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After 40 years of marriage, it seems only right to have a Maui Family Portrait to commemorate this momentous time for the Plewis Family. What makes this trip even more special, beyond the mi… Read More

Radio-controlled cars have now been around for fifty years. Ever since the 1/12 scale Ferrari 250LM made its appearance in the UK in 1966, followed by the 1/10 scale Ferrari P4 in 1968 (… Read More

Proud Grandma, Nancy, couldn't be happier to relax on Baby Beach with her beloved family. As they have welcomed Ezra, the first grand baby, there is never a dull moment or a lack of smile in… Read More

Think about the photos that you have of the big moments in your lifetime, like your graduation, your wedding or your first-born child — these are the occasions that will always be im… Read More

Botswana Okavango Delta Safari and Sanctuary Baines’ Camp Our previous halts in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Botswana’s Chobe Natio… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.It's funny how the "little things" can make this time of year even better.  I love scented candles.  Certain scents can spark memories… Read More

HOLIDAY MESSAGE FOR PARENTS Expert Shows Parents How Crafting Holiday Cards Can Be a Fun & Teachable Moment Whether it is a Christmas wish list to Santa or a Season’s Gre… Read More

The Christmas season is a time of parties, celebrations, and get together’s with family and friends. Yet for many people, it can be a time of intense loneliness. This is… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.I am so thankful for online shopping.  I am also thankful for shipping companies who are working so hard right now getting packages where th… Read More

Happy End of 2017, Disney Fans!     Well, I hope all of my Disney friends had a happy and magical holiday! Did anyone get surprised with a Disney trip reveal???    … Read More

Biergarten is one of the most overlooked and authentic restaurants in Epcot.Situated in the back of the Germany pavilion in Epcot, it's almost hidden away. It's one of my favorites because o… Read More

gustavofrazao/stock.adobe.comI’ve heard people say this before: “When I retire, I can’t wait to …..” Travel to France. Get my pilot’s license. Lounge by… Read More

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has announced he will enter the NFL draft. Rosen threw for 3,754 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season for a Bruins squad that finished a d… Read More

Set before a stunning back drop, the Noble Family was all smiles as they had a blast along the South Maui shore. Thanks to dad's generous Christmas present, at trip to Maui and Kauai was a f… Read More

We were so blessed to be able to welcome Nakia, Delonte, and their family! What a bunch of sweet hearts! In town to celebrate their years of wedded bliss, they also found themselves the prou… Read More

After twenty-seven years of marriage, and two gorgeous kids, the Spengeman Family has much to be grateful for. One of those things is, of course, their incredible bonding time in Hawaii! Lea… Read More

With Seattle in their rear view mirror for a few days, Ashley and Daniel were so excited for their Maui Venue Wedding. Looking to enjoy some fun in the sun with family and friends, they want… Read More

With summer glimmering on the horizon, the promise of warm and long nights combine to create the perfect party and the opportunity to take it to another level. The treasured moments with… Read More

Literally, no one wants to experience or even think about their loved ones dying, but it is sadly an inevitable feat. When someone passes away, they’re always leaving behind a lot… Read More

After a delectable decade as husband and wife, the fabulous mom and dad of the Springer Family were so excited to celebrate with their three gorgeous kids. Including an intimate exchanging o… Read More

I always talk about the women in my family.The title of my blog and big inspiration for my jewelry is the relationship between me and the women in my family.  I have and have had such s… Read More

It's amazing how time flies. We had the pleasure of meeting this cute couple from the Gregoroski Family in 2009 for their engagement photos. Now, flash forward to present day and we find the… Read More

Hello there, Disney Fans!     Recently, on a day that the parks were particularly flooded with people, I decided to take my kiddos down to Disney Springs to kill some time. No… Read More

Wow what a year! It was so amazing it took us an entire month of reflection to take in all the awesomeness! We wanted to put together a look back on all our portraits to see all the pretty t… Read More

When you have the honor of being invited in to people's lives to capture memorable moments, there's no such thing as a "favorite" type of shoot. Families, couples, senior portraits, annivers… Read More

Technology sure has changed the way we celebrate birthdays.I am 47 today and it is so different than it used to be.  We had wall phones. You know, the phones that actually only worked w… Read More

Getting ready and shopping for Spring Break?Are you as ready for warmer weather and tropical style jewelry as I am? Some jewelry can make you feel like you are on a beach vacation no matter… Read More

Take a cultural and historical tour in Canberra and get to know more about the capital of Australia. Over the years, the Land Down Under has been one of the top travel destinations in the w… Read More

Though it was a stormy day, there was sunshine beaming bright from the smiles of the Kaler Family when we caught up with them for their Maui Family Portraits. After we had done Amanda's seni… Read More

