PhotoCon Hawai‘i
PhotoCon Hawaiʻi
Virtual workshops: September 2nd – 8th FREE
On-location workshops at Kualoa Ranch: POSTPONED
2021-09-11 12:00:00
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    • Workshop Information
      • Virtual Workshops (Sept 2 – 8)
      • On-Location Workshops (Sept 11)
      • On-Location Workshops (Sept 12)
      • On-Location Workshop (Sept 13)
    • Workshop Schedule
    • Paradise Helicopters Workshop
  • Kualoa Ranch
    • Directions to Kualoa Location, Directions, Parking
    • About Kualoa Ranch
  • Accommodations
  • Sponsors
  • Media
    • 2020 Workshop Videos
    • Droneresponders Workshop
    • VLOG
    • Photo Gallery
    • Book a Model
      • Bliss Models and Talent
      • Kathy Muller Talent and Modeling
    • 2020 Photo Contest Winners
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2019 Workshops / Speakers

2019 Workshops / Speakers

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Biderman

Gabriel Biderman:  A Daydreamers Guide to Photographing our National Parks at Night

*KEYNOTE SPEECH

Presented by B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio

Over 300 million people visit our National Parks during the day, but a tiny fraction stay up to capture the variety of night environments that can be found in our national treasures!

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Jeremy Cowart: I’m Possible. Canon Explorer of Light

*KEYNOTE SPEECH

Presented by Canon

Watch as Jeremy shares his life story of jumping into fear and discovering a life of purpose.

Named the “Most Influential Photographer on the Internet” by Huffington Post in 2014, Jeremy Cowart is a photographer, artist, and entrepreneur.

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Metellus

Jerry Metellus: Let’s talk pics. Let’s pic and talk!

*KEYNOTE SPEECH

Presented by Phase One

Anyone with a passion for ‘people’ photography can enjoy this share. Attendants will learn how to set up, light and direct a person in a studio environment.

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Gabriel Biderman: Beyond the Milky Way- Exploring the Many Ways to Seize the Night!

National Parks at Night’s cofounder Gabriel Biderman will share his passion on how to photograph the Milky Way as well as the many ways we can Seize the Night under a variety of nocturnal environments.

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Jeremy Cowart: Re-Invention

What it takes to re-invent yourself after creative block or career burnout.

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Metellus

Jerry Metellus: The Eternity of One Millisecond.

I’m speaking to the curious or discriminative photographer of any level, looking to acquire new techniques on how to capture the spontaneous moment where the magic happens.

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Sterman

Eric Sterman: Drone Cinematography

For anyone wanting to learn about utilizing drones for commercials, documentaries, movies, TV Shows, and anything related to film production.

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Arbeit

Mark Arbeit:  Fashion & Beauty on Location

Learn how to pose and direct your model, work your subject into the environment and create the right lighting.

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Stenz-Abbey

Andy Stenz & Jasmine Abbey: Two heads can be  better than one (if they don’t butt) 

What does it take to be a successful primary or second photographer? How do you go about finding and training someone to shoot for you?

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Kawakami

Nick Kawakami: Photography From a Realtor’s Point of View

Nick Kawakami, a licensed real estate agent and professional photographer, showcases how to transform ordinary listings into extraordinary presentations. See his point of view as a Realtor and Photographer.

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Kolby Akamu Moser: Filmmaking and Photography: Build a successful business without burning out.

After 11 years of building a business around weddings and events, Kolby has learned a lot of valuable lessons and she’s excited to share them with you. Practical strategies for creating moving films, do’s/don’t’s from the field, how to build a team that supports your goals, and more.

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Lucarelli

James Lucarelli & Brad Watanabe: Stills Photographer Intro to Video

With the advent of digital cinematography and 6-8K cameras that can now capture magazine quality stills, many photographers are beginning to explore the possibilities of motion capture.

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Bojorquez

Elyse Bojorquez : Printing Your Best Images Off Your Camera, Into Your Life. 

This workshop is for anyone who has taken pictures for personal or business. Pictures Plus can help make it easy to get pictures printed easily and affordably. We want to go over our standard on how we print and our technical system.

