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November 2024 by Brian Vera
We met the loveliest woman that runs the shop. Ask her about her husband who took the photos.
Get the calendars for gifts! Grab post cards too!
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May 2024 by Jackson Markham
This NEEDS to be on every visitor’s Hawaiian bucketlist….
This was by far my wife and I’s favorite store on the entire island. Aside from the breathtaking photography, the mementos and art for sale were seriously stunning. I WISH I had a bigger budget for art because there were several pieces I badly wanted to buy.
If Tripadvisor knew what they were doing they’d have Extreme Exposure as an Essential Stop for any trip to Hawaii.
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January 2024 by Jennifer Walton
If you want to truly see the Big Island as its wild, awe-some, untamed, and absolutely alive self, Bruce Omori of Extreme Exposure is the person to get you there, both as a guide and through his photography.As a budding extreme nature photographer, I’ve found I do my my best work when my photography is paired with a deep sense of place. I want to truly know a place, feel a connection, and set that free in my shots. You can’t truly know the Big Island (or any part of Hawai’i) as a new arrival/outsider, in my opinion, unless you are invited in through the eyes of someone who knows it fully and deeply in a way that only locals can, and can skillfully immerse you in such a way that you feel like you belong. That skill is incredibly rare (as is being a kind, thoughtful and respectful human without bravado when guiding), but Bruce is a master.During my last visit to the Big Island, Bruce spent two days showing me parts of the island largely inaccessible to outsiders. One of the days was a lava tour; at each stop, his passion for volcanoes and the active history of the island shone through. I was totally nerding out and he was right there with me; you’d never have known he had seen these things a million times. He patiently answered every question, never once rushed me or seemed bored, and clearly was invested in making sure the visit was exactly what it needed to be. I felt like I was spending the day with an old friend. The second day was an exploration of a lesser-traveled part of the island, and was a grand adventure. We had to traverse a small stream crossing on foot to go check out a waterfall, and Bruce let me slowly creep around like a dummy, making sure I didn’t fall on my camera in the water without seeming inpatient or disrespectful, keeping me upright and pointing out stable areas in the water where I could step.The next time I return to the Big Island (which will hopefully be on the regular to see lava!), it will feel like I’m going home, and that is in large part due to the way Bruce shared it with me. If you want the real deal, this isn’t a place to cut corners - and honestly, I’m not sure you’re really going to find an experience like this with anyone else there. Mahalo nui Bruce and Sheryl for bringing me home.
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May 2022 by Alice J.
A wide variety of photographers are represented. I came for Bruce's art but was very impressed with others as well. In addition there are other souvenirs that feature the photos, but I just wanted one of Bruce's prints.
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May 2022 by Kevin Glaz
AMAZING images of lava and other natural beauty of Hawaii. A must see. Not being one to go nuts with souvenir buying while on vacation, my one souvenir purchase while on the big island was one of their killer lava-image coffee mugs. After I got back to the mainland, I wanted to get one for my friend I was visiting, so I contacted them. Sheryl was SO unbelievably helpful with the process, that I would be inclined to give her a big hug the next time I visit. Thanks again Sheryl!
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December 2021 by Kelly Marshbank
Great artwork. Nick is very helpful. Beautiful display of Hawaii. Definitely take the time to check this gem out on Bayfront!
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November 2021 by Tanya Olson
Amazing photographs! So hard to pick a couple to bring hone. They also have mugs amd etched stemless wine glasses.
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November 2021 by Peter Banka
This gallery is the best in town. Beautiful photos of nature in the area. A must-visit
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September 2021 by Micah
This gallery is full of amazing prints that capture Hawaii's beauty. Nick was kind and patient with us. We really appreciated his help with our purchase.
