[1] He first visited Hawaii in 1960, while attending Long Beach State University.
[2] After returning to Hawaii in 1967, Greevy began working in commercial photography before moving to documenting protests and land struggles he is now known for.
[2] Greevy and Save Our Surf founder, John Kelly, met on March 31, 1971, where Greevy photographed a demonstration at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol by Save Our Surf and Kōkua Hawaiʻi, who were there to raise concerns over the widening of Kūhiō Beach and the Kalama Valley evictions.
[1] Greevy's photographs were known for depicting the struggles of those who were defending their homes and land while maintaining their dignity in the face of these situations.
Activist Trisha Kehaulani Watson said that Greevy's work changed the perception of Native Hawaiians.