HONOLULU
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB

Upcoming Events

Shutter Speed for Visual Intrigue

Shutter Speed for Visual Intrigue

Saturday 14 June
Manoa Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Hoku Wong
Join us for an immersive photography workshop where we delve into the mesmerizing world of capturing waterfalls with the perfect shutter speed. This workshop will explore the art of controlling shutter speed to create stunning waterfall images that capture motion and beauty in every drop. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workshop offers hands-on guidance and techniques to master the intricacies of shutter speed. Learn how to freeze motion or create silky smooth water effects, and unlock the secrets to composing breathtaking waterfall scenes.We will be hiking about 40 minutes up to capture images of this beautiful 100ft waterfall. Parking at the entrance is 5, and be prepared for the possibility of rain.
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WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 12 July
Manoa Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Hoku Wong
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
book now
$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Auahi Street - 1pm - 3 Hours
Hoku Wong
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$92       5 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 July
Auahi Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Hoku Wong
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
Auahi Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Hoku Wong
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$98      

Nearby Photography Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 21 June
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of mark making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Drawing the Taiga

Drawing the Taiga

Saturday 12 July
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Join us for "Drawing the Taiga," an educational art meetup where we'll explore the unique beauty of the taiga landscape. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this session will guide you in capturing the elements of the largest land biome in your drawings. Learn techniques to portray the coniferous forests, snow and the winter season, and their flora and fauna.
book now
$49      
Drawing the Summertime

Drawing the Summertime

Saturday 02 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Summertime is here! Join us in this Drawing the Summertime event to learn how to draw the hottest season and symbols relating to it, including the sunny scenery, recreational activities, and food and drinks. All skill levels can join. Come out for the summer!
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 16 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of mark making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Drawing with Everyday Objects

Drawing with Everyday Objects

Saturday 30 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Ever seen something on a day-to-day basis and wondered, ‘How can I draw that?' If so, this event, Drawing with Everyday Objects, is great for you! Draw with fellow artists as the instructor shows how to utilize techniques such as drawing shapes, changing line weight, and shading, in order to draw and represent objects to the best of your ability. We welcome all skill levels.
book now
$49      
Drawing Aliens from Outer Space

Drawing Aliens from Outer Space

Saturday 13 September
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Do you ever wonder if there were other planets full of life out there in outer space? Would you like to draw such lifeforms from your imagination? If yes, then this class is right up your alley! Be a student and participant, and learn fun ways to draw your own alien character. We'll figure out their physical appearance, outerworldly styles, and even UFOs (unidentified flying objects). It'll be far out!
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 21 June
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of mark making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Drawing the Taiga

Drawing the Taiga

Saturday 12 July
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Join us for "Drawing the Taiga," an educational art meetup where we'll explore the unique beauty of the taiga landscape. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this session will guide you in capturing the elements of the largest land biome in your drawings. Learn techniques to portray the coniferous forests, snow and the winter season, and their flora and fauna.
book now
$49      
Drawing the Summertime

Drawing the Summertime

Saturday 02 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Summertime is here! Join us in this Drawing the Summertime event to learn how to draw the hottest season and symbols relating to it, including the sunny scenery, recreational activities, and food and drinks. All skill levels can join. Come out for the summer!
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 16 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of mark making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Drawing with Everyday Objects

Drawing with Everyday Objects

Saturday 30 August
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Ever seen something on a day-to-day basis and wondered, ‘How can I draw that?' If so, this event, Drawing with Everyday Objects, is great for you! Draw with fellow artists as the instructor shows how to utilize techniques such as drawing shapes, changing line weight, and shading, in order to draw and represent objects to the best of your ability. We welcome all skill levels.
book now
$49      
Drawing Aliens from Outer Space

Drawing Aliens from Outer Space

Saturday 13 September
N Nimitz Highway - 10am - 2 Hours
Honolulu Art Group
Jia Aloe
Do you ever wonder if there were other planets full of life out there in outer space? Would you like to draw such lifeforms from your imagination? If yes, then this class is right up your alley! Be a student and participant, and learn fun ways to draw your own alien character. We'll figure out their physical appearance, outerworldly styles, and even UFOs (unidentified flying objects). It'll be far out!
book now
$49      

ABOUT HONOLULU
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Honolulu .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Honolulu Photography Club on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    glad I signed up. a great start to getting into photograrphy for BEGINNERS.
    5/5
    cora
    2025-06-04
    Nice, casual but informative. Nice size for our questions to be answered. Great session, thank you!
    5/5
    Karlee
    2025-05-05
    It was very educational and the instructor was very personable and approachable.
    5/5
    Deunna
    2025-02-10

