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03.07.2020: I’ve had 3 sell outs on my new #mavenminimic but...
10.07.2019: Maven Strap Giveaway - The new colors and...
09.24.2019: There’s a lot of debate in the camera world about...
09.21.2019: Let’s go Cougars!! One of the best if not the best...
09.10.2019: My new friends sure love to eat. I’ve never had...
08.27.2019: Ladies and gentlemen long-haired Maven may be...
08.08.2019: I know it has been a while since you have heard...
07.16.2019: What a beautiful & amazing photography book given...
07.08.2019: I’ve been in my workshop developing several new...
06.10.2019: My new 3D Printer is up & running, it’s amazing...
06.07.2019: Oahu has some amazing beaches... just wow #Oahu...
06.02.2019: Hanauma Bay today!
06.02.2019: Time for a break, on Oahu this week with good...
04.14.2019: That’s a wrap in Oregon! The grass farm we shot at...
04.08.2019: Day 2 on set. Having a blast. Hard to describe,...
04.07.2019: Canon’s C700 on set this am in Oregon. 4.5k RAW...
03.29.2019: Good one tonight! #maui #sunset #luckywelivehawaii...
03.19.2019: My latest YouTube video and I feel my most...
03.07.2019: Saw this little guy after washing my car. I think...
03.03.2019: I shot this the other night within 10 minutes of...
03.01.2019: Beautiful sunset tonight! #maui #sunset...
02.11.2019: Fuji’s 200mm F2 is just ridiculous. Sharp, amazing...
02.02.2019: All that was missing tonight was you watching this...
02.01.2019: Thank you to @lensprotogo For loaning me Today’s...
01.29.2019: This is a nearly 50 year old lens on my A7iii. My...
01.28.2019: Fuji Comes out with a brand new but overpriced...
01.28.2019: The Clouds Painted tonight & it was spectacular -...
01.09.2019: There’s some thing so satisfying about getting a...
01.09.2019: To me this is the biggest news coming out of #CES...
01.01.2019: Snow tubing today! It was really fun! ❄️
12.29.2018: We had so much fun these last two days. It’s been...
12.28.2018: Snowboarding today in Idaho ☺️
12.26.2018: What’s the coolest feature of an Apple Watch? Let...
12.24.2018: Merry Christmas Eve to everyone from my adoptive...
12.23.2018: Here’s the winner of the Sony A7iii / Fuji XT3!...
12.21.2018: Name this gadget and what it is used for....
12.18.2018: Today’s rig. It’s the Sony A7iii, with the 24-70...
12.13.2018: Tony and Chelsea At Haleakala!
12.12.2018: Let me take a moment to brag about @darrennatoni !...
12.09.2018: Probably time for a cage. The Atomos Ninja Inferno...
12.08.2018: Tag a Fuji lover who would like to know how the...
12.06.2018: I spent most of my 2018 working on what I believed...
12.03.2018: Name the lens. I’ll be super impressed if you get...
11.30.2018: I’m happy to announce that our Nikon D3500 contest...
11.28.2018: Shot with the Nikon Z6 and 70-200 2.8 E by FTZ...
11.26.2018: Sending you lots of warmth, sunshine, good...
11.20.2018: Sunsets are nature’s way of reminding us that the...
11.18.2018: Ok...how many people besides me didn’t know this?...
11.16.2018: Sony A9, A7riii, and A7iii owners! I found a great...
11.11.2018: Taken at my last football game by my uncle jay,...
11.11.2018: Would you rather have the Z7 or the Z6? I’ve had...
11.07.2018: Which would you choose if you could only have one?...
10.28.2018: Checkout this little hot shoe ball head mount made...
10.26.2018: Tonight’s Sunset - I love these textures of...
10.25.2018: TBT to a 2015 when @shotbyryan and I were doing...
10.23.2018: Fun shoot tonight at @makenacrossfit for my Crash...
10.22.2018: What a weird camera- Canon’s EOS-R. Good to see...
10.22.2018: Nature is the greatest artist. #fujixt3 10-21-18 -...
10.21.2018: Wrapping up my Fuji XT3 Crash Course. I live this...
10.20.2018: Best time of the year for Sunsets 10-19-18 - -...
