“Oh, look. They were together in high school!!!” We had permission from the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki to take family portraits but we were also sharing the grounds with a wedding party there that day. That was one of the bridesmaids talking aloud to her friends as they walked past us. Apparently, the bridesmaid…
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Intended for: Cookie Monsters I’m not a fan of most sweets but my weakness is the simply sweet chocolate chip cookie. I’m a purist. I like my cookie void of frills like oatmeal or nuts and a little chewy. Hands down, my favorite chocolate chip cookie is from a company that specializes in creating sandwiches,…
Johanna Hietanen - Such a CUTE family! They’re so animate and full of wonderful expressions 🙂
Fotografos de Bodas - Funny pics, and funny family!
brooke - what a fun session! this location is amazing, and your poses are so creative – awesome work!
Josh - Nice Pics Takayamas. Great Job Keao. Maybe you can take pics of Malen and I and Mika and Jonah in the MG car.
Michelle - I especially like the animated ones… what a silly family!
Tara McRae - Fabulous fun shoot. Great location……love the pics with the rocking chairs!
Rachel - I don’t know how you do it Keao, but your photos are always fresh, and from such a perspective that you never realize is there. It captures beauty and innocence in such unique ways, I LOVE it!! My favorite is the chandelier photos!
Lisa - I love the pictures, especially the family photo in front of the surfboard statues.
sonya - Love it Keao! love how someone always has a silly look on their face. just like kids should!
Ariana Watts - So cute! Love these photos!
johnjohn - nice shots haha who is watching slugger?
Shipra - They are soooo blessed to have each other and so much history together. There children are just adorable.
Leo Druker - Looks like a really fun session!
Kyle - These kids will be SO happy to have these photos when they grow up. You’ve done a great job capturing their personalities.
Kelsey - They look like so much fun! I love the location.
Alan Langley - What a great set of pictures they must be delighted with them. Very cute kids 🙂
Jason - Ha, Candy Break – love it! Beautiful images, they must be so happy with these. Great set. Particular love your use of the hotel (esp. the chairs!).
Brad Ross - Lovely family and photos. They will love these.
Eunice Lee - Just looking through all the pictures, makes me smile.
You can feel the love between all of them and just how much they enjoy each other.
Mike Takayama - Thanks everyone for your kind words. Thank you Keao and Joy for being so patient with us. Also, a big mahalo to Kelly Hoen, General Manager of The Royal Hawaiian A Luxury Collection Resort, for allowing us to take photos that day!
Jackie - Great Pictures! You definitely captured the personalities of everyone. Looks like a fun filled day for all!
Good Job!
Eunice Lee - Just looking through all the pictures, makes me smile.
You can feel the love between all of them and just how much they enjoy each other.
Val - GREAT PICS … so ALIVE!!! The kids are growing up so fast!
Akemi Takase - WOW!! Beautiful family photos at the best location in Waikiki. Where is it!!! …. of course, Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection.. right!!
Scott - Love it. The Royal Hawaiian gives this air of elegance and regality but the kids make it such a light-hearted affair. You’ve captured the joy and happiness of this family perfectly.
Janelle Marquez - Love it! Awesome photography Keao! Please teach me oh wise and creative one!
Joy - Can you ever have photo overload? I don’t think so! They look great. I have a hard time picking my favorites too.
Heather - What a unique location! These are so cute!