underwater
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.
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
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. :)
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/
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
an afternoon with kimie
Met up with Kimie Miner, one of my favourite Big Island music artists, to do a quick UW shoot! Absolutely in love with her music!
an afternoon with kimie
Met up with Kimie Miner, one of my favourite Big Island music artists, to do a quick UW shoot! Absolutely in love with her music!
JANUARY
I wasn’t even supposed to be staying in Hawai’i this month, and I still can’t believe how this time last year, I was in Singapore and Bali, shooting photos and working on a short documentary. That experience gave me the
JANUARY
I wasn’t even supposed to be staying in Hawai’i this month, and I still can’t believe how this time last year, I was in Singapore and Bali, shooting photos and working on a short documentary. That experience gave me the
a week in Oahu
A week on Oahu … spent eating delicious poke bowls, sleeping on multiple floors, avocado toast, bbq’s, polo, meeting new people, trespassing in a sunflower field, encounters with Wahaiwa’s finest on THEBUS, hiking Koko Head barefoot, eating Costco samples for
a week in Oahu
A week on Oahu … spent eating delicious poke bowls, sleeping on multiple floors, avocado toast, bbq’s, polo, meeting new people, trespassing in a sunflower field, encounters with Wahaiwa’s finest on THEBUS, hiking Koko Head barefoot, eating Costco samples for
Banyans arvo
Sunset session at Banyans with Kahanu and some funny local kids.
Cairns
1st week in Australia! Everyone who was part of Australearn started up in Cairns for the “bridging cultures program” which included orientation lecture sessions, day trips to a wildlife zoo, beach clean-up, and swimming around small slice of paradise in
Cairns
1st week in Australia! Everyone who was part of Australearn started up in Cairns for the “bridging cultures program” which included orientation lecture sessions, day trips to a wildlife zoo, beach clean-up, and swimming around small slice of paradise in
danamermaid
Early morning dolphin fun with the lovely danamermaid.
1/2 mile peaman
One of the monthly peaman ocean races down at the kona pier!
fun around the pier
with the hypr kids, alyssa, ky & madeline
