Without a doubt, art invokes an unrivaled emotional response to all. Andrew Shoemaker’s fine art photography can be gifted in many mediums. Available online and in the store, holiday gifters can find unique photography prints and limited editions. Share the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with your family and friends this holiday season.
When visiting the Hawaiian Islands, memories become ingrained into your life. Perhaps you became engaged overlooking the North Shore coastline from Mama’s Fish House Restaurant. Maybe you witnessed your first waterfall on the Road to Hana. You went snorkeling for the first time in your life, and caught a glimpse of the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles in their natural habitat. Your love was once again ignited while watching a magical Maui sunrise at Mt. Haleakala. These are just a handful of Maui travel experiences that can change the direction of your outlook on life forever.
Image Title: Na Pali's Farewell
Our Holiday Gift Guide is meant to energize this holiday season. Find unique landscape photography, nature photography, wildlife photography and popular sightseeing imagery on the Andy Shoemaker website. For those that are seeking an even more unique fine art photography gift for the upcoming holiday season, consider booking a private photo shoot or a commissioned piece with Andrew Shoemaker. For more information, Contact Us
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Over the years, limited edition art photography tends to increase in value more in comparison to open editions. By speaking with Andrew Shoemaker Gallery management, prospective buyers can easily learn more about the number of limited editions being created, as well as new pieces that may be added into the collection. Art collectors will enjoy a strong relationship with the Andrew Shoemaker Gallery Team.
Andrew Shoemaker’s Limited Edition Art Photography Collection
Pe’ahi
Pe’ahi Jaws is one of the largest waves in the world. Popular with big wave surfers from around the globe, there is nothing more epic than witnessing this natural wonder of Hawaii. Located on Maui’s North Shore, Pe’ahi is also very historical and culturally relevant area on Maui. The wave only breaks a handful of times during the year- making this is very rare occurrence in Maui and the Hawaiian Islands. Details: Acrylic Facemount, available in 48x24”, 60x30”, 72x36” and 120x60”. Learn more about this limited edition here
House of the Sun
10,023 ft high Mt. Haleakala is known in the ancient Hawaiian language as “House of the Rising Sun.” Without a doubt, sunrise or sunset at Haleakala is one of the most beautiful sights to see in Hawaii. During sunrise, viewers can watch the sun slowly rise over the clouds, revealing a burst of color throughout the sky. It is not only an invigorating experience, but one that is truly inspiring for all. Details: Acrylic Facemount, available in 48x24”, 60x30”, 72x36” and 120x60”. Learn more about this limited edition here
Na Pali Dreamin’
Located on the North West side of the Island of Kauai, the Na Pali Coast State Park consists of 6,175 acres. It’s a unbelievably awe-inspiring coastal hike (Kalaulau Trail) that offers a rugged trail, beach access and camping. Guests can also travel the Na Pali Coast via helicopter, charter tours or kayaking. Rich in Hawaiian history, the first settlers of the Na Pali Coast were Polynesian navigators (1200 AD). Here is a rare capture of an anuenue (rainbow) decorating the Na Pali Coastline. Details: Acrylic Facemount, available in 60x20”, 90x30”and 120x40”. Learn more about this limited edition here
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When researching and planning your Maui wedding, there are many things to consider. Location, catering, live entertainment and accommodations are surely on the top of the list. Choosing a Maui wedding photographer is another huge decision, and there are quite a few to choose from.
Andrew Shoemaker is a fine art photographer and art gallery owner based on the Island of Maui. He’s available as a wedding photographer throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and is an art photographer that will most definitely capture all of the beauty of your Maui wedding. No matter where you choose to be married in Hawaii, stunning scenery will be your back drop. White sandy beaches, epic sunsets, peaks of wildlife, tropical flora and fauna are just a taste of the natural elements that will decorate your wedding day.
With all things considered, choosing a fine art photographer for a Hawaii wedding is definitely a good idea. Shoemaker has a variety of experience in photographing Hawaii’s many landscapes, secret gems and popular sights. He has an in depth knowledge of his craft; lighting, editing and professional experience with the unique times of the day. He’s sure to deliver a collection of wedding memories that will not only landmark this very special day, but include the artistic elements that capture Hawaii’s innate beauty.
