Class of 2010... Maline Vaitai

Some girls get the good looks, and some get the athleticism, some get the sparkling personality while others get the perfect height and characteristics from each of the parents.. I have finally met someone that got EVERY single good gene from both of her parents.. Vaitai and Pua, Maline took every good gene both of you had to offer and that's why she is absolutely perfect.. She has a kind heart, a sweet smile, a proper side and a goofy side to her, she has the girl next door look with one smile and a break your heart look with a different smile... Oh and before I forget she also can bump, set and spike like no body's business so don't try her on the volleyball court because that's one battle you wont win..
I love to watch Maline with her parents, her dad is her coach and she looks at him with strength and confidence she knows she can do what her dad is coaching her to do.. Her mom is her comforter and best friend she can make her laugh just by them looking at each other.. I love it.. She has a relationshop with each of them that works and you can tell her parents are her biggest fans.. The support and how proud they are of her shows in their face and in their voice when they talk about her..
Maline congratulations on your full ride scholarship, I know you've earned it. I see only big things in your future.. May the Lord watch over as you close a chapter of your life and begin a new one. And may you always remain close to your parents for they will never steer you wrong..




I know I usually only post 5 photos but Maline does a great impersonation of the "Carl" dance. I couldn't stop laughing and her mom was cheering her on while she was doing it.. I just had to share it..

Class of 2010....Mounukiuoleva Finau

Mounukiuoleva Finau (she goes by Moe) is a senior at West High School, when I first met her she was kinda shy and wouldn't open up I did most of the talking (which I guess is normal for me.. lol).. I asked what kind of pictures she wanted like background, what her interest were, she started asking if I knew any graffiti places around here. I told her we could find some we would just drive around.. To our surprise we found a broken train with graffiti on it there was one downfall the sign said "Private Property Union Pacific employees only". We looked at each other and I said "We'll lets just hurry and take some shots near the train and when the police come we will act like we don't speak English". I finally got a laugh and she said "Serious" I said "Well your a minor and I don't speak English so whats the worst thing that could happen they tell us to get off, by then we'll have our shot". After that she opened up and the smiles were endless.
Moe started talking how she's an average student nothing real different about her, but let me tell you most average students don't take just 2 classes their senior year so there has to be something NOT average about her.. She loves art and just hanging out with her family, she cant wait for graduation and is excited about what will come for her next.. Moe I know what ever you do after graduation will be far from average, I can see it in your eyes, I can hear it in your moms voice when she talks about you it all points to the sky and beyond..
Moe your mom wanted to say "Congratulations to my little girl! Don't forget what I always tell you, beauty comes from the inside never the outside."
But dont worry Moe.. You have both.. Lucky..
Thanks for hanging out with me Moe I had a lot of fun..

Class of 2010... Kaveinga Leaaetoa

I love photo shoots with Seniors, there is just something about them.. They have that whole "I can take on the world" attitude about them. It's very refreshing to watch them pose for the camera while they talk about their families, school, sports and everything else that is important to a senior.. (I know I've said it 100x's but hey whats one more right.. "Oh to be young again..")
Kaveinga (Kave is what she goes by) is one of the most talented volleyball players I've seen.. She plays for Club Union and has been highly recruited she has finally decided that she will be attending The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, oh and to make things more exciting did I mention she will be on a FULL ride scholarship, that's right you guessed it school, room & board, books and the most important thing meals will be paid for. When your away from your moms cooking FREE meals is a GOOD thing.. lol..
Kave may the Lord watch over you as you follow your dreams, and may your dreams lead you to bigger dreams..
Thanks for letting me capture you in all your excitement, with a smile like that you can take on the world and win....

Introducing the beautiful Ms Loleta Pualani Vehikite

There is something about a photo session with a bride that always makes me smile.. They have a glow and an Ora to them and I love to watch them transform.... When I first meet them they talk to me casually because they are usually in Levi's and a t-shirt and I get to know them, that way its easier for me to take the pictures that they will love for a lifetime. Once that is done they slip into a room and slip that DRESS on and when they step out its a whole new person, the walk is different the smile is different even the glances are different its the Cinderella story all over again. (except the whole evil step sister and fairy god mother part, but you know what I mean).. LOL
Loleta you are going to be a beautiful bride on your wedding day, when you enter the room no matter how many women are in attendance, you will be the ONLY women in the room.. May the Lord bless you as you endeavor in a new chapter of your life and may your husband always make you feel like the ONLY women in the room....

Soon to be... Mr & Mrs Jungblut....

The fun thing about taking Engagement photos is the fact that you get to see love in its prime.. Every time I do these kinds of sessions I think to myself "Oh to be young and in love"..
I have known this bride to be since she was in diapers... (Wow I just back dated myself..) Its so nice to see her all grown up and making grown up choices you can see the light in her eyes every time she looked at her husband to be.. Emma may you be blessed with always looking at your husband that way, and may he always respond to you looking at him with a smile that lights up every thing..
I asked the groom to be how they met and he responded they were in a wedding line and ended up being partners, he is from Laie, Hawaii, he said after he met Emma, Utah became home.. How sweet is that response.
May the Lord bless you both with forever.. May you always remember how you looked at each other and how you both couldn't take your eyes off of each other.. May you both always feel like the bride to be and the groom to be...
Congratulations to you both...

The Faulao family

Have you ever met a family where you could tell they were meant to be together, they were meant to be a family long before the parents met.. That's how I felt about this family.. The weather was sooooo not on our side with this shoot, and we ran out and shot pictures when the snow and the wind would let up.. When the girls and I would run out to take just their pictures the way they talked about their parents and laughed you could tell there was something special between them all.. I got the same feeling when I took photos of the mom and girls and then when the dad was added to the picture.. Taniela and Lupe you should be so proud of your daughters for they speak highly of you both when your not around ( I hope my kids are like that.. NOT) lol.. When I finally got this whole family together for their group photo, just the way they laughed and looked at each other as if I wasn't there, told me they had known each other for a long time..
Thanks Lupe (by the way Ive known Lupe since our two families were 2 of the 3 only poly families living in Kearns... K- Town... lol..) for letting me capture your beautiful family... Oh and good luck with the girls when they get older, if you need help remember I have a lot of sons that can come over and play body guard... Love you guys..

The Lapuaho Family

The Lapuaho family... What can I say.. What a pleasure it was to meet your lovely family and capture moments for you to keep.
We had to cancel once due to weather I didn't want them driving up from Ephraim, Utah just to face snow, so we rescheduled for the next day, then the following night I get a call from the dad to see if the weather is good or should we reschedule again, I told him its suppose to be great weather but it was up to them, he told me he would talk to his wife and call me back, I hung up thinking I hope they don't cancel.. Not more then 2 minutes the wife called me back say she wanted to go ahead with the shoot if that was ok with me, I told her of course and we planned to meet the next morning.. After we hung up, I started to laugh thinking husbands and pictures don't mix but to keep the wife happy, husbands will show up with their best smile.. hahaha..
This beautiful family is currently attending Snow College in Ephraim, Utah.. The father is currently playing rugby for Snow and is going to school to become a Pharmacist.. When I asked them how they met, they both looked at each with a smile in their eye and both started telling the same story as if it happened yesterday.. Oh to be young and in love.. They love it at Snow their only complaint was sometimes they couldn't find their son because he is the only baby around everyone wants him.. ( looks like you've got a ladies man on your hands good luck to you)..
Thanks for asking me to capture you first family photos, you both have such a beautiful family with a bright future ahead.. Just a word of advice to you hubby, always attend the photo sessions it will make your life a little easier at home.. Ha ha..