I hope this set of images will motivate you to go out and create lasting summer memories with your family and friends. Enjoy!
Archive for the ‘family’ Category
Summer Magic
July 28, 2010
Fun Saturday Outing
July 4, 2010It was a rainy day but I managed to get the family to explore an area in southern Kokura City called Sugao. The area is beautiful. We are definitely coming back to explore more of this place especially when the weather is sunny.
Exploring with the Lensbaby Composer lens. My vision for this shot was an eagle’s eye view. What do you think?
Mr. Worm got in on some of the action!
And now for the family shots!
Yes, they are silly like their Daddy and Mommy!!
Our family will be in the U.S. for the months of August and September. We will be in Virginia most of the time but also doing a 3-week tour of the Midwest. Let us know if you would like to meet during our stay. We would love to hang out and catch up with dear friends and families. Photog buddies, let me know if you want to hang out as well! Shoot us a message (facebook, twitter or email) or comment on this post. Hope to see you soon!
A Father’s Joy
June 14, 2010
Congratulations to Ikue and Hiroki: Proud new parents!
April 1, 2010I was privileged to capture Ikue and Hiroki’s wedding day. And now I am doubly blessed to witness and capture the birth of their daughter, Mikoto. I have witnessed the birth of my own three daughters but it truly never gets old. It is miraculous to see the birth of a life! Ikue and Hiroki, I am so happy for you both. Mikoto is blessed to have you as Mommy and Daddy. Congratulations!!
Labor is not fun!!
She’s almost here!!
Precious!
Mommy’s first touch.
“She’s beautiful!!”
A family is formed.
Happy grandparents!
Daddy can’t get enough.
Getting ready to go home.
“Thank you, everyone!”
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2010This is a video of our awesome church in Japan! On this Valentine’s Day, we are thankful for God’s love displayed through the members of our church. You guys are awesome! Enjoy the video!
Virginia Family/Lifestyle Photosession: Dave and Emily
January 15, 2010Another highlight of our trip back home was hanging out for one week with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Even though they have 4 kids of their own, Dave and Emily were great to put us up for a week, bringing the number of kids under four years of age to seven. Needless to say, it was a lively house. Plenty of good times! Dave and Emily are great parents and a fun couple to be around. A week is simply not enough when together with Dave and Emily. Dave and Emily, our Christmas and New Year’s were special this year because of you. Thanks! Love ya, guys!
In front of their new home. It’s over a hundred years old!
I love their neighborhood! No problem finding beautiful backgrounds.
This is my favorite.
Fukuda Family Session Winter 2009 – Bridgewater, Virginia
January 13, 2010
One of the highlights of our U.S. trip was taking along our good friend, Mrs. Fukuda, and her son, Akira, to experience American Christmas. Mrs. Fukuda was there at the birth of all three of our girls. Her family and our family have spent countless meals together. She is without a doubt a very special part of our lives. And we continued to build great memories: caroling, Christmas Eve service, turkey and ham dinners, Christmas sweets, holiday shopping, opening Christmas presents in pajamas, etc. The images below display Mrs. Fukuda and Akira’s bright and fun personalities. You can also see the strong mother-son bond they have. Mrs. Fukuda and Akira, thank you for your friendship. I was honored and happy to capture the images below.
Their smiles are contagious!!
Anne’s younger brother, Dave, snuck in on some of the shots in his pajamas and had some fun with the Fukudas.
I got in some individual shots of Akira.
We also went to Virginia Beach and Akira was able to see the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
2010 Happy New Year
January 1, 2010
We wish everyone a Happy New Year! May your year be filled with peace, love and joy.
The 7th Annual Hibikino Campus School Festival 2009
November 10, 2009The annual school festival is one of the events I look forward to every year. Food stalls, games, events, concerts, people, etc. The students work hard planning for this event so when it’s finally here, there’s a lot of excitement and plenty of positive vibes. Below is a short video of the festival and the faces of the beautiful people you will encounter at this time of year. Even Santa and the Power Rangers came out for the event. Good times!!
Mikan (Mandarin Orange) Picking
November 9, 2009Last Tuesday, Anne and I took the kids to a “mikan” grove. “Mikan” is the Japanese word for mandarin orange. It is also commonly called a “satsuma”. Trivia: Did you know that the towns of Satsuma, Texas, Satsuma, Alabama, Satsuma, Florida and Satsuma, Louisiana were named after this fruit? Mrs. Itoh came along with us and everybody just had a great time as you will soon see. The girls must have eaten at least 20 oranges. You can eat all the oranges you want for a measly 3 bucks! It was a beautiful day for such an outing. Okay, time for the pictures…
