Scenes from the 2019 AS Flag Day parade | Part 1
[PART 1] Photo journal of scenes from the American Samoa Flag Day parade on April 17, 2019 at the Tafuna Veteran’s Memorial Stadium.
Following Tilali Into the Blue
Sharing snippets from an arvo surf with Tilali, as seen from Nerelle’s lens.
Model: Tilali Scanlan. Words and photos: Nerelle Que.
Tui Ofu Well
Not far from the beach is an ancient historic village that’s spanned over three millenniums. And there, you’ll find the sacred Tui Ofu water well.
How I got American Samoa on the map for World Cleanup Day 2018
I had unknowingly signed up to be Team Leader for American Samoa’s participation, and got us on the map as the final destination of World Cleanup Day!
First Friday at the Fagatogo Market
Photos at Fagatogo Marketplace for March’s First Friday. I brought Sutton (my camera) along because I’ve been feeling motivated to photo journal more.
Surf Session Post Cyclone Gita
A calm little sunset session.
The boys surfing at Pua Trees a couple of days after Cyclone Gita.
2017 Samoana Jazz & Arts Festival
The 4th annual Samoana Jazz & Arts Festival in American Samoa. A 3-day annual music festival featuring local artists and musicians.
Pacific Roots Open Mic #12
It’s been over a year since the last Pacific Roots Open Mic. Fresh new talents got up and spilled their struggles, criticisms, & voices on a borrowed stage.
Let’s Jazz Things Up
It’s that time of the year again. Early November means Jazz Festival in American Samoa, and another year as the official photographer.
How We Help Our Animals (The Fun Way)
Out of love and compassion for our animals, Coconut Mutts and a tribe of animal lovers got together for a night of fun and fundraising in American Samoa.
Listen: What is Coconut Mutts?
A podcast interview with Kelsey Johnson, who fell head over paws in American Samoa and founded Coconut Mutts to improve animal welfare on island.
Photo Diary: Aunu’u Getaway
Aunu’u is a quiet little island just 15 minutes away by ‘alia. Thank you to Peter Taliva’a for welcoming us into your home, fa’afetai tele lava.
2016 Samoana Jazz and Arts Festival
I love jazz and brunch—two very exceptional things on one playlist.
Last year at the Samoana Jazz and Arts Festival as the official photographer. Music and talent by the water.
Palolo
Palolo harvest was good this year! Ian brought back a medium sized tupperware full and we sold it the very next day for $50.
Animal weekend
I never really considered myself an “animal person”. I’ve had pets before, but this weekend I worked with animals in a different way.