Family Portraits Waialua: Paul & Deborah
January 17, 2012 | Filed Under Family, Slideshows | Leave a Comment
It was a gorgeous afternoon up on the North Shore! Waialua never ceases to make a great backdrop for amazing family portraits! My brother and sister-in-law have been living up there this last year and now are heading back to the Mainland. It was the perfect time to photograph the family before they move.
We spent our time strolling the shops, playing in the fields & ended the photo shoot with a stop at the old Sugar Mill. Fun, joyful & whimsical, it was my idea of a fabulous photo session. Enjoy!
To see more photos of Paul & Deb’s family, check out the slideshow below:
Speed Family from Jenni Speed.
Happy New Year!!!!
December 31, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment
I hope your 2012 is filled with inspiration, good luck…and double happiness! The year of the Dragon is a promising sign… Happy New Year!
Delightful Dante: Kailua Children’s Photographer
December 20, 2011 | Filed Under Children, Slideshows | Leave a Comment
It was a blast spending the morning with sweet Dante. We played at the beach, laughed about Santa (HO, HO, HO), and ate popsicles while swinging in his hammock.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
Click below to see a slideshow of Dante:
Dante from Jenni Speed.
the Sanchez Girls: Kailua Children’s Photographer
November 15, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
We are neck deep into our beautiful FALL. I am in love with the gorgeous weather we’ve had lately. It’s been perfect to photograph in!
These two sisters were so sweet and adorable. They were full of laughs and fun expressions. It was a very enjoyable morning I got to spend with their lovely family. See their fun slideshow here.
I love Penelope’s expression in this one. What a doll!
Such a sweet sister moment
To see more of these beautiful girls, check out their family portraits HERE & Penelope’s newborn photos HERE.
Kailua Senior Portraits: Group Fashion Shoot
November 11, 2011 | Filed Under Fashion/Commercial, Senior Portraits | Leave a Comment
To kick off my senior portrait season I wanted to portray SENIOR PORTRAITS in a really fun, unique way…group style! I recently put together a senior fashion shoot, featuring four fabulous real high school seniors from the Kailua area. Even in our laid-back Kailua beach town, we created some really chic, edgy, urban shots. Our team was quite amazing and each one of them brought their own personality and style that really made this fashion shoot so fun.
Thanks to Johnny Utah at the FIX for the fantastic hair styling and to my very cool seniors. You guys ROCK!
You can also check out some photos on Facebook here.
Ornament Frame Christmas Special!
November 5, 2011 | Filed Under Home Decor / Wall Art, Products | Leave a Comment
Start planning ahead for the Christmas season!
- Looking for cool, unique mini gifts to hand out to all your friends, co-workers, teachers?
- Need something amazing for the Christmas party gift exchange?
- Want to decorate your Christmas tree in a completely new, fabulous way this year?
Introducing… curvy, spunky, and elegant ORNAMENT FRAMES!
These mini frames by Organic Bloom make great gifts for EVERYONE…especially when delivered with an adorable photo. The frames come in 16 styles & 54 colors, sized 2×3 or 3×3, & come with ribbon ready to hang. Ordering 20 or more? Take 10% off your ornament frame order now to NOV 20th! (Nov. 20th is also the Christmas cutoff.)
Email me to order Organic Bloom frames! More info. HERE.
Happy Halloween!!!!!
October 31, 2011 | Filed Under Children, Events | Leave a Comment
Here are some tips for taking better Halloween photos:
- Choose to take photos during the daylight hours. This way you know the light will be beautiful & you won’t have to worry about yellow indoor lighting or harsh flash.
- Set aside a time specifically to take pictures away from major costume wearing events. This eliminates impatience & many distractions.
- Take your children’s Halloween pictures before the succession of parties begin. This gives you crisp, clean costumes to work with. It’s sad to wait until all the festivities are over to suddenly get in a quick photo. With my kids, usually something is torn, pieces are lost, stains and stickiness cover their costumes…and my little one is sick of wearing hers, so keeping a hat or bow on is out of the question.
- Halloween nights are long and exhausting (although fun) and kids are not in the mood to take pictures at the end of a long, stimulating night. So try to avoid being ‘photographer’ when your children are tired and cranky. Always better to do it early in the evening (or during the day). Or just try again the next day, even though it may require the extra effort of dressing up again, the happy smiles will be worth it.
I hope these little tips help you as you are planning your Halloween. Take your photos early, during the day & in a place that won’t tempt your child to run away from you for something more fun…like the next door to knock on.
