In October 2009 Tim was commissioned by Nikon to shoot images in French Polynesia for the promotion of the new Nikkor lens range 2010. 
His mission included surf and kitesurfing action images but also night scenes, fauna and landscapes. Here is a selection of what he came up with.  

The Tahitian stop of the World Stand Up Paddle Tour by The Waterman League scored epic conditions at Sapinus. Solid 12 '+ conditions greeted the competitors during the first day of competition of the main event. Duane Desoto, Garrett McNamara,  Peyo Lizarazu, Ekolu Kalama,  Kai Lenny and many others rode some of the most challenging waves ever on Stand Up Paddle boards. Australian Dave Muir won the event edging out local surfer Tama Audibert with  Aaron Napoleon and Heifara Tahutini finishing 3rd and 4th.  The new leader of the SUP World Tour is Peyo Lizarazu. Next stop Brazil.  

Special thanks to Air Tahiti Nui for supporting this memorable event.

This year the 2010 Teahupoo Billabong Pro Trials and Main Event have been pushed back to the months of  August and September.  For the first time in nearly 14 years,  things don't quite feel the same in the small village at the end of the road. No scaffoldings, no crowds, no circus.

Just Tahitian Dream Days over and over again.

Surfeuses mag brand new swimsuit issue is out !!!  Margaux, Marine and Calli followed Tim and Stephanie to one of Moorea's most attractive guest houses, Steve and Capucine Baker's brand new Temae house.  Check out the latest images of the shoot, sexy as ever,  and in our video section, watch the backstage video shot by Oliver Ravel.

Taj Burrow wins the Quiksilver Gold Coast Pro 2010 at Snapper Rocks.
Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith, Bobby Martinez, Joel Parkinson were the in-form surfers during this first WCT event of the season.

Stephanie Gilmore wins another Roxy Pro defeating Melanie Bartels.

Based In Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tim McKenna is specialized in yacht photography so, whether you need stunning images for a magazine cover or feature, brochures, advertising  or websites, he is your logical choice.

An exclusive service caters for all categories -  yacht owners,  captains,  yacht brokers, charter brokers or publishers. 

Peahi,  January 11.
All star crew charge the first challenging swell of the decade at Jaws on the island of  Maui.  
Laird Hamilton, Ross Clark Jones, Ian Walsh, Carlos Burle, Kai Lenny, Ikaika Kalama, Makua Rothman, Robert Teriitehau, Manoa Drollet and many more.

Magic, just magic. A very special moment in the waters of Moorea, French Polynesia, where a large female humpback whale and her baby graced us with an amazing underwater ballet .

Hinano Life shoot N° 1 In the Forest. Check Out their site : hinanolife.com

The Bora Bora Patagonia shoot

Following in the steps of Stephan Lambert, accomplished waterman, Tim went sourcing some new adventure & sports images for Patagonia. Stephan reflects the brand perfectly. In the heart of French Polynesia's most sought-after island, nestled on a remote motu far from the resorts, he is setting up a new kind of holiday package.  It is based around training in and with the elements, to help sportsmen, but not only them, find within themselves the truth and the energy that will move them forward on all of life's levels . Check out Stephan's new site:  Kainaluxt.com