Christa Paustenbaugh

Yeah, yeah I know the saying is actually “Third Time’s the Charm”, but in our case we chanced it all the way to the 5th time. Between weather and scheduling issues we just couldn’t get ourselves out for photos, but we were DETERMINED! The Okinawa pre-rainy season is upon us so clear skies are a hot commodity. FINALLY we hit the road on Super Bowl Monday and I’m so thankful we could all get together and the Mother Nature cooperated.

Regina was another beautiful lady that contacted me “out of the blue” to do photos right after I started my business. I just cannot stress it enough the gratitude I feel to families who have reached out to me after only seeing a few sessions under my belt. I was already excited to do a shoot with her family, but then I met her in person and Holy Hotness! She is just beautiful as you can see and I knew the photos would be great fun! And she works hard too – raising 2 beautiful children and working for the VA too. I didn’t even realize this until the end of our session and was even more impressed by all that she gets done in a day! And let’s talk about those boots for a minute – they were even more stunning in person than in these photos and she worked those boots!

Her daughter “G” is so incredibly cute and has some sass to go with that cuteness too! She insisted on starting each photo with a funny face (which I loved), then gave me the cutest smile ever. And she is definitely a mama’s girl not letting Regina too far out of her sight. I was fortunate that while mom and dad were busy at the car she let me take she and her brother around the corner for some individual photos. I pulled out the red umbrella and she rocked it! I barely posed her and the girl brought her sass out immediately! I could eat her up!

Now her brother is several years older and too cool for cuteness, but I would say his parents need to lock up the house soon before all the girls start beating down the door! He was fresh off a basketball championship from a successful season. He didn’t want to give me a big cheesy smile, but it works for him. Would love to have a GQ session for this young man – I’m pretty sure he could rock it!

JC showed up to the session not only ready for some photos, but with outfit changes too! I was floored and excited all at the same time! Most wives are dragging their husbands to the session and threatening bodily harm if they don’t smile, but JC was ready and brought not only his A game, but his A+ game. I loved it and loved that he was into where we should take some photos, etc. He can also rock a Shamisen (Japanese guitar)! And not only does JC coach basketball, but right after our session he was off to play a game of his own. Love how active this family is.

Regina was determined to get a photo with a local resident while we were out in the streets of Ishikawa. She asked a few people who all graciously declined. We hit the jackpot at the end of our session when we headed over to the beach area. There was a group of Japanese men sitting around a camp area and were all too pleased to help us out. We scored some photos with the local shamisen player of the group and I’m pretty sure she was giddy!

Thank you again Regina, JC and family! I had so much fun with you all!