Meet Alana Spencer... the vision behind the lens of photography website and Instagram - @coconutcomradery.
An authentic Hawaiian soul with a genuine lust for travel of the tropical kind.
Alana is from a surfing family and is on a quest to present surfbound and swim images with integrity.
Through her photography, she naturally magnetises a global community of people who share the love for the ocean. Alana plays a proactive role in the underbelly of the surfing community without borders and for that we adore her -
Current destination?
Currently home on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
Next Destination?
Thinking about Japan :)
Current Project?
Working on some tropical images for Kopari Beauty
Your latest personal inspiration?
The song LOVE. FEAT. ZACARI. by Kendrick Lamar
Surf break of choice?
Summer is fast approaching and it'll soon be long evenings surfing and shooting until sundown at Chun's on the North Shore
Favourite camera?
Currently loving B&W film in my Leica Minizoom
Daily mantra?
I don't really have a mantra, but I have routine of breathing exercises before getting out of bed in the morning that I do while visualizing how I'll go about my task list for the day.
Best moment in your career/work so far?
Every time I get to shoot in the ocean with my water housing is a highlight for me.
The single best piece of advice you can give when traveling to Hawaii?
Rent a car and explore as much as you can, there's so much more than what's been Instgrammed.
To see the world through her eyes visit www.coconutcomradery.com or @coconutcomradery