Greg & Jen + Engagement (Session 2)

Sunday, March 8th, 2009 + La Jolla CoveHere is Greg & Jen's second session at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day. There was just a slight breeze. We were lucky it was there, because there was certainly a heated chemistry between these two! Enjoy the shots. Greg & Jen, I am so happy for you. I truly feel blessed to have been able to capture these moments. :)

Greg & Jen + Engagement

Sunday, March 8th, 2009 + Balboa Park, San Diego, CA (Session 1)

To H A V E and to H O L D. In a mere 4 and a half months, Greg & Jen will take their walk down the aisle to have and to hold for life. One word that came to mind as I watched them love each other was R E A S S U R A N C E. These two were so comfortable in their love. You could tell the ease they felt with one another. We all have our very favorite comfy outfit. Well these two can be likened to the most luxuriant outfit; one you can just snuggle up in and be happy for life. These two are calm, confident, and love each other deeply. I had the privileged of living with Jen for most of my Senior year of college. I was blessed to share many nights of conversations about "the one" and all of the standards that she had for the one who would take her hand in marriage. Greg certainly has not fallen short of the standards Jen set for herself. These two completely fit together, and I cannot wait to see their journey unfold as man & wife. Congratulations Greg & Jen. You two bring a peaceful love that I am sure will inspire all you encounter.

The Game Squad

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 + Private Party Host By The Game Squad
You may recognize a familiar face in this posting. Zach and his family did a family shoot with me back in January. Zach, in fact, has served to be a kind of mentor to me as I have adventured to start my own business. A little over a year ago, I spent many lunch hours with his wife discussing a dream that Zach had to start a business. The has now manifested into quite possibly the COOLEST business ever- The Game Squad. Now, I have always admired Zach for going out on a limb and pursuing his dreams, but in actuality, what he has to offer is pretty solid and stellar. It was nice to be able to witness with my own eyes what he does. You wouldn't believe the happiness that The Game Squad brings to people who encounter his parties. This particular photo shoot was for Zach's business. We started out wanting to take pictures of the truck and monster trailer, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to capture the faces of these enthralled boys! They had no idea that I even existed. If you have a husband, fiance, or son out there, you know how difficult it can get when you mix boys with cameras.

Now let me be clear and upfront. I am not in the advertising business, but as a person involved in the event industry, you will see a few vendor recommendations along the way. Understand that when I recommend someone, I take into account maximizing your money. The Game Squad is reasonably priced, and you get quality service. Trust me when I say that here, you will get the most bang for your buck! They do all kinds of events: birthday parties, bachelor parties, baby showers, and anything you desire (even leadership conferences...cool huh?). For those girls out there who may be gamers, no worries, girls are welcomed and dig it too! :) They offer 16 state of the art screens to play a wide variety of games. The trailer has it's own private section for Rock Band, a popular hit these days. I would encourage you to contact Zach at The Game Squad if you are interested in throwing an event that would be sure to knock anyone's socks off! :) To top it all off, Zach is a family man, and who better to do business with than someone who cares! Tell him Beth from K'Aloha referred you. The following is his website: check it out at www.thegamesquad.com.

As corny as it may sound, check out the last picture to see the rating of this business: RF :)

The truck & trailer are bad, the screens state of the art. Play games in comfort. Get lost in the fun!

Kinkle, Rodiger, and Spriggs Attorneys at Law + Headshots

Thursday, February 27th, 2009 + Santa Ana, CA

As my own personal business expands, I feel fortunate to be able to capture the more "serious" moments for other businesses out there. Kinkle, Rodiger, and Spriggs (KRS) is a law firm located in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana, just minutes away from the Courthouse. I have to laugh as I write this, because most people have the view of lawyers are money grubbing, ambulance chasers. The attorneys at KRS are down to earth, tight-knit, and loyal. If you are searching for personable lawyers, you should put them on the top of your list. You can visit their website at http://www.krsattys.com/ (and on a side note, they didn't even pay me to say all of these things). They are in the process of updating your website, so you will see some of these shots there!

You will also notice something different about the pictures below... they are not taken outside. K'Aloha Photography has now expanded beyond the outdoor photojournalistic approach, and is now offering in-home/indoor studio sessions. If you would like to expand your business look, capture senior pictures, or have the convenience of having a photographer come to your home to take shots of your newborn or young child, please feel free to e-mail me at kalohaphotography@gmail.com.

K'Aloha- My Love: Getting Personal with Your Photographer

Saturday, February 28th-Monday March 2nd, 2009 + Celebrating One Year!

(These were the shoes that I wore on my wedding day!)

Welcome back! For those of you who follow this blog, you may have noticed that I have been out for over a week and a half! That is because my husband and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary! Those clients who have already had the opportunity to meet with me have heard the story of how I got involved in the business. I wanted to take this opportunity to share the story with new potential clients.

I have been shooting for over six years now. It wasn't until my wedding a year ago that I realized how insane this business is! My husband and I got so frustrated with the high cost that most photographers out there charge. After the wedding, I discussed with my husband the possibilities of starting my own photography business; one that would allow people to get a great, friendly, personal photographer without having to sacrifice the quality. So here I am, a year later, with a wonderful and supporting husband. He encouraged me to do this, and now we have welcomed a bunch of wonderful clients into our "Ohana." I hope that you will also become a part of the Ohana.

I have returned from the land of love (aka Wine Country), and while love has not left me, I will be updating with new posts soon! In the coming months, I will also be updating my website to a dot com, and will share some fun vendor information, including the great (and inexpensive) places to wine, dine, play, and stay in the Napa Valley and Sonoma areas! This certainly was a great destination for our Honeymoon and 1 year anniversary celebration! Contact me if you want more info before the dot com is launched!

Here's to L O V E - K'Aloha- My L O V E

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