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Oversized Coastal Wall Art for Luxury Homes | Andrew Shoemaker — Oversized Coastal Wall Art for Luxury Homes

June 20, 2026

Oversized coastal wall art has become one of the defining design elements in modern luxury homes. Large-scale ocean photography can instantly transform a room — creating a calming atmosphere, adding depth, and creating a dramatic visual centerpiece within the space...

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How to Choose the Right Size Wall Art for Your Space (Complete Guide) — How to Choose the Right Size Wall Art for Your Space (Complete Guide)

Wall Art Size Guide

Choosing the right size wall art can completely transform a space. One of the most common mistakes people make when decorating their home is selecting artwork that’s too small, which can make even a beautifully designed room feel unfinished or disconnected...

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Golden Hour Landscape Photography: When Light Becomes Art — Golden Hour Landscape Photography: When Light Becomes Art

March 11, 2026

You’ve definitely seen them before on my website, those glowing sunsets and soft, radiant sunrises that almost don’t look real. The kind of light that makes you pause, even if you have seen it a hundred times...

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Beneath the Surface: Marine Photography and Conservation — Beneath the Surface: Marine Photography and Conservation

Marine Photography and Conservation

There's a moment that happens when you're floating above a reef, camera in hand, waiting. The ocean breathes around you. Light dances through the water in shifting patterns. And then—a Hawaiian green sea turtle glides into view, ancient and unhurried, completely at home in a world that feels both alien and sacred...

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How to Choose Fine Art Photography for a Luxury Home — How to Choose Fine Art Photography for a Luxury Home

Luxury Home Art

Luxury homes are designed with intention. Every material, every texture, every line is chosen to create a feeling — calm, refinement, and a sense of place. The artwork you choose should do the same...

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Why Medium Format Photography Creates the Ultimate Fine Art Prints — Why Medium Format Photography Creates the Ultimate Fine Art Prints

December 16, 2025

When it comes to fine art photography, every detail matters. The play of light, the subtle textures, the color transitions — all of it contributes to how a final print feels when it’s hanging on a collector’s wall...

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Top 5 Best Selling Photos of 2025 — Top 5 Best Selling Photos of 2025

December 14, 2025

Each year, a handful of images rise above the rest, resonating deeply with collectors and art lovers alike. These are the Top 5 Best Selling Photos of 2025—fine art photographs chosen time and again for their beauty, emotion, and timeless sense of place...

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Nature, Art, and Wellness: How Fine Art Photography Supports Biophilic Art — Nature, Art, and Wellness: How Fine Art Photography Supports Biophilic Art

December 11, 2025

We’re wired to seek nature. It’s in our biology.

The biophilia hypothesis says humans have an innate desire to connect with nature. When we’re disconnected, we feel it.

Biophilic design is about reconnecting people with nature in the built environment through light, plants, textures, and natural forms...

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Hanging Art Outside: Materials, Placement, and Pro Tips — Hanging Art Outside: Materials, Placement, and Pro Tips

November 10, 2025

Some of my favorite art installations aren't hanging in living rooms; they're transforming outdoor spaces. Covered patios, pool houses, screened porches… I've even had a client install a print underwater in their swimming pool!

Art doesn't have to stay inside four walls, under a roof...

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Fall Nature Photography: Where Golden Light Meets Crimson Leaves — Fall Nature Photography: Where Golden Light Meets Crimson Leaves

October 13, 2025

There’s something undeniably magical about autumn.

The crisp air, golden sunlight, and trees ablaze in vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. It’s a season that stirs the senses and invites us to slow down, reflect, and connect with the beauty around us...

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Photographing Japan: How Culture and Family Shape My Lens — Photographing Japan: How Culture and Family Shape My Lens

August 31, 2025

I just got back from my annual trip to Japan.

While editing my new work, my mind wandered to the questions I get asked most often:

What inspires you there? What keeps you going back?

Japan is a place where the old and new flow together...

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What Does Mahalo Mean (To Me and My Art) — What Does Mahalo Mean (To Me and My Art)

June 26, 2025

I sign every message the same way, with one word that says it all: mahalo.

But what does mahalo mean to me and the art I create?
Mahalo Defined
In Hawaiian culture, it’s not just a way to say thank you...

