New 2009 Photo Tours
Come for a Photo Tour-leave with once-in-a-life-time image. Inspiring, creative, and fun, custom Photo Tours and Workshops on the Big Island of Hawaii, as well as Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Molokai and Lani.
Photograph some of the most magnificent landscapes/
seascapes in the state, as well as seldom visited/little known wildlands.
Gain access to scenic views and vistas that both vistors and locals aren't even aware of. Heart of Nature Photo Tours is the longest running photo service in the state of Hawaii and the only photo service with a 4-wheel drive.
Come see Hawaii as only a resident can show you-Robert knows the Hawaiian Islands intimately-experience an authentic Hawaii Photo Adventure.
Improve your Skills-Expand your Vision-Expect the Best!
345.00 per day-On the Big Island
Family and Multiple Day
Discounts Available
$545.00 per day for first day-
on all other islands
(due to flight/rental car costs)
Discounts for two or more days.
Multiple Registration Discounts
Kama'aina Rates Available-
Please Inquiry 345-7179
Volcanoes National Park Photo Tour
March 13-15 October 23-25 $545.00
includes shooting lava images if accessible.
New Photo Tour Series:
Beginning Saturday, April 18,
Robert will start a series
of 3 hour mini-photo tours/workshops
around the Big Island.
April 18,
Waipio Valley,
including waterfalls, reflections,
scenics and black sand beach images.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
May 16,
Kohala Coast Sunset
-this was a big success last year-
many beautiful and successful images were captured.
4 - 7 pm
June 20,
Volcanoes National Park
includes photographing hula dancers,
the pluming Halem'aum'au Crater,
and the Kilauea Iki Overlook area.
10 am - 1 pm
July 11,
Pu'uhonua o Hanaunau
(the Place of Refuge.)
Palm trees, dynamic coastal scenics,
Sunset images. 4 - 7 pm
August 22,
Exploring Mauna Kea
Visit a little known area that is sacred to the Hawaiian people.
Beautiful cinder Pu'us, other worldly landscapes, magnificent views.
2:30 - 7 pm
September 19,
South Point
Experiencing the a-ha moments at S. Point.
Includes Green Sand beach, cliff and coastal views
and sunset. 4 - 7 pm
October 10,
N. Kohala Coast:
Pololu Overlook, Kamehameha family meditation grounds/
private property with coastal views,
Sunset shots 3:30 - 6:30 pm
November 14,
Kohala Coast Sunset
this was a big success last year-many beautiful
and successful images were captured.
3:30 - 6:30 pm
December 12,
Waipio Valley,
including waterfalls, reflections, scenics
and black sand beach images.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
These tours are geared towards helping you becoming a better outdoor photographer,
via in the field, hands-on experience. They will improve your photo skills,
enhance your ability to capture dynamic images, and help make your
personal outdoor photography experience more fulfilling.
The photo tours offer many "tricks of the trade",
with plenty of time to answer your specific questions and answers.
The cost of a 3-hour photo tour/workshop
is $85.00, except for Mauna Kea
which is $95.00
Photographing Hawaii:
Capturing the Beauty and Spirit of the Islands
The workshop title-based on Robert's book
of the same name-will be the focus
to explore and photograph some of
the most inspiring and magnificent
sites on the big island.
There will be plenty
of time for Q's & A's, in-depth photo
instruction and critiquing of images.
Register soon this retreat will fill up early.
July 18-24 $1645.00
The Art of Digital Photography
This is the week-end version of
"Becoming a Succesful Photographer"
see below
June 26-28 $545.00
Becoming a Successful Outdoor Photographer
This workshop provides aspiring photographers' the opportunity to learn successful outdoor photographer-from a working professional in a focused setting.
The goal of the workshop is to expand and sharpen your technical and visual skills, teach you the business knowledge necessary to sell your images, and make you a more purposeful photographer.
This workshop is an invaluable way to gain experience, confidence and direction. It offers you new techniques while encouraging you to develop your own personal style.
This course offers extensive hands-on practice, equipment information, photoshop instruction (as needed), discussions on digital industry issues and trends, and business and marketing practices, while maintaining the focus on developing your skills.
Expect to leave this workshop with a new way of thinking about your photography, several solid publishing ideas and a renewed energy for photographing in the outdoors.
This six day course is customized and personalized to suit each individual participants specific needs to maximize, and enrich, your passion for outdoor photography-and to give you a true Hawaii photography experience.
May 3-8 Sept. 13-18 Six days $1645.00
Two Day Custom Photo Workshops
Hawaii's Golden Coast
Shooting classic Hawaii images
White sand beaches, seascapes and sunsets
by arrangement $545.00
Waipio Valley
Waterfalls, black sand beach,
the jewelled crown
of the big island landscapes
by arrangement $545.00
One Day Custom Photo Tours
Sea Turtle Photo Tour
Have fun photographing sea turtles
in various locations along the Golden Coast
By Arrangement $365.00
Sacred Site Photo Tour-
Big Island, $365.00
Kauai, $595.00
By Arrangement
The Art of Digital Photo Photography at Volcanoes Nat'l Park
Date TBA
Digital Photo Workshop at Volcanoes Nat'l Park
Date TBA
Photoshop Workshop at Volcanoes Nat'l Park
Date TBA
Bali Photo Tour
August 2-7 November 1-6 $1950.00
Photo Classes
Around the Big Island at
Volcanoes National Park,
East Hawaiian Cultural Center,
Waimea Continuing Education
inquiry for details
Custom Photo Tours & Workshops
By Arrangement-See Website
heartofnature.net/
or call 808 345-7179
