Welcome to my blog! This is where I will post sneak peeks of my photography, works of my writing, and other things that tickle my fancy. Read it, love it, bow to it, then comment. Resistence is futile.


Angel | Okinawa Senior Photographer |

This is Angel, my first Senior Rep for the class of 2011! She is such a sweet, smart and funny girl and I had fun photographing her! Isn’t she just beautiful?

July 18, 2010 · Add Comment

How did this happen?!

Well there went my plan for summer vacation!

Somehow, I am now booked until the end of August. I still have a lot of pictures to catch up on and I suppose I will try to finish the last of what I have to get done tomorrow and get them given. It’s been a little hectic at home with the girls out of school – trying to entertain almost 7 year old twins and an almost 2 year old boy is a FULL TIME JOB!

I’ve been deep in reading – the Nook is my best friend. Free e-books are fantastic! I’ve also been trying to get into writing more as well – too many stories to tell though, I need to pick one and stick to it.

Any way, I have a lot of concept shoots coming up that I’m very much looking forward to. They are all secrets for now until I post the pictures from them. I have a lot of equipment to pick up before hand though, so this will take a chunk of my money.

Hey? Anyone know anyone who wants to buy a 40D for $600? I’m looking to upgrade soon.

July 13, 2010 · Add Comment

Gorgeous | Okinawa Photographer |

As many of you know, I don’t normally shoot families because I’m not very good at it. This one was just too hard to say no to (plus they’re friends :) . )Aren’t they just BEAUTIFUL!?

July 10, 2010 · Show 6 Comments · Add Comment

Impromptu Super Shoot! | Okinawa Fashion Photographer |

At midnight last night, Eboh Ajeroh and Chris Wilson invited Jyll and I to join them on a beach OCF shoot. I had been wanting to do one since I moved here to Okinawa and jumped at the opportunity to learn from some talented photogs. They somehow convinced me to get in front of the camera as well, so the last image is of me taken by Jyll with my camera. My hair was done by Ursula and all makeup by talented makeup artist, as always and none better than, Kimberly Clay.

June 28, 2010

Night Shoot Part 3 | Okinawa Fashion Photographer |

This is part of a collaboration shoot I did with Jyll of Jylls Photography and Andre of Andre’ Photography.  This is my very first time with OCF. It’s not quite exactly what I was trying to go for, but for my first time, I’m pleased enough. Our makeup artist was MEGA TALENTED Kim Clay of GlamourEyesLLC and our hairstylist was Wendy. Thanks so much to all you talented people and beautiful models. I will get the rest up as soon as I can.

June 20, 2010 · Show 4 Comments · Add Comment

Baby Ariana | Okinawa Newborn Photographer |

Meet this precious baby girl, all “almost” 6 lbs of her. She was sooooo sweet and tiny and has the most beautiful eyes. I tried to get some with her eyes open, but she had other ideas. When we wanted her awake, she wanted to sleep! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, momma, and many thanks for answering the casting call and letting your baby model these items from Dolce Vita Mia (headband) and SimplyBasicDesign (hat).

May 12, 2010 · Show 5 Comments · Add Comment

Baby L – 5 Days New | Okinawa Newborn Photographer |

The first baby I have photographed since I went on vacation and what a BEAUTIFUL baby he is! He was so very cooperative and just the sweetest little guy! Mom and Dad, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

April 18, 2010 · Show 5 Comments · Add Comment

erin – earth goddess | okinawa fashion photographer |

I was so happy to work with Erin again as I feel she is just absolutely beautiful. She is also leaving Okinawa soon and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with her one last time. I also got to work with 2 new people, makeup artist Kimberly of Glamour Eyes and Jyll who’s work I truly admire. Thanks ladies, you are all SUPER AWESOME!

February 8, 2010 · Show 14 Comments · Add Comment

baby z – 6 days new | okinawa newborn photographer |

This precious little princess was another cooperative baby! She has such beautiful skin and hair and smooshy lips on a super cute face! I very much enjoyed photographing her today, mom and dad, big brother and family, I hope you enjoy the sneak peek for this wonderful new addition to your family.

January 31, 2010 · Show 12 Comments · Add Comment

baby e – 9 days new | okinawa newborn photographer |

meet sweet baby e. he was SO very good today for the almost 4 hour shoot.  he was cooperative and just so stinkin’ cute! thanks mom and dad for letting me photograph him today,  i hope you enjoy your sneak peek! look at his sweet baby feet! he decided he just didn’t want to be curled up any more and needed to stretch out.

January 30, 2010 · Show 9 Comments · Add Comment

baby m | okinawa newborn photographer |

baby m has not been sleeping well for me, I have one more try and am hoping he’ll take a long, deep enough sleep for me to pose him some more. I did get these done today though. It’s a baby parts story board that I made. I make one for every newborn, but change it a little so it’s different for each family and can also customize to match the nursery. I pulled these colors straight from his bedding.

December 27, 2009 · Show 10 Comments · Add Comment

on vacation! メリークリスマス

Today was my 7 year wedding anniversary, and for the 24th and 25th, we’ll be celebrating Christmas. I’m TIRED and need some family time and less computer time. So I leave you with these two images and wish you all, Happy Holidays!
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

December 23, 2009 · Show 7 Comments · Add Comment

baby heidi – 6 days new | okinawa newborn photographer |

Meet Heidi, she took her sweet time coming into the world too! Isn’t she just B-E-A-UTIFUL? I loved her little face and her long dark hair and her NAME!  She was pretty alert most of the session, so I will hopefully be going back to try for a few more poses from her. Until then, mom and dad, enjoy this sneak peek!

I know, I know, I always have a hammock shot with each newborn, but I’m so addicted, at least the props change … slightly … and the baby is always new! And the last shot of the day with daddy, she’s already got him wrapped around her little finger :) Thank you so much for letting me photograph her today and I hope you invite me back for more!

December 19, 2009 · Show 17 Comments · Add Comment

baby j – 10 days new | okinawa newborn photographer |

I had the pleasure of photographing this little handsome guy today, and what a sweet little baby boy he was!  Mom bought her own hats for him too! I am in love with the red ears hat, I want one! Thank you so much Mom and Dad for letting me photograph your brand new family member today – I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. LOOK AT THOSE CUTE LIPS!

December 6, 2009 · Show 12 Comments · Add Comment

mason and kaiden | okinawa newborn photographer |

how lucky am I that I got to photograph two sets of twins in one week! here’s an identical set of boys from today, what little sweethearts, totally cooperative – what normally takes Deni and I about 3-4 hours for ONE newborn and estimated possible 5 for twins, we did this in 2 hours! They slept so well! Thanks for letting me photograph you guys today!

November 22, 2009 · Show 23 Comments · Add Comment