Donica Shouse x Salt Gypsy
So, I am OBSESSED with surf leggings, especially the ones Danielle Clayton / Salt Gypsy has been making … so when Donica Shouse got a pair, we had to test them in the water. ;) These comfy leggings have saved
Donica Shouse x Salt Gypsy
So, I am OBSESSED with surf leggings, especially the ones Danielle Clayton / Salt Gypsy has been making … so when Donica Shouse got a pair, we had to test them in the water. ;) These comfy leggings have saved
forte_forte
Have you ever opened your eyes, diving under a wave in the sea? It is such an ethereal experience – physically and visually. Floating, swimming, and dancing beneath the clouds of breaking waves in the sea is such a freeing
forte_forte
Have you ever opened your eyes, diving under a wave in the sea? It is such an ethereal experience – physically and visually. Floating, swimming, and dancing beneath the clouds of breaking waves in the sea is such a freeing
hey sea sister
a morning out with alyssa & madeline, some of the most talented swimmers ever.
MARCH
This blog post is WAY overdue. Writing this in May, I don’t know what to say except the month of March was awesome. Below are some of my visual explorations of the month. Enjoy!
MARCH
This blog post is WAY overdue. Writing this in May, I don’t know what to say except the month of March was awesome. Below are some of my visual explorations of the month. Enjoy!
into the setting sun
kahanu, keahi, and kala’iku, playing in the warmth of the waning sun.
beneath the clouds
the water wasn’t as clear as we had hoped … but maybe that’s because the waves were a bit … massive.
beneath the clouds
the water wasn’t as clear as we had hoped … but maybe that’s because the waves were a bit … massive.
taken on a GoPro Hero3
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a GoPro Hero3 to test and take photos and video with the past few months and have had a blast incorporating it into my day to day activities, as I am out surfing or
taken on a GoPro Hero3
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a GoPro Hero3 to test and take photos and video with the past few months and have had a blast incorporating it into my day to day activities, as I am out surfing or
liquid gold
sunset under the sea. stills taken during the kainos teaser shoot. model: donica shouse · odina surf boho surf top + bottom.
liquid gold
sunset under the sea. stills taken during the kainos teaser shoot. model: donica shouse · odina surf boho surf top + bottom.
it’s tough being a kid in hawaii!
It’s mornings like these that I am reminded why I love photographing people in the water. Kids especially, because their stoke-factor and way they interact with the water and each other is so pure, genuine and … inspiring.
it’s tough being a kid in hawaii!
It’s mornings like these that I am reminded why I love photographing people in the water. Kids especially, because their stoke-factor and way they interact with the water and each other is so pure, genuine and … inspiring.
waipio valley
Waipio Valley, one of the most magical places on earth, and my favourite place on the Big Island.
waipio valley
Waipio Valley, one of the most magical places on earth, and my favourite place on the Big Island.
kai ea jewelry
Sunset photoshoot for Kai Ea Jewelry, known for those amazing Big Island shaped earrings and bangles you should be noticing around Hawaii.
kai ea jewelry
Sunset photoshoot for Kai Ea Jewelry, known for those amazing Big Island shaped earrings and bangles you should be noticing around Hawaii.
JANUARY
Here is an eclectic selection of images from my month of January… most of which was spent in the water, of course. A mix of GoPro and DSLR images from a few days spent in Kauai, Oahu, and the rest
JANUARY
Here is an eclectic selection of images from my month of January… most of which was spent in the water, of course. A mix of GoPro and DSLR images from a few days spent in Kauai, Oahu, and the rest
bowen | kona senior portrait photosession
Senior portrait photo session with Bowen. We lucked out with a stunning, vog-free sunset – rare for Kona!
bowen | kona senior portrait photosession
Senior portrait photo session with Bowen. We lucked out with a stunning, vog-free sunset – rare for Kona!
dipping into DECEMBER
I nearly forgot about Christmas because I was spending too much time in the water. Here are some 80+ highlights from this beautiful month.
dipping into DECEMBER
I nearly forgot about Christmas because I was spending too much time in the water. Here are some 80+ highlights from this beautiful month.
julia + wes | save the date photosession in holualoa, hawaii
An overcast, chilly winter morning up in Holualoa turned into a stunning day for a save the date, engagement photosession with Julia & Wes.
julia + wes | save the date photosession in holualoa, hawaii
An overcast, chilly winter morning up in Holualoa turned into a stunning day for a save the date, engagement photosession with Julia & Wes.
glassy as golden hour.
i locked my keys in my truck … and the hide-a-key as well. it was a perfect afternoon otherwise. :)
glassy as golden hour.
i locked my keys in my truck … and the hide-a-key as well. it was a perfect afternoon otherwise. :)
hey there, NOVEMBER
finally back home after the past few months of travelling through australia, the grand canyon, and california. surfing once, if not twice a day was the prescription after such a length of time away from my favourite warm hawaiian water.
hey there, NOVEMBER
finally back home after the past few months of travelling through australia, the grand canyon, and california. surfing once, if not twice a day was the prescription after such a length of time away from my favourite warm hawaiian water.
nina + jon | uw portrait photosession
a fun little underwater photosession off the kona coast with a stellar couple. seriously, so much fun! you should try it someday.
nina + jon | uw portrait photosession
a fun little underwater photosession off the kona coast with a stellar couple. seriously, so much fun! you should try it someday.
yoga on the water
fun with some of the odina girls on a flat water day in kona.