10.18.2018: Another good one tonight- Can anyone guess the...
10.16.2018: Tonight’s sunset was just crazy. Almost didn’t...
10.14.2018: Took a Wim Hof class today at @makenacrossfit - if...
10.12.2018: As many of you know I have my own line of paracord...
10.11.2018: My favorite shots from the other night at the...
10.10.2018: Problem solving is a great skill set to develop,...
10.08.2018: Was a good time last night. The XT3 was wonderful!...
10.06.2018: Post workout goals - have a great Saturday...
10.05.2018: What are you shooting this weekend? ☺️- great...
10.01.2018: I swear I am happy! ☺️Im about to shave my head...
09.23.2018: My nephew Hinano offered to help me shoot some...
09.18.2018: Universal Photography Concepts - Michael's Language Free Photography Course - Coming VERY Soon!
09.18.2018: I heard this was something Bear Bryant read each...
09.16.2018: Thank you @tonynorthrup for the sweet picture! I...
09.06.2018: Im so thankful to live on this beautiful island. I...
09.06.2018: Hard to beat the textures of Mother Nature....
09.03.2018: @provennutrition CEO Richie Venancio appeared on...
08.28.2018: Guys!! If you want to know a quick, low risk way...
08.25.2018: The best breakfast bowls in all of Hawaii! Just...
08.22.2018: Here we go. It seems I find a way to be around...
08.11.2018: Here is a commercial I shot & produced last month...
07.19.2018: Screen grab from tonights shoot for...
07.13.2018: Fun shoot today on the road to Hana. You guys...
06.08.2018: From the Heli Last week on the big island...
06.08.2018: Tonight’s sunset Maui - 6-7-18- #maui #sunset...
06.06.2018: Sometimes all we need is a little change in...
06.05.2018: “I really am a happy person, I just sometimes...
06.04.2018: Thank you to the Salvation Army team and all of...
05.31.2018: The main fissure has recorded heights of up to...
05.31.2018: What an incredible sight to see in person. The...
05.28.2018: This is about what 500 - 6” Subway sandwiches look...
05.28.2018: Always a trip to see that glowing red cloud in the...
05.26.2018: The work is going well on the Big Island. The...
05.24.2018: Its always fun to meet my photography students,...
05.23.2018: Incredible shot and composition from @eric.lj.wong...
05.23.2018: Access is limited but there is still a glow.
05.22.2018: Here we go...next stop The Big Island! I feel so...
05.20.2018: Amazing shot from @kilaueakyle - pretty insane...
05.20.2018: I’ve been asked to head over to the Big Island on...
05.19.2018: Started a new video project and needed a quick...
04.20.2018: If you don’t have an interesting background just...
04.20.2018: I’m hoping to see if the schedule will change how...
04.11.2018: I’m giving away 3 of these bad boys with a...
04.10.2018: I have been told many times by many people that I...
03.28.2018: Tonight’s sunset 3-27-18 #maui #luckywelivehawaii...
03.27.2018: Good one tonight- thanks to everyone who joined...
03.25.2018: The sky was painted tonight! Pretty incredible!...
03.24.2018: Who is ready for an Epic Shootout? It’s coming,...
03.23.2018: Great shoot tonight in the desert tonight with...
03.11.2018: I sure love shooting for fun and challenging...
03.08.2018: Great portrait shoot last night for my upcoming...
03.06.2018: Tonight’s sunset- Sony A7Riii in the House with...
03.02.2018: Tonight’s sunset! 3-1-18 #sun #sunset #maui...
03.01.2018: Need hard shadows for video in low light conditions? Two of the most affordable options right here!
02.28.2018: Did some sports focusing tests with the Sony...
02.21.2018: If you are a cross fitter and have ever had to...
02.21.2018: It was a gorgeous sunset tonight! #maui #nokaoi...
02.16.2018: Tonight’s sunset 2-15-18 - #maui...
02.15.2018: In that we are all problem solvers, I thought I’d...
01.15.2018: This is why they call it JAWS- it eats people....
01.13.2018: Never an alert u want to receive. Thank goodness...
01.13.2018: And...that’s right...my new Nikon #d850 strikes...
