One of my favorite shots of the day from the Governor’s Inauguration. Brian & Linda Schatz’s daughter Mia is peeking out of the columns of Iolani Palace as they wait for the processional to begin. Both Mia and her brother Tyler took turns peeking out at the crowd. Moments like this? Priceless.

Taken today at the Inauguration of Governor Abercrombie and Lt. Governor Schatz. This photo shows Linda Schatz and the judge swearing in Brian Schatz. The ceremony was held at the Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Brian Schatz is about to head out to speak with the crowd and before leaving the back room, his wife Linda helps adjust his leis.

In the back room before heading out to greet their supporters, the two families pose for a photo before the chaos.

I was tasked with shadowing Lt. Gov. Elect Brian Schatz the night of the general election. Here’s one of my favorites of Brian that night.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Daniel Inouye, and Colleen Hanabusa greet each other before Hillary’s speech.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shaking hands with former Governor George Ariyoshi.

Hillary and some of our local politicians.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivering a powerful speech on America’s role in Asia at the Kahala Hotel, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Photo of a Blue Angel going straight up, and fast. Can’t imagine the rush that pilot is feeling. Taken at the Bayfest Air Show at the Kaneohe MCBS.