T+L’s Photo Contest Finalists: Nicole Seu

I don't know why I enjoy this photo, but the wear and tear of the feather suggest a rough life up to this point, but it's still holding its beauty.

From a recent Hawaii engagement photo shoot. A few props go a long way.

The end of the day at a recent shoot at the Four Seasons Oahu. I decided to wait just a few minutes longer and was rewarded with this amazing end of the day sky.

We were able to go into the Doris Duke Home on the slopes of Diamond Head and the plays of light and dark, shadow and shape really push you to think differently when using film.

These are haystack rocks on the Washington coastline.

A sunset over Myanmar.

When shooting this recent bride with her amazing veil, we were lucky enough to capture the right angle as the veil did a little dance in the wind and helped me frame her in the perfect setting.

When we docked, it was amazing how close together all these boats would be. You could hop from one to the next and not see water between the boats below your feet. This was as we were leaving. We had 6 feet — if that — to maneuver out of this!

A quick glance down a Tokyo alleyway and seeing two kimono clad girls checking their iPhone for directions.

This is a popular destination for Hawaii weddings, and I am always trying to find great shots at the beach without people. This time, I decided to keep them in, and loved how it turned out.

A bird's eye view.