Effortless

In the rain, but undercover, I sat on a bench by the Aloha Tower in the port of Honolulu waiting for the model to pick me up.  It had not rained in Honolulu for 4 months but on the day of my shot it did.  I had been there since 2 and it was after 2:30 PM and I was worried she would not show. Finally she arrived but the rain did not stop.  She was a lovely Asian girl named Justine and we ventured east to the beach and hopefully no rain.  It is a plan of my trip to shoot along the way and utilize the exotic locals.   The rain subsided and as we reached the coastline the Oahu shore became apparently rustically beautiful.   We were headed towards a secluded beach at Waimanola.  But as we came around the bend, it was apparent it was raining up ahead so we stopped right where we were.  It was not exactly what I was looking for but it was a perfect fit for the girl and the Poko Pano swimwear Click on the link to see the photos. She took to it like a fish to water.   I brought my bathing suit along as I found my self shooting in the surf and afterward I was able to take a quick dip, which was heavenly.  Click on the link to see the photos.  We talked about the shoot and I mentioned that I like to let the model go rather than pose her as I that is how I get the best results.  Although, I am not controlling what the model does, I feel like I am in total control of the picture.   Later we chatted about the fashion industry and she mentioned she loved the designer Stella McCartney, who happens to be Paul McCartney's daughter.  She said that, McCartney refers to her designs as "effortless."

That word perfectly described the day.  The swimsuits were brought to me at the ship by the Poko Pano rep in Honolulu, Alessandria, who I need to mention was extremely kind and sweet.  Then a model picked me up, took me to the beach and dropped me off back at the ship.  Although the rain, the time and the traffic were obstacles the day and the shoot can be described as "effortless."  Thanks Justine for a great day and new mantra.

To see photos from shoot click here.