CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to evolve my artistic creations to the point where they support me and allow me to live a rich and fulfilled life.

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, lived in CA and OR for over a dozen years and now I’m back in Hawaii. I’m a bit of a movie nerd, I take great pride in watching films and critiquing them/discussing them with others.

I started making films in high school as well and that led to my career as a Filmmaker/Photographer. I work for myself and run my own production house. I specialize in dynamic time-lapse, I absolutely love to camp out in amazing spots and capture the entire night. I generally schedule my life around the moon phases.

So yes, in short, I live my life looking through lenses and I love it.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in positive energy coming full circle, on a small scale as well as a large one. I live my life for that feeling of inspiration. The feeling that makes me want to grab my camera and go capture the sunset. That is what keeps me going. The universe is a beautiful place and I am fortunate enough to be able to see it, feel it, capture it and share it with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by entertaining the world with art. The things I create are for everyone else to enjoy, I strive to include every other human when deeply immersed in my creative process.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It’s ALWAYS best to experience a place through the eyes of a local. I grew up in Hawaii so I’ve had the pleasure of showing a few people around with that local knowledge.

Interests

- Obviously movies, filmmaking and photography.
- I skateboard, snowboard and mountainboard. (Been skateboarding since I was a kid but snowboarding is my favorite sport by far).
- Hiking, camping, backpacking, going on adventures in general
- Traveling

• arts
• photography
• documentaries
• film making
• festivals
• dancing
• breakfast
• wine
• beer
• partying
• flying
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• sports
• law
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

A few of my favorite movies:
The Fountain
Baraka
Michael Clayton
Into the Wild
The Proposition
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Almost all Coen brothers films
Almost all Chris Nolan films

I don't read often but I have thoroughly enjoyed Chuck Palahniuk's work.

As far as music goes I like all kinds of stuff but I am really into underground hip hop, have been for about a decade now. I love the more experimental stuff that has real heart to it.

A few of my favs:
Aesop Rock
Dalek
Sage Francis
Sadistik
Atmosphere
Buck 65

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time at the Sundance Film Festival my brother and I posed as chefs by using chef jackets and snuck into a massive party that Paris Hilton threw. We then did it 2 more times during that festival. The third time Metallica played.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m always open to sharing my skills with photography, video and time-lapse.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you host me I’ll be happy to share my adventures wether its adventuring with my host or just sharing my experience though photography and social get togethers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States