Bird And Banner...

Letterpressed wood invitations?! Yes please.

Kevin & Emily's Wedding

This wedding was in mid November, but doesn't it look like an October wedding? I was happy there was still orange leaves on the trees.

I have shot my fair share of weddings at the Salt Lake Temple, and I love challenging myself to take a new couple and try and give them something unique but still classic in a VERY traditional location. I love shooting images I have never shot before. I love seeing something old, in a new way. It's not easy to do and I'm not saying I nailed it....but when I look at Kevin and Emily in these photos I see newness and something fresh...and that makes me happy.

Happy marriage you two! I loved being able to be a part of your day. There isn't another wedding I would have felt as comfortable falling on my back in front of. WOWZAS. You should have seen my bruise! I love war wounds.

All my love and positive energy for a most happy and successful life together. xo.