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September 2021 by Sam Friedman
WORTH IT.For a tour guide I would think it easy to fall into one of two pitfalls: Become entrenched in the repetitiveness of visiting the same locations ad infinitum, resulting in a rote and uninspired tour; or, develop an ego around being the one “in-the-know” and become blustery or obnoxious. But there is a category into which the best guides fall, which is that of the guide who genuinely loves to share a place with every person they come across, for whom every time is like seeing the place anew. Bruce Omori is one such guide.Bruce is kind, gracious, and genuine. We spent nearly two full days together, during which I saw so many different parts of the magic of Hawai’i that I don’t think I ever could have truly explored and absorbed without him. He subtly weaves history, culture and local knowledge into his presentation of the nooks and crannies that make Hawai’i special. Bruce shares the delicate beauty of this place with you in a manner that always comes off as natural, and never as over-confident. He shows you Hawai’i with the tenderness it deserves, and serves it in a way that is never tiring or overwhelming. He is patient with your questions and curiosity, and allows the experience to take exactly as long as it needs to. Which is to say, it takes as long as it should. It was like spending the day with an old friend in a new place.My two days with Bruce were inspiring. They gave my eyes a sorely-needed reset, as both a photographer and a human. I saw the world with a fresh sense of wonder, one that Bruce seemed to share with me despite his familiarity with our subjects. I was excited about the pictures I was capturing, using my photography not as a means of separating myself from my subject but rather as a means of immersing myself in it, of exploring it more deeply. And while I went into those days with some apprehension about his rates, I can tell you that booking Bruce was worth every penny and more.
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August 2021 by John W.
Amazing art, definitely worth stopping in. Really captures the beauty of the volcano (and images from the 2018 eruption) and sea life.
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May 2021 by Sam F.
WORTH IT.For a tour guide I would think it easy to fall into one of two pitfalls: Become entrenched in the repetitiveness of visiting the same locations ad infinitum, resulting in a rote and uninspired tour; or, develop an ego around being the one "in-the-know" and become blustery or obnoxious. But there is a category into which the best guides fall, which is that of the guide who genuinely loves to share a place with every person they come across, for whom every time is like seeing the place anew. Bruce Omori is one such guide.Bruce is kind, gracious, and genuine. We spent nearly two full days together, during which I saw so many different parts of the magic of Hawai'i that I don't think I ever could have truly explored and absorbed without him. He subtly weaves history, culture and local knowledge into his presentation of the nooks and crannies that make Hawai'i special. Bruce shares the delicate beauty of this place with you in a manner that always comes off as natural, and never as over-confident. He shows you Hawai'i with the tenderness it deserves, and serves it in a way that is never tiring or overwhelming. He is patient with your questions and curiosity, and allows the experience to take exactly as long as it needs to. Which is to say, it takes as long as it should. It was like spending the day with an old friend in a new place. My two days with Bruce were inspiring. They gave my eyes a sorely-needed reset, as both a photographer and a human. I saw the world with a fresh sense of wonder, one that Bruce seemed to share with me despite his familiarity with our subjects. I was excited about the pictures I was capturing, using my photography not as a means of separating myself from my subject but rather as a means of immersing myself in it, of exploring it more deeply. And while I went into those days with some apprehension about his rates, I can tell you that booking Bruce was worth every penny and more.
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November 2020 by Jacob Vickery
Really nice customer service
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September 2020 by Christina Moyer
My husband and I love this art gallery. The art work featured in the gallery is spectacular and original to the Big Island. Bruce and Tom’s work is exceptional. The artwork we have in our home makes us feel more connected to this beautiful island. Nick is always so very hospitable, friendly, and knowledgeable about the art work too. This is a must see gallery to visit when visiting Hilo. You will see what makes this island special in this one place.
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September 2020 by Bella Official
Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery is amazing this shop is so way cool and beautiful . The pictures in this shop are moments captured if life that are incredible and beautiful amazing photo's I love this shop it made me want to take more picture's . This store is easy to find there's plenty of parking place's, it's a beautiful place to visit with your family and friends . By far the best picture shop I have ever seen . I love Metal Prints #love Thank You Extremely Exposure
