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Home Ownin' & Lovin' It

Do you know what owning a home in Hawaii feels like? It feels like you hit the jack pot, but your jackpot is in the form of a cute little house... attached to a 30 year loan. But boy, it has never felt so good!

When you think about it... You now own a piece of paradise -- even if it's costed you an arm and a leg for a 850 square foot townhouse. Heck, that thang is all YOURS. You can do whatever home updates you want (as long as it's within the HOA guidelines). You can have a dog, a cat, or even a miniature pig. No one to tell you you can't paint your walls bright red -- even though I highly advise against doing that. No one else to pay for living in their home that they own. Nope. This time, it's yours. The bottom line is, everyone who has grown up in Hawaii knows the struggles of owning a piece of it. It doesn't come by easily for us locals. A lot of times investors come down and buy homes quick, and then turn around and sell it to us locals for so much more. It sucks but it's the name of the real estate game. The cost of living here is so HIGH, and the market is so competitive... So, when it does happen for us, it's kind've a big deal. It's a huge life milestone. And what do you do when you achieve a milestone in life? Well, we GOTTA photograph it. Duh!

My long time client / fashionista + owner of Hawaii faith-inspired clothing boutique Zoey Grace, Rachel Chantavong, contacted me a month ago because her and her adorable little family had reached that epic milestone; They just bought their first home! She wanted me to come by her new place to take some cute little photos of her family outside of their home. I absolutely loved that idea because we too just purchased our first home last August. I understood all that went into achieving something like this. It's something you should be so proud of! Like dude, we just bought a HOUSE, in HAWAII. Let's cheers to top-ramen for dinner for the first few months because sh*ts about to get real. Yeah, we'll be hella broke for the first 10 years, but hey... this is an investment in paradise. I repeat. PARADISE. Our keikis get to grow up here and always have a place to call "home" just like we did. So, without further ado, here are some of the photos we took. Aren't they just the cutest family??  (Shout out to my hubby for suggesting we turn on their bistro lights because the porch shots are my fave!)

#lifestyle portraits #family photography #milestones #lifestyle #home sessions

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Sisterly love!!! I'm such a sucker for candid shots. Always have been, always will be ❤️🎄#sisterlylove #adorablekids #lifestylephotographer #holidayminisessions #hawaiiphotographer #childphotographer #familyphotographer

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When I'm not taking photos of beautiful families and babies, I take shots of (and with) the dudes of @82fifty 😉. If you're on Oahu on Friday October 16th these rocking men will be having their album release party at Crossroads Hawaiian Brian's! Definitely SAVE THE DATE! You don't wanna miss out on a sick show! AND remember #supportlocal! #supportlocalmusic #supportlocaleverything #sheenamariephotography #82fifty #brokenpromises8250 #picoftheday #musicphotography

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My Lil Sweet P playing outside in her cute peach + turquoise blouse from @gapkids and adorable glitter sandals from @oldnavy for summer! Love her little face n curls!!! #mygirl #paisleyrhythm #babyphotography #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #cutekidsclub #fashionkids #childphotographer #gapkids #oldnavy #summer #nikon #lifestyle #hawaii #filipina #portuguese #spanishgirl #japanese #instagram_kids

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I don't have a clever title at the moment. I just know that this photo makes me FEEL. Lights + LIVE MUSIC = Magic ❤️. Oh and the dude in the middle has my heart #sinceeversince #mylove #musiclovers #jessiecampania #82fifty #sheenamariephotography #calmbeforethestorm #rockmusic #concertphotography #hawaiiphotographer #oahuphotographer #musicphotography #musicphotographer #therepublik #nikon #50mm #lifestyle #livemusicphotography #therepublik @jointherepublik #bampproject

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82FIFTY!!! If you don't know them, now you do. You're welcome. #sheenamariephotography #82fifty #hawaiimusic #localrockmusic #concertphotography #therepublik #bampproject #nikon #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #musicphotography #instahawaii #15mm #fisheye #rockmusic #rockscene #originalmusic #musicphotographer #rockreggae #honolulu @82fifty. Much love to @jointherepublik + @bampproject for having these dudes open and for letting me snap some pics of them.

