SGT Darla of Kauai Police Dept.

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Darla's passion is to protect and serve. She is loved and respected by her community for her service and commitment to the island of Kaua'i. We went to Waimea Cottages for our photo session, west side of the island. This was Darla's beat for years and she was recognized and warmly greeted throughout our session numerous times.

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Vegan Baker Banana Bread Maker on Kaua'i

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Hollan Hamid is the genius chef/entrepreneur behind vegetarian restaurant Caffe Coco, located in Kapa'a, and Hippie Cafe, baked vegan goodies distributed Kauai island wide. In addition to running two businesses, a household with 3 kids and staying fit Hollan is dedicated to helping people feel better by eating better. Hollan is also extremely active in the fight to keep GMO farming off of Kaua'i and her passions for making this planet a better place are infectious.

I love photographing women in general and because my previous blogs this month feature women naturally lit I'm going to continue the pattern for a few more posts.

Hollan is also special to me because she follows her dreams and passions and works hard for what she believes. It's hard to go after your goals, and working for yourself can be scary but Hollan does not let fear get in her way and she does not hold back, always sharing her genius to help others find a healthier path. Hollan reminds me and encourages me to believe in myself and my passions, she is such a positive source of energy and attitude to admire.

Here she is pictured in a banana grove in Poipu.

Love&Lifestyle Photographer Heather Ransley lives on Kauai and owns Kauai Bliss Photography, based in Koloa Hawaii, on the south shore of Kauai. Kauai photographer Heather Ransley specializes in Kauai portrait and family photography, Kauai wedding photography, Kauai Fine Art Photography and lifestyle photography. Please visit kauaiblissphoto.com to see more Kauai photography, Aloha! 

Fastie (No Flash)

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I love natural light. There are two golden hours of light every day and I limit portrait sessions to those times. I could work in a manner of control, utilizing the limitless supply of lighting equipment to duplicate the conditions of that golden hour but then it wouldn't be golden. There is something magical in the rays of sunshine that illuminate our earth as it rises and again as sun sets on the horizon casting long shadows and softened hues, sometimes golden. I do rely on flash occasionally and if I'm lighting a subject against a sunset, off camera lighting makes for a dynamic shot; though these images are never the ones I choose to show in gallery.

Some may say that my lack of flash or lighting equipment might seem lazy but I disagree completely. Discovering the best light in different locations requires a creative eye and problem solving skills, even if it is the best time of day. It would be much easier to bring the light you need and never rely on your surroundings to find it, but then where is the magic? For me, the Art of Environmental Portraiture is allowing the location to light the subject, the light is the variable. I strive to solve an equation with every shutter release, light being the most important tool of my quest.

Here is Fastie, No Flash, No Filter.

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Marley Mar

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I love photographing women and some of my favorite jobs are portfolio development for talent, models and actresses. Not much need for headshot photographers on the island of Kaua'i but environmental portraiture is becoming more prevalent in other industries and I still get calls for professional portraits in a natural settings. Marley and I went down to Waimea town on the westside of the island for her pictures, she brought her friend Fastie along and we had a blast playing. I'll feature Fastie in my next blog.

Love&Lifestyle Photographer Heather Ransley lives on Kauai and owns Kauai Bliss Photography, based in Koloa Hawaii, on the south shore of Kauai. Kauai photographer Heather Ransley specializes in Kauai portrait and family photography, Kauai wedding photography, Kauai Fine Art Photography and lifestyle photography. Please visit kauaiblissphoto.com to see more Kauai photography, Aloha! 

Keiki I

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Love&Lifestyle Photographer Heather Ransley lives on Kauai and owns Kauai Bliss Photography, based in Koloa Hawaii, on the south shore of Kauai. Kauai photographer Heather Ransley specializes in Kauai portrait and family photography, Kauai wedding photography, Kauai Fine Art Photography and lifestyle photography. Please visit kauaiblissphoto.com to see more Kauai photography, Aloha! 

Ransley's Enjoying the Park Ridgefield CT

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 Grandma

Love&Lifestyle Photographer Heather Ransley lives on Kauai and owns Kauai Bliss Photography, based in Koloa Hawaii, on the south shore of Kauai. Kauai photographer Heather Ransley specializes in Kauai portrait and family photography, Kauai wedding photography, Kauai Fine Art Photography and lifestyle photography. Please visit kauaiblissphoto.com to see more Kauai photography, Aloha!