Collection: Will Weaver

Growing up on the big island of Hawaii William fell in love with the ocean at an early age.  He learned to swim as a toddler in the tide pools of the Kona Coast and began surfing at age six. His passion for photography began at 11 taking pictures at the local surf break. Upon graduation from high school his parents gave him a film underwater camera in support of his interest.

 William moved to Oahu to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in Marine Biology fostering his love of the marine realm. He finished his degree in terrestrial conservation after a formative internship working in remote mountain areas of Oahu managing endangered species. Thus, began his conservation career working “Mauka”. Weekends were spent refreshing in the ocean, “Makai”.

 With the advent of digital photography William’s passion deepened. He began making water housings and testing them in waves of consequence across Oahu. William found himself in the best of both worlds capturing unique images from makai to mauka and with encouragement from private collectors he began sharing his art in print form.

He now works as a natural resource specialist for the Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership protecting the invaluable forested ecosystems that provide Oahu with it’s lifeblood, clean drinking water. He still spends his free time in the ocean and pushes himself into larger surf each winter season at spots like the infamous Banzai Pipeline.  

 Working in both the ocean and the mountains from makai to mauka helps him to finds balance and exhilaration. His main goal with his art is to share this vision with others and spread awareness of the unique, invaluable natural resources of Hawaii.