cindy | underwater + portrait photosession
I love people who love the ocean! (and who are comfortable in the water!) Cindy is one of these people – laid back, glowing, and willing to try anything – and I was happy to spend the morning on the
cindy | underwater + portrait photosession
I love people who love the ocean! (and who are comfortable in the water!) Cindy is one of these people – laid back, glowing, and willing to try anything – and I was happy to spend the morning on the
taken on a GoPro Hero2
Here’s a few photos, taken on a GoPro Hero2 with Alison’s Adventures. Check out photos taken on a GoPro Hero3 here: http://blog.vivantvie.com/2013/03/02/review-goprohero3/
taken on a GoPro Hero2
Here’s a few photos, taken on a GoPro Hero2 with Alison’s Adventures. Check out photos taken on a GoPro Hero3 here: http://blog.vivantvie.com/2013/03/02/review-goprohero3/
SEPTEMBER
3 weeks in OZ! So thankful to catch up with friends and “take a vacation” before the next adventure with Alison. Heaps of great times and for once, not many photos … so enjoy these few. ;)
SEPTEMBER
3 weeks in OZ! So thankful to catch up with friends and “take a vacation” before the next adventure with Alison. Heaps of great times and for once, not many photos … so enjoy these few. ;)
Troy + Christine | Melbourne Wedding
I met Troy & Christine last year while I was studying in Australia, and had the honour taking some photos for their wedding in Melbourne. It was so neat to experience an Australian wedding, and take photos at some stunning
Troy + Christine | Melbourne Wedding
I met Troy & Christine last year while I was studying in Australia, and had the honour taking some photos for their wedding in Melbourne. It was so neat to experience an Australian wedding, and take photos at some stunning
AUGUST
No surf in August but heaps of photos! Below are highlights and outtakes from various shoots, adventures, and projects I’ve been working on in August. Enjoy!
AUGUST
No surf in August but heaps of photos! Below are highlights and outtakes from various shoots, adventures, and projects I’ve been working on in August. Enjoy!
Follow the Light 2012
Honoured to be a part of the 7th Annual Follow the Light Foundation and stoked to receive SWELL “People’s Choice.” The talented Shawn Parkin received the grant this year. Here are a few links relating to the foundation and press
Follow the Light 2012
Honoured to be a part of the 7th Annual Follow the Light Foundation and stoked to receive SWELL “People’s Choice.” The talented Shawn Parkin received the grant this year. Here are a few links relating to the foundation and press
The Johnsons
A warm, summery family photosession with the Johnsons. :)
JULY
So thankful to be back home in Hawai’i for two months! Below are heaps of photos, (highlights and outtakes) of different photosessions, adventures, and projects I’ve been doing in July. Enjoy!
JULY
So thankful to be back home in Hawai’i for two months! Below are heaps of photos, (highlights and outtakes) of different photosessions, adventures, and projects I’ve been doing in July. Enjoy!
Daniella & Kelly | Summer Backyard Wedding
A warm, summery backyard wedding in North LA. Completely DIY, the details were absolutely stunning!
Daniella & Kelly | Summer Backyard Wedding
A warm, summery backyard wedding in North LA. Completely DIY, the details were absolutely stunning!
Hannah & Kyle | Sea Life Park, Oahu
Hannah and I connected a few years back over our love for acai bowls, Jesus, and surfing which soon was shared with Kyle, her “special friend” at the time. Now, my two favourite surf buddies are married and I was
Hannah & Kyle | Sea Life Park, Oahu
Hannah and I connected a few years back over our love for acai bowls, Jesus, and surfing which soon was shared with Kyle, her “special friend” at the time. Now, my two favourite surf buddies are married and I was
On an Island in the Middle of Beqa Lagoon
Welcome to Yanuca Island! Home to a quaint strip of shell-ridden beach line, lofty palm trees, and crystal clear water. Alison and I spent about two weeks soaking in some sun, exploring the island, meeting the villagers of the other
On an Island in the Middle of Beqa Lagoon
Welcome to Yanuca Island! Home to a quaint strip of shell-ridden beach line, lofty palm trees, and crystal clear water. Alison and I spent about two weeks soaking in some sun, exploring the island, meeting the villagers of the other
Two weeks of Cloudbreak
Amazing to see this place in its different facets over two weeks – dead flat, softly shoulder-high, peaky and blown out, an offshore 8ft at 16 seconds, glassy and perfect 8-10ft stand-up barrels, and maxing out at 15ft+. Any of
Two weeks of Cloudbreak
Amazing to see this place in its different facets over two weeks – dead flat, softly shoulder-high, peaky and blown out, an offshore 8ft at 16 seconds, glassy and perfect 8-10ft stand-up barrels, and maxing out at 15ft+. Any of
Restaurants
The reef is SO alive! The second day out here, Alison took a wipeout on the reef nearing lowtide and got a lovely staph infection in her feet. Unhappily taking antibiotics, it kept her off her board for a few
Restaurants
The reef is SO alive! The second day out here, Alison took a wipeout on the reef nearing lowtide and got a lovely staph infection in her feet. Unhappily taking antibiotics, it kept her off her board for a few
cloudbreak, macking.
It was a full-on spectator fest. They made it look too easy. Check out more via magicseaweed: http://magicseaweed.com/Cloudbreak-Cleans-Up-Content/3809/
cloudbreak, macking.
It was a full-on spectator fest. They made it look too easy. Check out more via magicseaweed: http://magicseaweed.com/Cloudbreak-Cleans-Up-Content/3809/
MAY
May was the month to rest and recharge. Finally, a chance to put the camera down, get some much-needed surf time, get in shape for the month to come in Fiji, and spend quality hang time with some of my
MAY
May was the month to rest and recharge. Finally, a chance to put the camera down, get some much-needed surf time, get in shape for the month to come in Fiji, and spend quality hang time with some of my