Tyree family portrait was done by Po’olenalena Beach near the end of Wailea resort area. It must be a great feeling when your family grow like this. Your both children found a good lifetime partner. You got your first grand child… All the happy and also teary moments of being parents definitely paid off. Yet, journey as parents continue…
Every time we have opportunity to capture family like this, we think about our future and wonder how our daughters will grow.
Aloha,
Mieko
Every week the phone rings with a potential client interested in having portraits created while on vacation in Hawaii. According to many of our clients, families are too busy with their routine at home, making vacation an ideal time to organize a family portrait.
Knowing when to have portraits created is very important but so is knowing what your going to do with the images created. Will the portraits be going in your home, given away as gifts to loved ones.
Technology has made it possible to offer wall portraits on canvas, gift prints on kodak paper, produce one of a kind coffee table books, painted portraits on canvas then embellished with acrylics, images boxes, etc. Some portrait artists are selling collections of wall portraits so that clients can design their interior space using multiple portraits in a variety of designs. Every week the phone rings with a potential client interested in having portraits created while on vacation in Hawaii. According to many of our clients, their families are too busy with their routine at home, making vacation an idea time to organize a family picture. Knowing when to have portraits created is very important but so is knowing what your going to do with the images created.
Technology has made it possible to offer music slide shows, wall portraits on canvas, gift prints on kodak paper, produce one of a kind coffee table books, painted portraits on canvas then embellished with acrylics, images boxes, etc. Some portrait artists are selling collections of wall portraits so that clients can design their interior space using multiple portraits in a variety of designs.
Waiting until after the images are created to decide what to do is a recipe for disaster and stress. Imagine viewing dozens of images of your family that are all good and then wondering what to do with them. Without an established goal its quite possible to be overcome, and frustrated. However, with established goals in place its easier to view and select images from the session.
Establishing priorities is part of a process we call portrait planning and this is best done long before the session ever begins. I know it sounds funny, but the thinking about size and medium of print should take place in the planning stage not the selection stage. The projection should just be about selecting the best image, not about price
Mieko and I get contacted by members of large families that are coming to Hawaii on vacation on a daily basis. We understand that there are several families and involved, and each person/sibling has their own specific needs in addition to the needs of the entire group.
For many of our clients this is the first time in years that everyone has been assembled in the same place for a reason other than a funeral. One of the most common requests we get is to create a portrait with the entire family for the patriarchs. Then to create at least one family portrait of each siblings family.
Were professional and detail oriented. We want to make sure the clothes you select fit the decor in the room where the portrait will be displayed. We also want to know the emotion and expression desired. Looking at the camera and smiling gives one emotion, while walking along the beach and talking to each other gives an entirely different feel.
The key to a successful family portrait session with multiple families is pre -planning. Knowing the needs of the group and each sub family allows us to let you know the costs are before you get to Hawaii so there is no surprise. This way when you come to the studio to see images projected on a five foot screen the time is spent selecting the images that have the most impact not thinking about the cost.
Some families are large and 25 plus people. We understand driving everyone to a location can require effort and extra planning. Since family portraits are not something done often, it makes sense to pick the best location possible. Portraits are forever.
Having said that there are plenty of times when convenience is more important. Moving a lot of young kids, or handicapped family members can be an issue. When this happens we strive to find a location that fits everyones needs.
The hardest part of the entire process is planning and communicating before even getting to Maui.
To Order, contact us via e-mail info@mauiphotography.net or (808) 879-0260
Aloha Everyone,
We are going to have our first “Holiday Inventory Sale”. All items listed on this blog is 30% off! This offer will be expired on 12/31/11. Inventory is limited so Hurry to contact us to make purchase. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Paypal payment.
Contact us at info@mauiphotography.net or call (808) 879-0260
On this post, we list all of Canvas print stretched as Gallery wrap.
These images are printed on canvas, laminated with water base varnish, stretched on 1.5 inch canvas stretcher bar and signed by artist. Just FYI, All canvas prints will be sold without logo.
“Oneloa” Size 14×21 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $300 is now only $210.
“Rhythm of the Nature” Size 30×40 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $1100 is now only $770.
“Journey” Size 24×36 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $800 is now only $560.
“Devotion” Size 14×21 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $300 is now only $210.
“Serenity” Size 14×21 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $300 is now only $210.
“Mother’s Love” Size 14×21 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $300 is now only $210. 
“Devotion” Size 14×21 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $300 is now only $210.
“Fierce Competitor” Size 24×36 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $800 is now only $560.
“Sanctuary” Size 20×30 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $600 is now only $420.
“Hope” Size 20×30 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $600 is now only $420.
“Sanctuary” Size 20×30 on canvas stretched as gallery wrap Regular Price $600 is now only $420.
Douglas finally entered the National Geographic Photography Competition. See the images below.
Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whales
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/113968/view/ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/113964/view/ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/113992/view/ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/113994/view/
Our long time repeater local client Eden McAfee. Mahalo for another opportunity!
Contact us to learn more about our service. We offer portrait session for families as well as photography workshops! via e-mail info@mauiphotography.net or (808) 879-0260
The book Absolute Maui was delivered today and happily, there are three of Douglas’ chef photographs in the book. They include Chef Marc McDowell, Sheldon Simeon, and James McDonald.
Chef James at the farm
I love that James prefers food to be fresh and go from the farm right to the plate. Kudos to you Chef!
Over the last few years we have noticed that almost every family coming to Maui has a digital camera. Technology has made it simple to point and shoot and take pictures. Having said that a lot of people do not know what the settings on their cameras do let alone understand basic rules of composition.
So we decided to help people learn about their cameras while having fun in Maui, and recently started a new division called Maui Photo Tours.
Were offering 1/2 and full day scenic tours and workshops around the island for individuals, families, and small groups. We will take people to locations that are good for photography and off the beaten path. Our instructors will show the best vantage points, provide tips on composition,and help each participant take better photographs. At the same time he or she will be creating photographs of the tour in order to make a souvenir music side show as a gift to take home.
bamboo forerst
Were also offering mini workshops at peoples homes, or resorts. We will come and give a concise easy to understand talk about photography and answer all your families questions, then go outside and work together to create portraits of the scenery and each other.
Workshops in Iphone photography, basic and advanced photoshop are also offered.
Check out Maui photo tours for more information.