Tahiti and Brazil are my beautiful nieces from Ulu (my sis) and Jonnie. I love capturing the beauty within my own ohana (family) and being able to watch them grow. These two girls have 3 brothers also! I'll be posting some images of them all together soon.

I used these same ti-leaves on Latai (Model) that you see on the post below. They were all taken on the same day and put to good use........recycled and reused:)



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This young and beautifully exotic looking creature is Latai. We are starting a model portfolio for her and this was our first shoot. This shoot was put together at the last minute but I am so glad we did it. I met Latai through my niece, Ki'ilani who also likes to model for me from time to time but not anymore because she lives in Alaska now..... boohoo :( Anywho, isn't she gorgeous??

I hope to be seeing more of her in 2011!
Model: Latai Soakai
Makeup and Styling: Uilani Friedman



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Sara and I became friends from the ever popular FACEBOOK! She's a model who lives in Haiku Maui. We almost instantly set something up for my next trip to Maui. Since then we have done 2 shoots together and this is from our first visit at Kanaha Beach. She is such a lovely person. Sara is enthusiastic about trying anything and she know her body well. She is as carefree as the tropical breeze and a joy to shoot!

Can't wait to shoot with her again:)

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This is the beautiful & talented Napua Makua. She is a woman of many talents. A mother, wife, kumu hula and musical artist all wrapped up in this amazing package! I spent a whole day with her and we rocked out some amazing images together for her 2nd debut album MOHALU. Check it out people! It's available,  here are some of the links where you can purchase her cd:

http://www.mele.com/music/artist/napua+makua/mohalu/

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/napuamakua

http://www.hawaiianmusicstore.com/cds/cd899.html

Napua~ You are such a pleasure to be around and I am thankful for being in your presence.

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Venue: Hotel Wailea Maui
Makeup: Camille Kozuki
Wedding Coordinator : Edward Garcia  http://www.eddingsetc.com/
Entertainment: Kohomua   http://www.myspace.com/wwwmyspacekohomuacom
Food: Ak's Cafe  http://www.akscafe.com/
Videography: Kai Media  http://www.kaimediaweddings.com/

The beautiful Kamiki Aki and Keala Benavides exchanged their vows at the Hotel Wailea Maui in front of all their family, friends and loved ones. It was a perfect sunny day. Her stunning bridesmaids were lovely in their chocolate earthy tone dresses. After the ceremony we took more pictures on the beautiful grounds at the hotel. They have the perfect setting to take pictures of two people completely in love with each other. Thank you to Kamiki and Keala for letting me capture your special day:)

~~~~Love is in the air~~~~

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The beauty of Kai Nishiki and her gorgeous kids taking a second photo session. This was right on Market Street in Wailuku. So love that orange wall by Cafe 'Ole. You are always a delight to see Kai~

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This group of beautiful people is the Andrade/Flores Ohana. Usually the bigger the family the harder it is to photograph because there are more people to direct, focus and keep the attention. But to my surprise they were easy, low key and just enjoyed being together as a family because some of them were visiting from California. Which makes it all the more important to capture these moments together:) Have a superb week everyone! 

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This is Kala'e back in February 2010 when I first met him:)

We met again when he turned 3 months old in May. Look at that FACE!

Look at the color of his hair! Isn't he delicious?

Oh yes! he has filled out alright! This is one healthy hawaiian baby:) I love it!!!! He has grown so much and now communicates with his eyes, smiles and crying. He prefers to have no clothes on to keep all that baby lovin meat of his nice and cool~Wouldn't you love to sink your teeth, face and kisses all over him? Can't wait to see how much you have grown, Kala'e on your 9 month photo session:)

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Oh gosh! I know it has been way too long since I have blogged........and I was doing so well when the year started ~ Well, nothing like starting all over again and hopefully this time keeping up with it:)

This is baby Abi! She is quite a delightful character. She is very expressionate and loves to be carried which is a sure sign of first child parents *wink* Abi is a curious sort and I enjoyed capturing her in her first month of life. She is one lucky gal with a great pair of parents!

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This is the beautiful Arquero Ohana. I photographed Rochel with her three handsome boys and fiance, Brian back in October 2009. This time around we have included Rochels' parents and brother:) It's always a joy to see your smiling face, Rochel:) I hope to keep capturing you and your wonderful family in the years to come.

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Kai is a local Maui girl and I believe she will do Maui good with all our best interests at heart. Support her as she runs for a seat in the Maui County Council.

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Her daughter is just as photogenic as her! In fact she kept asking me take her picture:) She loves the camera~

Don't they look like hearts?

Kai contacted me through Facebook. She is running for a seat in the Maui County Council for 2010. She needed some photos taken for her campaign. We also did some family shots as well with her husband and their three great looking kids! These were taken at Iao Kepaniwai Park.  

The next blog will feature Kai's Campaign Portraits!

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