Okinawa Newborn Photographer - You can't buy

You can't buy loyalty they say;

we bought it though the other day.

You can't buy friendship, tried and true;

well just the same, we bought that too.

We made our bid, and on the spot;

bought love and faith and a whole lot

of happiness; so all in all

the purchase price was pretty small.

We bought a simple trusting heart;

that gave devotion from the start.

If you think these things are for sale,

buy a brown eyed pup with a waggily tail.


- author unknown

Okinawa Child Photographer- Besitos para Papi

Hugs and Kisses

Hugs and Kisses,

exes and ohs

why we love 'em

nobody knows.

Some like 'em big

some like 'em small,

but I just love 'em

any way at all!

Author - Nancy Hughes

Okinawa Child Photographer- What is a daughter?

A daughter is love in a bright pink bow

A bundle of happiness all aglow

A tomboy in jeans with a tear streaked face

Crying because she has just lost a race.

Then all of a sudden, no longer small,

She's a vision of loveliness dressed for a ball

A dreamer, a schemer, no two days the same

What is a daughter... It's more than a name

She's a pleasure, a treasure, a comfort each day

Loving and sweet in her own special way

She's a sense of contentment felt deep inside

Bringing a lifetime of pleasure and pride!

- unknown author

Okinawa Baby Photographer - In My Heart

I would write a poem of baby,

But there are no words that I know...

No notes to this music that sings

softly in my heart for my little one

- Kristina Stein

Tutu and headband by: Pretty Princess Pigtails

Okinawa Photographer - Giving Back- That Others May Live

That Other's May Live Foundation FUNdraiser

Kristi of Kristi James Photography and my self partnered on Saturday, the 21st of August 2010 to do the First Mini Photo FUNdraiser for That Other's May Live Foundation here on Okinawa. That Other's May Live Foundation is a non profit organization, which serves to fund the advanced educational need's of children of fallen heros. This foundation is very near and dear to my heart and I was very happy when Kristi agreed to volunteer her photographic talent and time for such a great cause. We had a fabulous time and the Okinawa weather was gorgeous! Thank you again to all who participated and donated. You made this a SUCCESS! Here is the sneak peek for the wonderful people I photographed! Thank you again for supporting us and this great cause!!

We make a living by what we get,

we make a life by what we give

~ Sir Winston Churchill

Kristi, my dear friend this one is for you =)
Thank you, for helping me make the idea of a fundraiser into a reality. I have been blessed by your friendship. I will miss you dearly when you PCS to the states =( 

Okinawa Family Photographer - Exploring

All seems to fade while exploring 

the face of a newborn babe.

~ Vivian Kelly

Okinawa Baby Photographer - KAWAII OKINAWA BABY CONTEST!

A Smile

The thing that goes the farthest

Toward making life worth while,

That cost the least and does the most,

Is just a pleasant smile.

~ author unknown

Welcome to Rising Sun Memories' first Kawaii Okinawa Baby Contest!


To VOTE, you must "like" the photo you want to vote for!!
You can ONLY vote for 1 contestant!


Ready, Set, Go VOTE for the Kawaii Okinawa Baby!!


Contest ends Wednesday the 25th of August 2010 at 5 pm Okinawa time =)


Thank you to all the contestants that submitted for the Kawaii Okinawa Baby Contest.
All the babies are adorable, this is going to be a hard decision for the judges.

Okinawa Baby Photographer - Semper Fidelis "Always Faithful"

From the Halls of Montezuma,

To the shores of Tripoli;

We fight our country's battles

In air, on land and sea;

First to fight for right of freedom

And to keep our honor clean;

We are proud to claim the title

Of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze

From dawn to setting sun;

We have fought in every clime and place

Where we could take a gun;

In snow of far-off Northern lands

And in sunny tropic scenes;

You will find us always on the job

The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps

Which we are proud to serve;

In many a strife we've fought for life

And never lost our nerve;

If the Army and the Navy

Ever look on Heaven's scenes;

They will find the streets are guarded

By Untied States Marines.

Okinawa Newborn Photographer - Remembering

Help me remember, when I feel it's a chore,

The time will come when I'll hold baby no more,

Asleep on my chest, the crib refused, 

the blanket , the pacifier, gone unused.

What better place is there to lay baby's head

Than against my heart, my arm her bed?

For children grow up and leave us behind

With only memories left to remind us

Of midnight walking and predawn rocking,

Of sweet, crying babies unable to sleep.

So, keep me patient and keep me awake

While I cradle this dear child,

And don't let me begrudge another long night

With this baby, my darling, my joy, my delight.

- Jan Dunlap

Okinawa Newborn Photographer - Almost 5 days NEW!

A sweet new blossom of humanity.

- Anonymous

You requested more photographs of this little blossom so here they are!!!

quilts by Anna's Creations

tutus, headbands, beanies and flowers by

Pretty Princess Pigtails

Okinawa Baby Photographer - I'm My Daddy's Little Girl

His big hands hold her sweet

His big heart she completes

His big voice becomes a purr

His big smile shines for her

Her little kisses brush his cheek

Her little eyes, love they speak

Her little hands hold him tight

Her little smile beams true light

- unknown author

Okinawa Bebe' Photographer - Cowgirl UP!