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Brad Watanabe:  Turn your passion into your profession

Technology has unlocked opportunities for people to be more creative than ever before in history… but there is a huge cavern stopping creators from leaping into the profession of making art.

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Murphey

David Murphey: Food Photography – fast, easy and cheap!

Want to take better food photos but don’t know where to start? Attend this fast-pace, information packed class that will instantly change the way you photograph food.

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John Hook: Funtography – you don’t have to be great if you’re having fun.

Get stoked to take pictures! We’ll talk about fun and easy ways to experiment with photography. Why is shooting film vs digital even a thing, lets discuss. This workshop is for the hobbyist who is looking for a few more ideas for a fun photo project.

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Ryan Moss: Basics of Video Editing

I will take you through the basics of video editing and show you my workflow to help you start your next project more smoothly.

This workshop is for anyone looking to make a splash in video production. Editing is a key part of any production and having solid, basic foundations is a must.

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Anthony Consillio

Anthony Consillio: The Who, What, When and Why of Street Photography

Street photography is a genre in which there is no right or wrong way of doing things, from snapping quick portraits of strangers to camping out, til someone interesting walks by. Everyone has their own idea as to what they want to capture and how to achieve it.

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Tahiti Huetter: Cultivating Content Through  Connection

If you want to learn the immense value of cultivating connections and relationships in the industry in order to create meaningful work, this workshop is for you. The key takeaways are what it means to build relationships and how to advance your career in your industry.

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Jon Lorentz: Canon: Ready, Set… Photo!

Start your morning with a plate full of learning and a side of laughs during this high-energy photo walk with models—this is one session you won’t want to miss!

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Jon Lorentz: Canon: Canon: What the F-Stop? Not your average ‘Photo Basics’ class

Join Canon’s Jon Lorentz for an entertaining talk about photography.

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Justin Katz : Phase One, CaptureOne Workshops- Basic

Top 10 reasons Capture One* Is Right for You!

In this seminar, learn how to get started with Capture One in a few simple steps and see why makes it a great choice to pair with your camera.

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Justin Katz: Phase One, Capture One Deep Dive – Using advanced features to save time and improve your output

NB – This class an Advanced Class requires you already have a basic understanding of Capture One.

In this class we will concentrate on three techniques to bring your images to the next level.

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Jody MacDonald: Adventure and Travel Photography / How to make your images stand out

Adventure photography is a powerful way to experience the outdoors. Learn how to see and create photographs that not only reveal the beauty of the outdoors but also tell the story of your outdoor adventures in a unique way.

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Robert Scott Lim

Scott Robert Lim: The Constant Light Advantage

Don’t miss the moment…
Using constant light has many advantages over flash photography. It is the perfect match when using a mirrorless camera because WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get).

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Mark Arbeit

Mark Arbeit: Around the World as an Editorial Photographer

If you’re interested in how magazine photography works, learn what it means to be an editorial photographer. I’d like to share my experiences of shooting fashion photography on location for magazines around the world.

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Berad

James Lucarelli & Brad Watanabe: Why 8K? Why Not! Introduction to Shooting on RED DSMC2 Cameras

In this class we will go over the critical steps for setting up the filmmaking process with a RED. We’ll walk you through basic prep principles and how accessories integrate with the modular design.

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Yakymiv

Luke Yakymiv: Take your #phoneography to the next level.

With the advancement of recent smartphone camera technology, the power to create amazing content is now available to everyone.

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Ryan Moss: Adventure Photography/Story Telling

Ryan will help take your outdoor photography to the next level. Whether you are a complete novice or published outdoor photographer, He will help you realize that taking the next step and achieving your goals is not as far out of reach as you may think.

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Terrica Carrington: Copyright Basics for Photographers

Join the Copyright Alliance for a presentation that will focus on the basics of copyright law, including the types of works that are protected by copyright, what rights are available to photographers, exceptions to those rights, tips for protecting your work, and an overview of common copyright misperceptions.

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Jon Lorentz: Canon: Canon: From Shoot to Social: Student Series

Experience workflow on the go during this hands-on photo walk with Canon’s Jon Lorentz.

