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Maui Sunset Photo Workshop

This image was created during a recent workshop.  While waiting for the sunset we worked on people portraits and how reflections can be a nice leading line that draws the eye to the subject.  In this image I photographed Michael … Continue reading

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How you see things affects your perspective

I have driven by this waterfall more times than I can count.  It is located on the road to Hana and has been photographed by more people than I could ever count.    In most cases the tourist bus pulls … Continue reading

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Deep in the rain forrest of Dominica

This image was created at a place seldom yet visited by tourists.  That will change as it is hard to keep such a beautiful place a secret. The challenge will be the hike. It is very steep and slippery, especially … Continue reading

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Famous quotes by great photographers

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light”  - Vernon Trent “Landscape portraits should have a foreground, mid-ground and background”                           “You dont take … Continue reading

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Maui Photo Tour with Bob

This is Bob.  The man is over 80 years old and is passionate making photographs.  I took him on a sunrise photo tour. During the drive we talked about the rule of thirds, using leaves, branches, flowers, & rocks as … 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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New Years Portrait Session for Mariah

  New years eve.  What a better way to end the year than creating portraits of Mariah, that she, and her mother will always cherish.  This portrait tells the story of Mariah in Maui.  The islands of Molokini and Kaho’olawe  are … Continue reading

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First sunset of the new year.

  Happy new year from Hawaii everyone!  Best wished for 2012!

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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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Slow shutter photography at night

    This fire had been growing because of strong winds.  By 8 PM the sky over the west Maui Mountains was glowing.  I grabbed my camera and tripod and went down to Sugar beach to photograph the scene.   … Continue reading

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