Underwater Photographers Dream Trip

I am excited to announce a special week of scuba diving in the Vatu I Ra Passage, of Fiji, taking place May 19-26th, 2024. Also known as the Bligh Water, this area is famous for colorful soft coral, tropical fish, and current. The first time I dived in these waters was with the Naia live-aboard.…

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Working with Lee 2 stop Hard Graduated Neutral Density Filter

A few weeks back I took the plunge and ordered the Lee 150 mm Neurtral density filter kit made specifically for the nIkon 14-24 mm lens. This week I got to use them.  The kit included a 1 ,2 , & 3 stop hard graduated filter.   Hard refers to the transition between the line…

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Whale Photography workshop in Tonga

I have been organizing and leading Whale Photography Workshops in Tonga for the last 10 years.  I do back to back 10 day charters and take groups ranging in size from 4 -7 people.   In 2014, the adventures are land based and utilize a ribbed inflatable boat called Tropic Bird.    In 2015, the…

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Trip Advisor Report

7 Hour Photo Workshop Reviewed December 27, 2013 As an intermediate photographer with a passion to learn landscape photography I wanted to combine a photo learning experience with a family trip to Maui. The challenge, find a teacher who is knowledgeable, passionate, accomplished and can teach. I found all that and more in Douglas Hoffman…

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Maui Photography owner Douglas Hoffman is one of the photographers included in the new book Absolute Maui

The book Absolute Maui was delivered today and happily, there are three of Douglas’ chef photographs in the book.  They include Chef Marc McDowell, Sheldon Simeon, and James McDonald.   I love that James prefers food to be fresh and go from the farm right to the plate.  Kudos to you Chef!    

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Traditional Canoes

On Doug’s recent trip to Fiji and Tonga, he encountered three of five traditional canoes.  The captain of one of them is a woman names Aunofo.  She is the Queen of the Sea.  It seems all five are going to meet in Fiji and sail together across the Pacific to California, then on to the…

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2011 Trips to Tonga for Whale Swimming

On Sept 2-12, 2011 well known marine photographer Mark Strickland and I will be guest photographers on a special 10 day cruise to the Ha’apai island group of Tonga. This area is remote, has pristine coral reefs, and a lot of whales. This will be my 6th season in Tonga and I am looking forward…

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Shark Diving in Fiji

I’m currently shark diving in Fiji and it is amazing.  On Monday I start my week stay on the Naia scuba diving around Fiji.  Then I flying over to Tonga to lead a group swimming with humpback whales.  I can’t wait to share all the images when I return. If your interested in joining me…

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Praise from a recent workshop

Last night Doug received this comment from Mark Hull who participated in one of his recent workshops. Doug is one of the two main photographer at Maui Photography, the other is his beautiful wife Mieko. Thanks Mark! “After returning from your workshop I told myself that it was the smartest thing I could have done…

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