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Stephen Burns: Dynamic Video Integration In Photoshop

Did you know that Photoshop can read, edit and preview video files? Then you might be interested to seeing how you can creatively use your video recordings to create motion dynamic scenes right in Photoshop.

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Stephen Burns: Mastering Layers From A Photo Artist’s Point of View

Stephen Burns will share creative insight to using layers in a way that will help you express yourself more completely as an artist.

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Jon Lorentz: Canon: On the Sidelines: From Credentials to Championships

Join Canon’s Jon Lorentz for an in depth look at the fast-paced world of professional sports photography.

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Virtual workshops: September 2nd – 8th

On-location workshops at Kualoa Ranch: POSTPONED

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Kawakami

Nick Kawakami: Photography From a Realtor’s Point of View

Nick Kawakami, a licensed real estate agent and professional photographer, showcases how to transform ordinary listings into extraordinary presentations. See his point of view as a Realtor and Photographer. You will learn the tips and tricks that gets him his best shots such as angles, lenses and what he looks for to best represent his clients and get a better photo listing for them.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nick Kawakami was given his first (albeit disposable) camera when he was 8 years old. Since that day, he has enjoyed photography as a creative outlet to tell stories and document experiences. He still focuses primarily on his real estate career, but enjoys the creative outlet that photography provides.

Speaker:
Nick Kawakami
Licensed Real Estate Agent & Professional Photographer

Lucarelli

James Lucarelli & Brad Watanabe: Stills Photographer Intro to Video

With the advent of digital cinematography and 6-8K cameras that can now capture magazine quality stills, many photographers are beginning to explore the possibilities of motion capture. Although the fundamentals remain similar, other aspects are likely unfamiliar. This workshop gives an overview of the key differences in order to make the “cinephotography” transition as simple as possible.

Lucarelli has 8 years at RED. SDSU Film School Alumni with an emphasis in Editing. Dedicated sales and tech support rep for Michael Prickett, WSL, VOLCOM, HAWAII CAMERA, Professional Sports teams and more. Currently owns and operates a small SoCal based production company that shoots on a 8K RED in my spare time. Surfing & Water Cinematography are my passion.

Speakers:
James Lucarelli, RED Road Warrior/Dean of Reducation
Brad Watanabe, Director, Producer, Camera

Bojorquez

Elyse Bojorquez : Printing Your Best Images Off Your Camera, Into Your Life. 

This workshop is for anyone who has taken pictures for personal or business. Pictures Plus can help make it easy to get pictures printed easily and affordably. We want to go over our standard on how we print and our technical system.

As a design consultant, manager for Pictures Plus Kahala, and then became the lead Graphic Designer for the store fronts. In my spare time I like to paint, draw, and travel the world as much as I can.

Speaker:
Elyse Bojorquez
Lead  Graphic Designer, Pictures Plus

Brad Watanabe:  Turn your passion into your profession

Technology has unlocked opportunities for people to be more creative than ever before in history… but there is a huge cavern stopping creators from leaping into the profession of making art. That’s the business of it all. How do you turn your passion for your craft into something that can pay your bills? 

“I’ve been telling stories since as far back as I can remember… whether with a tape recorder, film or video camera. Today I get to work with amazing clients to produce branded video content for global marketplaces. I love my job!”

Speaker:
Brad Watanabe
Film Maker/Creative Director

Murphey

David Murphey: Food Photography – fast, easy and cheap!

Want to take better food photos but don’t know where to start? Attend this fast-pace, information packed class that will instantly change the way you photograph food. Learn 10 ways to improve your food photography and see a live demo how to shoot food without fancy gear! 

I’m a commercial photographer, with over 25 years experience shooting for restaurants. My clients span a wide range from fast food to fine dining and include McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Alan Wong’s, Stripsteak, and 53 by the Sea.

Speaker:
David Murphey
Photographer

Yakymiv

Luke Yakymiv: Take your #phoneography to the next level.

With the advancement of recent smartphone camera technology, the power to create amazing content is now available to everyone. Explore the capabilities of the camera in your pocket and learn how to utilize the additional hardware and software to unlock its full potential.

Luke Yakymiv is a content creator at Beastgrip, Co. Chicago based videographer.

Speaker:
Luke Yakymiv
Content Creator and Videographer