Gone Surfing…

September 13, 2011 | Filed Under Landscape | 1 Comment

Today is my birthday.

I’m off for some surfing, shopping & sushi.

Happy Tuesday!

Arial Photography: Beautiful Oahu

August 13, 2010 | Filed Under Landscape | Leave a Comment

Flying over the island gave me such a thrill! It was a beautiful day and Don Mastrangelo, owner of Hawaiian GPS, had so generously offered to take me and my husband for a ride in his plane. Flying so close to the mountains and coastline was amazing! It was quite an experience to view the island this way. Below are some of the beautiful views we had from the air. You can see more arial and landscape photography on my website.

Thank you for the wonderful day Don! We had such a great time with you. The experience was so memorable, we won’t soon forget it.

Mokulua Islands

Diamond Head

Southeast Oahu

Koko Head Crater

Flat Island, Kailua

Honolulu Airport

Mokulua Islands and view of the Ko’olau Mountains

Fine Art Giclée Canvas Wraps

August 12, 2010 | Filed Under Home Decor / Wall Art, Landscape, Products | Leave a Comment

The arial shots of Oahu turned out so well, I couldn’t wait to order some of them on canvas. After ordering one, I kept having visions of decorating the walls of my entire home. So I did. The stunning Giclée canvas wraps are museum quality and are delivered display-ready with hanging hardware attached.

Here is some of the art work in the entryway of my home.

Hawaii’s Tropical Flowers in Bloom

April 1, 2010 | Filed Under Home Decor / Wall Art, Landscape | 3 Comments

As many of you know, I’m expecting a baby girl in less than two months! After two rambunctious boys, I can’t wait to find out what she will be like. I keep reminding my boys, “ She won’t be able to sword fight with you yet, but you can help hold her and make her laugh.” They think this is pretty cool and are already practicing their silly faces and comedy routines.

A recent trip to the Botanical Gardens inspired me to create some artwork for the walls of the nursery. My only question now is which color scheme I should go with?

vibrant tropical red

softer pink orchids

island leaves

Leave a comment above and let me know what you think!

These can also be found on my website: www.jennispeed.com

Feeling Grateful

September 13, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Landscape | 1 Comment

The past few days I’ve been feeling grateful for so many things. Although my actual gratitude list is very, very long, I wanted to share a few that have really been at the forefront of my mind.

Hawaii- I am so grateful for being able to live on this gorgeous and diverse island. My husband and I met here, our children were born here and it’s the most amazing place to raise a family. Everything I love is right at my fingertips from surfing and scuba diving in the ocean to rock climbing and hiking in the mountains. When I step outside each morning and inhale the fresh, breezy air, I feel like adventure is just waiting to happen. And when it turns into just another average day, there is nowhere else I’d rather be. For me, Hawaii is home.

Friends- One of the disadvantages to living on a small island in the middle of the Pacific is the distance from family. Because of this, I’ve developed a very wonderful and tight group of friends. We support each other and help each other, trade babysitting and throw some mean pot-luck parties! We’ve grown so close because we don’t have anyone else to rely on here. When family is an ocean away, I am incredibly grateful for good friends.

Photography- I’m terribly grateful to pursue my passion of photography. I really love what I do and if you know me, you know that I could go on taking photos for hours. Photography is so many things to me. It’s a creative outlet, it’s artistic expression, it stimulates my mind and pushes me to stretch my limits and grow. I love a good challenge and when I’m behind the camera, the challenges are limitless…in a very good way.

Landscape Photography: The Canyonlands

June 2, 2009 | Filed Under Landscape | 1 Comment

On a recent trip to Utah, camping in the Canyonlands National Park was such a highlight. Having never been down there before, I couldn’t believe how vibrant the colors were and the unique rock formations were so amazing. While driving to see the Arches, we got caught in a storm for about an hour. It actually hailed, which is quite a novelty for me!

Hawaii Event Photography: Floating Lanterns

May 25, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Landscape | 2 Comments

Memorial Day evening a lantern lighting ceremony was held at Ala Moana Beach Park to honor and remember those who have passed on.

As my family looked on from their blanket on the sand, I waved good-bye and waded into the warm, calm water. Amidst the hundreds of people standing at the waters edge, it was such an experience to watch the floating lanterns drift out to sea. I was impressed by how polite the crowd was. It really added to the reverence of the evening.