Are you thinking of getting maternity photos taken? If so, please contact Nicole at Behind The Lens Maui. We will customize a shoot just for you. We can set up a shoot with you and your honey together, and then do a shoot once the baby arrives. On location, you choose where and or I can provide suggestions. Local residents- … Read More
Maui Tow-in Surfing at Jaws
I received a late evening call January 16, 2010 saying that the famous surf spot, Peahi known as “JAWS” would be breaking in the morning. “Jaws” has been significant in recent years with the development and popularization of tow in surfing. While many other big wave surf breaks around the world have seen an increase in tow surfing, “Jaws” has been at … Read More
Big Wave Surfing in Maui
The ocean lets us know when it’s winter in Hawai‘i. Foamy whitewater transforms the seascape that invited summertime frolic not so long ago. We watch as massive storm waves that have traveled an inordinate distance across the Pacific make their first rendezvous with land, unleashing on Hawai‘i’s shallow reefs. A palpable charge—an unadulterated blitz of negative ions—permeates the air. It … Read More
Maui Surf Lesson Photo
Photo by Nicole @ Behind The Lens Maui December 21, 2009- Surfing at Guard Rails, Maui Hawaii Today I went down to meet Dustin Tester, owner of Maui Surfer Girls who was busy giving a surf lesson to a family of five from Chicago. I hung out and photographed the family surfing and wanted to share their group shot with … Read More
Maui Yearly Weather Conditions
SEASONAL WEATHER – One of the coolest months, cold fronts from the Northwest bring showery weather, with this month the wettest of the year. Clear and warm days prevail between these showery periods. Tradewinds blow only 42% of the time, compared with July’s 95%. One of the months to see snow on top of our 10.023 foot Haleakala which sometimes … Read More
Secret Cove in Maui, wedding location
Secret Cove on Maui Is An Incredibly Beautiful Hideaway Beach! Secret Cove on the southwest side of Maui, is a beautiful beach that is difficult to find, but worth the effort to locate and spend a half-day enjoying its spectacular views! Secret Cove is along Makena Road, which is actually Hwy. 31 through Kihei and Wailea. But it turns into … Read More
MAUI FACTS
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 729 square miles. It is 48 miles long and 26 miles across at its widest point. Population of Maui: As of the 2000 U.S. Census: 117,644. Ethnic mix: 36% Caucasian, 23% Japanese, followed by Hawaiian, Chinese and Filipino. Maui’s Nickname Maui’s nickname is the “Valley Isle.” … Read More
Maui Sunset Times
Are you planning to come to Maui and wondering when the sun is setting? Below are the sunset times for the year. When is Sunset on Maui beach? January 1…………………Sunset 6:01p.m. January 15……………….Sunset 6:11p.m. February 1………………Sunset 6:22 p.m. February 15…………….Sunset 6:30 p.m. March 1…………………..Sunset 6:36 p.m. March 15…………………Sunset 6:41 p.m. April 1……………………..Sunset 6:46 p.m. April 15……………………Sunset 7:03 p.m. May 1……………………..Sunset … Read More
Tips to better photography
10 Tips To Better Photography So you are a photographer, and yet you still want to get better at your craft. Taking great photos are not as difficult as you may think. You don’t always need the best equipment or have the most experience than other photographers, but just 10 easy tips and you will be on your way to … Read More
Traveling to Hawaii
Traveling To Hawaii And Things To Know Hawaii, the land of paradise and a great place to get away from it all. For many, traveling to Hawaii happens quite often and for some, it is a whole new experience. You have decided to go come to Hawaii, but now what? What is there to do there and what should you … Read More