Welcome to the ALP Blog!

This is where I share a little more of the stories behind the photographs. You’ll find recent sessions and client sneak peeks, along with photography tips, personal favorites, and exciting milestones along the way. Take a look around — I’m so glad you’re here!


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Lafferty Family | Bellows AFB

The Lafferty family met me on Bellows AFB last night for a fun, laid-back family session on one of my favorite beaches! The waves were definitely bigger than I’m used to due to the South swell coming through right now. One of my cameras even…

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The Braddells | Kualoa

It’s such a small world — the lovely Braddells are visiting Oahu from DC just a few miles from where I lived just 18 months ago. We met at Kualoa Regional Park bright and early today for some sunrise photos. I love…

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Sneak Peek | Siman Family

From “photo-bombing” their parents to “I want to be upside down for one!”, they were such a joy to photograph. The whole family was even down for laying in the wet sand for a quick drone shot at the end of their session. Just further proof…

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Sapp | Beach Cake Smash!

The day we met at Bellows was super windy (we decided to leave Gianna’s birthday balloons in the car!), but we still managed some great images - albeit with windswept hair! Gianna (with her big sister’s help) devoured her cake smash cake, even…

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