Ladysmith Black Mambazo soothes the Maui crowd

One of my favorite World Music groups performed on Maui last week at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center to a nearly full house. Ladysmith Black Mambazo showed off their high steps (complete with red socks!) to the sounds of smooth voices from South Africa. Ladysmith beacame even more famous with the partnership with Paul Simon on his Graceland album a few years ago. The group was founded over 40 years ago in South Africa and has performed all over the world This was their third performance on Maui at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
And now to Elton John next month!

Aubrey

Maui Wedding Photographer -Congratulations to... be revealed soon!

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Maui Welcomes back the Humpback Whales

The Humpback Whales are back in Hawaii for the 2010-2011 season and happily playing in the waters between Maui, Lanai and Molokai, called the Au Au Channel. They come down to Hawaii from Alaska every season (Dec-May) to give birth to calves and breed before returning to their feeding grounds in Alaska. We were fortunate on Christmas Day to be out on the water watching a competitive group of 7 whales who treated us to breaches out of the water, pec slaps and head lunges. It was fantastic. We got caught in several heavy squalls of rain which made it pretty challenging to shoot but I was able to get a few shots in between.
Happy whale watching!
A hui hou,

aubrey@aubreyhord.com

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Bruno Mars packs the house and steals the show

The Maui Arts and Cultural Center was packed to the gills last week with Bruno Mars fans and he didn't disappoint with his show!Fans squealed at a pitch so high many thought windows would shatter. It was unreal that 1500 teenage girls could reach a fevered pitch that high but earplugs were the ticket that night for sure!
Hawaii born Brumo Mars was a colorful act from the start, singing his favorite hits while cameras flashed and video cameras followed his every move on stage as they shot a video.

Ever the showman, with many moves reflecting that of one of Mars' idols, Michael Jackson, the music and choreography was fun to watch. Mars has a great rapport with his band and it shows in his performances.
Another fun night for everyone!

Until the next rockin' show!

Aubrey

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New! Gift Certificates for Private Photography Lessons!

Happy Holidays from the entire team at Aubrey Hord Photography!

Gift Certificates are now available for Private Photography Lessons starting at one hour sessions. This is a great gift idea if you know anyone who is getting started with a digital camera or getting one as a gift for the holidays! Or if you just want to go to some great places on the island to go shoot and dial in your talent!

Feel free to Call (808) 264-5226 or Email me for more details at aubrey@aubreyhord.com.

Cheers!

Aubrey

2010 Faces of Hawaii book features Aubrey Hord Photography

The 2010 Faces of Hawaii exhibit opened in Hilo by HI Art Magazine a couple weeks ago and I was fortunate to have an image featured in the book and exhibit. My image entitled "Ashley" will be part of the book as well as part of the 2010 art exhibit in Hilo.
My image of Ashley is on the far left. To the right of the image are two images by Zach Pezzillo, my super talented intern who is only 17 years old and a senior at Seabury Hall. Zach and his mom, Susannah Christy were able to make it to the opening in Hilo (I had a photo shoot here on Maui and was unable to attend this year), and they sent these images to me.

A proud Zach with all the images below!

"Ashley" is on the left side. She is the beautiful hula dancer with the red ti leaf haku lei on her head as well as around her neck.

Thanks Zach and Susannah for the images from the show!

Kaanapali Maui Wedding Photographer - Sarah + Joel

Wedding bells are ringing again! Sarah and Joel tied the knot at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel at the private oceanfront wedding site and had a little fun! Thanks for being such great clients. We wish you all the best!

Congratulations from all of us at Aubrey Hord Photography!