New & Improved BLOG!!

Hi everyone!

So I finally finished putting together my new, awesome blog and damn!! It's sexy!

Please bookmark the new site at NineteenOwls.com/blog and check for regular photo updates there from now on!

Thanks!
Christen

Teaser | Bernadette & Nate

A sneak peek from Bernadette and Nate's awesome east side botanical garden wedding...

Photo | Maternity

Congrats to Matahari and Todd! I caught these two just before their new little boy, Jahe, popped into the world. We had a great time and shot at one of my favorite north shore beaches. Here's a few shots from sunset maternity portrait session.

Photo | Lifestyle

Mara & Kate are the ultimate YOGATRONS.
I had the pleasure of shooting with them at the Sullivan Estate in Sunset Hills on the North Shore. They are beautiful and create the poses so effortlessly. Check out their upcoming Yoga Monkey Workshop - a playful approach to partner yoga.
Jasmine Yoga on the North Shore
Purple Yoga in Honolulu

Photo | Engagement

Here's my favorite images from Toby & Paula's engagement session! They're such a SUPREMELY fun couple. I laugh more than anything else when I'm around them. I couldn't help posting a million of their pics because they are THAT awesome.

Photo | Fashion

So,
This blog is a little late in coming, but I'm super super stoked on putting it up. I recently had the {marvelous} pleasure of shooting Allison Izu's Fall 2009 line. Allison creates chic and stylish denim for petite women. So if you're one of the many women in Hawaii (and the WORLD) that isn't over 5'9 - you've gotta check out her clothes! They're the perfect demin - stunning day or night. Here's some pics from the shoot! Don't forget to check out Allisons website: http://www.allisonizu.com
Oh, I can't forget to mention the stylin' hair and make up skills! Christine Gardner of FLAUNT MAKEOVERS is one talented woman!








Here's a pic of all the girls with Allison after the shoot. 3 {super fun and sexy} models plus 2 {super fun and productive} interns and the lovely Allison right in the middle! Thanks for a fun shoot girls!

Teaser | Engagement

I had a really fun engagement shoot with Toby and Paula last week. They're getting married in August and I can't wait for their wedding at the Ke Iki Bungalows on the North Shore. Both of them are pretty good friends of mine, so shooting with them was not only a breeze - but super fun (Hint: there were Newcastle beers involved)

Photo | Boudoir

A little sneak peek from a boudoir session earlier this month.

Photo & Design| Yoga Monkeys

Just finished some flyer design for the North Shore Co-Ops newest yoga workshop.
Image and flyer design by yours truly.
Should be an awesome workshop - all the North Shore Yoga Co-Op workshops, classes and retreats are AWESOME and FUN!

Teaser | Laura & Tiare

Mommy daughter portrait shoot with Laura and Tiare! Tiare is turning 4 on Thursday and shares her birthday with her mommy!
Happy birthday girls!

More to come when I get back from my trip to Maui.

LAGGING

Lack of blogging in effect...
but don't worry...
because soon there .. will .. be..

A NEW WEBSITE!

Hopefully, that will provide some incentive to forgive me for my serious lack of blogging.

in the meantime,
here's a pic from a night shoot I did with AMITY STREET, a local band that is killing it with their soulful, rock based tunes.

Sexy Time! - Retro inspired boudoir shoot

Camberley was just visiting from California and wanted to do some unique, stylized and SEXY photos to give to her boyfriend as a V-Day gift. Retro inspired shots were an obvious choice because Cam really embodies the rockabilly/swing style - AND she's one of the greatest swing dancers I've met. She's also a ballerina!
Here's a few of my favorites from the shoot. I'll keep the photos posted on the modest side since I'm sure her bf wants to know that a few of the photos are for him alone!
Speaking of retro - I just found this great site that has all kinds of super fun retro inspiration on it: check it out: www.Retrotogo.com

Social Wahines - The Business of Networking

So last week I had the pleasure of hanging out with the Social Wahines networking group and sharing a little of my photo love with them. I was so impressed by the caliber of professionals that I met! I'm definitely joining and will be haunting all of their events. Fun and professionally rewarding - what could be better? I had a blast -- Thanks Social Wahines AND Pacific Edge Magazine! You guys are the best!
For those of you that aren't familiar with Social Wahines and Pacific Edge - check them out!




While I was there I couldn't help snapping a few photos though! So here's a few, enjoy!

Mustache Martini Madness!

Woohooo!
The Valentines Day Mustache and Martini Party was a BLAST!
It was definitely a salacious sixties soiree! Awesome outfits (from crazy psychedelic sixties to Mod!) - and even more awesome was the... yep, you know.. the MUSTACHES. Everyone had a great 'stache and we all danced the night away to crazy compilations of euro sixties pop, psychedelic sitar infused jams, classics like the Doors and the Byrds and other amazing tunes!
Here's a few of my favorite 'Stach-Fits (thats officially the way I'm going to refer to the beauty of the Mustache + Hilarious Outfit combo!)

All in all,
it was a night of awesome silly valentine love!
Mustache LOVE!