Pacific Roots Open Mic Showcase 2021 – Talent Headshots
The fresh faces of the 2021 Pacific Roots Open Mic Showcase. Headshots for the contestant flyer and online favorite poll.
In Loving Memory of Leanne Ferrer
An intimate gathering Fatu Ma Futi beach, in loving memory of Leanne Ferrer —who gave voice to pasefika peoples through media and film.
Dolphins + Evidence of Climate Change
I have so much love and respect and stoke for the ocean and those that call it home — Shot these a couple weeks ago during an outreach boat trip on assignment with National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (where I work as a communications and outreach coordinator),...
Dive Log: Amalau Bay (Left side)
Amalau Bay dive log… probably one of the best spots for scuba diving in American Samoa. Giant corals, thriving ecosystem; absolute beauty.
For Moana Chips — From the Farm to the Fair
Photos I took for Moana Chips. They asked me to shoot some content during the Flag Day Farm Fair at the Veteran's Memorial Stadium. We checked out all the vendors (and I bought some plants to take home, of course!) and introduced myself to the sweet Moana Chips team...
FOR LEMAX CO. — Shopping in Style
Photos for LeMax Co. — a little look at some of the styles you can find in the shop with models wearing pieces they selected from the racks. From April 17 — I tagged along with Alafaga, who was shooting some really cool content for LeMax while I was editing a gallery...
Afternoon at Fogama’a
Photo journal from earlier this year. A very lovely afternoon spent at Fogama'a Cove with friends. We sat in the shade, stayed hydrated, chit chatted, snorkeled a bit, and sat in the water the rest until our fingers and toes got as wrinkled as raisins.
Samu’s Ice Cream Shop – Street Photography
Now for the next stop, Samu’s Ice Cream shop, where I brought my camera and shot these mostly candid photos.
Around Pago Plaza – Street Photography
The next stop on Gabby’s errands was a visit to Pago Plaza. I snapped these photos, and actually I love these!
Fagatogo Marketplace and Bus Depot – Street Photography
I’d say the Fagatogo Marketplace is probably one of the best spots to play around with street photography in American Samoa.
Fagatogo Fish Market – Street Photography
I braved the stares from strangers and brought my camera with me on errands… first stop, the Fagatogo Fish Market!
Night Sky in Ofu-Olosega
An enchanting picture-perfect reminder of the magnificence and awe I feel every time I have the pleasure of staying in Manu’a.
Pacific Roots Open Mic #19 — August 2020
Photos from the Pacific Roots Open Mic (PROM) at Sadies by the Sea in August — made possible by local creative and performing artists.
Sessions: Toafā Te‘o Grad Portraits
Quick snaps of this beauty, Toafā Te’o, back in May to commemorate her high school graduation. Congrats Toafā!
SESSIONS: Porotesano-Salanoa Aiga
Home photography session with Charity, Burg, and Aunty Solofua in mid-July 2020. This family is very dear to my heart.