Videos

Kauai

I created this video with clips from our recent trip to Kauai & set it to Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole’s song “‘Ulili E”. I’ve always loved this song and after learning that “Ulili E” means sandpiper, I thought it was a perfect match for kids playing at beaches. Kauai is such a magical island and my hope was to make a video that gives a sense of that.

Locations:
‘Anini Beach, Hanalei Bay, Hanalei Valley, Hanalei Pier, Haena, Waikapalae Cave, Princeville, Tunnel Beach, Brennecke Beach, Poipu Beach, MahaulepuBeach, Shipwreck Beach

Equipment:
Canon 5D MarkII, Canon 7D, 17-40mm F4, 20-35mm F2.8, 24-105mm F4, 80-200mm F2.8, Glidecam, Ewa Marine Underwater Bag, Slider

Music:
‘Ulili E by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Monsoon

One of my favorite times of the year since I came to Flagstaff is Monsoon season. It has been rough for some parts of town this year because of the fire and flood. But the smell, sound, and air of this season makes me feel very close to Mother Nature.
Music:
“Where the light gets in” by Sennen

County Fair

Coconino County Fair 2010, Flagstaff Arizona

Music: “Goofus” by Verne Langdon

Grand Falls

This was taken in early August 2010, when I heard that the water was running very high. I’ve been visiting Grand Falls since the early 90′s and this is the most water I’ve ever seen coming down.

Music: “Wisdom Keeper” by Burning Sky

Starry Night of Northern Arizona

Locations:
Flagstaff, Arizona
Lowell Observatory
Wupatki National Monument
Grand Canyon National Park

Check out behind the scene story at:
keijiiwai.com/blog/2010/10/125/

Music: “The Great Mystery Hears Me ” by Carlos Nakai

Old Town Shops, Flagstaff Arizona

Old Town Shops, Flagstaff, Arizona

11 independently owned shops & restaurants at the corner of Birch and Leroux streets in Historic Downtown Flagstaff

Bigfoot BBQ
mix restaurant
Old Town Creperie
Diablo Burger
Brookside Chocolate Company
Sage Brush Trading Co.
P.J. Chilcottage
Black Hound Gallerie
Basement Marketplace
Uptown Billiards
Red OTS Aveda Salon

Music: “Rollin’ Downtown” by Devil Dog Road

Lake Mary Flowers

Flowers I found along Lake Mary, Flagstaff Arizona in September 2009. This was my first attempt to put together some video clips with music.

Deep Down True by Juliette Fay book trailer

First look at the novel Deep Down True by Juliette Fay, author of Shelter Me, a Target Bookmarked pick of 2009.