Yesterday we photographed Benji and Leilani at Magic Island.  We waited ’till after sunset for most of the photos.  The light was so soft and enveloping, almost like a fuzzy baby blanket.  =)  Can’t wait to see you guys at your wedding next weekend!

We had a fun time shooting Serena and her boyfriend Hudson at Waikiki Beach!  Lately, I’ve found this area to be really versatile for creating different looks during an engagement photo session.  Of course… there’s the beach.  But, for a totally different feel, the shady banyan trees provide cooler and even toned photos.  Other neat options are the walking path, and down the way there’s the water fountain.  All in all, we had a really great afternoon, with a perfect sunset!

Top photo:  Elizabeth with Chinatown Mafia.

As I understand, it sounds like everyone had an eventful weekend with a tsunami warning.  Things allways happen when I leave the island…  I was high and dry in San Francisco, working with fashion designer Esther Yei Shih, of Far East Living.

We took model Elizabeth through Chinatown during the annual Chinese New Year Community Street Fair.  My favorite shot of the weekend was Lizz walking with a group of men we dubbed the “Chinatown Mafia”.  Most likely though, they were probably a bunch of friends off to a game of mahjong.

We’re back in Hawaii and looking forward to other fashion projects this week, as well as our Saturday wedding!