Michael Sweet ~ Photography

Michael spends his days working at what he truly loves: photography. In touch with the beauty of Maui and the Hawaiian Islands, he captures the spirit of the moment. His style consists of vivid works, bright colors, and intimate perspectives of our beautiful paradise. Comfortable diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, he strives to get close and capture the rare fleeting moments and aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands and surrounding environment.

Michael grew up in California painting and studying photography and digital art, then moved to South Maui where found his inspiration. He has won over 20 international awards for excellence in art and photography.

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"Shoreline Dreams" by Michael Sweet

Shoreline Dreams (Empty Maui Beach) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Turquoise Beach" by Michael Sweet

Turquoise Beach (Empty Maui Beach) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Molokini Rainbow" by Michael Sweet

Molokini Rainbow (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Honu Reef" by Michael Sweet

Honu Reef (Maui Sea Turtle) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Sparkling Shores" by Michael Sweet

Sparkling Shores (Maui Beach) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Golden Beach" by Michael Sweet

Golden Beach (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Makena Heart" by Michael Sweet

Makena Heart (Cloud Over Maui Beach) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Aerial Beach" by Michael Sweet

Aerial Beach (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

"Aqua Honu" by Michael Sweet

Aqua Honu (Sea Turtle Underwater) – Hawaii Photo Print

A purple night sky with the milky way visible over blue glowing waters and the shadow of palmtrees

Starlight Cove (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

Surrounded by a bright turquoise sea in Maui, Hawai'i, a sunlit sea turtle stares straight ahead in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Honu Flare (Honu Sea Turtle Underwater) – Hawaii Photo Print

Seascape photo of a beach in Wailea, Maui while the sun sets over the ocean

Wailea Dreams (Maui Beach) – Hawaii Photo Print

A seascape photo of Wailea beach just after sundown with vibrant pastel skies and ocean

Lavender Serenity (Maui Beach Sunset) – Hawaii Photo Print

A colorful wall of surfboards is lit by the afternoon sun in Maui, Hawai'i, in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Sun Flare (Maui Surfboard Fence) – Hawaii Photo Print

A photo taken from off shore showing a calm turquoise ocean and lush green mountains

Makena Big Beach (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

A double rainbow touches the Kauai coast in Hawai'i in this photo by Michael Sweet. Lush, rippled mountains are visible in the background.

Rainbow Paradise (Kauai) – Hawaii Photo Print

The Milky Way above Haleakala shines brightly against the star-filled night sky in Maui, Hawaii, in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Starlight Crater (Milky Way Haleakala Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

A seascape photo of calm blue waters and plants lining a vacant beach

Paradise Beach (Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

A sea turtle rests on coral of many colors in Maui, Hawai'i, in this photo by Michael Sweet.

One World (Maui Reef Honu Sea Turtle) – Hawaii Photo Print

A pod of dolphins swims in the bright turquoise sea in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Dolphin Paradise – Hawaii Photo Print

A sea turtle swims above the coral in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Coral Garden (Maui Reef Honu Sea Turtle) – Hawaii Photo Print

Delicate plumeria flowers float atop bright turquoise water in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Aqua Plumerias (Frangipani Flowers) – Hawaii Photo Print

A baby sea turtle swims underwater just below the surface in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Baby Honu (Sea Turtle Underwater) – Hawaii Photo Print

A dark bamboo forest springs to life in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Bamboo Zen – Hawaii Photo Print

A wise looking sea turtle confronts the photographer while his pal looks on from below in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Binky (Maui Reef Honu Sea Turtle) – Hawaii Photo Print

A breaching humpback whale at sunrise just glows in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Breaching Awe (Humpback Whale Maui Sunrise) – Hawaii Photo Print

A curling wave glints in the sun before crashing on a lush, palm studded beach in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Emerald Wave – Hawaii Photo Print

A popular grove of rainbow eucalyptus in Maui, located along Hana Highway, appears in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Eucalyptus Forest (Rainbow Eucalyptus Upcountry Maui) – Hawaii Photo Print

A sea turtle explores the reef in Hawaii in this photo by Michael Sweet.

Explorer Reef (Maui Honu Sea Turtle) – Hawaii Photo Print

Photograph of sunset at a beach in Maui

Fire In Light (Maui Beach Sunset) – Hawaii Photo Print

A sea turtle above the shifting sands of the ocean floor by Michael Sweet.

Honu Infinity (Sea Turtle Underwater) – Hawaii Photo Print

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