LAIE INN : LAIE HAWAII DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

This is what’s left of one of Laie’s landmarks.  I was on my way home from a photo shoot and decided to jump out and snap a shot as this little inn came down.  When I set up my tripod to take some shots, I was surprised when my van was surrounded by 4 cop cars.  I asked what was going on and they said they had received a call that a guy was loading a gun in his van across from Laie Inn.  Either someone mistook my camera for an assault weapon, or someone didn’t want me taking the photos, or someone was playing a practical joke.  I don’t know, but it made for an adventurous photo op.

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MOANIKEALA HULA FESTIVAL : LAIE OAHU HAWAII HULA PHOTOGRAPHY

Today I shot the 20th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival for the Polynesian Cultural Center. While shooting I was blown away by how much feeling and emotion was put into each performance.  There were about 11 different Hula Halaus, some from as far away as Japan.  Dance has alway been one of my favorite types photography, it really keeps you on your toes anticipating the next move and when to release the shutter.  Here are a few shots out of a 1000+ that I took today.   You can read more about the festival here written by Caryn Kunz a Ko’olauloa journalist for the Honolulu Advertiser. Enjoy.

Hawaii Hula photogaprhy Moanikeala

Hawaii Oahu Hula Photographer Moanikeala