Introducing.. Baby Pauline

When a baby is born a connection is made instantly between the baby and her parents. Nothing shows the connection more then when I start fussing with the baby and try to put her at ease and BOTH parents come to my side and start fussing right along side of me. I love to watch them interact with their baby and watch their baby respond to them. If babies could talk at this age they would get the whole world handed to them right this minute.

Baby Pauline may you always know how much LOVE your parents hold for you, may you always be the sparkle in your daddy's eyes. ( I noticed it while he was trying to make you stop crying), you hold both your parents hearts in the palm of your little hand, and with your beautiful name I know you hold the hearts of your namesakes family as well..

Congratulations Tuikolovatu Family she is so beautiful..

Introducing.. The Lokotui family..

Love the Mommy/Daughter shots.. Priceless..

Oldest to youngest with all the different personalities..

What a beautiful family, kids were troopers coming out in the cold, to satisfy the wants of the MOTHER who swore snow, rain, freezing temperatures she was going to get her family photos done.. They had never had one done, and she was bound and determine to make it happen on that day.. Even after I called her to tell her it was freezing outside, should we change to a INDOOR location, she said its fine its not that cold.. LOL.. Nothing comes between a MOM and getting photos done when its already implanted in her mind that its gonna happen THAT DAY..

I love watching families grow, I remember when this family had just the one son, he was my dads best friend.. Yes the son.. Sooo cute, and now look he has grown to be a great kid (no matter what the other siblings said.. lol)..

Lokotui family thanks for allowing me to capture you first REAL family photos, it was fun, thanks for putting up with my begging on how the faster we all smile the faster we can all go back in the car. Thanks for putting up with a MOM on a mission and a photography who couldnt decide exactly which way to pose everyone..

May the New Year bring your family all the joy and happiness you all deserve..

Tuitavake Wedding

It was great meeting this beautiful couple for both their invitation shoot and their wedding day shoot, it been awhile since I took the invitation shoot but I don't like to post those until after the wedding day.

I love shooting a wedding where the couple can make each other laugh just by looking at each other, you feel like there is a little secret that only the two of them share. I could tell right away that these two had a secret. Mr & Mrs Tuitavake may you two always make each other laugh and may you never never let anyone in on your secret.. Thanks for letting me capture your special day..

Mohekonokono.. A Polynesian Production

My oldest daughter.. Still cant get over how fast she is growing

My niece, so beautiful

This one is one of my favorites of my daughter..

My oldest daughter dances for a group called Mohekonokono.. A Polynesian production. They are local here to Utah. I love watching my daughter dance and could watch her and her group dance for hours I love the fact that they are learning just how beautiful it is to BE Polynesian, I love watching her perform in front of people, watching all eyes on her and watching her hold their attention, she has grown up to be such a beautiful young women..

Here are a few shots from our PRACTICE shoot that I held with my daughter and niece, hope you like them. There are more to come..

If you would like to book Mohekonokono for an event that you are having feel free to call Ame at 801-577-2690 trust me you wont regret it..

The Kula Family of Herriman.. BTW its NOT Kearns.. lol

Meet the Kula family of Herriman.. I met up with them for a quick photo shoot and I mean quick. I haven't seen the father of this family for some time, I've known him for as long as I can remember, we grew up next door to each other infact most of my childhood memories include him and some "STUFF" he did as a child.. lol.. (but thats a whole different POST..) Oh we laughed during most of this photo shoot reminiscing and laughing and then reminiscing some more. Mr Kula (I guess I can call you that know because your not the little boy from next door anymore lol) you have a beautiful family, I guess we (Me, Emeline, Melanie, Driza and Christina) we GREAT examples to you.. haha haha..

So this photo just goes to show how FUNNY I am.. He would NOT smile during the shoot, once I turned on my charming personality.. lol.. it was done, his laughing was contagious.. Yes everyone I'm that good.. lol.. Dont believe HIS version I DID NOT threaten him.. lol

Class of 2011.. Simeon High (Chicago Ill) Tilah Parker

Meet Tilah Parker, Simeon High Class of 2011.. I've known this girl for most of her life, and really got to know her a few years ago, she has a sweet spirit and always willing to help anyone and to be kind to anyone. She loves animals. But is a big fan of her family, she believes in them and loves them. Tilah thanks for everything and letting me capture how beautiful you are.. Cant wait to see what the future holds for you..

Introducing Baby Paul Soliai Jr

Sometimes when we put things in the Lords hands and follow him, he blesses families with a gift that is worth far more then anything we could of hoped for..

Meet Baby Paul Soliai Jr truly a "Gift from God".

I like to watch people when I go on shoots and especially baby shoots, Mom was so nervous she and her sisters (oh the sisters require a whole different post just for them .. lol) went shopping for clothes, props and even googled different poses and different ways to take baby photos and had a million and one different ideas of what to do. I love when my clients are ready and know what they want. Dad on the other hand is still in the "Am I gonna drop him stage, because he is so little." but when dad held him you could see his whole heart was wrapped up in that little blanket, he could do NO wrong. After all that preparation what do we get a SLEEPY, DON'T TOUCH ME, DON'T MOVE ME, FEED ME, NO I WONT OPEN MY EYES mood.. What else really are we to expect. This baby has it all, 3 mamma's 1 grandma (oh and dont mess with the grandma, every time baby Paul cried she threatened all of us, and yes including me.. lol). When it was all said and done and all the threats and laughs (Thanks Bev for being a good sport.. lol) were done we could only get the poses that Baby Paul would let us.. After all HE IS THE BOSS OF US.. ha ha ha

Soliai family thanks for allowing me to capture your babies first photos, I'm so excited to watch you both grow in a different way that parenthood can only take you. You have both been blessed with him and he will change things up (trust me.). I can already see he holds you both in the palm of his hands. May the Lord guide your family as you learn to become great parents I see you both are already off to a great start..

UPDATE: A huge SHOUT OUT goes to Jr Patane for finally taking control of this baby (trust me this baby is spoiled beyond your belief.. lol) and having him give me the poses and the shots that will make a household name.. I'm saving those shots for the baby announcements.. ALL HAIL JR..