Surrounded by loved ones, the beaming birthday girl - aka Grandma - was the star of the show when we met the Dugan's for their Maui Family Portrait. We think a 70th birthday is an excellent… Read More

What to Do Around Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island On our recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, we spent a lovely few days at the Ma… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.I am thankful for this man, plain and simple.This picture was taken Sunday night.  My grandfather, Stanley (Papa) and my daughter, Sydney, s… Read More

Image Source If you have a stressful life, as so many people do, then you will love those moments when you can relax and unwind. However, not everyone has the time to relax, or at least they… Read More

The only thing brighter than the Hawaiian sunshine are the smiles gracing the faces of each member of the Ivey Family. After we managed to re-schedule their Maui Family Beach Portraits becau… Read More

We all love making memories and sharing them with our friends to preserve our lives’ best or even, worst experiences. One way of doing so is by shooting and editing photos to make our… Read More

When your family has as much energy and personality as the Pugsley Family does, it's best to just let them do their thing. As a lifestyle photographer herself, this proud mama bear from Albe… Read More

For millions of people, Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar as it signifies the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The symbols surrounding this event h… Read More

– Therapeutic Writing Resources – For the past few years, I’ve been studying therapeutic writing, also known as developmental creative writing, expressive writing, and writ… Read More

By: Donovan BaldwinJust returned from Kentucky (December 2017), where family celebrated my mother's 100th birthday (December 23, 2017, for the record). It was an experience. I can use a lot… Read More

Growing your building business is not as hard as you might think. Some of you will know that I used to have a building company. It’s been a while now, I founded the company in 1983 an… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.I get so excited over materials I order.  I take my time picking out items and I have learned what stores I get the best quality in beads an… Read More

Reveling in the privacy that Ironwoods Beach allowed them, Julie and Daniel were happy beyond words as they enjoyed their Maui Elopement. Their story actually began years ago at another wedd… Read More

After some not so great experiences with professional photos, the Chapell Family was more than ready to give it another shot. So, the adorable Arkansas crew thought there was no better time… Read More

I love Easter.  Every season of the year brings memories and traditions and Easter is definitely full of memories.The earth is waking up from Winter and beautiful colors are all around… Read More

With an incredible life spreading out before her, it's no wonder Amanda's smile shines so bright. An amazing free spirit, she will undoubtedly follow her heart in the years to come and build… Read More

By: Donovan BaldwinTraveled a bit recently. Nothing big, just a trip from Texas to Kentucky and back (about 1,000 miles each way). Family thing I've mentioned elsewhere. However, it brought… Read More

To Hell and Back in Time for Dinner – Creative Non-Fiction by Erica Briggs – I packed a bag with a few outfits and antiperspirant; I heard it gets hot in hell. Said goodbye to my… Read More

This week my guest post comes from Trin and Bonnie creators of 43BlueDoors. In 2016, her and her husband decided to retire early and travel the world. Here is her story and a few tips f… Read More

Gathering each year for some fun filled family bonding time, the Teter Family loves the cherished memories they make on these trips. Wanting to capture some of that magic and have it last fo… Read More

When you fall in love in paradise, a part of it always stays with you. For the adorable mom and dad of the Rozenboom crew, Maui was where their love story began. Having met and fallen for on… Read More

Sometimes, the only quality a song needs to make it into this column is that I like the way it sounds, and the way the video makes me feel. If you’ve ever tried to imagine what Echo… Read More

I am so thankful for so many things everyday.Want something fun and meaningful for your kids to wear this summer? I just got in my new charms and I am so excited about them!I love summe… Read More

How long has it been since you last freed up some space on your iPhone? There is no doubt about the fact that your iPhone must be filled with all kinds of junk by now. So, do you want to kno… Read More

Hajduk Split – Museum and Stadium Tour Hajduk Split is one of the top Croatian football teams, additionally it was a top team during the times of Yugoslavia.  Reason… Read More

Retirement Rescue: 7 Ways To Control Rising Costs In Early Retirement One of the biggest challenges in planning for retirement is estimating and saving for rising expenses. In particular, i… Read More

All Photos By Gail The Gagosian Gallery chose an empty storefront at the the southeast corner or Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street for a Pop Up exhibit by Swiss artist Urs Fisher. The ad hoc gall… Read More

What Harry Potter Can Teach Us About Disaster Planning This post may contain affiliate links There’s a lot to be learned from Harry Potter. True friendship, bravery, love. Why we need… Read More

One of the biggest challenges in planning for retirement or FIRE is estimating and saving for rising expenses. In particular, individuals planning for early retirement will need to adequal… Read More

We continue our Interview October series with a guest I think you’ll enjoy. Let’s meet Derek Canas… Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you…   My… Read More

Hello friends (smile)  I was surprised when I broke a crown (one next to front tooth) while eating a snickers bar in April. My first implant process ever. Surprise. Dental work be done… Read More