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!
Ka’a’awa Beach Session
It was another GORGEOUS morning at Ka’a’awa today with this perfect little family of 3! They tickled and giggled their way through our wiki…
Young Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
Holiday photo season is definitely in full swing! I met the adorable Youngs at Ka’a’awa last night (just a regular Tuesday) and the beach was full of other photographers and families. Luckily…
Sandy Beach | Vidali & Family
Together on Oahu for the Thanksgiving holiday, this sweet family met me at Sandy Beach for some photos all together this weekend! Extended family sessions are always…
F Family | Kualoa Regional Park
Can you tell who stole the show for this family’s photo session?! It’s easy to see how loved their sweet boy is and his facial expressions had me rolling! We met at Kualoa on a morning with a 40% chance of rain…
Hughes Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
Oahu’s not a bad place to get sent for some work training, and that’s exactly what brought the Hughes out to Hawaii! On a cool (by Hawaiian standards), breezy morning…
Lo Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
This family of 5 met me at a very windy Ka’a’awa Beach this morning! Despite high tide and lots of wind blowing us around, we had…
Luke Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
Last night I met the beautiful Luke family at Ka’a’awa Beach for their Wiki session! Little S was a trooper despite being jet-lagged and a little…
The Woods | Paradise Cove
They’re back on-island vacationing with their two sweet kids and when I say it was hard to narrow down picks for this sneak peek…
The Johnsons | Ka’a’awa Beach
This gorgeous family is visiting from Australia this week! Their little girl (just 9 days older than my own daughter!) is on her first big vacation and it’s easy to…
Christina & Dave | Ka’a’awa
I love a good couple’s session! And this morning at Ka’a’awa Beach was a great one. Christina used to live here on Oahu and is bringing Dave to visit for the first time — kid free! I hope they…
Mace Family | Ko’Olina
The sweet Mace family had a great idea for getting their boys out the door at sunrise for photos - doughnuts! Or “no-nuts” as their littlest says…
Patel Family | Waikiki
There really is nothing like a Hawaiian sunrise and this morning’s golden hour over Diamond Head in Waikiki was no exception. I met the lovely Patels and their…
Q Family | Paradise Cove
If you see this couple with their adorable son around Oahu today, wish them a happy anniversary! They’ve brought their sweet baby boy on his first trip to Hawaii to celebrate! We did have a slight weather hiccup…
Marsha | Wish of a Lifetime
Marsha has dreamed of revisiting Hawaii for nearly 50 years, having visited with her late husband, Gordon on his rest and recuperation during the Vietnam War. She always intended to come back with him but…
Adams | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
In the eight months since the Adams family’s last session with me here on Oahu, they’ve added a new family member! 3-month-old Emma was the sweetest little photography…
Mackey | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
They left their ranch in Oklahoma to visit Oahu for the week and I had the privilege to capture some photos for them while they are here with their 90-year-old…
Grinnell | Ka’a’awa Beach
But, that’s what gets you bright, perfect aqua-colored Oahu water. I think everyone was soaked and sun-kissed by the end of this session, but…
Buerger | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
Nature’s light show at Kualoa last night was breathtaking! The Buergers picked the perfect session day for the end of their…