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Surfing around the Big Island of Hawai'i with Nique Miller

January 31, 2020 in Behind the Scenes, Commission, Hawaii - Big Island, Surfing

Here’s a little behind the scenes action of me shooting this lovely & stylish shredder Nique Miller earlier this year. Outfitted by Backcountry, we got to test out some of their pieces suited for the kind of things we do in and around the water.

Sunrise Slides with Dr. Cliff Kapono

May 22, 2019 in Surfing, Hawaii - Big Island

Cliff Kapono is a professional surfer, chemist, journalist and award-winning film-maker. It’s always an honor to collaborate with him in the water, especially at his home break over on the East side of the Big Island.

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Experiment with Underwater Flash Photography

March 19, 2018 in Experimental, Hawaii - Big Island, Review

Side by side comparisons of an underwater flash photograph vs. natural light photograph, taken on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Pikai Bikinis Hawaii - Underwater Photo Shoot

February 28, 2018 in Commission, Hawaii - Big Island

Lifestyle and underwater photo shoot with Big Island bikini company, Pikai Swim Hawaii. The dusk light after sunset is my favorite light to take split-level over under photographs in the water!

Sunset Swim with Talented Freediver Katie Pentz

November 22, 2017 in Hawaii - Big Island

A quick sunset swim with talented model and free diver, Katie Pentz off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. We swam out to this spot, not sure about the clarity from the wind and swell and lucked out with some gorgeous aqua clear water below the crashing waves.

Senior Thesis Documentary Film: Wild Child

May 01, 2014 in Video, Alison's Adventures, Hawaii - Big Island

Who is Alison Teal and why did she go naked on national TV in the most challenging survival show ever? This documentary follows the series of wild and comedic events leading up to Alison’s departure for Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid. With one week to prepare for the ultimate test of her survival skills, Alison turns to her wilderness expert parents and cast of talented locals from her home in Hawaii and along the way, discovers the most important “tool” for survival.

April 2014 in Hawaii

April 30, 2014 in Hawaii - Big Island, Month in Review, Surfing

Great waves around town, pond exploring, a few water shots at Banyans, portraits, and two weddings.

Donica Shouse x Salt Gypsy

April 14, 2014 in Hawaii - Big Island, Surfing

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 my legs many times the past few months from reef cuts and sunburn.

SmugMug Films Artist Profile

March 25, 2014 in Behind the Scenes, Video, Hawaii - Big Island

SmugMug just released an artist profile video about my underwater photography, click on this link to watch it: http://youtu.be/3sSX-AJNMjE

Fields of Green

February 05, 2014 in Experimental, Hawaii - Big Island

Underwater fantasy-land with Donica Shouse.

Liquid Gold

February 02, 2014 in Experimental, Hawaii - Big Island

sunset under the sea, while filming for Kainos.

model: donica shouse

What it's like to be a Kid Growing Up in Hawaii

February 01, 2014 in Hawaii - Big Island, Surfing

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.

May 2013 on the Big Island

May 31, 2013 in Hawaii - Big Island, Month in Review

Here’s a massive collection of photos from the month of May. Such an amazing month! Below are some photos featuring adventurer Alison Teal, RareForm ambassador Donica Shouse, Ina’s Boobie Shack hats, and professional athlete Jenny Kalmbach.

forte_forte: underwater fashion photoshoot

April 03, 2013 in Commission, Hawaii - Big Island

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 and “present” experience. Yet I have found it is a realm foreign and mysterious to most, even those fortunate enough to live near the sea.

Hey Sea Sister

March 24, 2013 in Hawaii - Big Island

a morning out with alyssa & madeline, two of the most talented swimmers ever.

Kainos | Underwater Film

March 13, 2013 in Video, Hawaii - Big Island

A short film collaboration between Sarah Lee & Jeff Dotson, exploring the edge of the sea, where beauty unfolds between human interaction with the uncontrollable forces of nature.

January in Hawaii

January 31, 2013 in Hawaii - Big Island, Hawaii - Kauai, Hawaii - Oahu, Surfing, Month in Review

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 on Big Island. Enjoy!