Changes.. Oahu Family Photographer
Changes
While I love flip flops, tan lines, and salty crazy hair.. I realize my time in Hawaii is limited. To be more general, we will most likely be relocating next summer. Hold while I cry a little.... Anyways, a little over two years ago we moved back (yup we lived here before) to Oahu. Oh boy was I JUMPING with joy when I found out. I actually remember running to my best friends house, yes, literally running to her house and screaming with excitement. Because, she was also relocating to Oahu.
My dreams ran wild. I imagined, thought, and dreamed all these plans. While I have always been a photographer, after taking it easy in California while going to school, I knew moving back to Oahu meant going full force with my business again.
I dreamed of pineapples at sessions, splashing, and loads of laughter.
That has happened. I LOVE that I can with all my heart and soul say I did what I wanted to do and I loved it all.
When we got here I rebranded to Aloha Family Photography, I set my goal to focus 100% on families. THIS was difficult because I LOVE to photograph just about everything but especially photographing women. I put that on the back burner. (WHICH I miss dearly).
Anyways, I realize that I rebranded and only thought about the next 3 years. I stepped away from my huge online following of over 4K to start Aloha Family Photography. Now that I'm thinking about my future and the things I want to accomplish, I realize I need to rebrand back to my name.
There are some things in my 5 year goal and life goal that would be a lot better if I were to rebrand back to Chelsie Thompson Photography. So I'm jumping again with both feet in the deep end and rebranding back to Chelsie Thompson Photography (for short CTP).
What does this mean, really not much. I'll switch over my business legally and my contracts and logo will change but my branding with the aqua watercolor and the palm trees and pineapples will stay the same. In fact, here is a look at my new logo.
So over the next few weeks I will be making these small adjustments to my website and all the fun back-end stuff.
With this comes some exciting news, I will now more officially be booking boudoir sessions again! Limited because I still want about 90% of my focus to be on families!
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My Life | Oahu Family Photographer
My Life | Oahu Family Photographer
Aloha!
I try to keep a healthy balance of get to know me, and find out more when you meet me. :) But this year is going to hold some unique challenges. I am a Navy wife, and I've been fortunate to have my husband home most of the time since we started our family. So, sadly this is a lot of uncharted water for us, dealing with deployments and everything those entail.
He left a few weeks ago and will be back and then gone and then back and then gone, basically for the next 6 months then gone for way too long. The biggest challenge to this is not having him home to hangout with the 3 children while I work. So far we have over come this with the generous help of friends.
Another thing, because I like a full plate. I'm creating my first online course for photographers!
Which means if you're interested in photography or are currently a photographer, you should keep your eyes open for JULY!
Also here are some adventure self portraits, in this wonderful group I help run I started doing monthly photo challenges! April was adventure self portrait! It was awesome. I explored a lot to try to get a good variety since I didn't have any single idea.
Contact me if you're wanting to get photos taken!
Somewhere in Kailua.... | Oahu Family Photographer
Somewhere in Kailua.... | Oahu Family Photographer
Growing up, my Dad always took me and then later my siblings on adventures. We would wander and explore and check things out. It was rarely planned. It was always fun. Since moving to Oahu, I try to explore here and there and not have an agenda. Because being lost with no concern of time, it so peaceful.
With my Mom visiting, we have been exploring a lot. I found this really neat photo on instagram, and had no idea where it was, but I knew I had to go there. Turns out it was in Kailua area, my friends are awesome and helped me find it.
Well I've also been working on self portrait challenges in my spare time. So I had planned on taking some self portraits at this spot (which I did, and I'll probably edit them next week.. or maybe next year).
Then this couple came down the path and took some cell photo shots and were hanging out, its a REALLY small spot. So I asked if they wanted me to take a few shots and I would email them. They said yes, and it must have been meant to be. As it turns out they are from my home state (Oregon) and were visiting friends in Kailua. They were awesome! This whole experience reminded me of when I was a teenager maybe.. 16.. or 17. One of my sisters was really shy, so my Dad told me to take her downtown Portland to talk to people. So because I was born a photographer, I turned it into an adventure. I had her approach people and ask them to model with her. The whole thing was fun. Maybe I'll just ask random people at beach if they want photos taken.. who knows. This was fun :) Here are a few photos of this awesome random couple.
Lyon Arboretum | Personal Adventure | Oahu Family Photographer
Lyon Arboretum | Personal Adventure | Oahu Family Photographer
Adventure is in my soul.
Growing up my Dad would always take me to go do things, the beach, the mountains, downtown, and so much more. I remember so many carefree adventures just wandering around in nature. Being a work from home Mom and military spouse, I find us spending days at home, although we aren't usually bored between random craft projects and imaginative play, we need to spend more time outside.
Fri-YEY's
I've been dedicating Fridays to adventuring, I call it Adventure Friday. I know original. So a few weeks ago my oldest (going to be 6 soon!) was of school, so we went to Lyon Arboretum for the afternoon. Don't be like Chelsie and forget the toddlers shoes. Other then that it was amazing! So quiet and relaxing, the kids enjoyed wandering around, I let them pick where we went and I followed along. Randomly having to carry the toddler under one arm because I had the baby in the ergo.
There are so many trails, hikes, and scenic view spots! We only checked out a few because toddler legs get tired easy. If you're on Oahu visiting or living here, check this place out!
Here is a video from our adventure. I also am learning more and more about video and excited to start offering it soon to my clients!
Are you going on an adventure, tired of always taking the photos and never being in them? Lets connect! I would love to photograph your family adventure!