{My Day at the Maze(ish)}

So today was a rare day off for myself, as my days off (Sundays) have been crammed with work and school! When I woke up this morning (after sleeping in!!!) I decide I needed to go to the Dole Plantation, mainly because in the eight years I've been on this island, I've never been!

Unfortunately, when the husband and I showed up, the maze was closed! :( We decided to walk around, while I pretended to be from various parts of the world. Yes, I like to play tourist. haha I pretended I was from Idaho, then from Illinois and then I pretended to be a Michigonian, which David hated, claiming they were Michiganders, which I find utterly absurd. It sounds like a type of goose!

Either way, the hour that we were there was still loads of fun. Enjoy the pictures, especially the ones of Charles, the Chameleon.






Clearly, he enjoys a good photo...(how are we married again?)


My new BFF, Rita!








Too many mimosas orrrrrr just a new perspective?

Why is he making such a face? Because he burped on me....yay marriage?

A beautiful Save The Date!

I thoroughly enjoy seeing what my clients do with my work and this time is no exception! One of my clients emailed me this morning to share their beautiful save the date image they made, which was a hit with their friends and family. If you've done anything with me in the past, show me how you present it! I love pictures of photos on the walls, cards, etc!

This was taken in Kailua, as their engagement photos. Aren't they so cute together?

My One Year Anniversary!

They say the first year of business is the hardest and boy, they weren't kidding! In the past 12 months, I have learned soooo much, because I've been incredibly tireless in my efforts. Seriously, I haven't had a day off in a month. haha

Complaints aside, I've been so blessed. When I decided earlier last year to leave the military for different things, I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I honestly thought that starting a photography company meant

1. Taking pictures
2. Making money

They (I don't even know who would constitute as "they") completely fibbed. So when I had my first difficult client, I almost closed up shop, not realizing that this is a part of growing as a business and as a person. I stuck with it and this year, I'm booked weeks out, with weddings on the books and repeat clients coming back! It's incredibly gratifying and while I try my best to be modest about my success, I would like to take this quick second to thumb my nose at those who thought I was crazy and say

I DID IT.

As a beautiful example, I've made a collage of images I took within the first few months of my company:



Now:









Okay, now that that is out of the way, I'd like to thank you, you who is reading and hopefully smiling. You're probably either new to my work or you've been a cheerleader since day one, but either way, I adore you. You've taken the time to read my blog, which of course, makes me feel uber special! :)

Now on to the good stuff!!! Here's what we're doing! A MASSIVE GIVEAWAY! Each day, a new item will be up for grabs, whether you're a mainlander or Hawaii local, you have the opportunity to win whatever is available! Starting this Thursday morning, check in for the first item!

How It Works:

Each item will have it's own day for a giveaway. In order to qualify to win this item, you have to do three things

- "Like" us on Our Company Facebook

- Send your friends to our Facebook, have them "like" us on FB and post on the wall that you sent them. Every friend that you send = one extra bid on the item! 3 friends = your name in the running four times!

- Finally, post on the blog, telling me that you want to win the item! You'll have to do this for each item you want, so I can be sure only people who want to win an item has a chance.


If you have any questions, please email jenna@creatrixphotography.com !


So happy giveaway people! I hope the next year in business is amazing and successful, with awesome supporters like you by my side!

Helen & Her Beaux | Sneaks

Helen wanted some pictures with her special someone and I was more than happy to oblige!! We went to Makai Pier and took tons of photos, because they were so easy to photograph. They were complete naturals in front of the camera, making the time fly by so incredibly quickly! Great way to spend the afternoon!

{April + Andrew} Wedding Sneaks!

I just got started in the wedding business and had fiercely prayed that the perfect bride would come along, swoop me up with the knowledge that I wouldn't let her down and kickstart my goal to get into the wedding industry.

Enter April, who is so sweet and kind and her now husband Andrew, who loves her to death and is incredibly fun to be around. They met at Crossfit classes and it's been history since! I had such an amazing time capturing all of their emotions, meeting friends and family and running around the Hale Koa like my life depended on it. I can't wait until my next wedding! Thanks April for believing in me...