Okinawa Children Photography~ Sneak Peek!

I was editing this picture tonight and wanted to share it. During this session each child picked a shisa to have their picture taken with. Look how adorable little Miss A is with the shisa she chose for her picture. It was a perfect match. Mama thought you'd enjoy this one :)

BX meets Walmart hours

Kadena AB BX started a test this weekend that will run for 2 weeks. From now until Wednesday the 25th of November they will be open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition to the main store, the bookstore, coffee shop and Burger King are also open. They will use this test to determine if there is a need for expanded hours. Great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping taken care without having to take the children with you or your sweet heart. 

Happy Holiday shopping! ~ Denise

Okinawa Children Photography~ Sneak Peek!

Today was a gorgeous day to have a family session. Thank you Leonardo family for spending the morning with me. T, A & Little C are adorable. I had a lot of fun watching them make Shisa faces and as you can see they had fun making them. Just from the quick preview of the gallery I already have a couple of favorites. Make sure to ask Lisa how you can help her win a favorite photograph from the gallery.

MCP Actions Contest!! Win a Custom Designed Smugmug Website!

Jodi Freidman of MCP Actions and Jerry from jR customization are hosting a contest on the MCP Actions blog enter to win a one year free subscription to smugmug - pro account and a basic customization of your new smugmug site by jR Customization.


To enter answer the following question in the comment section of the MCP Action blog.
"Why do you feel you need a new website for your photography business?"


Now go enter to win this great opportunity! I'm right behind you.
Take care~ Denise

Newbie Running Club! Come check it out!

Welcome to the Newbie Running Club!  My name is Steph Shimkus and I am an RRCA certified distance running coach as well as an ACE certified personal trainer. I want to share my love of running with women who are interested in running but maybe don't quite know where to begin, what to do, what is safe, and/or are afraid to run without proper, guided instruction.  

With all of this in mind, I"m offering a running group specifically designed just for women who might consider themselves new or "newbies" to running.

When does the Newbie Running Club begin?
The first session begins Wednesday, November 18 at 9:00 am

What will each weekly session include?
-a weekly run of 2-4 miles (mileage will increase beyond this in time)
-running-specific strengthening exercises including core work before and after each run 
-tips on running form and technique
-information on how to eat as a runner/athlete
-tips on gear, shoes, running gadgets
-individual gait analysis
-the chance to make new friends
-fun!

How long will each session last?
-Each session will be approximately 70-90 minutes (don't worry, we won't be running for 90 minutes!)

What will this cost?
-Your first introductory, 90-minute session is $10
-Monthly cost (if you know you will come each week) after introductory session is $70
-Occasional drop-in session price after introductory session is $20

When will each session meet?
 -Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am (we can meet later since its cooler outside now)

Where will each running session meet?
-At Kadena's Risner gym's track for our pre-run warm up and then off we go!

Where will we run?
-We will run all around base on loops and/or out and back courses that I have mapped out beforehand.  Our goal eventually will be to run off base and to run on other bases for changes of scenery and terrain.

How do you sign up?
-You can call or email me to sign up or just show up on Wednesday, November 18 at 8:30am

What is my contact information?
-Steph Shimkus
-Cell phone: 080.3514.3892
-stephshimkus@yahoo.com

Come run with us!  I look forward to meeting each of you and working with you toward your individual goals!  Hopefully the Newbie Running Club, will get you on the road (pun very much intended) to a lifelong love, or at the very least like, of running!

Infested with bugs!

The Halloween candy at our house has attracted
lady bugs


and spidermen!


This is our first year celebrating Halloween in Okinawa, Japan. We had a lot of fun but unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. Hopefully next year it won't rain & Papi will get to join us.
Papi, we missed you! Please, stay safe and come home SOON!

Okay your turn...what did you do for Halloween?

Take care~ Denise

Okinawa Newborn Photography

Here is one of my newborn models from the Wanted Newborn Model search. I was very excited because Little Miss "C" is my second newborn session. I had a lot of fun with her family and her beautiful big sister. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take your daughter's first photos. She was the perfect model ;)



Check out the head of hair on this little sweetie!


Thank you, Daniel and Cynthia I look forward to taking more pictures of your beautiful family!


Our next sneek peek is of a little prince! Keep your fingers crossed that the weather stays nice for his session.


Take care ~ Denise