Artist spotlight

James Roemmling

Dye-infused aluminum printing by Maui Digital Imaging

James grew up in Colorado surrounded by some of God's most amazing wonders. He spent his younger years as an avid snow skier and fell in love with the outdoors. He was introduced to photography at an early age by his father, who gave him a camera as a gift. As he moved into his teenage years, he bought his first Nikon and his interest deepened further. James traveled to Maui on an adventure in his early 20s. The islands immediately captured a special place in his heart, and Maui quickly became his home away from home.

While building his life on Maui, photography took a back seat to paying bills, getting married, and raising two amazing sons. After many interim jobs, James put his creative senses back to work and started his own business. As the owner of Ocean Notions, James designs, builds, and maintains some of the finest aquariums in the islands. James is most centered while enjoying the outdoors, whether running on the beach, diving with his sons, kitesurfing, or simply enjoying a perfect sunset. It is clear that he is one with nature.

As his life has become more settled, James has rekindled his love of photography and combined it with the joy of being outdoors. He creates beautiful images to share with others, and hopes his work gives viewers a taste of the contentment and peace it brings him.

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