Marcus Teller... Woodscross High School.. Class of 2013

Marcus is an all american type of guy, he loves to hang out with his little sidekick sister Mariah you should see them together.  He also is a great athlete he plays football and basketball and is a great player for both. ( I know he use to play with my boys), he loves all and any HOME COOKED meals and is planning on doing something in the medical field, he received a scholarship and will be attending DSU in the fall.
Letter from his mom:
       Marcus,
                 I am so  very proud of the young man you have become, hard working, caring and very motivated, as a young boy I watched you play football and dream about playing collge one day, as a teen I watched you work hard, train and focus in school never loosing sight of your goal now here you are, keep working hard with all things in your life and remember this is just a stepping stone to where you want to be in life, a successful strong man, a caring father and a great husband. I know you will accomplish all of those things with your hard work ethic, I'm so excited to see what your future bring..
I love you
MOM & DAD

I'm back...

Hello... Hello.. Hello...
I know I've been missing for awhile, in fact I have been told by several people that I really need to update my blog, or they want to know if I've stop taking photos? Hmmm.. I guess the answer is NO I haven't but then YES I have. Does that make sense. NO. Well what else is new. lol.
I have been having computer issues I've bought two in between what really needs to be bought (IE. kids stuff like track shoes, rugby shoes, school shoes, running shoes and church shoes) So the buying of a computer as you can tell was NOT on the top of my list. Long story short, I FINALLY OWN A COMPUTER, and will begin to update and WOW you.. Hahaha.. Yes I said WOW, heard it today at my sons soccer game, so its been the new word of the day.. lol..
Here are a few from my most recent photo session, I will post some more from other session soon..

The beautiful bride.. Emma Filiaga (well know she is a Emma Filiaga Naeata..)

 Introducing the beautiful Bride.. Emma, when photos were taken she was a Filiaga, but now that they are posted she is.. Emma Filiaga Naeata..
Emma was a trooper for the photo shoot, she climbed, faced the wind in her eyes, sat on bugs, walked through bird poop (yes I said poop.. lol) faced her mom, sister, aunt and photographer telling her to smile through it all, she is truly a photographers dream.
Emma met her groom through friends and  from his brother, thank goodness they met, what a beautiful couple. I can tell how much she loves him, when I asked about him and how they met, she would smile and get all shy.. Emma congratulations on your wedding, may you always smile, and get shy when someone asks you about your husband, and may he realize what a lucky man he is..

 If everyone could see what we went through for this picture (above).. They would all laugh, seeing a bride on a boulder and the photographer on the next boulder (in slippers).. But the photo is well worth the life defying stunts.. lol..

 For some reason the more I look at this photo (above) the more it becomes my FAVORITE.. You look beautiful Emma..

Maez-Ripley family..

Introducing the REAL meaning of families: The Maez-Ripley crew..  Sam and Janice are some pretty amazing people, the love they share for each is so strong it includes all.  I've already shot this family previously, so I was surprised when I received a phone call asking for another shoot, with ALL their children.  The story of the additional kids is nothing short from amazing. Families are not just through bloodline but for whomever your heart allows in. This family has enough for everyone. You can tell they were always meant to be one family, they all share the same sense of humor, the same inside joke, and all the kids have the same mommy daddy jokes.. I love it..
Janice dear, thank you for allowing me to photograph your family in its entirely I am so happy I got to meet everyone.

Keanu Solovi.. Kearns High School.. Class of 2012

Introducing the " the boy next door".. Keanu Solovi, Kearns High.. Class of 2012..
Keanu has literally grown up before my eyes, he has played football with my son David since they both didn't know to put their equipment on.. Yes that long.
Keanu is one of the best running backs I've seen.. Yes I'm a coach.. lol.. When this kid gets the ball you already know he's gonna score make sure you watch him and only him because if you blink you will miss the whole thing. Keanu is going to college in Colorado, where he received a scholarship. With his charming personality and his great attitude in life and athletic ability we will see him shine in the future..
To the Solovi family especially Keanu.. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, it has been my honor to cheer for you on the sideline and to watch you grow into a handsome and talented young man.

Kearns High School.. Senior Ball.. 5-19-2012

 My 2nd oldest Amone Finau and his date Kera Utai.       My oldest son David Finau and his date Paise                                                                                                      
                                                                                       Kaufusi.

True conversation:
David: "Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom"
Me: "What? stop calling my name a million times."
David: "Can you take my groups Senior Ball pictures please?"
Me: " Can your group afford me? haha haha"
David: "C'mon mom don't be like that, I already told them you would take our pictures then we don't have to spend money on them at the dance."
Me: "So you already told them, and now your asking, don't you guys want the nice ones over there at the dance?"
David: "No our group wants to eat before the dance and then again after the dance, and so we are trying to budget our money so if you take our pictures then that will save us a lot of money."
Me: "Whats in it for me?"
David: "You'll get the pictures at a dance that your always bugging me for, see we both win.."

This boy has been to a lot of school dances and when asked upon return if he and his date took pictures the answer is always "NO the line was to long, or NO its to much money.."
So thank  you son for allowing me to take your groups Senior Ball pictures I can finally have some pictures of you and a date before a dance..
Graduation is coming soon for my oldest, I'm already starting to tear up every time I talk about it I have to change the subject fast.. I know I know I'm pathetic..

Introducing Kyle Finneman.. Bingham High School.. Class of 2012

Have you ever met anyone for the first time and you felt like you have known them your whole life.. Thats what happened when meeting this young man and his mom.. I swear we are "COUSINS".. I mean isnt everyone.. lol..
Introducing a very humble, talented and shy young man  Kyle Finneman a senior from Bingham High School.  Kyle I had to throw shy in there, I mean you have to be shy with a mom like that I mean just ask my boys..  lol. Kyle is on the varsity baseball team, he is the team catcher, he is all about Baseball and Academics which will take you far in life Kyle.Kyle has a lot of offers from various colleges and universities but his mom (lol) I mean HE has not chosen which one he will attend, but I'm sure his mom is whispering in his ear. Dont all us (moms) do that..
Kyle congratulations on your upcoming graduation, I know you will take the world by storm..