TRICK-OR-TREAT!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Group Fashion Shoot: Senior Portrait Sneak Peek
October 26, 2011 | Filed Under Fashion/Commercial, Senior Portraits | Leave a Comment
Our group Fashion Shoot last weekend was so fun. I was going for an edgy, urban look and we totally pulled it off! A huge Thank You to all the seniors who came. You guys rock! You really made this shoot super fun and were so cool to work with!
A shout goes out to Johnny Utah Hair for his great hair styling. Below is a sneak peek of the afternoon. More coming soon!
How to Photograph Your Baby Laughing
October 22, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | Leave a Comment
My daughter just turned 16 months old and is really starting to develop a super fun sense of humor. Lately she’s taken to throwing a blanket over her head at any given moment and transforming into a ghost. When she runs into the walls and furniture like a pin ball machine, she thinks it’s so funny. We all do!
Here are some fun ideas on how to photograph your baby laughing.
TIP 1: Ages 1-2 years old tend to love slapstick humor. Try putting a banana on your head, or a diaper…or anything that doesn’t belong. For little “S” the magic was all in a plastic bag. She couldn’t keep her eyes off it & loved when we danced around silly with it!
TIP 2: Peek-a-Boo is a favorite game for young & old babies alike. I played this game with Avery to get her to relax and really warm up to me:
TIP 3: The Chase. When ever I say, “I’m gonna get you!” my little one immediately runs away laughing…in the opposite direction. So if you plan ahead, and get another adult or older child to give chase, you can be ready at the other side of the room when your baby turns and heads in your direction…laughing with excitement. Below, I was fortunate to have parents helping me with our fun game so when Olivia came running out from behind the tree, I was ready for her adorable smile.
TIP 4: Tickle. It never fails.
TIP 5: Swing & Throw. I love to get dad to throw his little one up in the air. Instant smiles all around. Sweet Scarlet also loved the 1-2-3 SWING game.
TIP 6: If you have older kids too, use them! Siblings can be the best helpers. One day my boys and I were at the park & created this happy moment simply by making silly animal sounds (& hopping like a bunny):
Then I handed the camera to my 4 year old and he took these:
Pretty amazing! I might have a little photographer in the making.
TIP 7: By trading places with your older children & occasionally letting them do the photographing, they will be more engaged and want to be apart of your picture-taking adventures.
Remember to make picture taking a fun, light-hearted attempt. Kids of all ages respond best to fun, games & silliness rather than scolding & bribing to create the right pose or expression. Your pictures will almost always turn out better if you laugh along with your little ones. This is also the first step in turning your photo taking into memory making!
Happy Shooting!
New Mini Albums!!
October 3, 2011 | Filed Under Products | Leave a Comment
Big Impact-Little Package
My new MINI Album, measuring 4″x4″, is about as cute as cute gets.
Perfect for any occasion: seniors, portraits, parties & GIFTS.
Affordable, pocket-sized, and beautiful! All the pages lay flat in a seamless page spread…
just like my larger Keepsake Albums.
I’ve been searching high and low for a true photographically printed mini album. Most companies (even on the Pro level) only make small albums in their press printed lines, which are of much lesser quality. Now I have finally found a high-end album in miniature size.
I’m thrilled to present the awesome new layflat MINI Album! The Mini even comes with your choice of linen or leather cover. No need to buy a larger album, you can just order the Mini—they come in sets of 2. How fun is that?!
Marisa & Blair {Kailua’s Vacation Photographer}
September 28, 2011 | Filed Under Couples, Fashion/Commercial, Slideshows | Leave a Comment
While on vacation in Kailua, Blair surprised Marisa with a photo shoot!
He wanted to capture her natural spirit and beauty.
She was thrilled by his thoughtfulness.
They were such a darling couple and we really created some great memories of their vacation together on Oahu!
Marisa, you are truly beautiful, inside and out.
Changing outfits was a breeze with their beach house just a few steps away.
Marisa had so many different looks she wanted to squeeze in…
and she pulled them all off stunningly!
I just had to get a few shots of Blair’s muscle car. After all, it not only proved to be a fun prop, but I’m sure it has a special place in their vacation memories.
Kailua Beach was gorgeous and we were so fortunate to have perfectly diffused light all morning!
See below for a slideshow of Marisa & Blair.
Marisa & Blair from Jenni Speed.
My Little Girl
September 14, 2011 | Filed Under Baby, Children | 1 Comment
I am sure all of it will change very soon, but for now I love being the center of her world!
She certainly is mine.
Gone Surfing…
September 13, 2011 | Filed Under Landscape | 1 Comment
Today is my birthday.
I’m off for some surfing, shopping & sushi.
Happy Tuesday!
