She Is Portrait Project - Summer 2018 Registration
We are so excited to announce the open registration of our passion project the SHE IS PORTRAIT PROJECT!
Many instances have led up to this project.
One of them being having my own portrait photo session done by Mapuana Reed Photography in 2014. I was amazed by how beautiful I felt. She kept telling me “I want you to see what I see”. When I saw the final image I saw a beautiful women looking back at me for the first time in 40 years!
Also, I came across these videos and was so moved by the participants reactions. Its as if either they have never been told they are beautiful or they just don't believe that they are...like I did for 40 years.
"I think you are beautiful"
"You’re more beautiful than you think"
Its my desire to connect with women and make them feel beautiful and show them the beauty I see in them. I hope to encourage women to value themselves and see themselves the way I see them through my lens…beautiful.
I hope to create a timeless and genuine portrait of each women. Each image will be processed in black and white and presented in an art gallery exhibit in Honolulu Hawaii toward the end of 2018.
We are looking for woman of all shapes and sizes and ages who are or who are striving to be:
strong, compassionate, bold, brave woman who are willing to share their stories to be a part of a this super special portrait photography project!
These are woman who are going through or have overcome a struggle in their lives and are willing to share their story (in a 1-2 minute video and/or written text).and would like to have their portrait taken by lead photographer Noelle of Sweet Rain Media.
Each eligible woman will then have their portrait taken in a fun, relaxing, non-judgmental environment and the portrait and story (application video and/or text) will be displayed in an art gallery exhibit setting later this year.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT IF:
You are a mom who takes cares of EVERYBODY else except yourself all day, errr day!
You are a "mature" women who has age, experience and lots of wisdom to share.
You are a young women who struggles to find your identity in a society that constantly tells women we aren't good enough if we don't look like super models..
You are an entrepreneurial and/or business women who has built your business from the ground up and puts all of your clients first and never takes time for yourself.
You are a women who has never had professional portraits taken.
You are a women who can't see her own beauty.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available on O'ahu for your photo session between July 1-14. Specific date TBD.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS:
1. Fill out the form below.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
As a thank you for your time and willingness to share your story, you will receive the following, a value of $375:
A portrait session
A gorgeous Fuji Deep Matte 8x10 matted print of your portrait
The digital image of the print
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Secure your spot and reserve your time slot. Applicants will be notified via email on June 27.
SHOW UP AND HAVE AN AMAZING TIME WITH AMAZING WOMEN!!!
Applications due by June 25 Midnight HST
SESSION DATE IN HONOLULU HAWAII BETWEEN July 1-14, 2018. SPECIFIC DATE TBD.
MOMMY AND ME MINI SESSIONS
Hey mama! You are always taking care of everyone else!
You're always taking photos of your children but you rarely get IN the picture WITH THEM. Your'e kiddos want to see YOU in the pictures so TREAT YOURSELF this year and get IN FRONT of the camera with your little one(s).
Mini session takes place Sunday May 6th, exactly one week before Mother's Day! Prints will be ordered THAT day and arrive at the studio a few days later, just in time for you to pick up before Mothers Day so you have a gift to GIVE TO YOURSELF!
This image is everything!
No fancy backdrop, no fancy lighting. There's no frame, theres no mat, Its just me and my boy. A frozen moment in time showcasing the relationship between me and Silas when he was one year old. Its not often that I get in front of the camera but seven years ago when my friend Brenda had a mommy and me mini session I jumped at the chance to get an image of me and my baby.
Its printed 16x24 in my studio because I love it so much.
I want every mama to have the same feeling when they see a print of them with their beautiful children.
Please join me for our first annual
Mommy and Me Mini Session in our new studio!
Sunday 5.6.18
$150
Includes a 20 minute portrait session
Two favorite digital images
One matted 8x10 print available in time for Mother's Day
(maximum 2 siblings per session)
Its as easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1. Select your time below!
Step 2. Look for your confirmation email and pay the session fee.
Step 3. Grab your little one(s) and see you May 6th!
Print Products Albums and Portfolio Cases by Finao | Hawaii Family Photographer
Introducing...
gorgeous new print products!
We are so excited to offer some new gorgeous print products from Finao. Their beautiful custom print products and amazing customer service and attention to detail is unsurpassed. I was introduced to their products at the Hi on Life Photography Conference hosted by my photographer friend, wedding photographer Jenna Leigh of Jenna Leigh Photography. Finao was one of the vendors at the conference and I was so impressed with the quality of their products that our studio decided to carry their products, specifically the Bamboo Portrait Box and the Portfolio Book, both of which are custom ordered and tailored to our clients desires.
Bamboo Portrait Box
Your custom Bamboo Portfolio Box contains your favorite 20 images from your session. Each will be selected by you at your Image Reveal.. The bamboo box is made from eco-friendly and sustainable natural bamboo and has an acrylic see-through lid. Images are printed in deep matte for a silky finish and have a deep v-groove frame mount which means they are beautifully displayed inside the box and are also ready to be framed. Each box features a gorgeous ribbon lift-out so you can easily remove the mats, and rustic gold hinges and a swing clasp to keep your box closed. Available in 2 sizes, 8x10" and 11x14.
Images from Finao's website. Images of our own samples coming soon.
Portfolio Book
Your custom Portfolio Book will contain your favorite 30 images from your session. Each will be selected by you at your Image Reveal.. Portfolio Books have slip-in matted pages which hold your 30 prints. Available in a variety of leathers, non-leathers, and a guestbook style page option. Available in 2 sizes, 8x10" and 11x14.
Our goal is to assist you in selecting your favorite images to print and showcase on your walls and adorn your home for generations to enjoy.
Book your family photo session today!
Every woman deserves to feel beautiful!
Yesterday, I did something really scary and vulnerable. I got IN FRONT of the camera on a Facebook Live video to talk about an upcoming project that has been in my brain and on my heart. All the details and application process will be open this week Friday June 15, but until then I wanted to share a little bit more about the project.
I shared the story of how Mapuana Reed Photography took my photo and through that photo I was able to see for the first time the beauty that others see in me. I walked into her studio a hot mess, and left feeling like a million buck.s. I will forever cherish that image and its framed on my husbands desk and is a daily reminder for me to see myself how others see me. Beautiful.
I truly believe every woman deserves to feel beautiful!
Sometimes our busy lives steal away all of our attention and we don't take any time to take care of ourselves. I know for me, as a mom, a wife, and a business owner, I rarely take time for myself. And its once in a blue moon that I really take the time to pamper myself and get all dolled up and feel beautiful.
I want be celebrate women. To lift them up. To make them feel beautiful by capturing their stories and their beauty through my lens.
God gave me to the gift of an "eye for photography" and a personality that is warm and inviting (or so I've been told) and makes whomever steps in front of my camera want to open open and show me their true self, their soul. I want to ignite that sparkle in women's eyes through portraits and allow their light to shine bright and share their story to inspire others.
I met Anna about a year ago and the second she stepped in front of my camera I snapped this gorgeous photo of her. I love that smurk on her face and the twinkle in her eye. A truly genuine, timeless black and white image of a beautiful women.
EVERY women should have such an image. I will begin to photograph women in a special passion project called the "She Is" Portrait Project in July.
Applications accepted starting Friday, June 15.
Bloom Photography and Design
We spent an afternoon with newborn and family photographer Norma Mitchell of Bloom Photography and Design filming her brand film which showcases what a session with her is like. What impressed me most is that she is so patient with those squishy babies and makes the family feel so comfortable. After the photography session, she has a image reveal session where she assists her clients in choosing their wall art.