Waiheke Island

Written By Aaron Sami

A couple weeks back my best friend, Blair, came up to Auckland to show his lovely lady around. A lovely lady who has ventured alllllllllll the way from the U.S of A to call New Zealand home for a while.

We easily become friends with Tayler before she had even come to New Zealand and couldn't wait to finally meet her! So after some cheap ferry tickets, we arrived on Waiheke Island on a beautiful sunday afternoon. Not bad for an Auckland winters day.

We caught a bus and headed straight to Onetangi beach to make the most of the sun. We conversed as we walked up and down the beach, and even had an impromptu shoot with Blair and Tayler. We did the most kiwi thing we could and had fish and chips by the beach. And by 'the beach' really means inside, because as soon as the sun left, all heat left too!

Enjoy.

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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