01.13.2018: When I did my Flagship Epic Shootout last August,...
01.12.2018: The Nikon D850 does not disappoint! Incredible...
01.10.2018: I can’t remember the last time I was so excited...
01.09.2018: Looks like im a FF Nikon shooter now - #d850...
01.07.2018: I’m giving away two signed glossy 8x10 beach...
12.09.2017: This is how I study Spanish - it's not pretty, but...
12.04.2017: We are having lots of fun & success today!...
12.02.2017: Still loving it here in Puerto Rico! #puertorico...
11.25.2017: Who knew that Disaster Aid Management was an...
11.22.2017: Our small team received a huge helping of aloha...
11.18.2017: Today we are finishing repacking 46 pallets of...
11.15.2017: Going to miss these guys. They were my some of my...
11.11.2017: I'm meeting the some of the hardest working and...
11.05.2017: Yesterday's team, we had quite the group. I wish...
11.05.2017: Happy to help the #redcross load out. Lots of...
10.30.2017: Fun day today in Moca- I'm focusing full time now...
10.29.2017: Check out the new video by @tonynorthrup &...
10.29.2017: HSI (homeland security investigations) helped out...
10.25.2017: Homeland Security Investigations lined up a spec...
10.25.2017: Cruizin Vieques, in a Hummer, with a National...
10.24.2017: They call me the "water filter man". I love giving...
10.23.2017: Seriously one of the best weekends ever meeting...
10.23.2017: Your donations in action! We delivered 70 filters...
10.22.2017: This is what it is all about. There is a nick name...
10.20.2017: Tony and Chelsea Northrup are officially Salvation...
10.19.2017: I'm so inspired by Tony & Chelsea Northrup who...
10.17.2017: The very first of the Water One purifiers have...
10.16.2017: Huge thank you to our HSI security team today....
10.16.2017: Great distribution today in Aquadilla! 5,000...
10.14.2017: Look at the smiles ☺️- @chelsea_northrup mentioned...
10.12.2017: Want to Team up with @chelsea_northrup...
10.07.2017: It was delicious
10.02.2017:
10.01.2017: This is My super dirty Beard look. I'm not sure...
09.29.2017: Partnering with FEMA to help deliver 40,000 meals...
09.27.2017: Maria threw a wrench into our supply pipeline for...
09.26.2017: Front page in St Thomas
09.25.2017: More boat runs - today to help supply a kitchen...
09.25.2017: A high speed hurricane will strip the vegetation...
09.24.2017: Boat crew - very limited internet connection, but...
09.23.2017: Puerto Rico was hit hard, and Virgin Islands are...
09.19.2017: Hurricane Maria - sept 19 - 2017 - the thick of it...
09.19.2017: My current view of Maria. The heavy stuff should...
09.14.2017: Go time. Loading up plane for St Thomas. Not sure...
09.13.2017: Loading up. Should be an interesting day tomorrow....
09.13.2017: How fun it was to be asked for my autograph by one...
09.12.2017: Im on my way to Puerto Rico, and shortly after St...
09.05.2017: I'm working on an advanced course for the Sony A9...
08.29.2017: When @lensprotogo sends you the two new Sony FE...
08.19.2017: Fun morning with the bam fam touring maui by...
08.14.2017: Never gets old - tonight's after glow #maui...
08.08.2017: How well does the new Sony A9 stack up against...
08.04.2017: Maui Sunset 8-3-17 #maui #luckywelivehawaii #sun...
08.03.2017: TBT to when I was 15! My friend @jennbecc sent...
07.31.2017: Gorgeous day, beautiful weather. Wrapping up my...
07.18.2017: This combo has been so much fun and impressive, i...
07.16.2017: Sure had a fun time at the track tonight for a...
07.15.2017: In a sport shooting match up between the 1Dxii, A9...
07.12.2017: Flagship Epic Shootout testing is underway....
07.11.2017: Well I guess this means things are about to get...
07.10.2017: Well...I guess this means im more of a #sony...
06.21.2017: I wanted to share this sunset with you guys and...
06.15.2017: My Promotional Picture for my official book launch...
06.07.2017: Morning windmill hike - one of my favorite trails...
06.01.2017: I'm happy to announce I'll be launching a new line...
