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Kamalei is one of my favorite althetes to shoot. He has a lot of talent and heart. I have probably shot him more than anybody else. Channel Island Surfboards sent him some SUPs and we had fun goofing around in the dark. Hardest part is getting the focus to catch. I shot it on another SUP without a water housing, but use a pelican case. On-camera flash shot at 1/200@f5.6 ISO 200. Photo: Mike Coots
I was fortunate to be raised on the white sand beaches of Kaua’i. Shortly after high school, I lost my leg to a large Tiger Shark. It was a blessing, though, as it brought me to photography, which I learned during my downtime when I was injured. I love everything about capturing images. Finding the light, building relationships, and seeking out the unordinary is what I base my passions on. In my spare time, I still surf (now with a prosthetic leg) and am active in shark conservation.
See more of Mike’s work on his website and his Instagram: @mikecoots