Jett's Birth

On July 30th, 2012 at 12:20am one of my best friends in the world, Nicole Prince, along with her loving fiancee Justus Keliehor, gave birth to their son Jett Michael Ea Keliehor. Weighing in at 7 lbs 2 ounces, he's the most gorgeous, peaceful baby boy I've ever seen. I was by their side throughout her labor lasting all day long on her own 27th birthday, supporting her in the delivery room with Justus, the midwife and nurse, as she naturally gave birth to baby Jett, while their excited mom's, family and friends waited patiently to meet the little bundle of joy. Witnessing the miracle of life was such a blessing for me and one of the most incredible experiences of my life to date. The love and energy in the room as a new life begins is an awe-inspiring feeling and I invite you to share in the experience through this photo-journal of Jett's birth day. 

Nicole - Underwater Pregnancy

Underwater photos taken while swimming with my friend Nicole at 7 & 9 months pregnant at Portlocks and Makapu'u, Hawaii

Nicole + Justus

My dear friends, Nicole Prince and Justus Keliehor, recently gave birth to their first son, Jett Michael Ea, here on Oahu. I'm always taking pictures when we're together, so I've documented this journey they've taken the past 9 months while hanging out at beaches like Portlocks and Makapu'u, going on hikes, and now relaxing at home with their newborn. I was also by their side through the birth of their son, and will be posting about that miracle soon.

Swimming at Portlocks 1 week before Nicole gave birth to baby Jett

When Nicole and Justus first started dating, just a summer afternoon at China Walls

Couple months pregnant, Tantalus Hike

One week before Nicole gave birth at Portlocks


At Portlocks the first week they found out Nicole was pregnant


Seven months pregnant swimming at Makapu'u


The happy couple at their Baby Shower at Kapiolani Park

Feeling contractions in the ocean at Portlocks


At home with baby Jett, only days old.

Reverend Yamamura

Reverend Takamasa Yamamura was a trained opera singer before finding his calling as a Buddhist Priest. Here, he chants, drums, and meditates at the Honolulu Myohoji Buddhist Temple in Nuuanu, Hawaii. Matt and I had a great time photographing him for Hana Hou! Magazine Korea.