i just love taking photos of my family in Waikiki. the fact that this is where surfing was born still amazes me. back then, only the Kings and Queens could surf. so yeah, Waikiki is a very sacred place which we must all respect.
my sisters friend caught some nice long rides. happy to see the stoke when people surf for their very first time. i just love this photo!
Tony Moniz and granddaughter Kaira enjoying the surf. King and Princess…
to me, my sister is like the Queen of Waikiki. everybody down there knows her, and everybody down there respects her. and getting respect in Waikiki isn’t easy to do because of all the haters down there. haha. i can tell when i paddle out that not too many people like me. and i love it! haha.
Grandma Tammy still surfs and has a big presence in the lineup.
another Princess who caught her very first wave out there 16 years ago.
this is how we have family fun. just go out with no worries, enjoy each other, and respect the ocean that has given our family so much.
back in the days when the King and Queen surfed a wave together in Waikiki must have looked something like this. i’m so happy to capture this very special moment…
