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It’s been a while! Busy as usual but so glad we were able to drop in and post about a recent session.
We were able to work with Kawai on her senior portrait session. We had a fun time, and it was quite a contrast working with her because up until this point, we did sessions with her brother Suggy for his fighter portraits. Nonetheless, we had a fun time and loved working with her. Have a quick look at our session & enjoy!
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2020 and 2021 have been rough for the graduating seniors. We are glad to still have been able to work with many of them as the state slowly opened up again. Daylee was one of them. A few years back (literally a few years back), we had the pleasure of working with Daylee’s older brother Drayden for his senior portrait, and now it’s Daylee’s turn. Amazes me to see how quickly time flies! Like Drayden, I remember Daylee when he was just a small boy (their mom and I were college classmates) haha. Well, he has grown into a fine young man! Congratulations Daylee! Have a small look at our session :)
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Most recently, we got wind of our friends from HiBred House would also be taking part in the WAKO tournament coming up this month. So off to the Eastside we went! We ended up doing some portraits of them as they prepped for their upcoming competition. The fighters competing consist of Alfonzo Martinez, Tristan Futa, Scott Higashi, Webster Aluli, Nakoa Fujimura, Nate Yoshimura, and Ikaika Barboza. We even had Canaan Kawaihae appear for a cameo! Hibred House will be going up with Westside Striking to compete and hopefully put Hawaii on the map once again for combat sports. Have a look at our session and enjoy!
*If you would like to help support their journey, reach out to coach Kaleo Kwan :)
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We recently had a chance to work with our friends at Westside Striking again. This month they are taking a team of hopefuls to the WAKO Team USA Kickboxing National Championships in Nashville, Tennessee. Representing Westside Striking: Taz Kaleiopu, Joven Lopez, JJ Morales, Sefo Manuel, Quincy Manuel, Isaac Martinez, Christian Tajiri, and Brandon Abiva. We got to take get some portrait work in with them, with a little action on the side. We were unable to photograph Christian Tajiri and Brandon Abiva this time around, but hopefully next time around we will get the chance. Fun fact: Christian and Brandon actually fought each other a few years ago! Even though we didn’t get to work with them this time around, enjoy a little throwback of their fight. Have a look at our session with Westside Striking and enjoy!
*If you would like to help support, reach out to coach Mike Talalotu to see what you can do :)
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As the state slowly opened up and restrictions were eased, we slowly were able to get back to shooting with our clients :)
Our very first session back gave us the pleasure of working with Kekai and Bronson. You may remember them from our engagement session with them a while back. Seeing Kekai holding Brixon in her tummy was so cute! This was their maternity session with us after all. The funny thing is, we weren’t sure if a session was even possible. Luckily once the state eased up a bit on their restrictions and closures, we were able to get their session in. Crazy thing is… Brixon was born not too long after! This session was a surprise from Kai to the world, just as Brixon decided to make his own surprise and enter the world earlier than expected! Now that he is here, here is a look into our session! Welcome to the world Brixon Kepa! Enjoy all!
They say children are the future. This couldn’t be any more true. The keiki of today are the future leaders of tomorrow. They will be the ones leading us in due time. This pertains to everything, including combat sports.
I had the pleasure of getting some portraits done with some of the keiki of an awesome and humble group that is Westside Striking. As the name implies, we ventured out West to Waianae. Now any negative stereotypes you may have or may have heard, try to tune them out. Not everything you heard is 100% true all the time. Sometimes, some unfortunate things happen. A couple of bad apples should ruin your opinion of the whole tree. In fact, some of the kindest people I know are in Waianae. Some were even born and raised there. Just remember, don’t mistake ANYONE’S Aloha for weakness ;)
I was able to work with some of the members of the team. It’s hard to believe this was hardly a fraction of the whole team. It was a fun session, and hopefully won’t be the last with this awesome and humble group. Take a quick look and enjoy! Thanks again to the coaches, kids, and parents for having us there!
Francis
