Creating Memories with the Family

Creating Memories 

Introducing the wonderful R Family!

      You are about to see their story told in memorable pictures, but first a little background. All of us at Hawaiianpix feel so lucky that we get to work with, meet and have fun with so many amazing families. Whether it's a family just visiting the islands for the first time, or one lucky enough to live in Hawaii, or as in the R Family's situation- lived in Hawaii but then moved away due to a job. The R Family were stationed in Hawaii as Dad is in the military. Their time on island was rapidly coming to a close and their PCS ( pack out time) was fast approaching. They wanted to capture some photos to remember their time on the islands and create memories with the whole family. We were the fortunate ones that the Mom in the R Family is one smart lady and called us up to schedule a session and be part of one of their last days in Hawaii . Now to let their photos tell the rest of the story..............

Dad and the kids at the start of the photo session.
The smiles are coming out! 

The R kids starting to relax and create memories.

WOW! A one- of- a- kind family shot with beautiful smiles all around and iconic Hawaiian scenery 

The R Family's love and playfulness shine through in this shot!

Group hug!!!!

Shaka! Hawaiian style greetings- how about this for a Holiday card photo?

 We thank you R Family for letting us have the privilege of working with you and wish you all the best as your family adventures continue on the mainland!!!

Mahalo for the memories

Sometimes Its Just About Having Fun with the Kids

Check out this little cutie! She and her twin sister just had their pictures taken a few weeks ago at Waimanalo Bay with the rest of the C Family. She seems to be calling out to the photographers.

 And check out the brother and sister from the L Family. If they weren't enjoying themselves this photo wouldn't have resulted in this treasured memory.

Here are two sweet girls from the G family at Ala Moana Beach Park having a great time and giving us amazing smiles.

So how do our photographers capture amazing images like these sweet shots? First of all it takes experience, lots of experience and our crew have been at this a long, long time. Sorry guys ( I won't tell everyone how old you are, I promise) but its true, they are experienced and they have the wrinkles to prove it. Of course those wrinkles are from laugh lines not frown lines. And that is where the magic comes in. A photographer with an "eye" for that magical moment, the experience of a career in photography and the laugh lines to prove it. We have had families tell us how their yearly portrait is usually " a chore", " a dreaded day" etc. EXCEPT when they leave after shooting with us. Then they tell us "How much FUN they had", " How excited they are to see the photos" and of course " Thank you, Thank you and MAHALO".

 As the C Family told us just last week after a great session on the North Shore, "We usually hate our annual family portrait day and Jerry was so great with our kids. He made this really easy and enjoyable!"

This brother and sister from the H family are really "working it" for the cameras. Can you tell they are having a blast? See how their personalities shine in every shot? 

Email Andrea, "Andy", at office@hawaiianpix.com or call today at 808-387-0869 to schedule your Ohana's photos with "Da Bess" of the Best!

Never too Late to take Graduation Photos

It is never too late to take your graduation photos! Whether you are graduating from high school or college it is time to celebrate and capture the memories of your achievement. Look at all the fun this recent graduate had at her session wearing her cap and gown! Call us today to schedule an appointment and lets start a fun new tradition....Tastefully Trash the Cap and Gown!!!

North Shore Open Sessions

North Shore Sessions are hot this summer!

We just had a few last minute openings on May 16th at Kawailoa Beach from 3-4 pm and 4:30-5:30 pm. Hurry and call Andrea "Andy" at  808-387-0869 from 9am to 1 pm HST to reserve one of these sessions today!!

Living Social Deal!

We are currently offering the best deal we have EVER offered right now on Living Social! 

From April 10th to April 24th we are offering

30 minute individual, head shot or couple's on-location photo session for $70

OR 

A 60 minute on-location photo session for up to 5 people for $99

BOTH INCLUDE

Five Print Quality Digital Files!

CLICK HERE to go to the Living Social deal!

"I Love Hawaii" Photo Contest!

Did you know that Jerry has a photograph that was selected to be exhibited at the Pacific New Media Contemporary Photography Exhibit?!

His photograph, titled Modern Family, is currently on display at the South Street Gallery (downtown Honolulu) until April 20th, 2013. Show your support for Hawaiian photography and stop by the gallery to check out the exhibition! Don't forget to tell Jerry a big Congratulations!

Modern Family by Jerry Omo, Jr. 

To honor Jerry's achievement we thought we would hold our very own

 photography contest - Hawaiianpix style. Guess what?! YOU are the judge!

We are currently looking for entries for our first annual -

I Love Hawaii Facebook Photo Contest! 

HERE IS HOW TO ENTER! 

1. Post your favorite Hawaiian themed photograph (taken by you, of course!) to Hawaiianpix's Facebook wall. When we say Hawaiian themed - anything goes! It can be beaches, sunsets, portraits, food, etc!!  

2. Share your photograph with friends and family and tell them to "Like" Hawaiianpix facebook page. 

3. The photograph with the most votes (likes and comments) by Hawaiianpix Facebook fans will win a FREE 16x20 of their image! 

We will be running the contest until April 22nd. Feel free to enter photographs all the way to April 22nd! 

Good luck! We can't wait to see what you all post! 

Art As A Universal Language

On Saturday, March 16th, Jerry was once again honored by the Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) to judge their 3rd annual photographic print competition. Jerry had the distinction of judging the first competition in 2011 and was pleased that they asked him again to review this years' selections. 

This year's theme was the book of Genesis, specifically Gods' creations. The students worked under their teacher and mentor, Korean born artist Chang Jin Lee, whom Jerry has had the pleasure of knowing and working with for over twenty years. 

There is a lot of history not only between Jerry and Change, but with the Church itself. CUMC is over 150 years old. It is the first and oldest Korean Church in Hawaii. The church is largely attended by first, second and third generation Korean Americans, and the dominant language spoken through out the church is Korean. During the ceremony, Jerry was accompanied by one of the members of the church who acted as his interpreter. 

According to Jerry, "while most of the people at the reception spoke Korean the event was still a great experience. It goes to prove that art is a universal language"

During the judging process Jerry had no idea whose images he was judging. A number was assigned for each print and they were graded on a point system that begun at 100. As each image was evaluated, points were deducted for print quality, presentation and overall composition and impact. The final points were decided based on the theme of the competition. Amazingly enough, the grand prize winner was the same artist who Jerry selected as the winner two years ago!

Here are a few samples of the great photographs Jerry had the honor of judging.
*Please excuse the camera phone quality*

Below are the people who were selected as winners of the competition - 

Grand Prize - 

"New Life" by Jun te Lim

Gold - 

"My Cup Overflows" by Mi Suk Yi

Silver - 

"Tilt of Creation" by Myung Soon Cho

Bronze - 

"As Waters Cover the Sea" by Peter Kim

"Where is the Other One?"  by Rev. Chang Min Lee
"Go Preach" by Myung Koo Yi

Honorable Mention - 

"The Great Peach of God" by Aeri Kim

"Plumeria" by Kyung Ho Choi

"Light of Thorns" by Jaemo Kim

 "What is Man?" by Nakin Kim

 "Wild Field Cabbage" by Joseph Ha

Jerry would like to thank all the artist for their contributions to this competition. He would also like to express his delight with the quality of work that they presented. 

The images will be on display through the end of March at CUMC - 

1639 Keeaumoku St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 536-7244