UFO-Shaped Clouds Photographed in Hawaii
Strange UFO-shaped clouds were spotted over the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes by space observatory workers in Hawaii last week.
Maui Hotel Offering 3-Month Stay and $10K to Photograph Renovations
The Grand Wailea Hotel in Maui is looking to hire a Chief Creative Photographer who will receive a three-month residency at the hotel, daily food and beverage stipend, and $10,000 to capture imagery of the recently renovated property.
Legendary Surf Photographer Captures His Final Moments Before Collapsing
Larry Haynes, a beloved and iconic local surf photographer and filmmaker, captured what turned out to be his own final surf last week as after he concluded his session, he collapsed in the parking lot and passed away. He was 62.
Telescope Camera Captures Mysterious Swirling Whirlpool
A swirling whirlpool appeared in the night sky above Hawaii earlier this month leaving researchers astonished.
Study Shows That Hawaii Has the Most Photographers Per Capita of Any State
New research has shown that Hawaii has the most photographers per 100,000 people in the United States.
Celebrated Nature Photographer Dies After Falling from a Cliff
Nate Yeun, a well-respected nature photographer, has been found dead after falling from a cliff in Hawaii while out hiking.
The Story of a Ballet School and the Pandemic Told Through a Yashica 635
When gazing at the photo series Ballet on Film by photographer Lisa Cho, it's natural to become enraptured by its charming conveyance of elegance, perseverance, and depth. The self-taught photographer -- who began her career in her 30s -- aims to translate her love of cinema and "beauty" through the lens of her treasured Yashica 635.
Strange ‘Flying Whirlpool’ in Hawaii’s Night Sky Caused by SpaceX Rocket
A strange, bright, swirling mass was seen over the skies of Hawaii and was captured on camera by the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera located on Mauna Kea. While some might have thought it was a UFO, it was actually caused by a SpaceX Rocket.
Photographer Captures Unique Angles of Kauai’s Diverse Landscape
During his trip to Kauai, one of the many islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, photographer Michael Shainblum captured his journey using a mix of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, making the most of the diverse natural beauty of the area.
Kauai is Cracking Down on Wedding Photographers Ignoring State Rules
The state of Hawaii is cracking down on professional wedding photographers who are breaking state park rules on commercial activity in protected areas and has issued cease and desist notices to two prominent photography companies who photograph on Kauai.
Rare and Dazzling ‘Meteor Cluster’ Caught on Camera
The Subaru-Asahi Camera which is installed at the Subaru Telescope dome in Maunakea, Hawai'i captured a rare "meteor cluster" event, an unusual phenomenon where a group of meteors appeared from the same direction in the sky for 10 seconds.
Red Bull Showcases Women Photographers Capturing Hawaii’s Big Wave Season
In an effort to expand the opportunities for women, Red Bull has hired a group of women photographers to document three key Hawaiian big-wave breaks (Jaws, Waimea, Outer Reefs) for the entire winter season.
Akaka Falls by Moonlight: How I Got the Shot
Summer and Fall are wonderful for photographing the Milky Way here in Hawai'i. We have many locations with dark skies and breathtaking scenery too. In October, the brightest part of the Milky Way (galactic core) is near the horizon at sunset; by November it'll be below the horizon when it gets dark.
Canon Closes Repair Centers in New Jersey, California and More ‘Until Further Notice’
Less than 24 hours after Nikon USA announced the temporary closure of all repair service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canon USA has (mostly) followed suit by shutting down its service centers in New Jersey, California, Illinois and Hawaii "until further notice."
Maui Wedding Venues ‘Screwing Us Over’, Photographers Say
The Hawaiian island of Maui features some of the most picturesque wedding venues in the world, but some of those highly-sought-after venues are implementing policies that professional wedding photographers aren't happy about.
A Star-Stack Timelapse of a Lightning Storm in Hawaii
Star stacking is a popular technique astro-photographers use to create photos and time-lapses of star trails. But what do you get when a lightning storm is also in the frame? Maui-based photographer Joe Domrad created a mesmerizing time-lapse that will show you.
