Sneak Peak... A party fit only for a princess...

Remember when you were 3 and you use to dream about living in a world of princesses and fairies, you know the days when IMAGINATION controlled your body and spirit in the daylight and your mind at night...

Guess what? I actually lived the dream this past Saturday, when you first walk in it takes your breathe away..

Princess To'oa your 1st party will go down as definitely the most memorable party I've been too.. When you entered the room, you go back to the dress up, princess ruling the kingdom, fairies flying in the sky.... days...

Thank you for allowing me to capture your magical 1st birthday party..

Here is a sneak peak just to calm your mommas nerves.. lol..

My Crew

My crew.. lol

My daughter Lelu

My daughter Iman

My son Amone

My son Sione

My oldest David

My baby Teki..


My computer has been on a bit of a LONG break, it's been down for about 2 months. I've been going crazy and so has my family.. Here are some photos of my kids, just in case you are all wondering what I do on my spare time.. Point is I DON'T HAVE ANY SPARE TIME..

My computer is back, and so get ready for some new photos, I've been busy, just have not had the time or the MEANS to blog about it..

Happy Sunday everyone...

The Mataele Family

When I was first contacted by Sasha, the mother of this beautiful family, her text wrote "Hi LoyAnn, I've seen all your pictures and you pass the test, wondering if you could schedule my family for some pictures." I couldn't help but laugh, I was laughing because I was glad I'd passed someone test.. lol.. Thanks for the compliment Sasha it really really means a lot..
After 2 weather cancellations.. I am happy to finally say... Meet the Mataele family... They are such a young, beautiful family and they were a joy to photograph. The baby (and the parents) endured the cold to get through this photo shoot (the mom really needed them for Christmas gifts.) I love to photograph new families they are in their growing stages with each other and with being a parent, so they always look to each other with a "Am I doing this right" type of look.. Lona & Sasha may you two always look to each other for help and may the other one always look back to help. Your son is lucky to have you both as parents and so is your "Almost here" son, ( If you cant tell Sasha is pregnant with their 2nd son..)..
Thanks for trusting me with your first official family photos I hope you like them as much I do..

Mike3 + Brodi3 = Eternity

Brodi you are so beautiful...

You have to give it up for the girlfriend that will fly & help you move all the way from Australia and stay for your wedding to be the maid of honor, and then watch all 6 kids while you go on your honeymoon...

This story seems like one out of a fairytale book, you know the one where he
has 3 kids and is a single parent and she has 3 kids and is a single parent and they meet via Internet and some friends.. Wait what I meant to say is a fairytale story updated into this century.. (does that make sense because it totally makes sense to me.. lol)

Mike and Brodi, may the Lord bless your union of 2 beautiful families because after meeting you both I truly believe " Your families were meant to become one." May the Lord stand by you both as you become one as a couple and become one perfect family..

Thank you both for allowing me to capture your perfect union.

I'm still here.. lol

I am still here and am still working, my computer has taken a very much needed break and will return from it's vacation shortly (fingers crossed).. Here is a photo from a wedding shoot I recently shot the beautiful bride is Brodi Te Hira Ika, and wait till you hear her love story, it over comes all... So stay tuned...

Soon to be Mr & Mrs Makai

I had a lot of fun shooting this couple, for 2 reasons 1. They are so cute together, they still have that look and laugh at each other for no reason like they have some inside joke and no one else knows it.. ( although they kept whispering to each other and I personally think they were making fun of me.. lol ) and 2. They are really really really in love (and that always make for a great photo)
Congratulations on your decision to become one, and to share you life with each other, it's an experience that will continue to help you grow everyday. Just when you think you cant love each other more, something happens and you realize that you love them more then you did before.. May you two always have an inside joke that only you two know, and may you both make each other smile with just a glance for the rest of your lives..

The Filimoeatu Family

What a beautiful young family, the dad handsome the mom gorgeous which can only lead to one thing the children are absolutely adorable.
The Filimoeatu family live a very busy life with 2 young kids and both parents being in school (Snow College) one can only imagine how busy their schedules are. I applaud all who have kids and go to school at the same time.. (hey I applaud all that choose to go to school lol). I really hope daddy got the kids some candy, because he kept promising that to them and of course WE (meaning all the adults at the shoot) had none to our name.. (that's probably a first I'm sure.. lol)..
Thank you Filimoeatu family for allowing me to capture your family at such a precious stage in their lives. I see only great things in your future, I see you reaching all you goals and more..