searching for surf
@_mollypayne and I usually surf together, this time I brought my camera instead of my board… @mauimakaphotography SaveSave Continue reading searching for surf
Category: Lifestyle
Motivating Forces: Fear & Love | bluewater love
He found the colors to paint her where the world had left her grey. – Atticus
ACACIA X the Lucky Honey
Gypsy Baby
Easter Coloured Sunset
OLE custom Surfboards | Bob “OLE” Olson
My first surfboard was an OLE. It was a present for my 7th Birthday. Custom shaped by Bob for me – with the colors that I had dreamed up and my name in pencil on the stringer, and it was PERFECT. Changed my life. Yes, that surfboard changed my life!! Best board EVER. Ole is a legend in the surfing community and there are hundreds of story’s just like mine, especially here in Lahaina. Bob is still in the shaping room doing what he loves, shaping beautiful custom surfboards for people to ride & enjoy their love of the ocean. … Continue reading OLE custom Surfboards | Bob “OLE” Olson
“dare to see the simple beauty in a tree”
Gemini Sailing Whale Watch with George Bovell III
A dawn to dusk birthday shift at the Bay…
For Tory’s birthday this year, for old time’s sake, I packed up my camera and joined him for dawn patrol. This means we set our alarm for long before the sun woke up, grabbed our Hula Pie coffees at Napili … Continue reading A dawn to dusk birthday shift at the Bay…
The Acacia Ohana
Kristy and I had the pleasure of taking some family photos for the Acacia Ohana last week! The girls were not entirely sold on being the sole focus of our attention… and so they brought along our two greatest weaknesses… … Continue reading The Acacia Ohana
Tori Praver’s Tea Party Baby Shower
Vintage styling with Opihi Love Boutique Design
Venue: Old Lahaina Prison Shoot Styled by Melissa Padilla of Opihi Love :: http://www.opihilove.com/ Props/Furniture/Decor by Opihi Love :: http://www.opihilove.com/ Floral Design by Jess of One Love Floral Design :: http://www.onelovefloraldesign.com <http://www.onelovefloraldesign.com/> Wardrobe & Fashion Design by Larissa Williams of LaReur Atelier :: http://www.loveleru.com/ Hair & Make Up by Ry-n Shimabuku :: http://www.ry-nshimabuku.com/ Paper Goods by Artistry 8 :: http://www.artistry8.com/ Model: Malia Haunani Continue reading Vintage styling with Opihi Love Boutique Design
Knights in White Satin
I spent this weekend with my best friends «one in spirit». Nothing makes me happier then taking photographs, of people I love, in places I love. I have been taking photos of these «four» in this place for a long time. It never loses its lustre… and neither do they. “KNights in white satin, never reaching the end… Just what you want to be, you will be in the end.” Thank you Tara for providing all the ‘costumes’ «your regular clothes» and rallying the dressed down nudes to dress up. Thank you Anna «so much more camera shy then your beauty lets … Continue reading Knights in White Satin
Girls gulf island weekend.
Kits Kites
“Throw your dreams in the sky like a kite, you do not know what it may bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country.” – Anais Nin I’m back in Canada for the rest of the summer shooting weddings. Last week I was in Vancouver and took the afternoon off to bike the the sea wall with some friends. Just passed the maritime museum we caught a glimpse of ‘multiple’ kites in the air… It wasn’t until we got closer that we realized that they all originated from the same source. Ray Bethell holds … Continue reading Kits Kites
Maui Maka ♥’s Hula Gypsy!
Shopping at Hula Gypsy is like stepping into a vintage dream closet… We love it! Hula Gypsy Vintage Boutique has beautiful vintage and new clothing, accessories and collectibles. Everything in the store is amazing, & most of it is on Sale! There are usually a couple racks of $20 clothing, and Anna (owner) is so nice to chat with while you browse! We had the pleasure of working with Anna for a recent collaboration for a styled photo shoot. She assisted us in choosing an outfit that met our vision, and our model Rachel looked amazing in it! (see above) Whether … Continue reading Maui Maka ♥’s Hula Gypsy!
