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BALI (part 2) Monkey Temple
Epic moped trip up to Ubud: Mopeds were $5 per day, farmer tan sunburns, multiple petrol fill-ups on the side of the road, monkey attacks at Monkey Temple, sweet deals on clothes/souvenirs, getting ripped off by police, and the best
BALI (part 2) Monkey Temple
Epic moped trip up to Ubud: Mopeds were $5 per day, farmer tan sunburns, multiple petrol fill-ups on the side of the road, monkey attacks at Monkey Temple, sweet deals on clothes/souvenirs, getting ripped off by police, and the best
BALI (part 1) Rapture Surf Camp
Since I had 4 days left before I had to be back in California, I flew over to Bali with my friend, Tim. We stayed at an AMAZING place: Rapture Surf Camps. If you’re ever down in Bali and want
BALI (part 1) Rapture Surf Camp
Since I had 4 days left before I had to be back in California, I flew over to Bali with my friend, Tim. We stayed at an AMAZING place: Rapture Surf Camps. If you’re ever down in Bali and want
singapore – given
Here are a few shots from a short documentary my group made in Singapore, “Given. About a daughter who, full of faith, negotiates her traditional Buddhist parents’ disapproval of her Christian tithing. You can watch it here: http://vimeo.com/19357051. Email me
singapore – given
Here are a few shots from a short documentary my group made in Singapore, “Given. About a daughter who, full of faith, negotiates her traditional Buddhist parents’ disapproval of her Christian tithing. You can watch it here: http://vimeo.com/19357051. Email me
singapore!
there’s an overwhelming amount of things to say about singapore – how awesome it is, what the culture is like, how cheap the food is, how excellent the public transportation is (not during rush hour), etcetc. all that i have
singapore!
there’s an overwhelming amount of things to say about singapore – how awesome it is, what the culture is like, how cheap the food is, how excellent the public transportation is (not during rush hour), etcetc. all that i have
and into the new year
I have about 37,000 photos from 2010. 183 sets of photos ranging from cheerleaders in palm desert to a wedding at an aquarium to spontaneous surf mornings at trestles to portraits of uncooperative babies to a crazy-talented SUP rider from
and into the new year
I have about 37,000 photos from 2010. 183 sets of photos ranging from cheerleaders in palm desert to a wedding at an aquarium to spontaneous surf mornings at trestles to portraits of uncooperative babies to a crazy-talented SUP rider from
almost home
two nights trying to get home on standby, thank jesus i got on the plane. hung out in oahu with my friend nadia for 2 days, midnight surfing fresh off the plane, and jumped up to north shore for one
almost home
two nights trying to get home on standby, thank jesus i got on the plane. hung out in oahu with my friend nadia for 2 days, midnight surfing fresh off the plane, and jumped up to north shore for one
on the road to arizona
Roadtrip to Arizona with my housemate, Lisa (who is an awesome artist/graphic designer!) to visit family for Thanksgiving weekend.
on the road to arizona
Roadtrip to Arizona with my housemate, Lisa (who is an awesome artist/graphic designer!) to visit family for Thanksgiving weekend.
the mighty lou kingston
Here are some random photos and stills from a student film shoot I did the cinematography for. Shot over 3 days in a boxing gym in La Habra.
the mighty lou kingston
Here are some random photos and stills from a student film shoot I did the cinematography for. Shot over 3 days in a boxing gym in La Habra.
sunset at blackies
An impromptu surf session with my roommate at Blackies after french class. We got some pretty gnarly rains this week after the heat spell, so the sunset colours and clouds were absolutely incredible. The waves were super manini so we
sunset at blackies
An impromptu surf session with my roommate at Blackies after french class. We got some pretty gnarly rains this week after the heat spell, so the sunset colours and clouds were absolutely incredible. The waves were super manini so we
Upper Trestles
Days like these are why I love shooting in the water so much. Fun conditions, (mostly) chill people, and dreams-sometime-do-come-true weather. Check out more from the day here: http://www.vivantvie.com/California/uppers29sept2010/
Upper Trestles
Days like these are why I love shooting in the water so much. Fun conditions, (mostly) chill people, and dreams-sometime-do-come-true weather. Check out more from the day here: http://www.vivantvie.com/California/uppers29sept2010/
Sunrise SUP Sessh
Morning SUP’ing in Newport with Jackie & Paul! Such a gorgeous morning!
