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Equine Portrait Photographer serving equestrians across the Hawaiian Islands 🌺📸

05/02/2026

hau‘oil lā lei 🌺

May 1st is also known as Lei Day in Hawai‘i. Lei is symbolic to the Hawaiian culture. Lei is a tangible expression of aloha, woven with intention and given with love. This tradition honors the art, culture and mana of the lei.

05/01/2026

a collection of behind the scenes from the last few months 🫶🏼

04/24/2026

because your horse deserves to be transformed into a work of art ✨

offering fine art equine portraiture for all equestrians across the Hawaiian Islands. those iconic black background photos? yep, I do those.

want to know my secret on how I create these images? send me a dm or head to the link in bio and inquire about a session.

04/17/2026

a sunrise golden hour beach photoshoot in Australia 🇦🇺🌅 (looks just like Hawaii right?!)

I’ll be honest, when I first reached out to I did not think she would even see my dm. but much to my surprise I got a reply from Rachel almost right away. Of course, this was the highlight of my entire trip to Australia. If I have the opportunity to sneak in a shoot while I’m on vacation, you know I’m going to do everything to make it happen. Photography has connected me with so many incredible people these last few years, and I can’t help but feel this immense gratitude for it.

These photos represent so much to me, it’s hard to put into words. My goal is to authentically capture equestrian stories, and I truly feel that these photos embody that.

03/26/2026

you can’t tell me this isn’t on every horse girls bucket list.

this + an epic photo shoot = the island experience 🌺

find out more about the island experience by commenting “🐴🌺”

03/08/2026

I took these photos almost 4 years ago and they’re still some of my favorites.

My editing style is constantly evolving as I refine my skills, learn how to create better images through composition and lighting, and I’m slowly learning that sometimes less is more.

I’ve been learning invaluable information through Wings mentorship program, something I should’ve invested in at the very beginning of my photography journey. but better late than never, right?

I hesitated many times on whether or not it was “right” for me or “worth” the investment. well spoiler alert it is. I think no matter where you are on your journey, or how long you’ve been in business, we can always learn from someone else and refine our skills. this experience has been both eye opening and humbling.

I’ve reflected a lot on my past work, and although I still think a lot of it is good, it could have been SO much better. Just the simplest of changes in settings and being mindful of the light would’ve transformed some good images into great ones. but no sense in dwelling on the past. I’ve learned so many new things that I can take into my sessions that will not only make me a more confident and competent photographer, but will improve my work in subtle but powerful ways.

never stop learning.

03/03/2026

PLEASE READ! the 2026 show season is upon us 🏆

Hawaii Horse Show Association and Aloha State Dressage Society have announced show dates for the year.

things are going to look a little bit different this year. I want to be transparent with you guys and keep you up to date.

I will not be able to attend the HHSA April Showers show. However, I have asked .jpg to step in for me and cover the show. Kaitlyn has photographed several horse shows on the mainland, and is a fellow equestrian who supports our horse show community. I trust that Kaitlyn will be able to capture all your horse show moments just as I would. Photos will still be posted under my website for purchase. Private client packages may not be available - stay tuned for updates.

For all ASDS shows - I will only be attending for private client photography coverage. If you plan to show with ASDS this year and would like photos + video, please book in advance for either one day or both days.

For HHSA shows - private clients are my priority. I highly encourage you to sign up if you want the most out of your horse show photos! Packages include photo and video, as well as a mix of candid and action shots.

I will continue to take sign ups for the HHSA shows, this lets me know you’re interested in photos and I will do my best to be ringside for your rounds.

I am endlessly grateful for all of your continued support. I can’t believe this will be my 5th horse show season in Hawaii.

02/19/2026

a few captures from this incredible sunrise session with Bettina and her lovely mare, Ginkgo.

As much as i’m not a morning person, I’m always down for a sunrise shoot.

something about the morning late makes everything feel so magical.

02/08/2026

I think I really made this for myself, if i’m being honest.

I turn 30 today. I feel both a sense of fear, and a sense of peace. you always hear “it’s all down hill after 30” but you know what? I think I’m just getting started.

I feel this sense of fear in this way because it’s like oh s**t, I’m a REAL adult now. like I gotta take that 401k, retirement, stuff real serious now. like maybe I should save for a house or something??? actually that was a typo, I meant horse.

but also this sense of peace, knowing exactly who I am, feeling confident in the choices I’ve made this far in my life. I’ve learned countless lessons in my last decade of life, and I feel like I’ve lived so many different lives. there’s been so many versions of myself, and each one just gets better.

and I’m proud of myself. proud of the life I’ve created. proud of the people I call my friends. proud of the business i’m building. proud of never giving up on my dreams. proud to be a horse girl.

I’m not usually one to make a big deal about my birthday, but I think this year I am. Australia, I’ll see you in a week to celebrate 🇦🇺🦘🐨

02/05/2026

I still keep all my old photos, every one I ever took, backed up on an old hard drive.

sometimes I like to take a trip down memory lane. even after all these years, one thing stays the same; I’m still a horse obsessed girl with an affinity for taking photos of them.

I can still remember taking some of these photos. the way I remember trying to compose the shot, or see the light.

but I never quite had the gear or understood how to use my camera the way I needed to capture what I was envisioning.

I’ll be honest I struggled with learning how to shoot manual. understanding the exposure triangle. learning what ISO and aperture was. it actually did not come that easy to me.

but the day it all finally clicked.. that’s when the magic started to happen. ✨

this year I’m challenging my self to bettering my photography.

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