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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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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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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Meet the Nagasako Family! I met Sabrina from a wedding I did of her good friend Puaolena & Arthur Ross. We met at Iao Valley/Kepaniwai Park. It was a cloudy kind of day with a few drizzles here and there but still beautiful. I hope to capture your ohana for the years to come:)

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Aloha, Meet the Araki-Regan Ohana! Well, most of you probably know them already. They are very active individuals in the community also as a family. I've known Lynn since high school and met her son, Riley and husband,Keith for the first time. Lynn always has a smile on her face even though it seems she's a workaholic. Riley is a wonderful, high spirited little boy who smiles a lot like his mommy~ I would describe Keith as their protector! He loves and adores his wife and son~ 

Have a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend!

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Congratulations to Ana Agcaoili. Senior graduating from Maui High School 2010. I met Ana from her aunt, my friend and hula sister, Julie Agcaoili. Julie has a face painting business great for birthdays, school functions, fundraisers or company events! Book her for your next party http://www.jnkdesigns.vpweb.com/

It was a pleasure meeting you Ana and the best of luck to you as you enter adulthood:)

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Congratulations to Senior Robert Abordo, son of Rulan Waikiki. Class of 2010 Kamehameha Schools Maui. Welcome to adulthood!

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