Happy Birthday to Sister/Best Friend

Happy Birthday Tahiti! Today is the day you were born some 20+10 something years ago. You are the BEST! I could not imagine my life/childhood without you. Thank you for being the bestest sister anyone could possibly have. I love you more than words can say.

Skye's the limit

Here is a shot I did today. More of the beautiful Miss Skye to come.

Hawaii... Ready or Not Here We Come.

Dear People who will be on the same flight as me,
I am writing to let you know that I am trying my best to have these kids under control for the 5 1/2 hour flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu. We leave tomorrow and I am already saying my prayers that I will have patience. My kids are... well let's just be real and say CRAZY. I have a 13 year old who wants to be 18. A 21 month old who is a total DRAMA QUEEN and a 10 week old who is the most well behaved out of the 3. Traveling with 2 kids under the age of 2 is sort of putting me into a panic attack. So please bear with me while we make this journey together. I know that if I can survive through this flight I can survive anything.
Just wanted to say that I am sorry in advance. I truly feel sorry for the other passengers that will probably see my 21 month old morph into a
TANTRUM THROWING DIVA!
~Mapu

ps... please don't give me stink looks on the plane because I too might turn into a DRAMA QUEEN... and two DRAMA QUEENS on the same flight is never a good thing.

Peace out blog. See you all in Hawaii.

Hey SEATTLE I'm coming your way....

Hey all you Seattle peeps. I'll be coming your way for ONE day on Sept 18th. If anyone wants to do a Couple shoot, Family shoot, Heashots, Senior pics, Engagement shoot... or anything else ...Send me an email at mapu@mapuanaphoto.com. I will only be there for ONE day so space is limited.

Just one more....

How did I miss this one.

2nd Shooting Maka at The Los Angeles Mormon Temple

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of 2nd shooting Maka. I gotta say that I LOVE weddings. It was so nice being at the Los Angeles Mormon Temple. The Bride was absolutely beautiful surrounded by her family and loved ones.



























Thanks Maka!!

And The Winner Is.....

Oh my... I am so blessed to have had so many people enter. I first want to thank each and every one of you. I really wish I could photograph all of you but I could only pick one Wedding shoot and one Family shoot.

So the winner of the WEDDING shoot goes out to: Cori Miller



And the winner of the FAMILY shoot goes out to: Eileen Magalianes. sorry but I don't have a pic of her.... actually I don't have a pic of her YET :)

Since I can not give out free photo shoots to everyone I would like to offer a SPECIAL for a limited time from Sept 1st - Oct 16th

SPECIAL - PHOTO SHOOT FOR ONLY $150 (excluding weddings). This can be a FAMILY SHOOT, SENIOR PORTRAITS, NEWBORN, MATERNITY OR GLAM SHOOT.... I will be in Hawaii for the next few months and would LOVE to meet up with as many of you as possible. If you would like to book a shoot or ask me a question.. or hang out while I'm in Hawaii send me an email at mapu@mapuanaphoto.com.
Travel Dates :
Honolulu Hawaii - August 24-Sept 14 & Sept 28 - Oct 16

*Need to book your shoot by Sept 1st to get this special.