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12.14.2019: Profile Landscape – my favorite picture when I…
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…
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…
05.14.2019: Beautiful sunset tonight! #maui #sunset…
05.14.2019: I shot this the other night within 10 minutes of…
05.14.2019: Good one tonight! #maui #sunset #luckywelivehawaii…
05.14.2019: My latest YouTube video and I feel my most…
05.14.2019: Saw this little guy after washing my car. I think…
05.14.2019: Day 2 on set. Having a blast. Hard to describe,…
02.02.2019: All that was missing tonight was you watching this…
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: To me this is the biggest news coming out of #CES…
01.01.2019: Snow tubing today! It was really fun! ??
12.28.2018: Snowboarding today in Idaho ??
12.24.2018: Merry Christmas Eve to everyone from my adoptive…
12.21.2018: Name this gadget and what it is used for….
12.13.2018: Tony and Chelsea At Haleakala!
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…
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…
11.16.2018: Sony A9, A7riii, and A7iii owners! I found a great…
11.11.2018: Taken at my last football game by my uncle jay,…
11.07.2018: 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: Nature is the greatest artist. #fujixt3 10-21-18 -…
10.26.2018: Fun shoot tonight at @makenacrossfit for my Crash…
10.26.2018: Wrapping up my Fuji XT3 Crash Course. I live this…
10.26.2018: TBT to a 2015 when @shotbyryan and I were doing…
10.20.2018: Best time of the year for Sunsets 10-19-18 – -…
10.18.2018: Another good one tonight- Can anyone guess the…
10.14.2018: 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!
09.17.2018: I heard this was something Bear Bryant read each…
09.16.2018: Thank you @tonynorthrup for the sweet picture! I…
09.11.2018: Here we go. It seems I find a way to be around…
09.11.2018: Here is a commercial I shot & produced last month…
09.11.2018: Hard to beat the textures of Mother Nature….
09.11.2018: @provennutrition CEO Richie Venancio appeared on…
09.11.2018: The best breakfast bowls in all of Hawaii! Just…
09.11.2018: Im so thankful to live on this beautiful island. I…
09.11.2018: Guys!! If you want to know a quick, low risk way…
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…
06.06.2018: Sometimes all we need is a little change in…
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: Always a trip to see that glowing red cloud in the…
05.26.2018: The work is going well on the Big Island. The…
05.23.2018: 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…
05.19.2018: Started a new video project and needed a quick…
04.09.2018: I have been told many times by many people that I…
03.27.2018: Good one tonight- thanks to everyone who joined…
03.25.2018: The sky was painted tonight! Pretty incredible!…
03.22.2018: Great shoot tonight in the desert tonight with…
03.10.2018: I sure love shooting for fun and challenging…
03.08.2018: Great portrait shoot last night for my upcoming…
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…
02.20.2018: It was a gorgeous sunset tonight! #maui #nokaoi…
01.13.2018: Never an alert u want to receive. Thank goodness…
01.13.2018: When I did my Flagship Epic Shootout last August,…
01.12.2018: The Nikon D850 does not disappoint! Incredible…
01.09.2018: Looks like im a FF Nikon shooter now – #d850…
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…
11.11.2017: 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: HSI (homeland security investigations) helped out…
10.25.2017: Cruizin Vieques, in a Hummer, with a National…
10.25.2017: Homeland Security Investigations lined up a spec…
10.23.2017: Seriously one of the best weekends ever meeting…
10.23.2017: Your donations in action! We delivered 70 filters…
10.21.2017: 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
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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: A high speed hurricane will strip the vegetation…
09.25.2017: More boat runs – today to help supply a kitchen…
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…
09.06.2017: 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…
08.07.2017: 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…
08.02.2017: Gorgeous day, beautiful weather. Wrapping up my…
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….
