Marina came from Tokyo to compete in Heiva San Diego Pageant and I had an opportunity to photograph her and her mom Yumi at Windnsea in San Diego a few weeks back (I was a little behind in my work).  Check out some of Marina's pictures and if you are interested in my Polynesian Project check it out at www.michaellagman.com/polynesian-project

Windnsea polynesian photo shootMarina at windnsea in San Diego Marin by the classic Windnsea surfing hut.  I love how the picture is framed in this one. 

Marina on the beachTahitian dancer at La Jolla

This image was captured as the waves were crashing all about Marina.  

Waves crashing with MarinaMarina's photo shoot at La Jolla

Marina had hold this pose for a while because there were a lot of surfers and swimmers we didn't want in the background.

Marina on a rockSan Diego photographer Michael Lagman photographing Tahitian dancer Marina

The combination of Marina and the color of the waves really makes the image.

Mother and Daughter dancing Tahitian dancer in La Jolla's Windnsea beach.

Yumi and Marina did a little dance together and they really look look like they are enjoying themselves.