I see you poking out of the ocean…Paradise on Earth…

jeramy - have a fabulous time! i wish i could take our family to hawaii and surprise sharon with a photo shoot with you. she would die. seriously. you'd have to take pictures of her dead lifeless body with us all cuddled around her. :-) that might put a damper on your vacation though...and ours. have fun...take care.

Puanani - My family is coming to So. Cal. for the first time this winter. I hope you and yours have a great time. I will spread the word to my remaining ohana on the islands!

alison - luhcky! (in a napolean dynamite voice)

Joscelyne Cutchens - OH.MY.GOODNESS. I wish I could afford it. Your talent blows me away. Maybe if I start saving now, I could do next Christmas. I will spread the word around Oahu. If you forget anything, need anything you can call (or email me) I'd be more than happy to help. OOOOOOOH, next best thing. could I carry your equipment on a shoot and just watch you work? Please let me know.

Tara Whitney - hey joscelyne, thanks for asking but i dont like having anyone extra along on my shoots-i just like it to be me and the family-its so much more cozy that way...

Harmony - ALOHA! You're going to love it here! Too bad I already got my Christmas gift--I'd ask for YOU! (that sounded less weird a second ago!)

Michelle O - Have a blast in Hawaii Tara! That is our place to relax and reconnect too! It is amazing...and North Shore will be awesome for some pics...Sunset beach, sea turtles...what else could you ask for!! :) Can't wait to see the pics of the family there...Merry Christmas and safe travels!

Candace - We will be in Oahu the 26th through the 3rd! It's our first trip and I can't wait! I so want to do a family shoot, but I would have to beg hubby first ;) May you enjoy the calmness and relaxation that the new year brings!

stacymeyers - What a beautiful way to bring in the new year. Have a blast Whitney family! Can't wait to see your post when you return!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Samuel - How many photos do you get on CD in a session like that?

Tara Whitney - hi samuel, depending on how many in a family, somewhere between 40-70 ish.

Harmony - Wait a minute! The Whitneys are here, the Obamas are going to be here.....are you having a presidental photo shoot? ;-)

jay - sounds fun!!

Rhonda Robbins - I would buy this pic from you if you would like to share the art?! :) It makes me want to grab my family and join you guys! be safe and have loads of fun and relaxation...and of course take lots of pics!! Merry Christmas!

Jen Thompson - Pfft. Hawaii, shmawhii. Who likes sunny, balmy warm beaches with glistening, sparkling waters at Christmas time? Come to Oregon sometime, would ya? We're buried in snow. That's sooooooo much more awesome. Until then, I wait..... and wait... and wait.

Amy Tangerine - awww, definitely eat some ahi poke from the superette for me! and grab a bacon, egg and cheese croissant at ted's for me too. heck, while you are at it, drink a mai tai at haleiwa joe's for me as well. xoxo

Joscelyne Cutchens - thanks Tara :) Have a great vacation, it has been beautiful here lately.

Rachel - we're taking gal wedding photogs to oahu next january... it's a great place to be and shoot. http://refreshrenewexplore.com

Carolyn - I could almost cry. We arrive on our vacation in Hawaii just a few days after you leave. I would have LOVE LOVE LOVED to do a session with you on the North Shore of Hawaii because not only is that my favourite place on the planet, but you are one of my favourite photographers on the planet. Are you sure you don't want to stay a few more days? Thanks for all your beautiful wisdom and inspiration this year. Have a terrific time in Hawaii and peace to you and your gorgeous family.