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  • Hawaii Beach Photos: G Family

    This family was SO much fun.  Four boys and all equally sweet, adorable, and well-behaved.  I got the most hilarious giggles out of the baby.  Seriously, does it get any cuter?!  Thank you G family for letting me photograph your amazing clan!

     

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    Most adorable kid ever.
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    I love this little giggle.
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    This family was so much fun!

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    boy poses in front of green rocks on beach
    Sweet adorable J.
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    Such a little man.
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    Having fun at the beach.
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    Four adorable brothers.
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    This stunning image was my favorite from the session.
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    Such a sweet couple.
  • BP4U’s Retro Black and Whites

    Earlier this month I took my Little’s exploring.  Finally we found King Kamehameha’s Summer Palace and it was GORGEOUS.  I took along my camera, but my little models were… not quite into being models.  I had this vision.  It just wasn’t happening.

    I got home uploaded my pictures, and felt even more disappointed.  I just didn’t capture the magic of the place.  These ruins are incredible, but I guess I had an off day.

    So here I am a month later, and I still couldn’t bring myself to edit the images I had from that day.  Every time I opened one and started working, I got frustrated by not having created what was in my minds eye.  So, I took to my photographer friends for inspiration.

    Brooke’s BP4U website has all kinds of actions.  Which, I normally don’t use as my style tends to be very clean, but I wanted to get a little more creative with these.  So I downloaded her B&W Action Set and went to town.

    Here is the thing- because I was frustrated, I applied these actions right to my SOOC images.  And you know what?  I sort of love them!

    These pictures are edited with the “Retro” action, which I thought was pretty fitting for these images, but there are several different ones to choose from, and they are fully customizable.  If you are looking for some actions to add to your collection, or just something to get creative with like me, TRY THESE!

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  • Baby S- Honolulu Newborn Photography

    Finally, FINALLY, after doing her mama’s maternity, and then Fresh 48, I got sweet baby S in studio.  Check out all her perfect little details and HER EYES.  It is so rare I have a baby in my studio that is wide awake.  That shot of her looking straight into my camera has got to be one of my favorites of all time.  Congrats family, your love created such a perfect baby!

     

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    Oh her sweet little hands are so tiny and delicate.
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    Baby S’ chubby baby cheeks are insanely adorable.
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    All her little details for her mama to cherish.
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    Baby S’ timeless and classic look- she pulls it off so beautifully.
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    Baby S looks so delicate in my studio.
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    Baby S looks classic and beautiful.
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    Baby S is such a perfect little princess.
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    Baby S is wide awake and bright eyed.
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    Baby feet make me squeal.
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    Baby S with her pouty lips.
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    Baby S snuggled in my studio looked like an angel.
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    Baby S is so sweet in her lace crown.
  • Aloha!

    photo copyALP_2003New year, time to (re)introduce myself to my new readers and followers.  It is still January, so better late than never, right!?

    I am Ashley. First and foremost I am a mama to two little crazy people, and a wife to a very patient man.

    I enjoy everything about my business, but especially just love, love. I love documentary style photography.  These candid little moments that I get to capture make me crazy happy.  And babies.  OMG  BABIES.

    Nothing is better than documenting the tiny little details of new life, for mom and dad to keep forever.

    So that is what goes on around here on a regular basis!  Love, new life, and more love!  It is a pretty great way to spend my days.

  • Honolulu Photographer: Fresh 48

    Congratulations to Bree and Sean on their sweet, perfect, and adorable baby girl.  Thank you for letting me come and photograph her in her nursery, and document all these firsts with your family.

     

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    Dad soothing his brand new baby girl.
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    Baby girl hears moms voice and reacts.
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    Baby S laying in her crib.
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    Baby S’ beautiful nursery.
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    Dad learning the ropes.
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    Daddy rocking his new girl.
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    Baby girl laying on Mama’s shoulder.