Rhyan, Erika & Khyler {Family Portrait Photographer}

I’ve known Rhyan since I was 4, and our parents are still good friends today! His mom is like a 2nd mother to me and my little family when we’re home (on Kaua’i).  She makes the best mochi ever!

It’s been awesome to see Rhyan go on a mission and get married to an amazing girl! Erika is incredible, and I’m so happy they found each other!  They’ve both been good friends to Cameron and I. We are lucky to have them in our lives!

When I finally met Khyler, their first baby, I instantly felt a tiny bit of ownership. lol.  It’s so fun to see a tiny little thing that is such a combination of Erika and Rhyan!

It was so much fun for me to take their pictures. Rhyan and Erika adore each other and Khyler is such a loved baby! I am glad we were able to get a few pictures that capture that. :)

Bubbles!

One of my personal goals for my photography is to shoot more! Just get out and shoot!  I adore portrait photography, but it’s fun and exciting to branch out!  One thing I have always loved about photography is finding the beauty in the little things… and learning my camera has made it possible to capture them the way I see it!  It’s a work in progress, but I’m excited about it!

Gustafson Family Part 2

 

Here is part 2 of the Gustufson/Bergmann Family photo shoot!   Did I mention how much fun this shoot was?!?!

(If you missed part 1, scroll down or go here!)

Gustafson/Bergmann Family Part 1

What a BLAST! I really had such a great time with this family… teenagers are just FUN (Andy, I’m considering you a teen here ;p). It was kind of a technical nightmare for me… but  I suppose its all part of gaining experience and growth… lots of “notes to self” for future shoots. Let’s just sum it up by saying I’m grateful I had backup cameras… but I will be immediately purchasing backup batteries.

Anyway! How freaking gorgeous is this family?! I’m glad they were all able to relax and have fun… even if the pictures didn’t turn out technically perfect, we sure captured some priceless moments! Did I mention I’ve known this family since I was 2?! I can hardly believe how much they have all grown!  (I’ve been saying that a lot lately).

This shoot was meant to happen as one event after another came together for a really great experience! Quite possibly one of the most rewarding shoots I’ve had to date. I’m really figuring out what it is about Portrait Photography that  I love so much.  It’s seeing images like this of a family being a family! It’s documenting what this family is like right now. I love it. I really, really love it!

Plus, we’re all in Hawai’i. I’m sure that helps. :D

Stephanie’s Headshots

 

This is Stephanie, my baby sister. She’s the youngest of the 6 of us. Looking through these pictures, I can hardly believe how grown up she is! It’s hard living so far away from my siblings and missing out on so much!  I think they need me! ;)  She’s been extremely helpful with my boys, and really seems to love being an Aunty! I wish I could put her in my pocket and take her back to Utah with me!  It was fun to see this side of her.  She’s usually in her t-shirt  and soccer shorts with her hair pulled into a ponytail… I think she looks like a beautiful young woman in these! And her freckles! I love her freckles! Okay,  I’ll stop ranting about all the things I love about her! :D Enjoy!

Megan’s Headshots

    

This is my sister, Megan.  She’s pretty much DA BOMB! I miss living so close to her and having her cheery self around! This wasn’t exactly a “personality” shoot… I told her I wanted the focus to be her eyes. I wanted to her to communicate with them, and I wanted to capture them! I am  very pleased with these shots. She’s a gorgeous girl and her untamed hair just brought depth to these photos.  I dare say you will be seeing more of her this month!!!