Jon

Born in Honolulu Hawaii on April 9th 1971, Jon was the second of four boys who grew up in the waters of Naval stations around the world.  His school years were spent in the Philippines, Spain and Japan.  After Jon graduated from high school in Japan, he immediately moved back to the place he always called home, Hawaii.

Jon developed an interest in photography while attending BYU Hawaii and working at the Polynesian Cultural Center where he met his wife, Nikki. He left Hawaii to gain experience with various labs and photographers on both the west and east coasts. However, after two years away he was very homesick for Hawaii and moved backto open his own photography studio in Honolulu, shooting commercial work, model portfolios and weddings.

Jon had a deep respect for the ocean and a passion to photograph the life and power it holds.  “The ocean is a part of me, our love affair goes way back.  I feel at home in the water.  With my work I aim to capture the natural raw beauty and power that only the ocean can possess.  I like to be up close and record most of my images with wide angle lenses where I can be in the wave and a part of it”. He was the first surf photographer to open his own gallery and sell ocean and wave images as Fine Art.

 He spent a lot of time shooting in the waters of Oahu, but his favorite works were produced in Tahiti.  Jon’s first trip to Tahiti was in 1998 and he instantly fell in love with the Tahitian people,  culture, and their ocean.  He returned at least once a year to photograph, surf, and visit friends who had become family.  When he wasn’t working, Jon loved to surf and skate.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and four children who were between 2-12 years old at the time of his death on February 9th 2005 at Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu.

First and foremost, in my life the most Important to me are children. Way above being an artist or a photographer or anything else, family and people are the most important thing in my life.  I would much rather be known as someone who loves people first, and then maybe be known as someone who captures the ocean second”.  -Jon Mozo

Makana

Makana Loves multiple mediums of art including photography and continues what his Dad taught him using 35mm film.
He goes to the ocean often and looks for waves sent from beyond the horizon.

Anela

I was raised on the North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i, and I have been photographing moments of my life since I was 12 years old. Now I am 18, and I am finding my true passion for photography. I take photos because I truly love it and it runs deep in my blood.

Amber

Living on the islands of Hawaii her whole life, photographer Amber Mozo has grown up around the ocean - she lives and breathes the sea. Inheriting a love of surfing and photography from her late father, Jon Mozo, a surf photographer himself, she's made it her mission to travel the world, taking photos of every adventure along the way. 

Yani

Yani is now a licensed massage therapist. Her interest in massage came about because of her desire to facilitate physical and emotional healing. She is a vivacious bright light and is usually found serving and helping others.

Nikki

KO MOUMOUKAI TE MAUNGA
MOUMOUKAI IS MY MOUNTAIN

KO NGĀ NŪHAKA TE AWA
NGĀ NŪHAKA IS MY RIVER

KO TĀKITIMU TE WAKA
TĀKITIMU IS MY WAKA

KO NGĀTI KAHUNGUNU TE IWI
NGĀTI KAHUNGUNU IS MY TRIBE

KO NGĀTI RAKAIPAAKA TE HAPŪ
NGĀTI RAKAIPAAKA ARE MY PEOPLE

KO KAHUNGUNU TE MARAE
KAHUNGUNU IS MY MARAE

Nikki is of Maori/British descent and was raised in Aotearoa (New Zealand). She travelled to Hawai’i at eighteen years old to attend Brigham Young University and dance at the Polynesian Cultural Center. After Jon's passing, she went back to school to earn an MSW from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She currently works for a non-profit organization, Lili’uokalani Trust, and is passionate about helping Native Hawaiian youth and families.

She believes her purpose in life is found when connecting with people and helping them feel hope again. In her free time, she likes to be with her 4 children, Makana, Amber, Yani and Anela, especially at the beach.