For more information about wedding photography with Andrew Shoemaker, please fill out a Contact Form
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Find Pacific Green Industries furniture at the Andrew Shoemaker Gallery on Front Street in Lahaina. Known as a leader in sustainable interior design, Pacific Green Industries ethically manufacturers sofas, armchairs, chairs, dining tables, coffee and side tables, bedding, storage cases, lighting and more interior design elements and accessories. On behalf of the Andrew Shoemaker Gallery, all are invited to visit us on Front Street to explore Pacific Green designs alongside Andrew's fine art photography.
BRAND HISTORY & INFORMATION
Internationally renowned, Pacific Green has a history that goes back to the early 1970s. First known as Post & Rail Furniture, the brand was established in Sydney, Australia. Led by Bruce Dowse and Peter Ryan, the duo created an iconic style of Australian furniture with an aesthetic that is boldly known for raw and natural finished, thickly oil wood, soft suede and Belgian velvet.
In the mid- 1980s, the interior design brand decided to transition the company into being a more sustainable company, one that would not contribute to the ecological threats created by mass deforestation. After careful research, travel and discovery, the team found that there were large abandoned coconut plantations throughout the South Pacific. The trees had maxed out on production, and through testing, they found that coconut palm stems weren’t just durable and hard, but also a flexible material that would allow a look and function that lends more to their designs.
It was then that they founded the first, dedicated coconut palm factory in Fiji. Pacific Green Industries becomes a benchmark brand for sustainable business practices in the whole Pacific. Surrounding villages were consulted while the factory was being built, and to respect indigenous land ownership, the land was leased, not purchased. The brand once agains transitions and becomes known as the Palmwood® brand.
Now led by Dowse and his team, the Palmwood® brand became very well known for their coconut furniture with aesthetic attributes of traditional Pacific Island arts. At this time, the brand introduced a lifestyle concept brand (living, dining & bedding) called Pure Pacific.
Without a doubt, Pacific Green Industries is a brand with a unique and honorable history. No attention to detail is spared when creating these one-of-a-kind lifestyle pieces. Elements include palm wood, leather, glass, wool, gemstones, bronze, latex and fur. All materials are sourced from sustainable operations throughout the world.
ACCOLADES:
Early 2000’s: Directors were invited to address the United Nations (Conference on Trade and Development) on sustainability and the social responsibility of manufacturers.
2010: Pacific Green was invited to participate as ambassadors in the 2010 World Fair in Shanghai.
2012: Pacific Green Ecological Heritage Park is opened by the Fijian Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama. The park showcases the lifecycle of the Coconut Palm, and how Pacific Green Industries recycles discarded stems into beautiful interior design products
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Hawaiian Sunsets.......What can I say?
Most people can totally relate to sitting on the beach with a beverage of choice and enjoying the final moments of a beautiful day, so it's something that I really do enjoy capturing as an image. Hawaii sunset photography can really bring you right back to that moment in time. In the Hawaiian Islands, the natural color palette is something that is very unique, and I've never seen colors quite like this anywhere else in the world.
Hawaii sunsets can be very vibrant and pastel looking, yet there can be a lot of cooler blues and purples mixed in that gives it a lot of depth. The most difficult thing about photographing sunsets in Hawaii is that it happens so fast here! The further away from the equator, the longer a sunset time period is. The fact that we are so close to the equator here in Hawaii, the best lighting can literally be about 30 seconds and then a sunset begins to fade very quickly. Due to that, it becomes very challenging to capture the perfect moment as everything must be in sync. But, that's what makes it fun right?
Typically, I start by what I call scouting an area and taking some images before sunset to decide on the composition for the scene. Once I have decided on that, it's a matter of waiting and capturing a Hawaii sunset photograph to the best of my abilities, and of course you need to adapt to the scene as it changes. Sometimes the light is best where the composition isn’t.. that’s why it's always good to have a second composition idea in mind as a backup plan.
On average, I end up photographing a scene over three times or more before I feel that the light is right and does the sunset scene justice. In fact, there's also a few specific sunset compositions that I've just never been able to capture due to a lack of great light. But, I still continue to chase them! I try not to get too frustrated because when it all clicks, it's most certainly a thing of beauty.
Aloha, Andy S.
To see more of my Hawaii Sunset Photography, peruse my Hawaii Gallery. I have a collection of sunset images from all of the Hawaiian Islands; Maui, Oahu, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai.
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