Piha

New Zealand

Dec 6

The first Friday of summer called for a bit of adventure. I met up with my good friend Dan and we headed to his place to pick up his new R32 VW Golf. A beautiful example of German engineering. The weather was not quite up to usual standards but I hoped for a break in the clouds when the sun was due set. Dan had mentioned 'dope pools' to me a couple years back and after a quick bite to eat we headed for them.

He hadn't previously mentioned a half hour walk, but it was worth it. A stream that turned into a set of pool's as the stream cascaded down into the valley making waterfalls on the way down. With the weather looking to pack in on us, unprepared, we headed back to the car and carried on to Piha. Amongst the clouds and fog we hit the first bend to the Piha lookout, and as hoped the sun was breaking through!

A good friday, and a good start to summer.

Aaron Sami

I love creating images that speak to me.

I grew up in a small town that nobody really knows about, Levin. Spent a good ten years in Hamilton making some of the best friends anyone could have. And now I’m living, working and playing in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Also a small country that people have trouble locating – I’m looking at you America!

Life is about stories, and that’s what I love to capture and document. My shooting style is unobtrusive. You may be a natural in front of the camera, or have no idea what to do but before we even start I’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.

Things I love: Travelling to wherever I can, my partner Monita, homemade burgers, wood fired pizzas, the smell of rain on a hot summers day, mountains, the snow, sunsets and sunrises, star gazing, natural light, the aesthetic of wood, crashing waves and day dreaming.

http://www.aaronsami.com

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