Maui Photo Festival + Workshops..

John and I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Maui Photo Festival and Workshops, held at the Hyatt in Ka’anapali. First off, what a GREAT event! We look forward to this time each year to take a breather, and get back in touch with our creative drive – and boy did this year do the trick.

We had a fab time with all of our peers and presenters – but now, for what everyone really wants: event photos.

Shooting with the fabulous Lou Freeman (pink shirt)!
*For those who don’t know who Lou is (other than being awesome), she’s most notably known for being Playboy’s first female photographer, and has since gone on to shooting beauty and fashion. Major. ‘Nuff said.

Yep, thaaat’s me. We found ourselves model-less, and well, Lou asked. I’m not a fan of being paparazzi’d, but c'mon - I couldn’t say no. Three cheers for new headshots! Of course, John catching all the action like always.

Here are a few shots from our awesome hula on the beach session lead by great Maui based photographer, Randy Jay Braun.

And Maui Photo Festival’s first ever wedding shoot on Ka’anapali Beach, lead by Maui wedding photographer Mike Sydney

Ok, so I admit, I’m more about behind the scenes images. It’s so great to see so many photographers working together, and learning from some really great minds. We are so thankful to all of the great teachers and leaders in this industry that make growing and learning as a photographer so easy.

So *exhale* I’m refreshed, and buzzing (as always). And also realizing getting back into the grind isn’t always easy either. So on that note, I leave you with one last photo.

Vision Monger himself, David duChemin – letting us all know it’s hard work.

This is the hardest work I’ve ever done, but it’s the only thing I could imagine doing.


Until later,

Long time, no talk.

Hey all!
We all know we've failed miserably at keeping up on our blogging.. but, along with our neglect comes some very exciting new changes! All of our non-blogging time has been directed towards to launch of our website (SO soon), and we are thrilled to debut our new "look" - first seen right here! Take a scroll and check out our new header, complete with our new logo and all =)

We've been busy busy the last week attending the Maui Photo Festival, and have gotten back in touch with our creative juices and are ready to hit the ground running!


Anyways – just a long needed hello, and a promise of so much greatness to come.

Keep checkin’ back in,

West Maui Mountains Ablaze

As it tends to happen so often, our West Maui Mountains were recently ablaze. Again. As of today the fire's been 90% contained after burning 6,200 acres since the fire began a week ago. For us over on the south side we've gotten a direct view of the fire on the mountains, and not-so-luckily all of the smoke that's come along with it. 

We're just glad our fabulous families were so flexible in rearranging our schedule (ack!) due to the Pali closure the first day of the fire (thanks guys!), and none of our brides and grooms have been affected.

Check out the highway view of the mountains, and our night-time view from the Kihei Canoe Club..

 

It's Aloha Friday..

We are finally coming up for air, and are very excited that after much wait and anticipation our new site will be live very soon! We are so excited to share our work, and our new company aesthetic! This week has definitely built up to be the week of editing, and in the process of sifting through lots of photos I kept finding myself stumbling on some great details, so here it is! Your Aloha Friday gift (I knew it's exactly what everybody wanted of course), here's a sneak peak of some details of fabulous things to come..

Be sure to keep checking back to much much more, and have a wonderful weekend,

Bonnie