    This was a very fun and informative event. The instructor, Hoku, was very knowledgeable and giving of his thoughts and time. The location offered lots of good shooting opportunities as well. Highly recommend the beginner class For others interested in getting to know your camera, its capabilities, and your photography toolkit!
    5/5
    Richard
    2025-02-09
    I had a good time with the lighting challenge and abstract photography. Good explanation using shutter, aperture and iso settings.
    5/5
    VIRGIL
    2025-01-12
    Another awesome event by Hoku! Thanks again
    5/5
    Jeff
    2024-11-17

    Great opportunity to meet other photography enthusiasts, enjoyed the having a prompt for picture taking, knowledgeable and experienced instructor
    4/5
    Taylor
    2024-11-17
    It was very nice to get out with similar interest people. Hoku is very nice and it's clear he knows his stuff!
    5/5
    Gwen
    2024-10-02
    Good class. Brigette did a great job assessing our (students') respective skill levels and goals for the class, and adjusting information and exercises to deliver the knowledge and practice that achieved our goals. Went over exposure triangle diving into full manual mode and practicing various techniques to get a variety of effects. Brigette is a wonderful instructor.
    5/5
    Sean
    2024-06-30

    The event at Manoa Falls was good, Hoku is an excellent host/teacher he helped us with framing shits and explained the effects of different shutter speeds well. I definitely learned skills I can use in future.
    5/5
    Mark
    2024-04-07
    Great event! A lot of useful advice and a great hike to top.
    5/5
    Perry
    2024-04-02
    Nigel is a great instructor. He's knowledgeable and highly qualified to help out aspiring photographers start their photography journey. He takes time to answer questions. I recommend this workshops to anyone interested in learning and improve their photography skills.
    5/5
    Amarilys
    2023-05-14

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Hoku Wong
    Hoku is a professional photographer from Kaneohe with 6 years of experience behind the camera. He specializes in creative portraiture and fashion photography, Hoku's work is a vibrant fusion of artistry and technique. With an ability to capture the essence of his subjects, he captures images that resonate deeply with viewers, evoking emotion and sparking intrigue.

    Hoku is driven by a passion for nurturing new talents in the field of photography. As an educator, he finds joy in imparting his knowledge and expertise to aspiring photographers, guiding them on their journey to manifest their creative visions. With an infectious enthusiasm for the craft, Hoku is here to inspire and empower a new generation of visual storytellers helping the art of photography continue to thrive and evolve.

    Hoku Wong is available for private bookings

    Available most weekends from 12pm until 6pm, and open for weekday bookings by specific request.

    Private tutoring available for:
    Basic of Photography
    Portrait Photography
    Challenging Lighting/Inclimate Weather
    Single Light/Flash Photography
    Creative Lighting

    PHOTOS
    Honolulu Photography Club
    2025-05-31
    Title or Location: View of sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park
    The combination of dynamic clouds and high waves enhance the beauty of the sunset in Honolulu.
    Credit: Dong Jin Lee

    Honolulu Photography Club
    2025-05-17
    Title or Location: View of sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park
    Ala Moana Beach Park often provides us with ample opportunity for exciting photo shoots - it's a matter of being there at the right time.
    Credit: Dong Jin Lee
    Honolulu Photography Club
    2025-04-13
    Title or Location: Waimea Bay Oahu, Hawaii
    While waiting for the long exposure to complete (4 minutes duration) and after getting rained on - I kindly decline an offer of Marijuana from a gentleman on a bike and I didn't stop the exposure target at 3 minutes. But I was happy with the image at 4 minutes.
    Credit: Jaime Salamanca
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmagic88
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.d.magic/

    Honolulu Photography Club
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu
    A vibrant sunset over the majestic ocean
    Credit: Dong Jin Lee

    Honolulu Photography Club
    2024-03-22
    Title or Location: Sunset...Dinner Cruise 031824. S24U
    Family Dinner Cruise 031824.
    Credit: Ssen Ota
    Honolulu Photography Club
    2024-03-11
    Title or Location: The view of sunset from Kapiolani Beach Park in Honolulu / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edited with Adobe Lightroom / ISO 10 23mm F1.7 1/300S
    The cumulus clouds along with the palm trees offered a beautiful images of sunset photo opportunity.
    Credit: Dong Jin Lee

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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