September’s Heat Spell
The nights were so warm during this last week of September! Random scapes of the Orange County coastline taken over a a few different mornings and midnights.
September’s Heat Spell
The nights were so warm during this last week of September! Random scapes of the Orange County coastline taken over a a few different mornings and midnights.
Upper Trestles
An overcast trek to Trestles one ugly morning. Left the camera on the beach since the waves were small enough for me, ha ha.
Upper Trestles
An overcast trek to Trestles one ugly morning. Left the camera on the beach since the waves were small enough for me, ha ha.
Salton Sea & Salvation Mountain
Drove to Azusa at 2AM to meet up with Hannah, Kirstina, & Ryan for a sunrise adventure to the Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain. The Salton Sea is such a peculiar place. And then a brief stop-over to Alec Contestabile‘s
Salton Sea & Salvation Mountain
Drove to Azusa at 2AM to meet up with Hannah, Kirstina, & Ryan for a sunrise adventure to the Salton Sea and Salvation Mountain. The Salton Sea is such a peculiar place. And then a brief stop-over to Alec Contestabile‘s
Santa Ana Canal, Round II
Shooting at dusk at the Santa Ana Canal with Ben, Pids, Toby, & Nathan.
Labor Day Weekend
packed car + great friends + ben’s new skate deck + avocadobaconcheeseomlette-quesadilla + scowling old ladies + la jolla + indo boards + silly dogs + fruit salad + FREEZING cold ocean + mini sessions on marginal waves + birthday
Labor Day Weekend
packed car + great friends + ben’s new skate deck + avocadobaconcheeseomlette-quesadilla + scowling old ladies + la jolla + indo boards + silly dogs + fruit salad + FREEZING cold ocean + mini sessions on marginal waves + birthday
tidbits from the summer
sano, san clemente, chapman pool taken on lisa’s rugged olympus point-and-shoot.
tidbits from the summer
sano, san clemente, chapman pool taken on lisa’s rugged olympus point-and-shoot.
RAW art show | Shorebreak Hotel, HB
Here are some photos from the RAW art show I participated in! Mucho mahalos to everyone who came out! To learn what RAW artists is all about, go here: www.rawartists.org (event photos below by vincent martinez)
RAW art show | Shorebreak Hotel, HB
Here are some photos from the RAW art show I participated in! Mucho mahalos to everyone who came out! To learn what RAW artists is all about, go here: www.rawartists.org (event photos below by vincent martinez)
Honoli’i
Nadia, Tien, Kalani, and I hit the road around 4am from Kona to catch the sunrise for some surfing at Honoli’i on the east side. Shooting here is so much fun! View more from the rest of this day here:
Honoli’i
Nadia, Tien, Kalani, and I hit the road around 4am from Kona to catch the sunrise for some surfing at Honoli’i on the east side. Shooting here is so much fun! View more from the rest of this day here:
Basik Acai
Sunrise shoot for BASIK Acai! Derek & Jamie make absolutely delish bowls, so if you’re ever down Ali’i Drive, check them out (next to Huggos)! Model: Nikki Stomski
Basik Acai
Sunrise shoot for BASIK Acai! Derek & Jamie make absolutely delish bowls, so if you’re ever down Ali’i Drive, check them out (next to Huggos)! Model: Nikki Stomski
Fun Day w/ Mathieu, Nadia, & Kalani
Early morning photos of a mostly-flat day at Ke’ei, a delicious breakfast at Lava Java, and an afternoon at Kua Bay in the best company of new friends one could ever ask for. Today was definitely a summer highlight.
