Archive for the ‘Family Time’ Category

Ann, Aron & Thi are great friends of ours on the island. They live in Haiku, on a spacious two acres where they grow a variety of vegetables, fruit, ginger, galanga, fresh herbs and coffee beans. Every time Elan and I go over there we walk out with a big bag full of fresh produce. Who needs Whole Foods when you have friends like them, eh?

I had the pleasure of taking some family portraits for them. Thi is one of the most intelligent little girls that I know. She’s always asking questions, even sometimes stumping me. She’s also one of the happiest girls in Haiku. And how could she not be, Ann & Aron shower her with so much love.

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This was certainly not a typical family portrait request. Brady – whom I’ve known for 2 years – called and asked if I’d take his family’s yearly family portrait. Apparently every year they have a different theme to the shoot. Last year’s theme was “togas on the beach” and this year he wanted to go for a “white trash” look. We drove up to Kula to take standard family pictures at the outskirts of the Alii Kula Lavender Farm and then we drove to a location that his brother had discovered, with a broken down airbus. They had even gone so far as to bring beer bottles, a gas tank, stools, wife beaters, hats, cast iron pans, and an ax, but to name a few props. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Brady for the last two years here on Maui. He’s an absolute RIOT, always playing pranks on friends and family. Well, he’s not the only prankster, his whole family is notorious for joking around and rarely is there a dull moment. Brady and his fiancee Kelly are both excellent massage therapists on Maui and their beautiful daughter Sage is an absolute angel. Photographing the whole family was such a treat, I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time.

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Meet the Jalberts! Billy is one of Maui’s top Realtors, and Carla is a very talented photographer. Carla was lucky enough to have her family in town for the holidays. Her younger brother flew all the way from the Marshall Islands, where Carla was raised. I feel very honored to have been able to spend a few hours with this warm and loving family.

Check out her beautiful photography here.

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Pup Love on Maui

December 10, 2009

Meet my nephew Elijah. He is 17 months old, cute as a button and reminds me of a baby Buddha. Every time he comes over, the second he walks in the door he’s calling for Barkley. “Barrrkles? Barrrrrkles?”

Barkley is our handsome 4 year old pup. He is three times Elijah’s size but it does not frighten Elijah in the slightest. Actually, Elijah is quite intrigued by our big brown dog. And based on how well they get along, it’s safe to say Elijah is a dog lover. Here are some endearing pictures of the two of them playing.

The customary squishing of the face

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Elan and I have had the pleasure of knowing these two boys from our very first days on Maui. Being a part of their lives has been incredible and a lot of fun, to say the least.

Nicholas, being highly inquisitive, is always asking tough science and math related questions. Jennifer is in the process of teaching him computer programming because he asked her to teach him. Mind you, he’s only 6. I’m almost the same height as him although – for now – I proudly tower over him by 5 inches. Next week might be another story, since he grows like a bean sprout.

Zachary — this 4 year old is FULL of personality and is one of the most lovable boys. He’s already learning to read which is impressive for his age. It’s rare not to find him smiling and being goofy. With his baby blue eyes and big smile, he’s fully aware of how to work his charm and cuteness to get what he wants. Yes, there is no doubt in my mind that Zachary is going to be a ladies’ man.

It was a pleasure taking these pictures of them playing around.

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