Portrait enhancments

Ever since embracing digital technology, I've tried to make use of the educational opportunities that were offered to improve my skills.

Of course, it's really important to have technical and artistic knowledge and skills in photography itself and digital should be used to enhance the photograph. One can fix a mediocre photograph but it'll look a lot better if it was captured properly in the first place.

The two images below illustrate some minor (if you call it that) adjustments in the portrait to enhance the image.

How Kids Change...

Photographing kids can be a challenge or a joy. Generally up to 18 months, it's not too bad, then the terrible twos set in and it becomes a major challenge, then they get older and it becomes a routine to them that some of them look forward to. When I started photographing these kids, it was an early challenge with #2 girl. Now, you can't pry them away from the camera.

Valentine's Day Special Packages

I know it's not even Christmas and too early to think about Valentine's day but some of these packages require a bit of time to photograph, edit, and select photos then get printed so I'm starting early.

The first package item that I'm offering is a framed 8x20 wall hanging with three images. The images can be taken on location (preferred) or in the studio. I'm still working on the pricing so check the website for a Valentine's day special link.

Here's a couple of samples of what it'll look like framed.

My Yearly Christmas Card

Thanks to Angela, Christy, Tracy, Tiara, & Ashley along with my niece Breanna for being the models for this year's card. As usual, it's a where's waldo thing for me. Photo taken courtesy of Keely Luke. The snow scene is courtesy of Photography by JD in Wisconsin (no way could I get a snow scene here.
Season's Greetings to all.
For the full size image, you can download it at http://hayashiphoto.com/imageweek/xmas07.jpg

2007 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court Photos

Finally got to photograph the new Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court (top photo), Queen Sonja Tam (large crown) and her two princesses - Marie Soon (green cheongsam) and Rachel Mark (red cheongsam).

Christmas Photos

Time is running out if you want your photos by Christmas. There is still time to take the photos to get them back before Christmas so if you were thinking about it, now is the time to book your time slot. Just photographed two of my long time customers on location.

Marlo and Lee's Wedding

Marlo & Lee were married this past weekend at the Luana Hills Country Club. The weather cooperated and they had a great ceremony & reception with their relatives and close friends.

The Bridal Party included the bride's younger sister, Wendy, and the bride's daughter. The groom's side included Lee's best friend "Hooter" and the bride's son.

The couple honeymooned at the Hotel Hana Maui.

Miss Chinatown Hawaii

Congratulations to Sonja Tam (Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2007), Marie Soon (1st Princess) and Rachel Mark (2nd Princess), selected as the 2007 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court at the Historic Hawaii Theatre this past week.

Ben and Becky's Wedding

Ben and Becky were married on Friday, November 10, 2006 @ the Halekulani Hotel on the Hau Terrace. They were blessed with good weather and many out of town guests. They are on their way to their honeymoon in Thailand.

It was great working with them. They were on time, and open to anything we suggested.

As usual, the food and service at the Halekulani were top notch as was the sunset on the lanai.