Jake & Nicole...

I had some close friends of mine get married last week in their backyard which was ocean front in Kihei. It was a nice breezy day and all of the guests were our closest friends and family. I had such a good time covering the wedding because it was such a personal and beautiful expression of love between this couple that I have know for years. I wanted to post some of my favorite pictures so everyone can take a peek....

Aloha,

Desiree

On My Own...

It isn't very often that I shoot a wedding without Paulo but last month I was sent out on my own. Kim & Rick are friends of mine that came over from Oahu to get married. I was so pleased with some of the shots that I thought I would put up some of my favorites.

Movement

So I did a small project playing with long exposure. I wanted to capture movement in people. I experimented at a Christmas party I went to because the girls started dancing and everyone else was reacting. I also caught one of my friends tasting dinner off of her finger...It was interesting to see how the camera could pick up on the most subtle of movement and stillness at the same time. It was just for fun so I thought I would share...

It came out pretty good...

A Visit to Thailand

During the month of November, I visited Thailand. Most people go down south to the islands but I spent the month going up north. I traveled from Bangkok to Sukhothai for the first leg of the trip to experience the Loy Krathong Festival. The Thai celebrate the end of the rainy season and send little lanterns of light into all of the rivers throughout the country. Since it all began in Sukhothai during the 13th century, I wanted to see this ancient tradition up close. It moved me to see over 100,000 people come together to send their wishes and hopes out into the night sky under the full moon.














I then journeyed up to Pai which was a tucked away little mountain town. There were lots of hill tribe people around selling their goods and unique shops all around. I found my favorite little coffee stand where the girl who owned it made me Thai espresso every morning.













Throughout the country I noticed that the Thai are very artistic people. There is detail in very nook and cranny. I loved going to the night markets and shopping for all of the handmade goodies.
















Overall it was a great trip and I am looking forward to my next adventure.

Take a Good Look...

So I always let Paulo pick out his favorite images of me for the website. I left it up to him to choose some action shots to open my brand new blog page & really let all of you know what I look like when I am working with him... Well, my first thoughts were wow I look great doing my detective work behind that rock. My second thought was why did he have to pick the one photo where I am not looking my finest, sun bleaching out my face and all. I guess it is an action shot & Paulo likes that I look like I'm working (ha, ha) but i thought you all might be ready for some other pictures of me... These kind of show some personality & it may help with your curiosity of what I look like as well. I'm sure you all know that I have many looks but I wouldn't want of any of to not recognize me on your big day....

Aloha,
Desiree

The Fair Pics

Snap Dragons
















Absolute Stillness

















A Rose is A Rose


Every year the Maui County Fair has a Photo Contest and this year I have decided to enter. It is always so hard to go through your own work and choose the best ones. Some are sentimental, other are just great moments, and then there are those that show your artistic talent. So I have narrowed it down & now I need your help picking the final two. So even if it is your first time visiting the site, I would love to hear your vote. Just send me a comment on the blog. Hopefully together we can pick a blue ribbon winner.

The Fire Inside















Candyman Smiles


















Pure Joy

I Got the Blues...

So just about a month ago I got a call from my good friend Ryan. He wanted to know if I could come down to Kihei and do a shoot for his band. I was so excited to do something new & create a look for these guys. I was one lucky girl taking six handsome guys around Halama St. on a killer day. They were a lot of fun and we got some great stuff.













After the coverage was over I got to crash their practice and let me tell you, these guys have it going on. They have this blues meets funk kind of vibe and as I was leaving I was truly hoping that something great happens with this band. If anyone is interested in looking them up I know that they are on MySpace under Ryan Robinson Band. I'll keep you posted when they get their own site going...
Anyway, good luck Ryan on your band...Just know you already have a big fan!!!