05.25.2017: #tbt to shooting a feature film last summer. It...
05.17.2017: Behold...cutting technology of its time.... the...
05.08.2017: I just received the first printed copies of my new...
04.19.2017: I've received the first and only proof of my new...
03.24.2017: Michael's Haleakala Portrait!
03.22.2017: What a fun shoot with a gorgeous couple yesterday...
03.22.2017: So good to be out shooting again. Can't go wrong...
02.13.2017: Sony 70-200 2.8 G Master in the House- finally!...
01.18.2017: Maui Sunset 1-17-2017
01.17.2017: What a fun opportunity I had tonight to give my...
01.12.2017: #Maui #Sunset 1-12-17 #sonya6500 #A6500
01.08.2017: My life is a never ending carousel of cameras. In...
12.29.2016: RIP Lavell Edwards
12.24.2016: Genius!
12.07.2016: I'm working on a new lighting course. There is...
12.01.2016: I wanted to share today's sunset with you. Yes...
11.19.2016: My review on the new Canon 16-35 2.8 III is now...
11.16.2016: Proud to rep my BYU college flag at @crossfitmaui...
11.15.2016: Love Everlasting just went live on iTunes! (See...
11.09.2016: I'm excited to have just arrived in LA for...
11.05.2016: I am determined to find a new signature look to...
11.01.2016: Working on a new technique- thanks for your help...
10.28.2016: Excited to announce our film Love Everlasting will...
10.28.2016: TBT 1998 BYU Football Media pictures - Hans Olsen...
10.24.2016: New Epic Shootout Coming soon - Nikon D500 vs Fuji...
09.30.2016: The film I helped produce and work on as DP...
09.26.2016: I've been hearing wonderful things about the Fuji...
09.17.2016: The new Canon 5D Mark 4 is looking legit. Really...
08.11.2016: I couldn't ignore this single leaf basking in the...
08.10.2016: Kauai has a way of tickling my eye bones & makes...
08.09.2016: There is a galaxy of textures in nature. You just...
08.07.2016: This baby dolphin kept jumping out of the water. I...
08.06.2016: So we went kayaking today and then hiked up to...
08.05.2016: Waimea Canyon State Park #kauai #waimea
08.02.2016: #u #u...
07.31.2016: Maui Sunset 7-31-16
07.28.2016: Scared Vow
07.02.2016: What a great day yesterday to see two BYU legends...
06.30.2016: I was so happy to see our head trainer George...
06.30.2016: Was at BYU Studios today for our 1996 Football...
06.16.2016: Crossfit is a different ballgame at 7,000 ft....
06.11.2016: Look at the lighting on this scene from yesterday...
06.06.2016: Need a quick overhead shot? #a7rii at 4K on my...
06.05.2016: Shot from today's scene in the drivein diner....
06.05.2016: Having a great time shooting in Utah, we are...
06.03.2016: Day #2 on set wrapped. Lots of great work done...
06.02.2016: Day #1 of my first gig as a cinematographer with...
05.30.2016: On this Memorial Day I offer my deepest gratitudes...
05.25.2016: What a great way to end the day. I periscoped this...
05.23.2016: I like to go texture hunting at botanical gardens....
05.18.2016: Julia with the #nikon #d500 + 2470 2.8 combo. For...
05.14.2016: Come check out my first periscope! Going live in a...
05.14.2016: Today I'm testing out the Nebula 4200, it's a 5...
05.12.2016: Sony has released its new FE 50mm 1.8 lens and...
04.29.2016: Quick product photo shoot today with my sweet...
04.20.2016: Who is ready for an Epic Shootout between the Sony...
04.18.2016: Haleakala is a magical place 10,000 feet above sea...
04.18.2016: Strange phenomenon today shooting, circular...
04.06.2016: Happy to report the 2470 2.8 G Master is sharp,...
04.05.2016: An Epic Lens ready for an Epic Shootout. Can't...
04.02.2016: Blue Super Moon one of my personal favs, taken a...
04.01.2016: Earth Water Fire #maui #sunset this was a...
03.23.2016: Grindin been in the studio the last week or so....
03.17.2016: Julia taken with the Sony #a6300 using Canons 50...
