"Growing up surrounded by water, it’s a given that some of your first memories come from the ocean. I grew up going with my dad and uncles to fish for our ‘ohana (family), playing in the waves with my cousins, and camping during the summers on the beach. The ocean is a source of life for so many of us. I love the water, the way it shifts and changes daily is so beautiful. That being said, I definitely have a healthy fear and deep respect for the power of the ocean. Photography has helped me re-learn how to interact with the ocean. Where to sit while shooting surf, which direction the current pushes, rip tides, and just knowing my personal limit." - naniwelchkeliihoomalu Nani Welch Keliʻiʻhoʻomalu is a lifestyle and fashion photographer from Waimea, Hawaiʻi Island. The ocean has always served as a source of inspiration and energy for her. She recently joined us in Tahiti, where she connected with new friends who share her passions, values, and love of the island lifestyle. Read the f...