Fun Day w/ Mathieu, Nadia, & Kalani
Early morning photos of a mostly-flat day at Ke’ei, a delicious breakfast at Lava Java, and an afternoon at Kua Bay in the best company of new friends one could ever ask for. Today was definitely a summer highlight.
Good Afternoon, Kohanaiki
Mushy afternoon out at The Rock with Tien and Nadia.
Bree & Kainoa
“Mom n’ Me” photosession this afternoon with Bree and her son, Kainoa! This shoot is definitely ranked somewhere in my top 10 favourite photosessions so far. It was so much fun to follow them around and capture the moments in
Bree & Kainoa
“Mom n’ Me” photosession this afternoon with Bree and her son, Kainoa! This shoot is definitely ranked somewhere in my top 10 favourite photosessions so far. It was so much fun to follow them around and capture the moments in
Another Kohanaiki Sunset
Gorgeous sunset, but small waves again. Stoked to be home for the winter, so I take some actual surf/action shots rather than all these random summer wave/water shots. View more from this afternoon, here.
Another Kohanaiki Sunset
Gorgeous sunset, but small waves again. Stoked to be home for the winter, so I take some actual surf/action shots rather than all these random summer wave/water shots. View more from this afternoon, here.
Kohanaiki Sunset
This place is always the best when tradewinds blow away the vog during the day, then stop to take a rest at sunset. View more from this afternoon, here.
Kohanaiki Sunset
This place is always the best when tradewinds blow away the vog during the day, then stop to take a rest at sunset. View more from this afternoon, here.
Tutu Skirts @ Kohanaiki
Tien’s got style. View more from this morning here!
Ke’ei
An adventure down to Ke’ei beach, down by Honaunau / Kealakekua Bay! The waves were smaller than hoped for, but it was still an incredible place to shoot! Caves, canary fish, untouched corals, and prickly black wana everywhere. View more
Ke’ei
An adventure down to Ke’ei beach, down by Honaunau / Kealakekua Bay! The waves were smaller than hoped for, but it was still an incredible place to shoot! Caves, canary fish, untouched corals, and prickly black wana everywhere. View more
HYPR Kiholo
Hello sunrise! My favourite shoots have always been the ones that require jumping in and swimming around with my camera while photographing amazing people/friends and this day definitely goes in my list of favourites. This was a picture-perfect paradise for
HYPR Kiholo
Hello sunrise! My favourite shoots have always been the ones that require jumping in and swimming around with my camera while photographing amazing people/friends and this day definitely goes in my list of favourites. This was a picture-perfect paradise for
Trip to Kohala & Hilo
Early morning trip through Kohala and Hilo with some friends. It was awesome to drive through the areas and see what’s changed and what hasn’t in the past year. The Kohala Lighthouse is gone! Drought since November has dried up
Trip to Kohala & Hilo
Early morning trip through Kohala and Hilo with some friends. It was awesome to drive through the areas and see what’s changed and what hasn’t in the past year. The Kohala Lighthouse is gone! Drought since November has dried up
Amorus @ Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands @ Kona Bowl – Amorus + guest appearance by Kimie!!
The Rock @ Kohanaiki
Cruising The Rock today out at Pine Trees with some old friends. My housing fogged up way too quickly though as the morning heated up, so I have to figure out a better way to pack it.
The Rock @ Kohanaiki
Cruising The Rock today out at Pine Trees with some old friends. My housing fogged up way too quickly though as the morning heated up, so I have to figure out a better way to pack it.
petroglyphs
We made an attempt to go down to Pine Trees to surf, but it was flat, cold and choppy, so we went adventuring instead. Hello creepy lava tube + ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs!
petroglyphs
We made an attempt to go down to Pine Trees to surf, but it was flat, cold and choppy, so we went adventuring instead. Hello creepy lava tube + ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs!