our first workshop...

yippeeeeee! our first workshop took place August 16, 2008 in Honolulu, HI at the Honolulu Acaemy of Arts at Linekona and based on feedback, it seems to be a success!

as part of the Journey of Light Series, the 'In the Beginning' workshop was an introductory class for photographers to build the foundation they will need to take better pictures. with an emphasis on light, partcipants learned about the physics of light and how to use it to make better pictures. the physics (inverse square law, color temperature, angle of reflection) as well as practical applications (light modifiers, multiple light set ups) were all covered in this full day workshop.

the culmination of the day was a class "assignment" as the participants were sent out to take pictures at the Honolulu Family Festival. after two hours of shooting, they returned to the classroom where they edited their take and turned in 3-5 of their best images which were then critiqued by workshop instructors Cory Lum and Darrell Miho and joined by George Lee and Richard Walker, both of the Honolulu Star Bulletin.

congratulations to Susie Lin (Best Picture Award) and Theresea Gwinn (Vision Award).

Best Picture Award: this photos has colorful elements, a clean background and what set it apart from the rest, it had many captivating human elements. just check out all the different facial expressions!!! priceless!!!


Vision Award: Tess went the extra mile to capture an image that offered a unique and interesting perspective that you couldn't get from on the ground.


Susie and Tess each received a HoodLoupe from Hoodman

All the workshop participants also recieved a free 3 months subscription to PhotoShelter Archive, the online bulletproof way to archive, sell and distribute your photos.