I'm an amateur photographer who hails from the great (and rainy!) Pacific Northwest, with the exception of a four-year stint in Montana for college. I recently spent a year in Lahaina, HI.

I am passionate about the whales and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest (as you may have deduced from my photostream). To me seeing these whales through the year (and throughout the years) is a gift, and I enjoy watching them as new whales are born, and old whales leave us. I love watching them grow up and see how they change and become unique individuals. I hope you enjoy some of that through my photos.

You can find me at www.hysazuphotography

Also, I'm always looking for better ways to photograph wild cetaceans (and sea creatures in general). Any tips, suggestions, places to go, equipment to use or photographs to share let me know!! :)

Please do not use my photos, whether posted here or found elsewhere, without permission. If you'd like to use them please ask me first. Prints of most of my photos are available for sale.

You can contact me at sara.shimazu@gmail.com.

Current Gear

Nikon D500

GoPro Hero3

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye

Nikon 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX

Other Gear

Nikon 70-210mm f/4-5.6 AF-D

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Previous Gear

Nikon D7100

Nikon D7000

Nikon D90

GoPro Hero2

Nikon D50

Pentax Optio W90

Sealife DC1400

Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 AF