Tag Archives: Maui Photographer

Lizard Skin

Wile leading a workshop the other day we stopped to buy some sweat coconut candy at a shack along the side of the road.    As we were about to leave a tourist said hey if your interested there is … Continue reading

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Family portraiture – A tip from the pro’s.

Maui Photography posted this a while back and for some reason I felt it was a good idea to repost it.  I suppose its becasue I know from experience that proper planning leads to happy clients.  Enjoy the post. Photography … Continue reading

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Chef James McDonald – From the farm to the plate

This chef is very serious about food.  James follows the point of view  ”from the farm to the plate”.  Fresh wholesome ingredients with passion! The chef is responsible for the food at these famous restaurants. Check out this video Another portrait … Continue reading

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Waterfront Restaurant – A Maui Tradition

In about an hour I will go to the Waterfront Restaurant‘s new Location in Maalea Harbor, Maui.  The Smith Family has owned the restaurant for well over two decades. In the late 80′s I worked their as a waiter. Back … Continue reading

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Master of Photography Degree – Official Press Release

Feb 15, 2012  for immediate release Douglas J Hoffman, of Maui Photography Inc, in Kihei Hawaii, has earned the Master of Photography degree from  Professional Photographers of America.  The degree was presented to Hoffman, by PPA President Don Dickson, M. … Continue reading

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Peaceful Easy Feeling

The last few weeks have been filled with family travel.  Wonderful memories were created.  Each day we did something that we could not do in Maui.  For example  we built snowmen, made snow angels,  enjoyed ice skating, sledding, e.t.c., Now … Continue reading

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Chef Mark Ellman of Mala, and Honu Restaurants

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Chefs of Maui

I photographed Bev Gannon for a book project called Absolute Maui.  As it turned out this image was not selected.  Nevertheless it was a fun session. The photo editor did select images of other Maui chefs and I will post … Continue reading

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Family Affair

  What a great session at Charlie Young Beach this morning. The tide was low enough we could pose 24 people on and around a piece of lava giving this family a Christmas Portrait – Maui Style.

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Incorporating lines of repetition adds impact to family portraits

Notice how the reflections of the family in the sand guide the viewers eye to the family. These compositional lines are referred to as line of repetition & design.  Another nice element in the design of this image is that … Continue reading

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