Kauai :: Seattle Travel Photographer

So it's our first day in Kaua'i & I'm ready to take tons & tons of photos of this amazing island, so we drive to Moloa'a Beach where I pull out my camera & snap a couple shots: 

*click* *click* *click* 

...then nothing. 

I try pushing the button again, but nothing. I try changing camera lenses, then batteries, then flashcards, but still nothing. My camera is broken on the first day of vacation & I've only snapped 7 photos.

After a day of being incredibly sad, mad & upset I remembered the title of Chase Jarvis' book:

The Best Camera Is The One That's With You.

I sucked it up, grabbed the Power Shot A80 point-and-shoot that was in my suitcase & decided to make the best of my situation. I've gotta say, I think the little one did pretty darn well...

Waikanaloa Wet Cave

Hanalei Valley

Taro growing in Hanalei Valley

Black Pot Beach Park (Hanalei Pier)

sunset at Hanalei Bay

Waimea Canyon

The beginning of the Awa'awa'puhi hike...

...and the view at the end of the trail

Ranch near Wailea Falls

Aloha! :: Seattle Travel Photographer

My bags are almost fully packed and I'm doing a little hula dance in anticipation of my flight this afternoon. I'll be in Kauai watching two of my favorite people get married and it marks my 1st time being in a wedding as a bridesmaid instead of photographer. But who am I kidding...the camera is coming out immediately after the ceremony! I just can't pass up the opportunity to photograph my gorgeous friends Negar & Adam on the beach, basking in the post "I do" glow.

The blog will be neglected this week, but I'll be on Twitter every now and again to share photos and maybe a video or two (I'm really hoping to cross off a few more things on my list).

So for now, aloha friends! See you in a week! :)