After a crazy last semester, student teaching, a full time job, and a few major life hiccups, I had the best break and most amazing vacation in Hawaii, on the lovely island of Oahu. It was all made possible by these two lovely human beings. I met Neysa over 20 (wow!) years ago, in kindergarten and Andrew 10 years ago when I came to visit Neysa in Iowa after she moved in high school. These two lovely humans are now married and stationed together in Hawaii and when they asked me to come visit and stay with them, I could not have been more thrilled. We hiked, snorkeled next to a giant sea turtle, went to a luau, jumped out of a plane, and met some truly amazing people. A big shout out to the Kailua Bird Man!
Anyhow, this isn't the first time I've taken pictures for these two, but how could someone ever pass up the opportunity to do a shoot in Hawaii? Neysa and Andrew are always a blast to photograph and this shoot was no exception. Their love for one another can be felt by anyone who knows them and it shines through in these pictures. Thank you Neysa and Andrew for doing this shoot with me, for allowing me into your lives (and your house), and for being such an important piece of my life. I truly value and cherish our friendships and can't wait to see you both in Hawaii again in August. I hope you love the photos!
Anyhow, this isn't the first time I've taken pictures for these two, but how could someone ever pass up the opportunity to do a shoot in Hawaii? Neysa and Andrew are always a blast to photograph and this shoot was no exception. Their love for one another can be felt by anyone who knows them and it shines through in these pictures. Thank you Neysa and Andrew for doing this shoot with me, for allowing me into your lives (and your house), and for being such an important piece of my life. I truly value and cherish our friendships and can't wait to see you both in Hawaii again in August. I hope you love the photos!
For these next few photos, we hiked through some jungle-like trees, a trail lined with bamboo, and over a small stream to King Kamehameha's Summer Palace. The ruins were beautiful and we got some awesome shots!
My apologies again to you both for this next shot. This was the one that absolutely soaked Andrew's shorts, which he had to deal with for another 45 minutes or so. Thanks for being such a trooper!
And a stroll off into the sunset for the final photo. The best way to end a shoot on such a beautiful beach.