Makapu'u Mermaid

Graceful Nicole, 7 mos. pregnant, swimming in the waves at Makapu'u

Let Go

Jump Rock, Waimea Bay

Matt Mallams : Law of Attraction

I am so proud of my husband, Matt Mallams. He is featured in the San Francisco Chronicle today about his journals. Great interview and incredible journal pages and photographs as always. Check it out!

Pele + Pa'i Awards

Matt and I were thrilled to win in the Pele and Pa'i Awards for our work with Hana Hou! The Hawaiian Airlines Magazine.

2012 Pele Awards
Hana Hou! - BRONZE ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING – Photography Campaign “Quiet” by Elyse Butler & Matt Mallams
Hana Hou! - SILVER COLLATERAL MATERIAL – Publication Design – Editorial Feature “The Book of Fortunes” by Elyse Butler & Matt Mallams

27th Hawai'i Publishers' Association Pa'i Awards
Hana Hou! - First Place Sports Photography - "The Lotus Blossoming" - by Elyse Butler & Matt Mallams

Judges comments - 'Impressive. From the photography to the typography, this is an impressive package. I'm so glad to see coverage of non-traditional sports. The technical quality of the images is stellar as is the composition. But each image has a complex storytelling capacity that contributes to the overall package. Strong work.'

Congratulations to all fellow winners in our Hana Hou! and Honolulu Magazine Ohana!

California

Hanging out in California and heading back home at the end of our fall road trip.

Valley of Fire

Driving through the Valley of Fire in Nevada on our road trip. part 6 of 7

Utah, Bryce Canyon

Wandering around Bryce Canyon National Park and on the road in Utah. our 2010 fall road trip part 5 of 7