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Why Maui Is One of the Best Places in the World for Landscape Photography — Why Maui Is One of the Best Places in the World for Landscape Photography

May 29, 2025 | Maui, Hawaii

When it comes to landscape photography, few places in the world compare to Maui. This island is a photographer’s dream — offering an extraordinary mix of diverse terrain, magical light, and rich cultural history all packed into one stunning location...

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Collecting Fine Art Photography — Collecting Fine Art Photography

May 1, 2025

It’s easy to pick up a piece of art here and there: a photo from a local fair, a print from your travels, and suddenly you’ve got a bunch of images you like, but they don’t quite work together...

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Artwork for Bathroom Spaces: Create a Relaxing Escape with Nature Photography — Artwork for Bathroom Spaces: Create a Relaxing Escape with Nature Photography

Artwork for Bathroom Spaces

After a long day, there’s nothing better than stepping into a warm bath or a refreshing shower. It’s your time to unwind, reset, and let the stress of the day melt away.

But as you take that deep breath and settle in, what do you see? A blank, lifeless wall? Outdated decor that doesn’t exactly spark joy?

Too often, bathroom design and decoration are overlooked...

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Top 5 New Releases of 2024 — Top 5 New Releases of 2024

December 31, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, let's see the Top 5 New Releases of 2024....
1. Embrace | Maui, Hawaii
One of the most magnificent trees in the world calls Maui its home...

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How to Offset Taxable Income with Art: Advice for Individuals and Businesses — How to Offset Taxable Income with Art: Advice for Individuals and Businesses

Can Art Be A Tax Write Off?

Investing in fine art is not just about beautifying your space—it can also offer significant financial benefits. For high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and businesses, purchasing fine art photography can be a smart strategy to help reduce taxable income and other tax advantages...

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Best Panorama Photo Sizes For Your Wall Space | Quick Guide — Best Panorama Photo Sizes For Your Wall Space | Quick Guide

October 31, 2024

Panoramic photos have become more and more popular in interior design because they are an easy way to transform the look and feel of a room. The size and scale of a well-placed panorama enhance the space while providing or contributing to the design language of the room...

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Office Art Ideas: Where to Hang Office Artwork for Maximum Impact — Office Art Ideas: Where to Hang Office Artwork for Maximum Impact

September 6, 2024

By now, we all know the benefits of having art in the workplace—boosting creativity, reducing stress, making a strong impression on clients, and creating a more inviting environment overall. Knowing the benefits is one thing...

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Insights into Landscape Astrophotography and Capturing Celestial Beauty — Insights into Landscape Astrophotography and Capturing Celestial Beauty

July 24, 2024

Landscape astrophotography is so much more than just aiming a camera at the stars; it’s about integrating compelling foregrounds and employing creative techniques to capture the majesty of Earth's landscapes with the awe-inspiring cosmos in just one photo...

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Ultimate Maui Travel Guide — Ultimate Maui Travel Guide

Recommendations and Insights from a Local Photographer
Welcome to Maui, the Valley Isle, an island woven with stunning vistas and vibrant culture. I put together a Maui Travel Guide from the perspective of a local photographer and gallery owner who has seen countless people come and enjoy the splendor of my home island...

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A Photographer’s Guide to the Best Photography Spots in Hawaii — A Photographer’s Guide to the Best Photography Spots in Hawaii

May 31, 2024

When it comes to incredible places for photography, it is hard to beat Hawaii. In fact, our nation’s fiftieth state is known as a Mecca for photographers, and for good reason!

Hawaii boasts a remarkable range of natural landscapes, all of which are ideal subjects for breathtaking photos...

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Why Earth Day in Hawaii Hits A Little Different — Why Earth Day in Hawaii Hits A Little Different

Earth Day resonates uniquely in Hawaii. For me personally, as a resident of Hawaii and as a landscape photographer, Earth Day has special significance. I've had the privilege of capturing its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, from pristine beaches to lush rainforests, majestic mountains, and active volcanoes...

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Advantages For Corporate Art Buyers to Work Directly with Galleries — Advantages For Corporate Art Buyers to Work Directly with Galleries

Corporate art buyers have the difficult task of finding the most aesthetically pleasing art within the client’s budget. To do this, they need to consider things like if the prints are on brand, which substrate is ideal for printing and display, what size of prints are needed, how long the prints need to last, if the art appropriate for the space, and if the prints are easy to install or maintain...

