Bali Hale Estate Maui Wedding :: April + Rod

They call each other Woody and Penny (like Toy Story).

It was only later that we found out he didn’t know at the time that the character’s name was really Jessie – but Penny stuck, and so did they to eachother.

Last week we had the pleasure of spending time with April and Rod at one of my favorite estates, Bali Hale Estate. They got married in their hometown of Seattle, and since hadn’t celebrated the occasion beyond the ceremony.

They decided that there’s no better way to do it than Maui style, and we gotta say - we tend to agree.

The evening was sparked with laughter and reminiscence. They are such a magnetic couple (we couldn’t figure out who was having more fun shooting – them or us!) and being in their presence made me stop and take a moment to, again, appreciate how blessed we are to surround ourselves with such people for a living.
The celebration was just beautiful, and we had so much fun capturing all of the love and thought out details.

Oh how I love personalized cakes..

and Bullseye.

I had to end on this note.. because all great moments end with dessert =)

Congratulations you two, you deserve all of the best life has to offer!

Just Another Manic Monday..

Yet another Monday rolls around - where did this year go?!?!

John's reminded me that we've got a bit caught up in the holiday thing and the mass correspondence lately, and I've neglected to blog.

 I challenge him to write a blog (his first ever); he reminds me he's allergic to grammar and asks if I'd accept an IOU.

Yeah, anyway.

This month has gotten kicked off in a big way, there is so much more greatness to keep sharing, and I'm so thrilled just thinking about it.

I have such a great wedding in queue for tomorrow, so check back my fabulous blog stalkers.

In the meantime, here's something just way too cute. Maybe it's just me.

"A face only a mother could love."

This is what I call the "mommy-won't-let-me-chew-on-the-big-spikey-green-monster-in-the-living-room-so-I'mma-give-Daddy-the-Look" Look.

**Sidenote: My Maui friends and fans - this Saturday is the Birken and Bailey's Christmas Pawty, so pack up your own furry kid and come hang out with us (ok, and Santa too).

Happy Monday,

Maui Maternity Photography :: Tamil

You may recognize this fabulous Belly from Sunday's Sneak Peek.

We recently got the opportunity and pleasure of creating some maternity images for beautiful Tamil... 

and seeing as I'm already in the whole eating spirit of the holiday, and I'd much rather be cooking than blogging - I'll cut this one short.

As my mom would say, cut the potatoes and get to the meat.

Happy Almost-Gorge-Yourself-Until-It-Requires-Unbottoning Day,

Durable, Like Leather..

I don't remember much of the day.. it flew by in whirl of sushi and emotion.

I always tell my brides to breathe, and enjoy the moment, because it goes by too fast.. this in when I learned it first hand.

Thinking back I see clips of smiles, and tears, and remembering exactly how we told eachother we wanted to spent the rest of our lives with one another.

3 years ago yesterday (because yes, John hid the computer and gave us a little forced staycation) we married eachother.

Leather is the symbol for 3 years, because it's strong and flexible.

I've learned over the past three years how important it is not just to be strong, in life and in love, but to be flexible.

This isn't always an easy lesson, but one that's so important.

Nothing is perfect, and I wouldn't want it to be. Because nothing good comes free.

Photo Credit :: Linda d'Avella - Tropical Photography

Happy Anniversary to my dear, John

and Best of Luck to All of My Lovely Couples.

May you learn all of your lessons together for a very long time.

It's Rainin' Babies and Bellies..

As I sit up editing to sounds of dual snoring..

(Sidenote: Still can't figure out who's louder, my little furry baby girl, or John. It's a bear cave in this joint.)

I couldn't help but throw out a quick blog post - for the sake of being on top of everything and all.

Seeing as it's the wee wee hours of the morning, I'll keep this one short ;)

Earlier today we wrapped up a fabulous maternity shoot, and as I reflect on this week coming to a close, babies and bellies seem to be the common theme! 

Keep checkin' back for some fabulous blog posts to come, but here's a peek..

I just had to sign off with this photo. Too adorable for words - what can I say, it's a tough job.

G'nite,

Just Another Manic Monday..

Happy Monday World Wide Web.

Welcome to yet another late night post in the world of us!

Amidst all of the madness and chaos that is the holiday season, I wanted to take a minute to slow down.  Which could be quite a feat for me, of course.
As John says, I only have two modes - On, and On-er.

As I awoke this morning to find a very recognizable little pink surprise and two big furry smiles (3 including John's) I was reminded that it's often more about the little moments that create that big picture. It's reminded me that you just have to slow down sometimes..
That the memorable moments in life are often right in front you; and that it's always worth seeking.

So as you make your way through your Tuesday, I challenge you to pause your daily tunnel vision,
and see if you can grasp some of the great moments of your life.

Sidenote:  I have THE best husband in the World 

(I mean, seriously, Betsey Johnson AND Camera in JEWELRY FORM?!)

Goodnight for Now,

Trick or Treat :: Birken + Bailey's Too Howloween Pawty

Ack! Ok, so better late than never.. I swear on Halloween night I wrote this blog, yet it was only today before I noticed it didn't get published!
So here goes.

Last weekend we had a fabulous opportunity to donate our services to Birken + Bailey's Too [my favorite EVER dog store]. They were hosting their annual Howloween Pawty, and we were so thrilled to donate our services with all of the photo proceeds going to Breast Cancer Research. Joining us was the awesome crew of Sit Means Sit Dog Training (and yes, I'll pretend like I'm not jealous of their hand-standing dog). We also our own sleeping beauty, foster mommy to a young fawn from the Boo Boo Zoo (if you haven't checked out their organization yet you MUST - what they do for Maui is great). They are such a fantastic store, and have so many great customers (and furbabies). Oh yes, and did I mention there was bobbing for hot dogs? 'Nuff said.

We had such a great time, and if only we didn't receive the official jealous sniff down when we got home from our furbabies, I'd say the day was pretty perfect!

John gettin' some love from Simon, the newest addition to the Sit Means Sit family.

Show off =)

By FAR my favorite costume. Ever.

As John calls it "Love Bribery" for our own furry kiddos

Happy Halloween my dears,

Maui Maternity Photography :: Ashley

We've recently gotten over a lovely bout of the most recent cold that's been going around. I know, I know.. just a cold you say? Except it was a mammoth, I-cannot-possibly-survive-it-kind-of-cold... and that was just me. No doubt John was doubly worse (something to do with the man thing). 

Nevertheless, we survived!

Last week we had the pleasure of working with Ashley to capture her maternity photos. Ashley is absolutely adorable (and can someone say tiny!), and we had such a great time working together!

 Oh blog stalkers keep your eyes out, there's more fabulous bellies coming soon..

Happy Tuesday All,