A Change of Direction

Towards the end of last year, something started nagging at me from within. I knew it had to do with the fact that we were delving so deep in our Vivid & Brave group, but at the start, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I loved my work. I enjoyed what I did. […]

Saying Goodbye, the only way you know how.

April 17, 2006…early morning Hawaii time, I receive a phone call from my best friend, Beka. She is on her way to see her doctor. She is 7 months pregnant with her 3rd child. “He’s not moving. I haven’t felt him move for a few days. I’m sure everything is fine. But I just need […]

Seven years of change

Seven years….that’s how long it had been since we last had our family photos taken. Seven years. My 2 year old, Thomas the Tank Engine driving, Cars watching, golden locks of curls son, is now a 9 year old 4th grader, who loves to play Minecraft and would eat Nutella sandwiches or McDonald’s for breakfast, […]

Let them Eat Cupcakes and The Hunger Games…

I’ve been on Spring Break with my children this past week. I have loved every day of it. Usually we don’t get to enjoy Spring break together. My eldest daughter, in high school, and my younger children, are never off at the same time. Next year, I will have a children in 3 different schools, […]

A Day in the Life… Oahu Lifestyle Photographer

This was a first for Debbie Leanne! I followed the most beautiful mother and daughter around Kapolei last weekend and captured them spending the afternoon together. With her mom out here for vacation, Luisa took full advantage of their time together. One thing these two enjoy doing most of all is shopping! So where else […]

New Life, 10 Days New

One of my favorite people to photograph are newborn babies. The pure innocence, so full of possibilities. I love creating memories for families in their home. Being invited in, knowing the images I take will be treasured forever, possibly even passed down from one generation to the next. The changes this new life will experience […]