Let's go to Kaua'i {Ke'e Beach and Dry Cave}

My favorite beach on Kaua'i is Ke'e Beach.  If you can get there on a relatively calm, clear day you will not be disappointed. In fact, you will probably get toasted because you forget to reapply your sunscreen again and again because you're going to be there for so long!

Let's Go to Kaua'i {The Skinny on Fast Food}

Oh, Monday. You're the day I kind of dread because I have to get back into my morning routine (and mornings can get rough around here), and my hubs goes back to work and I have to get back into the daily grind. I mean, don't hate you, Monday, but I don't really like you. So here's what I'm going to do-  I'm going to dream of being on Kaua'i every Monday and then, I think, we will have a better relationship because any day that I get to talk about Kaua'i has to be a good day.

Let's go to Kaua'i {SNUBA!}

(That's me! The blondie that was in hula and didn't even know -or care- that she was so different.)

You may or may not already know that I grew up on the Island of Kaua’i. More specifically, my parents moved there in 1988 with three kids (I was 4) and are still living there.  I’m sure you’ve heard of Kaua’i. If you haven’t, google it – right now. Kaua'i is my childhood home and holds a very special place in my heart! Why am I talking about Kaua’i on my photography blog? Why NOT?

Can I PLEASE....

Can I PLEASE just go back and dive into that water and soak up the sun and watch my boys have the time of their lives?!?! Just for a day at least... (but preferably much, much longer!)

{Gonzalves Ohana} Kaua’i meets Utah Photography

       

 

Another beautiful  family from Kaua’i braves the crazy and unpredictable Utah weather! We really hoped to take  some fun pictures in the snow… but snow is no where to be found! I can’t complain too much because I’m really not a big fan of the cold!  We  made the most of what we had and it really didn’t matter what the weather  was like because these little darling stole the show!!!

Thanks you guys! It was so fun to chat and catch up since it’s  been way too long since we came home for a visit!  Hope to see you all really soon!!

Gonzalves Ohana

What a beautiful family!  I am super honored that they flew all the way from Hawai’i out here to Utah just so I could take their family pictures! Just  kidding! Just kidding! =) They sure brought the warmth of Hawai’i with them (and suspiciously, the weather dropped about 20 degrees when they left!) It was an absolute joy to get to know them all a little better and to be around such wonderful people taht remind me so much of what I love and miss about Kaua’i!

I have to mention that my awesome brother came to this shoot with me and was cracking everyone up! His humor is priceless. Thanks, Josh!

Kaua’i.

Here are a handful of my  favorite images from my stay on Kaua’i in April. Despite popular belief, it wasn’t your stereotypical vacation, after all, I was traveling with my two boys! According to Grace from Modern Family, that would be considered a Business Trip. :D

I was really just there visiting my parents and siblings.

They just happen to live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I guess I have a thing for mountains. And GREEN. And Rain. And Sun.

And Warmth.

Please don’t forget the warmth!

I have so many images from Kaua’i but you’ll have to forgive me, I am not sharing them all. If you’re a personal friend of mine, you’ve probably already seen them on Facebook… or our family blog. You can see why I am trying to be considerate and not flood my social sites with the same pictures… it’s too much work.

I absolutely love the color of the ocean on a sunny day!

Megan’s Headshots {Utah/Kaua’i Portrait Photographer}

Here is Megan’s second series of headshots. Incase you forgot, Megan is my sister. ;)  You may have noticed that I am in LOVE with this lighting and white background. Yes, in love. I’m thinking of doing a Facebook Profile Picture “Party” (or something similar) with this set  up.  Waddaya think? I think it could be come crazy fun. But that’s me.  I would love to know what you think!

Makoa Headshots {Utah/Kauai Portrait Photographer}

This  is Makoa. He’s my son. He’s 3 years old and has the world at his feet!

I adore him.