Sky Makai Photography

04/07/2026

I’m vibing on these photos of the recent updates in the Waikaloa Hilton rooms. It was fun to with with and exciting to finally get on board as a photographer for the Hilton.

01/14/2026

These photos were created and licensed to two different parties. Both paid the same amount. The photographer made twice as much.
The Photography business model across all sectors is based on the idea that the photographer owns the negatives and sells the prints. Depending on the use case, the fees for print or license to print can be $10 or even $10,000.
These days there’s still signs, pamphlets, posters and billboards, but almost everything has become digitized. We’re still seeing the images, but on our screens.
This doesn’t change the photographer’s business model. When you’re “buying photos”, you’re really buying a license to use that photo.
Want an exclusive license, or a perpetual license? That might cost more.
Want a limited use license?
Chances are a limited licensing agreement can match your budget.

01/06/2026

Another fantastic home listed and sold with .realty and of . Such beautiful wood and walk through spaces, connecting the interior and nature outside. ❤️

08/27/2025

Interview day with the staff of .

Our client is a Hollywood movie producer. He was amazed at the image quality, which reminded him of $30,000 Arri or RED Cine cameras.

We’re in a great time, when professional cinema cameras can be acquired for a fraction of the cost ( FX3).

But lighting and audio are the true heroes. It’s the .lighting 600X and 600D doing the hard work.

07/24/2025

Real estate shoots are different than A&D shoots. In RE, I have a couple hours and need to be quick. In A&D I’m on the client’s time frame and will take all the time needed to find and build the shot. Every once in a while in RE I make an image I’m proud to have in my A&D portfolio. Proud, as well, to work with .realty, and

04/08/2025

02/19/2025

If Instagram were a job I’d fire myself. 😅
Gladly it’s not and I can make up for weeks without posting with a carousel. 🏄‍♂️

02/01/2025

It’s February already? 😅

12/18/2024

I didn’t expect to have so much fun but it was such good design! Thanks to for bringing me on to help!

12/13/2024

I was enamored by this kitchen design and staging by 😍
You may have noticed I've tried posting this several times. I'm testing HDR imagery which looks WAY better where supported.
Swipe to compare HDR vs SDR version of the image. If "HDR" is as bright as "SDR", you are seeing the full rendering of the image. If the text is faint, you have partial HDR support. If you see a grey box with no text, you do not have HDR support with your current device / settings / account.

Note that the IG iOS app isn't using full iPhone HDR capability at the moment. View on Android or a computer for best results at this time.

12/11/2024

Thank goodness! I’ve been too focused on creating media and haven’t had time for Instagram! One of the projects is this stunning Puako Coastline home presented by .realty and 🙏🏽🌈🌺🌅🌴❤️

11/08/2024

Ideal. 🥹
Lovely working with in Waimea this week. 🌈🌺🌴