Sean Michael Hower Published in Mabuhay Magazine | Maui Editorial Photography

Published Maui Photographer Featured in Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Magazine

One of the most rewarding aspects of photography is seeing your work reach audiences around the world.

I was honored to have one of my photographs featured in Mabuhay Magazine, the official in-flight publication of Philippine Airlines. The image highlighted a local Maui business and was published as part of a feature showcasing the island’s food, culture, and lifestyle.

Mabuhay Magazine is distributed internationally to travelers exploring destinations throughout the Pacific and Asia, making it an exciting opportunity to showcase both Maui and the businesses that make our island unique.

Professional Editorial Photography on Maui

Editorial photography is about telling a story through imagery.

For this assignment, the goal was to create an authentic image that captured the personality, energy, and spirit of a local Maui business. Rather than creating a traditional advertisement, editorial photography focuses on creating imagery that supports a larger story and engages readers.

This type of photography requires attention to detail, composition, lighting, and genuine interaction between subjects and their environment.

Why Professional Photography Matters

Whether an image appears in a magazine, on a website, in a social media campaign, or within a marketing brochure, strong visual content plays a major role in how a business is perceived.

Professional photography can help businesses:

• Build credibility
• Strengthen branding
• Increase engagement
• Improve marketing materials
• Support public relations efforts
• Enhance websites and social media
• Create content for magazines and publications

Many of today’s customers form their first impression online, making high-quality imagery more important than ever.

Commercial Photography for Businesses

At Sean Michael Hower Photo + Video, we help businesses tell their story through professional imagery and visual content.

Services include:

• Commercial Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Lifestyle Photography
• Resort Photography
• Hospitality Photography
• Corporate Event Coverage
• Brand Storytelling
• Business Marketing Content
• Drone Photography
• Drone Videography
• Social Media Content Creation
• Destination Marketing

From local Maui businesses to international publications, our goal is to create compelling imagery that helps clients connect with their audience.

Capturing the Spirit of Maui

Maui is filled with incredible entrepreneurs, artists, chefs, business owners, and creators who help make the island such a special place.

Being able to contribute to a publication that shared those stories with an international audience was a memorable experience and a reminder of the power of visual storytelling.

If you’re looking for professional photography to help promote your business, brand, publication, event, or marketing campaign, we’d love to help tell your story.