03.13.2016: The dynamic range on the Sony #a7rii is...
03.05.2016: Hawaiian sunsets never get old #maui #a7rii #sony
03.02.2016: Gear Post for all my Gear Buddies out there. I've...
02.29.2016: Aloha from Maui Great time whale watching today....
02.15.2016: Another beautiful #Maui #sunset btw I have a full...
01.24.2016: Milky Way over Haleakala One of the best places...
01.23.2016: I'm trying to get out and shoot each evening for...
01.22.2016: I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did today....
01.18.2016: #Maui #sunset 11816 #a7rii
01.10.2016: Meanwhile on Maui.......
01.07.2016: There is a batman museum on the studio grounds...
01.07.2016: We had a great meeting today at Warner Brothers....
01.05.2016: The roof of the Chinese theater #starwars...
01.02.2016: Nearly 4 years old and the Canon 5Diii still looks amazing to me.
12.30.2015: #tbt to the day I met R2D2 at a #pac photography...
12.28.2015: Please take a minute to vote for my homie and star...
12.26.2015: Last minute day after Christmas family shoot with...
12.18.2015: Opening night for #starwars #forceawakens the...
12.15.2015: The late Thursday night show had a few extra...
12.12.2015: Beautiful sunset today on our way back to Utah. I...
12.11.2015: In Hollywood this week for more editing. Our movie...
11.25.2015: Michael The Maven's Efficiency Playbook
11.25.2015: Is your Model Looking into the sun?
11.23.2015: Maven Mount Dual Cold Shoe Go Pro DSLR Mount
11.20.2015: Ask Adobe About Photoshop or Premiere
10.22.2015: Sony A7Rii vs Canon 5Dsr Epic Shootout Coming Soon
10.20.2015: I've been hearing a lot of nonsense recently about...
10.20.2015: Thank you to @nadyacox and Marc Reynolds for being...
10.19.2015: The New Sony A7sii Arrived today
10.14.2015: I think I need to smile more. I'm too serious....!...
10.11.2015: I love me some REI or Bass Pro Shops
10.10.2015: Thank you ms @sommertimetravel for your help today...
10.07.2015: Back to AZ #roadtrip
10.01.2015: I just wanted to update everyone on my friend...
09.25.2015: How excited and thrilled I was to see that my...
09.15.2015: Loving my Sony A7rii!
09.13.2015: Had so much fun at the #BYU game tonight with two...
09.11.2015: Sony has announced the A7sII.
09.08.2015: Sony A7rii Tutorial Nearly Complete
09.07.2015: So many valuable lessons learned during the shoot....
08.26.2015: Last day of shooting in Utah
08.23.2015: This officer showed up and tried to shut our...
08.18.2015: I can now officially say I've been a surgeon....
08.17.2015: Boom! #a7rii will be fun to use this on set.
08.10.2015: I mostly using a Canon #5D3, #gh4 and #A7s on set...
08.08.2015: Even before and after filming Rob and I have tons...
08.07.2015: I've been spending a lot of time looking at the...
08.05.2015: Great Day #3 Today on set
08.03.2015: First day of shooting is underway. It's looking...
08.03.2015: Eustress is Positive Stress
08.02.2015: Picked up @luckybsmith for his last hair...
07.29.2015: Final preproduction script read through today....
07.26.2015: Long day of driving today. Picked up my car in...
07.25.2015: Leaving Maui tonight to start heading towards Utah...
07.17.2015: What a beautiful day it was on #maui today. After...
07.10.2015: Storyboarding Continues
07.07.2015: Great hike reward after long day of storyboarding....
07.02.2015: This is why scooter diving is addictive
06.28.2015: I decided to grow my hair back after 3 years...
06.16.2015: World's Best Night Scuba Dive
06.15.2015: Who is ready for another Epic Shootout? This time...
06.11.2015: Best Fish Burger On Maui
06.08.2015: I want to send out a huge thank you to all my...
06.04.2015: My nemesis #monchichi appears to be still alive...
06.04.2015: Had a great farewell meal with my two translators...
06.03.2015: We were able to locate (he had been moved 3 hours...
05.31.2015: Awesome farewell gift from my friend Pradeep....
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