Focusing on the Foreground - Foreground Barbers Point - 8.30am - 2 Hours

n a well composed photograph, one of the key components is a strategically placed element in the foreground. One key advantage to using prominent foregrounds is that it gives the viewer a sense of being there, that one could walk right into the scene. A great foreground will introduce you to a scene, and help the image to come alive. You will learn how to get the whole picture in focus? How do you add depth to a photo? Where do you focus to take a picture? Plus so much more.

Learn Your Camera Workshop - Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City - 9am - 3 hours

Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics. Get of Auto and onto Manual Mode, and learn the basics of composition. Cameras, their functions and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Learn how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting and correct exposure, among other photography principles. Limited to 6 people per class.

Festive Photography - Honolulu Hale - 5pm - 2 Hours

Festive photography can encompass a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different techniques to capture the spirit of the season.

Portraiture Photography - Tantalus(Makiki) - 9am - 2 hours

The Honolulu Photography Club outing on Saturday December 21st will be hosted by Julie Takamori, with the theme of Portraiture Photography. Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture available light portraits. in a visually interesting way. We’ll be looking at composition, focus, posing and correct lighting. This location enables you to capture some beautiful portraits in a stunning location. Please bring one family member or a friend to photograph on the day. Please note that we can only allow one additional person to attend due to the location and the number, restrictions we have at this event. Book in to join the instructor after the group for a 1.5 hour critique, select, and edit session where you can develop your post shoot skills. Bring your tablet or laptop. Having a professional photographer on our critique sessions will help move your photography to a higher level. Your photos will be evaluated along with a lot of encouragement. You will have a better understanding of the larger “picture” improving your skills as a photographer

Motion Blur Photography - Sandy's Beach - 9am - 2 Hours

Capturing movement is something photographers often do when photographing sports or other fast moving subjects. Motion blur is the apparent streaking of moving objects in a photograph. It’s a great way to capture movement and can be used for any image in which you want to show motion.