G.I.F.T.E.D Football Camp

We (actually my boys I tagged along) attended the neatest camp this past weekend.. It was called G.I.F.T.E.D.. Put together by former and current NFL football players. The camp was great, well organized and brought our Polynesian youth kids together in a way it should always be.. They were taught things on the field as well as in the classroom, showing the kids that one can not be accomplished without the other. It was good to see the youth learning, laughing and playing together and acting like we were ALL related.. (even though I think we are.. LOL).. Thank you Reno Mahe, Deuce Lutui and Fahu Tahi for an unforgettable football camp.. Oh and I cant forget the members of PALE and HYPE for the unlimited hours of volunteer work put towards this camp.. Cant wait til next year..
Photos taken by Loyann Finau and Don Chandler..

Tefua and Kauata Bloomfield plus 9

I have known the parents of this beautiful family FOREVER.. The mom Kauata is a K-Town girl although she has converted over to Hunter High, we forgive her because her husband played there and ALL her boys play for them now.. (We forgive you Kauata because we know K-Town is in your heart..LOL) This was probably the easiest family to shoot, and Yes they have 9 kids.. Fua took control of the shoot and started setting everyone up from the beginning.. (I'll talk to you later about that Fua.. LOL) .. The boys are as athletic and handsome as daddy, and the girls are as caring and gorgeous as momma ..
Thank you for letting me take your official first family picture with ALL your kids.. I feel honored..

Introducing an upcoming talent Thomas Satini....

Thomas Satini is an upcoming STAR.. Remember his name everyone..
Thomas loves to write songs, poems and short stories he is an amazing street/hiphop dancer, he sings, acts and plays the guitar and drums and football... But all this comes 2nd to his love of art.. His goal is to write/produce music.. Right now he is pursing his acting career (because his mama says to) LOL.. All of this and he is still a straight A student..
Coming from a single parent home Thomas has taken on the role as the MAN of the house, and trust me he can handle it all, he is very calm in nature, and will triumph through everything life has in store for him.. Thank you Thomas for allowing me to see your talent first hand and to take pictures of you as you begin your journey to a goal that only YOU can reach..

The beautiful Utu Bloomfield cap and gown...

I have not been shooting a lot due to the "illness" that hit our whole house.. Now that, that's all behind us I wanted to shoot.. Lucky for me this Beautiful girl Utu Bloomfield just received her cap and gown.. ( I know Beautiful just doesn't cut it) .. Oh to be young again.. LOL. Thanks for fitting me in girl I know your busy with graduation a day away, and the rest of your life after that. May you reach all your goals that you have set for yourself and may you make a BIG mark on the world while your reaching them..
Congratulations Utu on your accomplishments "Hunter High School Class of '09"..
A big thank you goes out to Utu's personal driver, agent, cheerleader and best friend otherwise known as "MOM'.. Love ya Luana..

Introducing Amanda Filiaga of Pocatello Id...

Amanda is the oldest daughter of Ivor and Teuila Feliaga (I'm not kidding when I say they should write a book on HOW TO RAISE KIDS).. She attended Highland High in Pocatello Id last year and had a busy year, she played Volleyball and Basketball, she was president of the Poly Club and 1st Runner up for homecoming queen, she was member of the H-club all four years there (sports club).. She is now attending College of Southern Idaho and is a member of the Golden Eagles volleyball team. She wants to get into Interior design, she loves art (athletic, beauty and brains I'm totally jealous).. Oh and I forgot the most important part.. She loves long walks on the beach... (She told me to put that.. Just kidding Ivor.. calm down..) LOL.. Amanda is what you call The ALL American girl (lets face it both sisters are).. When I grow up I want to be just like her.. LOL.. Congratulations on ALL your accomplishments Amanda, no wonder Emma is great, she had a great BIG sister to look up to..

Introducing Emma Filiaga, Senior at Highland High in Pocatello, Id

Emma is as talented and humble as she is beautiful. I've known Emma and her family for a while now and every time I see her or talk to her she simply amazes me, you can tell she was raised well. Her parents Ivor and Teuila should write a book.. This girl has had a busy senior year (that's the best kind of year right?) she was on the Volleyball, Basketball and Track team place 1st team All State for Volleyball and Basketball. (wow) She is also involved in the Poly club and H-club. She also sings, dances and plays the piano.. But wait I'm not done.. She was crowned Jr prom queen her Jr year and.. you guessed it She was crowned Homecoming Queen for Highland High '08-'09. She will be attending Dodge City Community College in Kansas where she will be playing Volleyball.. Good luck in reaching ALL your goals Emma I'm sure you don't need it.

Just because...

I thought these pictures were too funny, I had to share em.. When I shot them single, they all gathered around and made fun of the one I was shooting some of them took several minutes to STOP laughing, when I told them I had a good one of them smiling they said NO that they needed one of them NOT laughing because we just don't laugh.. So here is proof that they DO laugh and that they have a sense of humor..
Thanks again boys..