No, I Didn’t Fake This Lava Photo
Yes, it’s possible. I did indeed capture what you see above in one shot. Although some of the Internet seem to disagree, it’s true. What you see above is the Milky Way, the moon, Mars, Saturn, an iridium flare, and lava from the Kilauea Volcano of Hawaii.
Cloud Cam Timelapse Captures Glow of Hawaii Volcano
The Gemini Observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Kea dormant volcano has a cloud camera that's used to monitor sky conditions. But during the ongoing eruption of the Kīlauea volcano, the camera has also been capturing the eruptions dramatic and eerie glow through clouds. Above is a 48-second time-lapse of the glow in the night between May 21st and 22nd.
This is What Hawaii’s Volcano Eruption Looks Like From Space
The ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano on the big island of Hawaii has led to tens of thousands of evacuations and the destruction of tens of homes. And the eruption has grown to such a scale that it can now be easily seen from the International Space Station.
Timelapse Catches Lava Flow Crossing Road and Consuming Car
The ongoing 2018 lower Puna eruption on the big island of Hawaii has caused lava flows, toxic gases, and earthquakes that have destroyed tens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Professional storm chaser Brandon Clement of WXChasing managed to capture this timelapse of a lava flow crossing a road and engulfing a car in flames.
Photographer Dies Leading Lava Flow Tour in Hawaii
A well-known Hawaiian photographer has died on the Big Island while leading a tour group near a lava flow. The group was reportedly overcome by a toxic steam cloud when it began to rain during their hike.
This GoPro Got Covered by Lava, Burst Into Flames… and Survived
Here's the amazing story of a tough little GoPro camera that refused to die. It was hit by molten lava, burst into flames, and somehow survived to shoot another day.
This Photographer Melted His Drone Shooting Photos of Lava
While shooting for two weeks in Hawaii last month, Israeli photographer Erez Marom's drone had an Icarus experience. Marom flew his $1,500 DJI Phantom 4 camera drone too close to lava flows and accidentally melted part of the camera. He was able to capture some gorgeous photos of lava up-close, though.
Stay Behind the Ropes: Video Shows Cliff Collapsing at Hawaii National Park
Those ropes and signs at National Parks that people seem so eager to disobey are there for good reason. If you don't believe us, just check out these photos and video that show the dangers of stepping outside the designated viewing area at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Photographer Tells Off Tourists Ruining Everyone’s Photos in Hawaii
Thomas Heaton became everyone's hero recently when he decided to tell off some inconsiderate tourists ruining everybody's view of a lava flow in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park.
Don’t Be a Photographer, Be a Storyteller
Here are a few reasons why having a story to tell is far better than not.
Crazy Surreal Portraits Shot on Active Lava Flows in Hawaii
Photographer and creator of epic scenes Benjamin Von Wong has been quiet for a long time while he has, in his words, "been trying desperately to do the delicate dance of keeping my epic style while also doing good in this world." This surreal lava portrait photo shoot is his return to the game.
This Photo Captures Lava, Milky Way, Meteor, and Moon in a Single Shot
Adventure photographer Mike Mezeul II captured something truly extraordinary a couple of weeks ago. While hiking around Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii one night in September, he managed to capture the moon, the milky way, a meteor, and flowing lava in a single frame.
Smiley Face Captured in the Crater of a Happy Hawaiian Volcano
While flying over the Pu’u O’o crater of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, Mick Kalber of Tropical Visions Video captured an unusual shot of what appears to be a glowing smiley face looking up at him.
Shooting the ‘World’s Hottest Kiss’ with Pouring Rain and Flowing Lava
A few years ago, husband and wife photographers Ed and Dallas Nagata White captured the Internet's imagination with a spectacular photo of a passionate kiss in the midst of pouring rain and flowing lava.
Seeker Stories recently caught up with the photographers to learn more about the story behind the shot. The 2.5-minute video above is a behind-the-scenes look at how the viral photo came to be.