Posts Tagged 'big island'

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!

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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!

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beneath the clouds

the water wasn’t as clear as we had hoped … but maybe that’s because the waves were a bit … massive.

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beneath the clouds

the water wasn’t as clear as we had hoped … but maybe that’s because the waves were a bit … massive.

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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.

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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.

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waipio valley

Waipio Valley, one of the most magical places on earth, and my favourite place on the Big Island.

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waipio valley

Waipio Valley, one of the most magical places on earth, and my favourite place on the Big Island.

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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.        

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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.        

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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.  

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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.  

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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peter + meg

I was blessed to be a part of Peter & Meg’s “leap year” wedding at the Four Seasons Hualalai. I love simple weddings and it was SUCH a joy to spend time with them and their family!

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peter + meg

I was blessed to be a part of Peter & Meg’s “leap year” wedding at the Four Seasons Hualalai. I love simple weddings and it was SUCH a joy to spend time with them and their family!

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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

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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

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Kohanaiki

Hello sunshine! Fun UW session with Alison, Donica, & Abe. This past month I think I’ve forgotten how to take a “normal” land photo.

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Kohanaiki

Hello sunshine! Fun UW session with Alison, Donica, & Abe. This past month I think I’ve forgotten how to take a “normal” land photo.

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Kohanaiki

A cloudy, glassy morning in some dying swell.

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Kohanaiki

A cloudy, glassy morning in some dying swell.

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Kohanaiki

Sometimes 1 shot makes an entire session worth it.

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Kohanaiki

Sometimes 1 shot makes an entire session worth it.

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Two days at Lymans

Swell this past week has been great … and in the company of fun locals, it makes the whole experience heaps more fun.

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Two days at Lymans

Swell this past week has been great … and in the company of fun locals, it makes the whole experience heaps more fun.

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Banyans

Two mornings at Banyans with Kahanu Delovio, a 14-year old Kona girl who rips.

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Banyans

Two mornings at Banyans with Kahanu Delovio, a 14-year old Kona girl who rips.

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Waipio Valley

An early morning adventure down to Waipio Valley.  Wave size, glassy conditions and swell direction were a sweet, pre-sunrise surprise, but absolutely impractical to shoot in the water with the ripping currents and overhead, picture-perfect barrels breaking over 5ft of

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Waipio Valley

An early morning adventure down to Waipio Valley.  Wave size, glassy conditions and swell direction were a sweet, pre-sunrise surprise, but absolutely impractical to shoot in the water with the ripping currents and overhead, picture-perfect barrels breaking over 5ft of

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ASA

Morning photosession with Asa and her family.

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ASA

Morning photosession with Asa and her family.

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Namakaokaha’i Hawaii

Shoot for Nadia’s (already sold out) line of hand-made Hawai’i shell jewelry. When she re-stocks, you can check out her etsy, facebook, and website for new pieces.

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Namakaokaha’i Hawaii

Shoot for Nadia’s (already sold out) line of hand-made Hawai’i shell jewelry. When she re-stocks, you can check out her etsy, facebook, and website for new pieces.

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Banyans arvo

Sunset session at Banyans with Kahanu and some funny local kids.

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Banyans arvo

Sunset session at Banyans with Kahanu and some funny local kids.

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rachel | big island senior portraits

Rachel is one of the top swimmers in Hawai’i, winning age group and high school championships in distance events like the 500-yd freestyle and 1-mile. It was a pleasure to meet her and her mom out at Kukio for her

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rachel | big island senior portraits

Rachel is one of the top swimmers in Hawai’i, winning age group and high school championships in distance events like the 500-yd freestyle and 1-mile. It was a pleasure to meet her and her mom out at Kukio for her

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Banyans

A session with Kahanu Delovio at Banyans. She rips! I’m excited to continue to photograph her more over these next couple months I’m in Kona.

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Banyans

A session with Kahanu Delovio at Banyans. She rips! I’m excited to continue to photograph her more over these next couple months I’m in Kona.

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Tani

Photos for Tani, a gifted singer and musician, based out of Waikoloa.

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Tani

Photos for Tani, a gifted singer and musician, based out of Waikoloa.

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Pine Trees

I failed at capturing any decent surf action shots this day but it sure was nice to jump back in the warm Kona waters and get pushed around by relatively large sets.

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Pine Trees

I failed at capturing any decent surf action shots this day but it sure was nice to jump back in the warm Kona waters and get pushed around by relatively large sets.

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JC Island Fevah

A few photos for Jeff’s upcoming album + fun ones. Check out his music page here! or just head down to Huggos on the Rocks, Friday afternoons.

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JC Island Fevah

A few photos for Jeff’s upcoming album + fun ones. Check out his music page here! or just head down to Huggos on the Rocks, Friday afternoons.

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1/2 mile peaman

One of the monthly peaman ocean races down at the kona pier!

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1/2 mile peaman

One of the monthly peaman ocean races down at the kona pier!

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kua baybay

uw fun with tina, jenna, & ashley

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kua baybay

uw fun with tina, jenna, & ashley

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kelsey

photos with kelsey & some clothing she’s designed at SCAD. check out her bikinis for sale!

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kelsey

photos with kelsey & some clothing she’s designed at SCAD. check out her bikinis for sale!

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Mari

Family photosession @ Kukio

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Mari

Family photosession @ Kukio

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summer south

huge south swell hit Kona this weekend. keahi parker @ honls check out more here: http://www.vivantvie.com/Hawaii/KONA-South-Swell/

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summer south

huge south swell hit Kona this weekend. keahi parker @ honls check out more here: http://www.vivantvie.com/Hawaii/KONA-South-Swell/

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Malia

Fun shoots with malia!!!

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Malia

Fun shoots with malia!!!

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lana

college senior portrait photosession w/Lana at Mahaiulas

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lana

college senior portrait photosession w/Lana at Mahaiulas

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danamermaid

Another UW photosession with Dana, this time in much better water visibility!

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danamermaid

Another UW photosession with Dana, this time in much better water visibility!

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