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!
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…
Kamemoto | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
The Kamemotos are about to be empty-nesters! Their youngest son, Brian is a senior in high school this year and asked to have his senior portraits…
Muschalek | Ka’a’awa Beach
They’d already been on island for a few days when we met up for this session last night so everyone was perfectly tanned (and adjusted to the new time zone!). We had…
Cowlishaw | Navy Retirement
Yesterday I had the privilege to photograph the retirement ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cowlishaw at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s stunning waterfront! After a 22 year career in the Navy…
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…
Sekhon Family | Barber’s Point
When I say this entire family has the most beautiful smiles, I mean it. The smile genes in this family are strong and a photographer’s dream! Check out how…
Chan Family | Ko Olina Lagoon
A warm Oahu morning at one of my favorite places on the island — Paradise Cove! The Chans and their three adorable kids met me here this morning for jumps, twirls, and…
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…
Waikiki Sunrise Sneak
This group of families are all on vacation together here on Oahu this week! I met them in Waikiki for sunrise and we had a great time capturing some fun memories for them to take home. Please…
Petersons | Lanikai Beach
The Petersons could not have picked a more perfect morning for their Lanikai Beach sunrise session! The slight cloud cover caught all that gorgeous sunlight and put on…
Sneak Peek | Adams Family
The Adams family met me at Bellows Beach last night and man, was it a gorgeous night for photos! We were almost derailed when a brief car nap yielded a bad wake up from a certain 5-year-old, but…
Sneak Peek | B Family
A super sweet little lady turned one this week here in Hawaii! Despite distance and Covid, this beautiful girl was surrounded by love and celebrated with cake, song, and the surprise…
Sneak Peek | L Family
It was so nice to get a break from the rain at Barber’s Point last night with this crew of 12! With half of the family in town from the mainland, this session was like…
Sneak Peek | The Frankes
The session that almost wasn’t! With two reschedules and 3 location changes, the Frankes were hours from their flights back home when we finally found a dry patch of beach in Kailua for…
The Maciels | Kailua Beach
Even while being drizzled on for most of the session. The best part of all the rain though, was the beautiful rainbow we had for a few moments. A perfect…
Sneak Peek | Owens
I met the Owens family and all their lovely kids and grandkids at Makua Beach last night! Most of them had only arrived two days prior from Seattle, but everyone already seemed…