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2012
Photo Tours

Sunset, Lake Wai-au, Big Island, Hawaii

Explore the magnificent beauty of Hawaii

Discover exotic photo
ops and little known,
awe - inspiring locations

Photograph and capture that once - in - lifetime
potential image

with acclaimed
professional photographer
Robert Frutos

author of Photograpying Nature in Hawaii: Capturing the Beauty and Spirit of the Islands
(see side bar for more info. regarding Robert)

Heart of Nature Photo Tours are inspiring, creative, fun, and educational and are offered 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 most vistors and locals aren't even aware of.

"Just a quick note to thank you for helping me find inspiration in Hawaii.
You helped shape my vision and helped me refine my technique. It was an experience I will never forget."

Sincerely,

David J. Cline,
Ohio

Heart of Nature Photo Tours is the longest running photo tour service in Hawaii and the only photo tour service offering 4-wheel drive access on the big island.

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!

$385.00 per day-On the Big Island
Family and Multiple Day
Discounts Available

$595.00 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 808 345-7179

VERY very nice work, congratulations.
You have the eye and art!

Kennan Ward - internationally recognized photographer

Volcanoes National Park Photo Tour
April 20-22 October 19-21 $595.00
includes shooting lava images if accessible.

"Robert, thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed our photo tour and was delighted
with the beautiful places (and adventures)
we experienced. I have many lovely memories of my time on that gorgeous island and my first two days were so enhanced because I was touring with you, who knows about places that are a photographer’s dream."

Mahalo!

Dianne Arnheim,
New Jersey

Sunset, Kohala Coast

New Mini-Photo Tour Series:

Robert is offering a series
of 4 hour mini-photo tours/workshops
around the Big Island
as well as new adventures to seldom visited areas.

Kama'aina Rates Available-
Please Inquiry 808 345-7179

Waipio Valley

February, 18, 2012
Exploring Waipio Valley,
The crown jewel of Hawaiia landscapes; including waterfalls, sweeping coast veiws, scenics, and black sand beach images. 11 - 3 pm
$125.00

February 26, 2012
Puna Coast & Lava,
Beautiful seascapes, exotic landscapes,
lave plume in-to-the-sea, and lava,
if accessible.
$110

March 19, 2012
Punalu'u Beach & S. Point Sunset
Unique Black Sand Beach, sea turtles,
lotus pond, S. Point Sunset
2:30 - 6:30 pm
$110

April 16, 2012
Kohala Coast Sunset
Sea turtles, coastal views, white sand beaches, sunset images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$110

May 28, 2012
Volcanoe National Park
Panoramic views,
other worldly landscapes,
lava plume and lava glow.
2:30 - 6:30 pm
$110

June 25, 2012
Pu'uhonua o Hanaunau
(the Place of Refuge.)
Palm trees, tiki's, dynamic coastal scenics,
Sunset images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$110

July 16, 2012
Puna Coast & Lava,
Beautiful seascapes, exotic landscapes,
lave plume in-to-the-sea, and lava,
if accessible.
$110

August 13, 2012
Volcanoe National Park
Panoramic views,
other worldly landscapes,
lava plume and lava glow.
2:30 - 6:30 pm
$110

Sept. 10, 2012
MaunaKea/Lake Waiau
Visit beautiful Lake Waiau,
a lake at 13,020 ft.,
an area that is sacred to the Hawaiian people.
Beautiful cinder Pu'us, other worldly landscapes, magnificent views.
3:30 - 7 pm
$125.00

Lake Waiau/Mauna Kea

October 8, 2012
Shooting Waterfalls on the Hamakua Coast
Experience the beautiful Hamakua Coast, sweeping views, lush vegatation, awesome waterfalls.
11 am - 3 pm
$105.00

November 17, 2012
Capturing Sunset at Makalewena Beach
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the whole island, a name well - deserved for this magnificent bit of white sand paradise. The only thing better than just being there, is to capture the splendor of a gold coast sunset.
3 - 7 pm
$125.00

December 8, 2012
Exploring Waipio Valley,
The crown jewel of Hawaiian landscapes; including waterfalls, sweeping coast veiws, scenics, and black sand beach images. 11 - 3 pm
$125.00

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.

"Can't thank you enough Robert... Your patience, your guidance, your knowledge... and willingness to share it.
Your inspiration, is all so wonderful and I feel blessed by knowing you, and having you in my life at this time. Mahalo...respected teacher."

Jill Breaux
Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii

Big Island Sunset

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 16-23 $1645.00

The Art of Digital Photography
This is the week-end version of
"How to Become a Successful Outdoor Photographer"
see below
June 17 - 19 $585.00

How to Become 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 14-19 Sept. 17 - 22 Six days $1845.00

Two Day Custom Photo Workshops

Hawaii's Golden Coast
Shooting classic Hawaii images
White sand beaches, seascapes and sunsets
by arrangement $595.00

Waipio Valley
Waterfalls, black sand beach,
the jewelled crown
of the big island landscapes
by arrangement $595.00

One Day Custom Photo Tours

Sea Turtle Photo Tour
Have fun photographing sea turtles
in various locations along the Golden Coast
By Arrangement $395.00

Sea Turtle Basking in the Sunset

Sacred Site Photo Tour-
Big Island, $395.00
Kauai, $625.00
By Arrangement

Na Pali Coast, Kauai

Bali Photo Tour
July 31 - August 4 October 29 - November 3 $2450.00

Photoshop Made Easy Workshops
at Robert's Light of Aloha Photographic Arts Studio near Volcano Village.
Sat. March 26, 2011, 10 am - 4 pm
Cost $105.00
Unlease your creativity!
This in-depth and fun class is designed to guide you through the steps from shooting the digital photograph to the finished image, using Photoshop as an electronic darkroom. We will focus on everything from the basics to creating layers, and beyond-all the new options that gives your artwork the extra edge that takes it from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

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

Hula Dancers, Halem'aum'au Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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