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Took this shot of my husband at #TheRepublik as he rocked faces off while opening for #TheExpendables this past weekend. I've titled it: JessieSoSexy.jpg 😉 Check out @82fifty now!! New album coming out soon! I even sing a bit on a tune 😁. Mahalo to @bampproject and @jointherepublik for putting on an awesome show and letting me get some pics of this sexy guy! #sheenamariephotography #localrockscene #bampproject #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #musicphotographer #nikon #15mm #fisheye #concertphotography #bampproject #MCM #MCFOREVER

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I felt this shot deserved its own post 💗 More from my pre-wedding session with my couple from Japan! #allyouneedislove #sheenamariephotography #japanesewedding #vsco #hawaiiphotographer #northshoreoahu #nikonphotography #nikon #oahuphotographer #vsco #engagement #northshoreoahu #instahawaii #destinationweddings

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An engagement / pre-wedding session for my lovely couple from Japan. #allyouneedislove #japanesewedding #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #nikonphotography #nikond700 #fullframe #35mm #50mm #vsco #lemonadeandlenses #northshoreoahu #sheenamariephotography #sheenamariephoto

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Couple of my favorite shots from my L I F E S T Y L E shoot with Mai Sollner! Such a rad and talented gal. Please follow her and check out her music right meowwwww. Also, stay tuned for more from this shoot!!! 😻😻😻😻 #sheenamariephotography #maisollner #oahuphotographer #nikon #fullframe #35mm #girlsandguitars #oahumusicscene #instahawaii #musicphotography #musician #lifestylephotography #bandphotographer @treafreac @treafreac @treafreac

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Here it is! Our first annual Mother's Day Photo Contest winner of a FREE CUSTOM PORTRAIT SESSION is @rocknessa!!! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to work with you and your MIRACLE baby 💕! Please send me an email so we can go over your session! To you all my other mommies who participated, I just want to say you all rock and I love you!!! Thanks so much for being a part of this. I don't want to leave you empty handed so I've decided to offer you a sweet 40% off on my Custom Portrait Sessions ($150 in savings)! You will have till the end of this week to redeem your special discount. Email: [email protected] with your IG username to redeem your discount. Happy Mother's Month!!! #smpmothersdaygiveaway #sheenamariephotography #happymothersday #happymothersmonth #love #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #oahufamilyphotographer #mothersandbabies #mommiesandbabies

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Need the perfect gift for your wife, mother, mother-in-law, stepmom, sister, girlfriend, daughter, aunt, bff, or yourself?!? Our Mother's "Month" sale is finally here! This weekend only ALL custom portrait sessions are 25% off!!! After this weekend, the rest of the month is 10% off on all custom portrait sessions!!! Happy Mother's Month... Because mom's deserve more than just one day. 💕 Comment below with your email if interested in hearing session details + booking / reserving your session now! #sheenamariephotography #happymothersday #mothersday #oahuphotographer #happymothersmonth #oahufamilyphotographer #oahuphotographers #hawaiiphotographers #hawaiifamilyphotographer #lifestylephotography #hawaiilife #northshore #keikibeach

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Hello beautiful mommies!! I got a sweet Mother's Day Photo Contest to win a FREE CUSTOM PHOTO SESSION with me (priced over $350). Read this flyer for details on how to enter. Last entry needs to be in by the end of Friday May 8th! One awesome mommy / winner will be announced on Mother's Day and featured on our IG. Good luck!! P.S. If your page is set to private I won't be able to see your post. Please either set your IG to public, let me follow you, or direct message your photo with caption instead so I can see it! Thanks! 😘😘😘😘#sheenamariephotography #smpmothersdaygiveaway #oahuphotographers #happymothersday #hawaiiphotographers #familyphotography #oahufamilyphotographer #mommyandbabies #hawaiifamilyphotographer

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Late Repost from Instagram! Just wrapped up this gorgeous gals's senior portrait edits so I thought I'd share!! Enjoy!! #classof2015 #seniorportraits #sheenamariephotography #lifestylephotographer #oahuphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #hawaiiseniorportraits

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A late post... From my Valentine mini sessions! Baby Ryder and his two awesome mommies! #loveislove #hawaiiphotographer #oahuphotographer #familyphotographer #lifestylephotography #babypotographer

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🎼 "Hey Jude" ❤️🎶 | The tiny details that I love to capture #valentinesminisessions #heyjude #babyphotographer #familyphotographer #naturallightphotographer #hawaiiphotographer #nikon #35mm #beautifulboy #beatlesbaby #sheenamariephotography #lifestylephotographer #lifestylesessions #squaready #sheenamarievdayspecial

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#latepost Hey Jude! Kicking off Valentines mini sessions! What a little cutie pie! I'm in LOVE. More to come! ❤️😍😍😍😍#sheenamariephptpgraphy #naturallightphotographer #babyphotographer #nikon #35mm #photoogtheday #valentinesday #sheenamarievdayspecial #heyjude

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