A Sunrise Family Photoshoot in Kapalua

Though I did not pick up a camera until my high school years I grew up having a strong love for art. My father did not believe in having a television in the house until I was a teenager since he valued me spending time outdoors hiking or horseback riding. My childhood was filled with ballet, tap, soccer, basketball, owning horses, immersing myself in the many many books I read, and all forms of art. The not so great habit of scribbling on the walls with my sparkling crayons as a young toddler was replaced by pastels + oil paints on canvas by age 6 where I began winning awards at local art shows up through my college years. This love for art has continued into my now young adult days where I still dabble in every medium I can letting my imagination go wild. 

Why do I bring this up on my photography blog ? To answer that it’s to help explain my editing process. It took me years and I mean YEARS to find the editing style I loved the most which was to highlight the tones of film. A little ironic it took me this long to realize that since my father was an avid film photographer on the side. I view the entire photo shoot experience as an art project. Whether it’s lining up the perfect shot or placing you where the leaves glow around your family - all of it is painting one big picture for each capture. Though it doesn’t stop there , if you’d had me for a shoot then you’ve already heard me say this but as much as I very much love the actual session editing is my favorite part. Diving into the photos and making colors change and pop to what looks best makes me feel like a magician. It’s amazing. When I finish a gallery and I sit back scrolling through it no matter how many sessions I may have shot at that same location each one is so unique. The personalists of my clients with this art process creates my favorite form of art I have ever done. The feeling of making something you’re proud of to not only share with others but for them to hold onto to remember memories of their life is just beyond special.