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Art for Hotels: A Guide to Selecting Fine Art That Defines Your Brand

February 3, 2024

Hotel artwork is more than merely decoration - it significantly shapes the guest experience. Hotel wall art establishes a unique ambiance, reflects the local culture, and reinforces the hotel's brand identity...

Top 5 New Releases of 2023 — Top 5 New Releases of 2023

December 31, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, let's see the Top 5 New Releases of 2023....
1. The Phoenix | Portland, Oregon
This amazing maple tree absolutely comes to life in autumn displaying almost a rainbow of colors...

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Top 10 Best Selling Photos of 2023 — Top 10 Best Selling Photos of 2023

December 29, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, let's pause and see which images were the best selling photographs of the year.
1. Lahaina Town | Maui, Hawaii
The iconic and historic Front Street in Lahaina, Hawaii...

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Lumachrome TruLife Acrylic Facemounts | Ultimate Fine Art Print — Lumachrome TruLife Acrylic Facemounts | Ultimate Fine Art Print

Lumachrome TruLife Acrylic Facemounts | Maui, Hawaii

Lumachrome TruLife Acrylic Facemounts represent the pinnacle of fine art print presentation. This is the medium I reserve for my most iconic images—when I want the photograph to feel less like a print on a wall and more like a luminous window into the scene itself...

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Capturing Serenity in Images of Japanese Temples and Torii Gates — Capturing Serenity in Images of Japanese Temples and Torii Gates

Japan

Torii gates, with their distinctive vermilion hues, are iconic beacons that stand at the entrance to Japan's sacred spaces. With over 100,000 shrines and 80,000 temples in Japan, these elegant architectural structures stand in stark, beautiful contrast to the natural landscapes they adorn...

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Maui Strong: How You Can Support Maui Fire Relief Efforts — Maui Strong: How You Can Support Maui Fire Relief Efforts

Lahaina, Hawaii

In early August 2023, a series of devastating wildfires swept across the island of Maui, Hawaii, leaving a trail of destruction and heartache in their wake. These wildfires, which were among the most destructive natural disasters in Hawaii's history, caused widespread devastation throughout the island...

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A Room With a View: Why We Need Art in Hospitals — A Room With a View: Why We Need Art in Hospitals

As far back in time as the earliest cities in Persia, China, and Greece, patients in healthcare settings have had relief from looking at plants, water, and nature. In the Middle Ages, the first hospitals in Europe were in monasteries with windows looking onto a cloistered courtyard with plants and fountains...

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Celebrating World Oceans Day: Protecting Our Blue Planet — Celebrating World Oceans Day: Protecting Our Blue Planet

Maui, Hawaii

Every year on June 8th, World Oceans Day rallies people around the world to celebrate and take action on behalf of the oceans that unite us and provide life-sustaining resources. After a United Nations Commission noted that the ocean sector lacked strong advocacy compared to other environmental efforts, Canada’s International Center for Ocean Development proposed World Oceans Day, which was first celebrated on June 8th, 1992...

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Photography Art Prints | Wall Art — Wall Art Gallery

This gallery is a collection of limited edition photography art prints and wall art for sale from the collection of Andrew Shoemaker. Purchasing a print through this website can be completed using the drop down menus below every image by selecting your desired size and print surface...

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Maui Waterfall Pictures — Maui Waterfalls

This is an online photography gallery showcasing Maui Waterfall pictures and photos from the collection of artist Andrew Shoemaker. Purchasing a print through this website can be completed using the drop down menus below every image by selecting your desired size and print surface...

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High Resolution Photography Online Gallery — High Resolution Gallery

This gallery is a collection of limited edition high resolution photography prints for sale from the collection of Andrew Shoemaker. All of these images were photographed with medium format cameras for the highest resolution possible...

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Surf Art | Surfing Art Prints — Surf Art | Surfing Art Prints

This is a gallery featuring surf and surfing art from the collection of Hawaii photographer Andrew Shoemaker. Purchasing a print through this website can be completed using the drop down menus below every image by selecting your desired size and print surface...

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