Website Updated!

I've had my Tiare Photography website up for a long while, but kept it "under construction" for MONTHS. Trying to catch up on long to-do lists, I finally updated it (I figured maybe I should get my money's worth each month? lol!). Check it out!

Just Because : TIARE TUIOLOSEGA | California

I took these photos last summer and never got around to posting them. My baby sister is the namesake of Tiare Photography :). She is sweet as can be, and I love her beyond all words. As much as she's grown over the years, I don't think I could ever see her as older than 2! She's a great aunty to our girls, and the best little sister ever ♥.

For as long as I can remember, Tiare has been quite the ham for the camera ;)! We had a good time taking a few pictures of her at a park close to my mom's house in California.

Love you baby girl!

Heaven Sent : ROSE RAMSEY-SUIAUNOA | Fife, WA

I've been MIA from my blog for a long while - the "busy-ness" of my days have reached an all-time high! I have a couple of other shoots to post, but wanted to get this one posted before the start of another crazy week!

This shoot was special to me for many reasons, and it was truly an honor to take these pictures. Rose is one of my very best friends, and in these photos, she's almost 37 weeks along with her baby boy, who we affectionately call "Baby L." There are some things of which I am COMPLETELY certain and have no doubt in my mind about - and one of those things is what an amazing, wonderful mother Rose will be, and how lucky and blessed her son and all his future siblings will be to have her as their mom. Rose is a second mom to my girls who love her to no end, and I know motherhood will be second nature to her! Rose is so many incredible things, and I am so blessed to have her in my life.

She is absolutely RADIANT in these photos and will make one hot mama!! :)

Unconditional : The ESERA Family | Renton, WA

Side Note: I'm posting this on February 4th, but I actually started preparing this blog post on January 14th. Waaaay behind on photography stuff, and just getting back into the swing of things!

Over the weekend, I met up with my friend Kealoha and her little family - it's been YEARS since I've seen Kea, but thanks to Facebook :) and email, we've kept in touch. We met in college in Utah, and it was great to catch up again after so long.

Kea and her husband Troy just welcomed their brand new, beautiful baby girl into the world a few months ago. Baby Kellen joins her "sister" Meadow, Kea and Troy's adorable dog. The Eseras were visiting from Oregon, and it was nice to take some of their first family photos!

We met up in Renton late in the afternoon, so we struggled with the light a bit. Thankfully, it didn't rain!

After photos, Junior and I met up with them again for dinner at the Cheesecake Factory - yummy food and good company :). It was great seeing you guys!!

A Year in Review: 2009

It's hard to believe the last day of 2009 is here! And what a year it's been - both personally and professionally for me. In June of this year, I decided to pursue photography - a quiet desire I'd had for a long time. I was nervous to start, and didn't know how things would turn out, but I never would've imagined I'd learn so much, meet so many great new people, and find a certain kind of happiness in doing something I loved, and sharing it with others. On a personal level, I am blessed with an extra-supportive husband, daughters who light up my life, and a baby boy on his way. I couldn't ask for more.

In review, here are some of my favorite images of 2009. Thank you family, friends, colleagues and clients for your support and for making this year so special! I'm excited to see what new challenges and opportunities 2010 brings, and can't wait for all that's in store. Manuia le Tausaga Fou (Happy New Year)!

Happy Birthday Taimane!

Yes, it was only 3 days ago that I blogged a "Happy Birthday" post to my now 4 year old, Eden :). Our daughters are 12 months and 3 days apart, and it's been quite entertaining (to say the least) having them so close together! Looking back, I wouldn't have it any other way. I was definitely nervous when I found out I was expecting her, and I truly didn't know how it would be possible to love another child as much I loved Eden, but Taimane has shown me the capacity of a heart and the ability to love knows no bounds, and I can't imagine life without her.

Taimane is our baby, and even though she's just a year younger than Eden, she makes sure it's known far-and-wide, that she is the BABY. It would be remiss of me to say she's just our baby, because from the day she was born, she's been enthralled with her Aunty Rose, and does claim to be her baby first :)! It will interesting come Spring of next year when two baby brothers will be born for her - ours, and Aunty Rose's son in February.

Though only 3 and proudly "the baby," she is mature beyond her years, and has a lively personality and facial expressions for everything. She is talkative and her vocabulary multiplies daily. She LOVES food, and is no doubt her daddy's daughter..lol! She loves to sing and has the sweetest voice. She can be defiant and headstrong when she wants to be, but is lovable and kind at any other time. Our days wouldn't be the same without her antics :).

Happy Birthday 'Mane Bear!

*DRUM ROLL*...And the WINNER is...

SEPA HAFOKA!!

We were a little late in doing the drawing, but the birthday girl didn't forget her big job today, and she was ultra-excited to draw a name :). These aren't the best images, but we figured we should document the drawing, so there you have it.

Congratulations Sis. Hafoka ;), and Happy Shopping!!

Thank you to everyone who participated :)!!

Love,
Pua