Meet the Felila Family

Have you ever met a family where everyone was nice.. This family is that family to me.. Their oldest son has been called to serve a mission for the LDS church and has left for 2 yrs to serve the Lord so the mom contacted me about family photos. I of course was honored, this family is that family in our neighborhood that is always there to help anyone at anytime no questions asked and with a smile.

Thank you all for being such an example to us, I know there is a place in Heaven for you all, please pray I get there.. lol..

Inoke may the Lord be with you while you loose yourself in the service of others you were taught no only by words but by the strong examples of both your parents, you will be a great missionary..

Princess Uifo'ou Tangikina is turning one..

What a little cutie.. She is was so full of energy when we had this photo shoot getting her to stay still was a challenge for both her mom, grandma and myself. (But then again what 1yr old wouldn't be lol)..

Happy Birthday Princess I know the party your parents and grandparents have planned for you is going to a big one, which just goes to show everyone how much you are loved...

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...