Makamae Photography

Class of 2010

Have you ever driven around the island in the darkness of the morning to watch an amazing sunrise?  That was the wonderful start of my Sat. morning.  As I made my way around the island, I couldn’t tell if it was hazy or cloudy…would the sky open up an pour on me and my senior or would it turn out to be a beautiful morning…I definitely wasn’t sure in the dark.  Just as I made it to the beach park, the sky started to brighten up to a gorgeous pink and I knew it would be a great morning.

 

The sun rose as a big round red ball and the sky cleared to a cloudless blue sky, Jenna and I started by the beach climbing on tables and jumping up and down.  We got warmed up and continued to explore the beach park skipping, running, twirling, and rolling around in the grass.  We ended our time with a climb in the trees!  I barely get over to the east side, but it’s a definite to do if you’ve never experienced a sunrise!

 

Thanks for being an awesome model for me, Jenna…congratulations and best of luck in your last semester in high school.  The world is your playground…enjoy.

 

Kaui

Model To Be

Who knew a collage campus could provide so many different photography opportunities!

We started at the top and worked our way around to the courtyard…

In trees, jumping off benches and walls…on the stairs, and finally my lockers.

These two were the cutest together…and such good sports.

Thanks guys, I had a great time and can’t wait to do it again soon.

Kaui

The kids…

Yes, they aren’t little kids, but they are “the kids” to me! I’ve known these guys since they were little, and look at them now! We got to hang out on the north shore this weekend and look what we got!






He’s a senior this year and we were shooting for his sign at graduation and his senior announcements. We had so much fun…for such a serious looking guy, we had him dripping wet, playing in the shore break.







The little sis came along for some shots too. Isn’t she pretty! Both these kids have the greatest outfits. One showed up with a laundry basket and the other with a mini suit case, which we brought to the beach with us. Man I love these guys.







We tried a few new lighting seniors and I think they came out really well for our first time. Practice makes perfect, so stay tuned for more fun stuff.

Mahalo Kaui.

Class of 2008…

A model in the making…I had so much fun with “n” and her whole ‘ohana shooting her senior photos. Isn’t she a doll!



We started out tucked away in the koolau mountains and then moved to the beach. She has 3 sisters and a fun-loving mom.




It was so nice to see all the girls together and they all got along and helped their big sis with all her outfit changes.



Thanks girls…it was a pleasure meeting you and hanging out…even though we got rained on.



Kaui

Isn’t she lovely…

Just a quick hello today to share the cutest prom picture. Aren’t they an adorable couple!

Mahalo Kaui

Into the Woods

Another great day with this girlie. We headed off to the Windward side to do her senior photos and we had a blast!



It was just the two of us in the woods and we had some much needed bonding time!





Her family is about to leave the island to begin the next chapter of their story, and I’m really excited for them, but sad to see them leave. They are such a loving and welcoming ‘ohana and I’ve enjoyed getting to know them.



As you can see Hadley and I had so much fun and I’m glad it didn’t rain on us the whole time!





Until Next Time Kaui

High School Seniors

I just had the most wonderful weekend with these 7 soon to be high school seniors. They were nice enough to be my spokes models for the upcoming 2008/2009 school year.















I love working with children and families and now it’s time to bring in the older kids…and I’ve found that they are just as much fun as the little ones. High School is such an important time in life…4 years full of new friends, new adventures, and a whole lot of fun. Senior photos are the last impressions of those wonderful 4 years and a stepping stone into the next chapter of your life.







While it’s set in stone who does your year book photos, who does your graduation photos and announcements are completely up to you. I’ve gotten to know all these kids and it’s been a wonderful experience for me and I hope it has been for them as well. I look forward to meeting new high school kids and helping them share their stories as well.






Thanks guys, I totally had a blast with all of you!

Kaui

Sweet 16…

Oh to be 16 again…how much fun does this look…

The girls were decked out and oh so cute…especially the little one who was the center of attention all night. What a doll!

I’ve never seen so many guys in sweet “formal” atair. Ties and all. Mad props to them.

The sun was setting and I got a few shots of them before they started the games, food, and ballroom & swing dancing for the evening.

Thank you for allowing me to come play too.

Best Wishes in the upcoming year.

Stay Tuned for more FUN! Kaui

girls and the gang weekend...

So I just got back from a WONDERFUL weekend on Kauai with two of my best friends and a few extra guests…

I’ve known Aimee and Robyn since high school and we’ve enjoyed many, many, many, good times together over the years. What started out as a work trip for me, easily became a mini “girls” weekend for us all. We decided to bring the recruits along, Aimee’s brother, sister, and of course her baby.

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and get some fun senior photos. We had a blast and I’m sure our spectators enjoyed the production!

I’ve known these two since they were maybe 6 or so…they’d come with us everywhere. We’d get them from school, take them to the beach, hike them back into jack ass gingers…the works. These two had it made.

Now that they’re older, they’re much more fun…way more helpful…and still super cute.

Of course, me being me, we were on that 5am flight on Friday morning. Eyes barely open, we dragged ourselves through K Mart until it was time to head to the hotel. Our day was spent lounging around and playing on property…oh and at costo. We headed up to dinner at the families house and it was ono-licious!

On Saturday we were out cold for most of the day. We enjoyed our cozy hotel room beds to it’s fullest. We did get out in the afternoon for some beach shots of the kids. It was an early night…no more 5am flights for us.

Sunday was just gorgeous. Bright eyed and ready we headed out to play. We got the best of it all…some nice photos, a hike in the mud and fresh water swimming, and of course Kua hit the beach. Our journey had come to an end, but we’re already planning our next “girls” and the gang weekend.

Stay tuned for some other shots I got while on vacation…

Until we meet again…

Kaui

the girls...again

You’ve seen these girls before, this time we opted for something a little more…”funky” We found it!

We had fun…and tons of laughs…got some funny looks from passer bys...and met a few interesting characters along the way! All in all, it was an awesome morning.

The girls were awesome as always, and totally turned it on for the camera. We were all over the place, trying new poses, angles, and outfits.

As you can see, we had a ball…speaking of which, stay tuned to see what she does for her “sweet 16” party in a few weeks. That’ll be an event to remember…and she’ll be able to!

Thanks again girls and I can’t wait to meet all your friends! The party will be a blast.

Until we meet again… Kaui