LIRA
Check out Maui Maka’s Photo featured in the full page Ad for LIRA clothing in the August Issue of BL!SSS magazine! You can order LIRA clothing online at http://www.liraclothing.com – we love their new girl tanks! Check out the Full page spread in the current issue blisssmag.com/aug12.html you can scroll through the whole magazine online. LIRA team Rider Jordan Black is someone to keep an eye out for in the Maui surf scene! Continue reading LIRA
Wake up and Live! – Bob Marley
“Life is one big road with lots of signs, So when you riding through the ruts, don’t you complicate your mind: Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy! Don’t bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality. Wake up and Live.” Continue reading Wake up and Live! – Bob Marley
Babies Bump
the ‘First Issue Ever’ of LATER magazine!
We were so excited to receive our copies of Later.mag in the mail! Especially happy to see that Peanut and Taco made a full page, as Peanut passed away in a tragic accident shortly after these went to print and is greatly missed by her kitty friend. Thanks to my muses Mikaela, Maxe and the the bathing beauties at Hookipa… and also to Kayla, Danielle, Kevin and Ian for staying out of the ocean long enough for me to snap a photograph. Continue reading the ‘First Issue Ever’ of LATER magazine!
Love is in the air. Breathe deeply.
I love fireworks!!!!
The is the SIGN you’ve been waiting for!
“You’ve reached New York Times #1 Bestselling author Duncan Penn. Thank you for your call. I am away from my phone at the moment. If this is urgent please contact my assistant Davito Jones.” Davito, who also goes by David Lingwood, is also a member of the Buried Life… he is not Duncan’s assistant… but he is in the habit of leaving long voicemail messages on Duncan’s behalf and was supposedly picking me up from the airport. I flew to LA earlier this month to photograph the Buried Life for a Men’s Health article. The last minute opportunity was made possible by … Continue reading The is the SIGN you’ve been waiting for!
Drifter Surf Shop :: Seminyak, Bali
“Committed to the celebration of surfing lifestyle as art rather than sport, Drifter is home to the artists, musicians, shapers, designers and surfers who are at the forefront of this way of life.” Continue reading Drifter Surf Shop :: Seminyak, Bali
Bougainvillea
We may need a disclaimer….
… a risk of mixing children and beach portraits! Jack and William earlier this week… Adi this morning… Continue reading We may need a disclaimer….
Kamehameha Day Parade 2012 – Lahaina, Maui
Our favorite parade in Lahaina! They close Front Street, dress the pretty horses up with beautiful flower leis, and All the keiki come out to watch the excitement. The parade is to honor and celebrate Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the Kingdom of Hawai’i. The pa’u riders represent a royal court led by a Queen on horseback, followed by princesses representing the eight major islands of Hawai’i. Pa’u women are dressed in elegant and colorful nineteenth century riding gowns. Continue reading Kamehameha Day Parade 2012 – Lahaina, Maui
adventures in our back yard. Olivine Pools, Maui – Hawaii
Living in Maui its easy to get spoiled. Its not that we take for granted that we live in such a beautiful place. Maui is amazing, but sometimes we get so busy editing photos, keeping up with blogs, facebook, and booking new clients, that we don’t have a chance to enjoy the beauty and adventures in our own backyard. Its almost overwhelming, there are so many beautiful places to explore, but you find that routine sets in and you end up going to the same beaches day after day. I hadn’t been to Olivine pools in years. I had been … Continue reading adventures in our back yard. Olivine Pools, Maui – Hawaii
Koa: Brave, bold, fearless, valiant; bravery, courage.
We have been looking forward to Koa’s arrival since his mommy Ginger’s awesome “beer belly” maternity photo session a few months ago. Koa was to be a surprise, no one knew if he was to be a boy or a girl, but Ginger had a feeling it was a boy… and she was right! a little bundle of Love was added to the Toth family – we love little Koa. Congratulations Ginger & Jay on your perfect little Boy. We can’t wait till we can take him surfing! Continue reading Koa: Brave, bold, fearless, valiant; bravery, courage.
Maui Maka 