Creme De La Creme Preview

Here is just a brief preview of what we photographed at Creme De La Creme, the luxury bridal show hosted by Countdown Events in Vancouver. More to come in the near future!

Jessica & Jedediah: Pinup Engagement Shoot

I've been wanting to get my lens on some tattooed folk for quite some time now. This pinup inspired engagement session was so much fun! We were able to collaborate with Island Girl Pinups for the amazing styling, hair & makeup. Jessica was absolutely beyond gorgeous, and Jedediah couldn't be happier to have her as his girl. Their vintage car was simply icing to the cake. Thanks to the team at Island Girl Pinups for an amazing shoot!

Sara's Pixie Cut

I finally was able to get around to posting some pictures of my gawwwgeous (as my mom says it) sister from our time in Kauai. Sara recently hacked all her hair off in one brave swoop. We were both fearful yet hopeful at the moment, and are now quite pleased (to our relief) with the results. Of course I shall never be brave enough to attempt such an extreme, but that's what sisters are for.... for us to live vicariously through. I mean, not everyone can pull off this killer cut like hers....

Lara Jade Workshop: Day 2

Let me just be downright honest: my process of elimination completely failed for this post. This was the second day of the Lara Jade Lighting Workshop in Maui. The sunset shoot was particular my forte because, as we all know, I'm obsessed with light.

It was amazing to see all the work that goes on behind the scenes in fashion photography, thanks to a great team!

Leadership of Lara Jade.
Fashion Producer Polly Cocilobo.
Make-up Artist Kahulani Davis.
Hair by Ry'n Musky.
Models Brittney Baker & Valerie Wessel.

Model Valerie Wessel





Model Brittney Baker






























And some behind the scenes goodness...


By the way, I have been experimenting with a new template on my blog which apparently lessens the quality of my images. Hopefully from here on out my images will be pleasing to the eyes and not painful as I will be returning to the "old" way of doing things :)

Lara Jade Workshop: Day 1

I was so blessed to have the opportunity to partake in the lighting workshop of the incredibly talented Lara Jade. I came across Lara's work many years ago, which is crazy because she is only 21! Yes, she is THAT good. What first intrigued me about her work were her stunning self portraits. She actually inspired me in my own self portrait (with the scarf, which most of you are familiar with). Lara is a London based fashion photographer recently relocated to NYC. Her talent and unbelievable beauty and charm have paved a way for her to go down in history as one of the best. It was so awesome to have my first workshop with someone who has inspired me for years. And best of all, though others traveled from around the world, we got to welcome her on our little island of Maui.

A huge thank you to Matthew Alvarado for coordinating the event, Stephanie Sheveland for the use of her studio, Make-up artist Kahulani Davis, fashion producer Polly Cocilobo and models Uilani Davis & Brittney Baker.


Model: Uilani Davis




Model: Brittney Baker

And a few images I snuck of the STUNNING Lara Jade (and her great friend Kevin)

Thank you Lara for an amazing opportunity!


...Day 2 coming soon

Oh Sara, It's been too long...