Elijah Aasand

Based in Kauai, Hawaii

I'm Elijah Aasand, a freediver and photographer born and raised in Kauai.

My love for photography started as a love for the ocean, growing up exploring the unique reefs and marine life around Kauai. As I grew older, my fascination with the underwater world only deepened.

In 2013, I took my first freediving course with Kurt Chambers, a renowned deep diver in the USA, which eventually lead me into the sport of competitive freediving.

In 2019, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Xibalba Freediving Competition in Mexico, marking my first international event. It was there that I achieved the title of the first national record holder for the constant weight bi-fins discipline, reaching 78 meters (255ft).

It was around this time that I invested in my first camera and began documenting my dives-- taking photos of all the interesting wildlife, coral and seascapes.

I am excited to be honing my skills in both underwater photography and brand photography, working alongside my partner, Marley, and her design studio, Siren Creative Co.

Capabilities

Underwater Shoot
Brand Photography
Adventure Shoots
Headshots