Rikki Goble

10/26/2015

If you've been in the military long enough, you know that things can change for your family at the drop of a hat. I was more than willing to squeeze this fun and genuine family into my schedule before change came their way! Thank you, Laferte's! It was an honor!

08/10/2015

Most military families have been there. It's time to PCS and you're down to the wire. More than one all nighter is pulled when it comes time to prepare your home for final inspection and although we as adults can handle the lack of sleep (with the assistance of a caffeine IV), it's the kiddos who really have to give it their all and hang in there. Their routines are interrupted, their surroundings have been dismantled, bedtime has most likely gone out the window and now you want them to do WHAT?! Stay up AND clean?! This was the case for these littles the night before this shoot and when all was said and done, they were running on fumes ... BUT they handled their shoot like PROS! Off camera, it was obvious, you could see the sleepy in their eyes, but when that camera came up to my eye, it was if they were on stage and all smiles were engaged! I know it was a rough morning for you, but thank you Bigga littles for being so cooperative and cheery when it really mattered! MAHALO NUI LOA!

07/31/2015

One last sneak peek for this senior before I turn her images over to her aunt!

07/31/2015

This past March, I had the honor of meeting this BEAUTIFUL couple and capturing one of the most exciting times in their lives! They were on vacation, visiting her brother and his wife before 2 became 3. (Her brother and Sister in law graciously gifted them the photo shoot!) Recently, I contacted Monica to ask permission to use their photos online to which she promptly replied yes accompanied by the announcement of the birth of their little man just hours after I had messaged her. Welcome to the world baby D!

07/31/2015

Aloha everyone! I'm back. As most of you know, life handed us lemons here at the Goble residence several weeks back and I've been away from editing/the computer making pitchers and pitchers of lemonade! Seems fitting, considering the heatwave that's swept the islands! I wanted to stop in and thank everyone who has stopped in and "liked" my page. Moving forward, I hope to roll this over into a photo blog and spend more time doing what I believe I was born to do- provide people with timeless images that will last a lifetime!

06/23/2015

I met this family over a year ago through a friend. Call it a blind date, if you will. Our first meet up was a family shoot which included a total of 11 people, none of whom I had never met. This is generally not customary for me, though Carrie and I had been texting back and forth leading up to the day we met. I'm usually nervous about meeting people in large groups, but the INSTANT I arrived, I was greeted with beaming faces, warm hugs and incredible hearts. I can't say enough about this family (including the other 6), but I CAN say that my life is MUCH richer for having met them. I wish them safe travels and happy living as they return to the mainland next week. It's been an ABSOLUTE pleasure, Boyum family! I pray our paths cross again, but if not, there's always social media ;)

06/17/2015

One of the best looking families I know! The first time I photographed the kids was at a bar-b-que in Virginia and Mr. R was brand spankin' new! Now it's time for Tyler to head to college and their whole dynamic is about to change. Thanks for allowing me to capture such a pivotal point in your lives, Zabler family!

06/16/2015

On Memorial Day, we attended the memorial lantern ceremony held at Magic Island, here on Oahu. As the event was winding down, my husband spotted this young man watching the last of the spectators clearing out as the last of the memorial lanterns were being collected from the ocean. I can't help but wonder what story he may have had to tell. A solid reminder that our freedom isn't free.

06/16/2015

Simply stunning!

06/16/2015

Senior pictures in Hawaii?! WHY NOT?! This natural beauty is here visiting her aunt and couldn't pass up the chance to return home with images unlike any of her classmates! She was a NATURAL when it came to posing! Thanks for the opportunity, ladies!

06/16/2015