Raised on the island of Hawaii, William fell in love with the ocean at an early age. He learned to swim as a toddler in the tide pools of Honaunau and began waveriding at age six. His passion for photography began at 11 taking pictures in the ocean. Upon graduation from high school his parents gave him a film underwater camera in support of his interest.

William attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in Marine Biology, fostering his love of the marine realm. He finished his degree in terrestrial conservation and natural resource management after a formative internship working in remote mountain areas of Oahu conducting restoration to protect and preserve endangered species. Thus, began his conservation career working mauka. Weekends were spent refreshing and resetting in the ocean, makai.

William Weaver

With the advent of digital cameras, his passion for photography deepened. William began making water housings for digital slr cameras and testing them in waves of consequence like the infamous Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. He found himself in the best of both worlds capturing unique images from makai to mauka and with encouragement from private collectors he began sharing his art in print form.

His work has been featured in local magazines, calendars, art galleries and gift shops. He continues to serve in forest stewardship and treasures time spent mauka among the trees. His main goal with his art is to share glorious visions of nature’s miracles with others and spread awareness of the unique, invaluable aina of Hawaii.