The girl’s name Kaia is a variant of Kai (Hawaiian) and Kaya (Japanese, Zulu, Turkish, Hopi, Hindi), and the meaning of Kaia is “the sea; restful place, yew tree, forgiveness; home; stone; willow,wise child; the one with the beautiful body, profile” Scandinavian – pure, Greek – from the earth.
I’ve always been interested in etymology, taking careful consideration when naming my own children. On what felt like the coldest day of winter, I was filled up with warmth photographing beautiful 10 month old Kaia. (who coincidentally shares the same namesake as our 3rd born.) We spent the morning playing at the Koret Children’s Playground in Golden Gate Park where Kaia took her first carousel ride, sat under a giant ocean wave and snuggled her mama as they listened to her papa strum his guitar. (Kaia’s parents are both talented musicians and artists.) After a fun morning of leaky cold noses we ended our session at Ocean Beach, how fitting. I could hang out with this family all day! They were so laid back and easy going which makes for such an enjoyable shoot. Mega cute baby and super styling fits, help a little too. ;) xoxo, nancy
