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North Carolina Trip - Day 6: Asheville & Biltmore Estate

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North Carolina Trip: Day 7 - Great Smoky mountain National Park

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North Carolina Trip - Day 5: Lake Norman Hike

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A few snapshots of this weekend celebrating the first day of a new 8 yo.
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#oahulife #hawaiiphotographer #lifestylephotography #beachphotoshoot #beachphotography #familyphotojournalist #mirrorlessgeeks

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Golden hour at Ko Olina (Oahu Hawaii) is always a visual treat — even in a busy resort setting.
 Here’s how I approach shooting in places packed with people:
 ✔️ Telephoto + shallow DOF during midday ✔️ Wider shots at sunset ✔️ Lightroom

📸 After 20 years behind the lens, I’m still evolving. 
Lately, I’ve been leaning into things I used to avoid — not because they’re new, but because they challenge how I see and shoot.

Here are a few examples that might help

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Photography isn’t just about pressing the shutter.
 It’s about showing up early, choosing your focus, and shaping what stays in the frame—just like how we move through life.

These photos were all taken in Kaua‘i, Hawaii, this

Golden hour at Honolulu, Hawaii. 
My kids climbing rocks, waves crashing beneath. I stayed still—until the light felt just right. A few quick frames. A moving subject. Then some long exposure of water’s quiet rhythm. No gear shuffle. No s

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