A Photo Chick's Journal in Paradise

2008 Buff 'N Blue Grad - Ms. Kalei K.

Another voggy day in Hawai'i nei!!!  But that didn't stop a really fun senior/grad shoot at Nu'uanu Valley Park with Kalei, a 2008 Punahou Graduate!

My talented bro-in-law, Jonathan, did Kalei's makeup right there in the parking lot.  

After, her beauty session was pau we started our photo shoot!

As May Day Queen for her school and not to mention representative for one of Hawai'i's hottest line of clothing, Kealoha Clothing Company, I was not surprised to see the ensemble of attire Kalei had picked out for her graduation portraits. First off we started out with an original Kealoha Clothing Company laua'e print white dress which would actually be great as a wedding dress as well!!!

  

Next up:

Then we proceeded on to another print (which wasn't a Kealoha print) but another local designer:

And then back to Kealoha's orange print.  Okay, I'd just like to reiterate AGAIN how important lighting is in this profession!  Here we find that beautiful soft gold afternoon light.  Totally dramatic!!!

Sometimes I incorporate a little bit of fashion style shooting....

Throughout this shoot, my nephew, little Mr. Mokulele Boy and Na'u were hanging out together.  During my little breaks, while Kalei changed clothing, it was fun to watch Mokulele playing with Na'u Girl. 

I just want to mention that I met Kalei back in 2006 while documenting Kumu Kaleo Trinidad's halau at Merrie Monarch.  She was such a beautiful girl then...

And a beautiful woman now!!!

Big Beach in Kailua!!!

It's my favorite time of the year to walk on Kailua Beach in the mornings because it's...

BIG BEACH time!!!

So this morning, my canine pal along with another friend, decided to start the day with a nice long walk on the beach.

After prying my eyes open and dragging myself out of bed at 5:30am (a challenging feat), Na'u and I hopped into our trusty mobile and headed into Kailua. It was great to be greeted by the the soft rays of the morning sunshine!

We arrived at Kailua Beach to see this beautiful sight...

Na'u was raring to go!!!

Then off we went! Na'u didn't waste any time in making friends...

She LOVES walking at the beach, early in the morning!

She has the most prettiest paw prints!

Now this is what I'm talking about, kids!!! BIG BEACH!!! Isn't this awesome???

I was soooo happy to be able to start my day with the sun, earth, ocean and of course, my bestest pal, Na'u!

We hope you're having an AWESOME DAY!!!

Na'u Takes a Break

There in a stream bed, Na'u decides to take a break during this afternoon's photo shoot. Isn't she so smart??