Hāpai Hannah
Maternity photoshoot on Maui, Hawai’i with Hannah and Len:
With creativity coursing through her veins and hands that paint with the beauty and depth of the ocean, Hannah weaves art into every facet of her life. When I found out that she was pregnant, I knew that she would treat pregnancy and motherhood with the same unique and beautiful artistic energy that she brings to all of her creations. Along with her loving wood working husband, this baby is truly in some of the most capable and creative hands.
…and speaking of hands, you NEED to check out Hannah’s insanely gorgeous rings, especially the stunning moonstone engagement ring she basically sketched into existence spontaneously during a vacation-turned-engagement-trip! See? She truly is a beautiful creator in countless ways! I can’t wait to meet their biggest little creation—-estimate completion date: mid-October (another lovely Libra is about to join our Libra Crew!)
Maui Grown
Mazel tov, Ari and Jake! You two are going to be such amazing parents, teachers, guardians, nurturers, and role models. Vibrant native and foraged pieces of Maui were woven into wearable art by Lauren for her glowing and pregnant mama-to-be friend, Ari. Mama, baby, and plants were all grown here on Maui.
Yesterday I got to photograph a glowing and pregnant Ari (and Jake’s hands, occasionally. Thanks for letting us use those rugged, farm-dirtied, model-hands for a few! Your hands are naturals.) It is pretty wild to see the woman I met as a girl back at Hebrew school (I dabbled for a minute) and danced alongside in high school (lies, she was way better than me) with a gorgeous baby bump, but honestly it looks so natural on her. When she giggles, her belly giggles, as if her baby is laughing along with her. It is pretty magical. Women are the coolest. They are the life-givers and creators. They are all my heroes.
Speaking of creators, Lauren of Hawai’i Flora Fauna created THE most mana-filled, epically stunning, all-native and foraged lei for Ari, and I’m so obsessed. She wove colorful pieces of Maui into wearable art - bright bursts of Ohia, lush Maile, Iliahi, Olapa, Palapalai, Ama’u, Mao, Ohelo, Pa’iniu, A’ali’i (do I sound super knowledgeable? Cool, because I definitely had to ask her for all the names. I really need to step up my native plant knowledge game).
Another creative lady who offered her talents is Kayla Shepherd. In ten minutes she accentuated Ari’s pregnancy-glow, utilizing her self-taught make-up skills to help this mama-to-be feel as feminine and beautiful as she truly is.
Collaborating with these Seabury Hall alumni ladies was so much fun and so inspiring. Girls, women, everyone—don’t forget that we are all stronger together. Let’s support each other, lift each other up, and help each other grow.
Anyways, mazel tov, Ari and Jake! You two are going to be such amazing parents, teachers, guardians, nurturers, and role models.