Little cowgirls with pretty 

pink bows

A hat on their head and polish on their toes.

Shirts with ruffles and little blue jeans,

All help create little rodeo dreams.

We just couldn't wait

'til you came home,

Now Mommy and Daddy have  

little cowgirls of their own!

- Julie A McKay

Okinawa Newborn Photographer - Heaven

Love is indeed heaven upon earth; since heaven 

above would not be heaven without it.

~ William Penn

Okinawa Photographer l Height of joy

Shuri-jo's Kyukeimon gate* 

"Be an opener of doors...."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

As some of you already know I took this last month off to recover from surgery. Since I'm still growing as a photographer. I always feel like I'm taking one step forward and two steps back. This last year with the two surgeries and the recovery times I definitely felt like I was moving backwards more than forward. This time has been frustrating but enlightening too. With all the trials and tribulations I have not veered from my course to becoming the best Visionmonger I can be. Thank you to my husband KB for always believing in me. You made it possible for my dream to come true. I'm blessed by the support of my family, friends, and the photography community. I have been humbled by my clients for making me an honorary family member even if it's for a day and for the friendships that have evolved from those sessions. Thank you ALL!

I look forward to photographing my first session today since the recovery! You met her earlier this week from her hospital photographs. Today, we will be photographing Little "I", her two older sisters and her wonderful parents. I get excited and nervous before every session. I'm at a height of joy about this session because not only were they my very first session when I started my journey as a photographer but I have been blessed with their friendship since 2005. I'm very honored to photograph their newest addition to their lovely family. Please, make sure to come back and give them some blog love on their session post.


*Information about phototgraph:
Kyukeimon
Shuri-jo's Kyukeimon gate was also called Hokori-ujo, "Hokori" means "height of joy," a term coupled with 'Amae (joy),' the commom name for Kankaimon gate.
While Kankaimon served as the front gate, Kyukeimon was a side entrance used mainly by woman. It was also used by the King when visiting temples or the northen areas.
Geographically, this area offers outlets for rainwater that fell on the castle grounds to permeate through the ground.
Burnt down in Battle of Okinawa, Kyukeimon gate was restored in 1983.
Source Okinawa Commemorative National Goverment Park. 

Okinawa Photographer - Just 4 Fun - At the edge

It is at the edge of a petal that love waits.

~ William Carlos Williams

Just 4 Fun - Ool

Swimming Ool

Swimming in the swimming pool

is where I like to "B,"

wearing underwater goggles

so that I can "C."

Yesterday, before I swam,

I drank a cup of "T."

Now the pool is just an "ool"

because I took a "P."

~ Ken Nesbitt

Just 4 Fun- Macro- Little Fella has a friend

I'm A Little Snail

(Sung to- Sing a Song of Sixpence)

I'm a little snail, I'm crawling on the ground.

I have got no legs, so I can't walk around.

And when I'm in a hurry, there's someplace I must go.

I'll get there when I get there, even though I'm very slow! 

Little Fella (in bottom right) decided to bring company along =)

I saw Little Fella's friend and thought what a great chance to practice with the macro.

So here are two pictures of Little Fella's friend up close.

It's still raining here but there's always something to bring a little sunshine into your day!

Find your sunshine =)

Have a great week!!

Just 4 Fun- Out of the rain

Snails

Slimy and slippery,

Snails are such fun.

Slowly they move,

They can't even run!

Leaving their trail

behind as they go.

You can see where they've been

and how very slow.

On their back is a shell,

it's really their home.

It's ever so small,

but it goes where they roam.

On stalks are their eyes,

that wave all around.

One can point up,

and one to the ground!

They eat lots of plants,

and all of the flowers.

Munching away,

especially in showers.

Shiny and slippery,

snails are such fun.

They eat and they eat,

they must weight a ton!

~ Gareth Lancaster

The plants were outside enjoying the rain from the last few days in Okinawa.

When the plants were brought in I guess this little fella decided to come out of the rain =)

Have a great day!

Okinawa Hospital Newborn Photographer~ Made in Okinawa with U.S.A. parts

From small beginnings come great things

~ Proverb

 

Look at that head of hair!

I loved how she kept fanning her toes.

Look how tiny =)

 

These hospital pictures are dedicated to the wonderful family and friends that were not able to be here for the arrival of this little blessing. 

Can't wait to photograph her newborn session later this week! 

Just 4 FUN- Ballerina

"DANCE LITTLE GIRL"

Dance little girl to the tune in your heart

And the smiles of your mother and dad,

And your friends looking on-

Who are thrilled with the song

That bubbles from someome glad.

Dance little girl- little boy standing by

Is shy- and wants to be bold.

Take his hand little girl-

Understand little girl,

The treasures more precious than gold.

Dance little girl- for all in this world,

Dance wherever you go.

Lift your head little boy-

Never dread little boy-

Dance - and on with the show.

~ C. Beale Fletcher

 

"Angels must dreams of ballerinas...don't you think?"
~Alan Lukawenko