Afternoons at Honolua Bay
I spent a few days working in Maui and got to spend a few afternoons at Honolua Bay watching the surf with J.D. Cuban.
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Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA to watch. Derrick is up there with Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant as some of my favorite young players to see. Derrick’s dexterity and hand and foot work are incredible.
Pure Hawaiian Portrait – Dan Ka’awa
A few days ago I got to drive to Nanakuli to meet and photograph Dan Ka’awa, a pure Native Hawaiian, for my Hawai’i Piha project . Uncle Dan was born there, delivered by his father, grew up, and still lives close by. We met at Depots beach where he hung out when he was a [...]
welcome
Welcome to my new site. And new blog. JM
Ko’olau Sunset
Sunset seen on the east side of the Ko’olau mountain range seen from Kane’ohe.
Irvine Engagement: Sachi+Danny
I met Sachi and Danny through my college friend Rob while they were visiting Honolulu a few months ago. They were dating then and recently Danny popped the big question and voila, they’re getting married. We spent a lovely afternoon on the campus of UC Irvine where they went to college. The light was incredible [...]
Janet & Meinoh’s Wedding
This weekend I had the honor of attending the wedding of my girlfriend’s sister Janet and her fiance (now husband) Meinoh in the beautiful end of summer light in Napa, California. I wasn’t there to photograph but I brought the Domke with a couple of Nikons along after getting the blessing from the bride and [...]
Sunrise & Swell At Sandy Beach
There was a pretty solid south swell a few weeks ago that hit Hawaii. My favorite place on earth, Sandy Beach, was getting the brunt of it. It was about 4-6 Hawaiian size…the beach really can’t hold that big and the shore pound was a giant mess. But…the sunrise was beautiful. I really love sunrises, [...]
Sunrise and morning rain off of Hilo Bay
My hometown Hilo is famous for it’s rain. Hilo also has incredible sunrise. When the two of them coincide it’s really beautiful. I’m going to post a few photos of Hilo rains at sunrise over the next few days…
The night sky and stargazing from my family’s land on the Big Island
My family’s land on the slopes of Mauna Kea above my hometown Hilo is a beautiful place. It’s peaceful…rejuvinating…it’s a place of rest. The land has a good feeling. The night sky is something to behold.