Hawaii Surf Lesson, Pictures

November 20th, 2008

Are you planning a trip to Hawaii in the near future? Considering taking a surfing lesson? If you are and your coming to Maui, Hawaii look up my buddy Dustin Tester- Owner of Maui Surfer Girls. Dustin not only is the best instructor on island but, also has a fantastic oppertunity for those gals interested in taking surfing to the next level by attending one of Dustins summer camps for girls. Dustin also offers a really cool surf trip to Costa Rica. For more information log onto to Dustins webstite @ www.mauisurfergirls.com.

Below are a few pictures of Alexa and Haley at there Maui Surfer Girl Surf Lesson with Dustin.

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Stand-Up Paddle Action

November 8th, 2008

Maui Tow- In Surfing at “Jaws”

November 5th, 2008

Winter season is approaching and everyone is itching for “Jaws” to break. I’m looking forward to shooting the girls agian this season from the back of Dustin Testers - Owner of “Maui Surfer Girls”, wave runner. Being the only woman photographer shooting Jaws from the water is fantastic and I love the thrill of out running the thundering rush of the water as the wave breaks. It can be scary out there at times and the guys look at me like I’m nuts but, I love each and every minute I get to be apart of it all.

Nicole

Maui Vacation Photographs- Be Prepaired

November 4th, 2008

If you want vacation pictures that will pass the test of time, do your homework before you leave. Unlike calculus, getting picture-ready for a trip is easy and fun. All you have to do is leaf through your camera manual and dream about the things you’ll do when you get to your destination.

Browse your camera manual
Become familiar with all the features your camera has to offer before you go on vacation. Your camera manual will tell you about different settings, how to use the flash, and many other useful picture-taking functions.Take a few minutes to flip through your camera manual to brush up on all the things your camera can do. Maybe you’ll even learn something new!

Consult the travel guides
Take notes from travel guides about the places you plan to visit. Think of things you want to do in each place. Jot down a short photo shoot list so you don’t forget any key moments or sites. You’ll want shots that capture the local flavor, such as a marketplace, craftwork, unusual transportation, or native dances.

Giving your camera a check-up

Don’t miss that priceless shot of the kids gazing at Grand Canyon for the first time, or the Eiffel Tower glowing in the night sky. Make sure your camera is in working order before you pack up the car or make that trans-Atlantic flight.

Test pictures
Shoot a short 12-exposure roll of film with your camera and have it processed before you leave. With a digital camera, snap a few pictures onto your picture card and make sure they upload to your computer and print out okay. These are good ways to check that your camera is working.

Batteries
Put fresh batteries in your camera and pack a fresh set of backup batteries. Remember, a digital camera can drain battery power quickly.Many cameras use AA batteries. If yours does, and you’ll have access to an electrical outlet, consider getting a Kodak battery charger and Kodak rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. Recharging saves you money and reduces environmental waste. But if you know you’ll be on the go a lot, get long-life batteries, such as the powerful Kodak rechargeable Li-Ion (lithium-ion) batteries and a back-up set, so you don’t have to worry about running out of power. Even if your camera uses a special camera battery, carry a backup. It’s critical for taking pictures on a trip.

Lens
Do a quick, thorough lens cleaning before you go. After all, you don’t want a dusty, dirty lens to cloud or speckle your pictures.To clean your camera lens, use the Kodak lens pen. The lens-cleaning pen is a handy tool. One end removes fingerprints, smudges, and grease marks with ease. The other end has a retractable brush for removing dust particles.Or blow away any loose debris with a bulb brush or a can of compressed air. Moisten the lens with photographic lens cleaner or by gently breathing on the lens. Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth or untreated photographic lens tissue.Never wipe a dry lens or use alcohol or chemically treated eyeglass cleaners, which could ruin the surface of your camera lens.

Film
Stock up on 400-speed 36-exposure film rolls—about 3 rolls per week. That way, you can take lots of pictures in all kinds of lighting, without taking up a lot of space in your luggage. Remember that Kodak film is available throughout the world, so you never have to worry about running out.To prevent damage by airport x-ray baggage scanning equipment, carry all unexposed film and your camera with you onto the plane in a clear plastic bag. For optimum protection of your film, ask for a hand inspection at the carry-on checkpoint. FAA regulations in the U.S. currently allow for a hand search of photographic film and equipment, if requested. If your film does go through the x-ray at the carry-on checkpoint, those scanning machines generally have weaker x-rays than cargo scanning equipment and are therefore less likely to damage your film. International airports outside of the U.S. are less predictable—you may have greater difficulties protecting your film abroad.

Picture cards
Empty your picture cards before you pack. You’ll want all the memory capacity you can get. Take enough cards to capture about 100 pictures per week. Depending on the camera, a 64 MB memory card or two 32 MB cards should give you plenty of room to take lots of pictures. But it’s always a good idea to bring along a spare 32 MB card, so you’ll be prepared if something happens to one card, or you want to take more pictures than you thought you would.


		Recharge batteries & Carry the Charger Recharge your batteries or get fresh ones. Rechargeable batteries are more cost effective in the long run.

		Pack a spare set of batteries

		Check Memory card Transfer or erase any old pictures on it. If the card has been used in other devices, it’s a good idea to reformat the card in the camera to make sure it’s ready to go.

		Carry an extra Memory Card For vacations and special events where you’ll take lots of pictures and videos.

		Bring along the AC adapter If you are working near an outlet, you can plug in when your batteries run low and recharge your spare set. Or, if you have one, bring your Printer Dock. You’ll be able to make prints and recharge your camera’s battery on the spot.

		Make sure everything works Put the batteries and memory card in your camera to check that everything works.

		Clean your lens Use a soft damp cotton cloth or specialty lens cleaner and bring the lens cleaner with you.

		Plan ahead – bring accessories Do you need a tripod, gorillapod, or monopod to steady the camera for action shots? They’re small and light weight and easy to travel with. Should you bring a sun shield (like a hat with bill) to reduce flare if shooting into the sun? Be prepared for the weather: Carry a plastic bag to keep the water or sand away. Planning a vacation? Think about what pictures to take ahead of time so you’re prepared to capture the whole story. Visit our Top 10 Tips for Photographing Vacations for more inspiration.

		Check picture quality setting If you’re going to take lots of pictures consider setting the picture quality (picture size) on your camera to less than the maximum. This will help to conserve space on your memory card. The highest quality picture setting on many cameras (especially those with greater than 6 MP) is only needed when you are shooting a scene that you might want to print poster-size or that you are likely to need/want to crop.

		Take a quick peek at your manual Check for specific information and suggestions for taking the pictures on your agenda. Find your camera manual or download it from www.kodak.com/go/support.

		Carry a Notebook Jot down details that will help you tell your story better.

		Carry a single-use camera Perfect for adventure trips like scuba diving or white water rafting where you may not want to carry your camera.

		Arrange to back up or download pictures Check to see if there is a KODAK PICTURE Kiosk at the destination so you can print or back up your pictures on a KODAK Picture CD.

		Collect everything and put it in your camera bag Use a list like this one to check off the items you pack in your camera bag That way you’ll make sure nothing gets left behind.

		Check out our Top 10 Tips For Taking Better Pictures.Now that you have everything you need to take pictures, you’ll want to make sure they come out perfect.

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