About three years ago, I was asked to do a shoot with Maria Mazurova by her mom, Svetlana. Maria was 17 at the time and trying to kick start her modeling career.

Three years and a bachelor’s degree later, she and her family are vacationing on Kauai right now, and she decided to take a side trip to Maui with her sister to visit with me and do some shooting to enhance both our portfolios.

We had a blast and burned through over 1400 frames at a few of our south Maui beaches as well as upcountry at the Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, where I’ve done a lot of work in the past. Maria has matured into a wonderful lady and a gorgeous model.

Hope you’re all enjoying your time on the islands, Maria! Mahalo nui for visiting!

Aloha…