Hi, I’m Sheena. I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a lifestyle portrait photographer born + raised on Oʻahu, married to my best friend, girl mom, bonus mom, and a dog mom.
I’m a creative at heart and usually have about five ideas floating around my brain at once. Photography, styling, home projects, music, storytelling, and making ordinary life feel a little more special are all very much my thing.
When I’m not behind the camera, you can usually find me hanging with my family, rearranging something in my house, planning my next creative idea, or singing way too loudly to whatever song I’m currently obsessed with.
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How it all began
My love affair with photography began in childhood. I honestly can’t remember a time when I wasn’t taking photos or just wanting to create something.
Before the digital age, I learned the old-school way, shooting film and later taking photography classes in high school where I learned to develop film and process prints in the darkroom. Since then, I’ve been mostly self-taught, always learning, experimenting, and finding my own way.
When I first started out, I thought I had to shoot it all. But as time went on and life got fuller, especially after becoming a mother, my perspective shifted. I became more aware of how quickly the little things change, and I started honing in on what I was truly passionate about: telling stories, capturing authentic connection, and creating images that actually feel like something.
I’m inspired by the life I’ve built, the people I love, colors, lyrics to a song, fashion, stories, textures, warm light, and the people I get to create with.
My promise to you
You don’t have to show up knowing how to pose, worrying about whether everyone will cooperate, or feeling like everything needs to be perfect.
I’ll guide you when you need it, give you room to be yourselves, and keep things fun, relaxed, and full of good vibes. We’ll move, laugh, take breaks when we need them, and let the real moments happen along the way.
I want you to walk away with beautiful photos, of course. But more than that, I want them to feel like you. Your connection, your personality, your people, this season of your life exactly as it is right now.
Kind Words from my clients
We are so grateful for the beautiful photos that Sheena was able to capture of our family during our visit to Hawaii. Taking family photos can be stressful and Sheena’s calm nature made the process effortless and easy! She was also so amazing and patient with our kids and made it fun for them. She is magic behind the camera and I’ve received so many compliments about our photos. We will forever treasure them.
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Can't wait for our next family shoot next time we're on the island! If you need photos when you're in Oahu, Sheena Marie is your girl!
Things you need to know about me
I’ve been doing this as a business since 2012, but really, I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember.
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I’m deeply empathetic, and making people feel comfortable in front of my camera matters to me. I also love to joke around and keep things light, because the best moments usually happen when you forget you’re being photographed.
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I’m always looking for the light, the feeling, and the little things that make a moment more than just a pretty picture.
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hold on to the moments that matter most