07.10.2017: Well I guess this means things are about to get…
07.09.2017: Well…I guess this means im more of a #sony…
06.19.2017: 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…
05.24.2017: #tbt to shooting a feature film last summer. It…
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!…
02.08.2017: Glassy Maui Sunset 2-7-2017 #mauisunset…
01.23.2017: When you need a steady shot AND a microphone pack…
01.23.2017: Nature in Hawaii has a way of making me drop…
01.23.2017: I’ll be giving away FREE kindle / ebook copies of…
01.18.2017: What a fun opportunity I had tonight to give my…
01.18.2017: Maui Sunset 1-17-2017
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…
11.22.2016: My latest epic shootout between the Fuji XT2 and…
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…
11.05.2016: I am determined to find a new signature look to…
11.04.2016: How fun it is to see one of my images from…
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…
08.09.2016: There is a galaxy of textures in nature. You just…
08.06.2016: Here is the trailer for our movie Love Everlasting…
08.04.2016: Waimea Canyon State Park #kauai #waimea
08.02.2016: #u #u…
08.01.2016: Maui Sunset 7-31-16
07.29.2016: 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…
06.17.2016: Crossfit is a different ballgame at 7,000 ft….
06.12.2016: Look at the lighting on this scene from yesterday…
06.10.2016: What an awesome time on set today. I’ve learned to…
06.06.2016: Need a quick overhead shot? #a7rii at 4K on my…
06.06.2016: 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…
05.31.2016: My rig for the next 2 weeks. I’ll be the…
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….
05.19.2016: Julia with the #nikon #d500 + 2470 2.8 combo. For…
05.14.2016: Today I’m testing out the Nebula 4200, it’s a 5…
05.14.2016: Come check out my first periscope! Going live in a…
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…
04.19.2016: 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…
03.01.2016: Aloha from Maui Great time whale watching today….
02.16.2016: 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
01.11.2016: Meanwhile on Maui…….
01.08.2016: Great meeting today with #ICM excited for…
01.07.2016: We had a great meeting today at Warner Brothers….
01.07.2016: There is a batman museum on the studio grounds…
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
11.18.2015: @robdiamondfilms & I had an epic 10 day road trip…
11.12.2015: In Hollywood this week
11.03.2015: What is it like to be a movie set photographer?
10.27.2015: The New Sony #A7sii is looking LEGIT. Great ISO…
10.22.2015: Sony A7Rii vs Canon 5Dsr Epic Shootout Coming Soon
10.22.2015: Inverted GH4
10.21.2015: 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…
09.19.2015: Producing an Acting For Film Crash Course w 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.
09.10.2015: A7rii with my new Paintballpro v2.0 presets…
09.08.2015: Sony A7rii Tutorial Nearly Complete
09.07.2015: So many valuable lessons learned during the shoot….
08.30.2015: First day off after wrapping. Spent the afternoon…
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
08.04.2015: 2nd Day of shooting is wrapped
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…
07.31.2015: Shopping with Director Rob Diamond for some of the…
07.29.2015: Final preproduction script read through today….
07.28.2015: Got all moved in to my new apartment for the next…
07.26.2015: Long day of driving today. Picked up my car in…
07.25.2015: Leaving Maui tonight to start heading towards Utah…
07.25.2015: Many of you will recognize Christina Burke from…
07.17.2015: Can a regular speedlight match the power of a…
07.17.2015: What a beautiful day it was on #maui today. After…
07.14.2015: Im very excited to announce that Emily Proctor of…
07.10.2015: Storyboarding Continues
07.08.2015: I have been getting a lot of questions about the…
07.08.2015: Great hike reward after long day of storyboarding….
07.06.2015: The Secret Language of Storyboarding
07.02.2015: This is why scooter diving is addictive
06.29.2015: My Canon T6s T6i vs Nikon D5500 Epic Shootout is…
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
06.10.2015: Awesome farewell gift from my friend Pradeep….
06.10.2015: Had a great farewell meal with my two translators…
06.10.2015: We were able to locate (he had been moved 3 hours…
06.10.2015: I want to send out a huge thank you to all my…
06.10.2015: My nemesis #monchichi appears to be still alive…
