Kauai Hawaii:
Photography Workshop Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Experience
the scenic
"Garden Isle"
of Kaua'i Hawai'i
with resident professional photographer David Allio.

Learn - directly from this authentic working professional - many of the specific techniques used to create photographs for publication and photography competitions, and how those techniques may be creatively applied to personal photographic interests.

These workshops, seminars, and photowalks are excellent opportunities to build and expand upon a solid foundation of photographic knowledge through short classroom sessions, scenic location photo opportunities, and a unique photography workbook authored by David Allio with important techniques and information especially for Kauai. Experience Kauai and its island spendor, scenic charms, historic sites, raw nature and dangerous beauty.

Schedule? Reservations?

Current Workshop Schedule/Reservations information is available online.

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Additional info?

All Kauai photography instruction programs are subject to the Workshop Terms and Conditions as provided on this website. It is solely the responsibility of the participant to read and understand this information prior to making a reservation.

Kauai Photography Workshop FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kauai?

The Garden Island of Kauai Hawaii sits northwest of the main Hawaiian islands and the state capitol of Honolulu. The primary airport on the island of Kauai is Lihue (LIH) and the main passenger ship port is Nawiliwili Harbor. Kaua'i was selected as the Number One Hawaiian Island in Travel + Leisure Magazine's "World's Best" 2006 Reader's Survey.

Where are the Kauai Workshop/Seminar Programs Conducted?

Participants do not live, work, and visit this island paradise to sit in a classroom. So, all workshops, seminars, and photowalks are conducted at scenic locations across the island. Many of these locations are inaccessable or by-passed by bus tours. Walking and light-to-moderate hiking is usually required. Except as specifically indicated on the Workshop Schedule/Reservations web page, participants are also responsible for transportation to each on-island location.

Who should Attend?

Everyone interested in improving their technical photographic skills are encouraged to participate. Customized instructional materials have been designed for beginners, advanced amateurs, and professionals. Each class usually contains one visiting professional photographer as a participant. The remainder of the participants are a mixture of serious amateur and semi-pro photography enthusiasts. Reservations may be made online.

I do not have a digital SLR camera - will this matter??

The type of camera is not as important as simply having a working camera. Most of the technical material covered during a photowalk or workshop works equally well for all brands and types of film and digital cameras. Just remember to bring the instruction manual for your specific camera equipment.

Film or Digital Imaging?

Although these classes concentrate on digital photography instruction, traditional film information is also available. With either image medium, the goal is to provide participants with information and opportunities for creating better photographs while enjoying one of the world's best tropical vacation settings.

What are the Workshop Instructional Goals?

Workshop and seminar classes have been designed to provide a common technical foundation on which to build creative confidence, teach techniques and practices for working safer in a dangerous environment, as well as increase the understanding of copyright, licensing and marketing related to photo sales. Emphasis is on correct camera and equipment techniques at the moment of exposure rather than time-consuming post-processing.

Do Photowalks have different Instructional Goals?

Photowalks, like workshops, have been designed to provide a common technical foundation - with a bit less emphasis on technical and more on fun - on which to build creative confidence, techniques, and practices for working safer in a dangerous environment. Photowalk instruction places a greater emphasis on allowing beginners and photo enthusiasts to learn, apply, and improve their basic and creative photographic techniques using their own equipment. Most participants start to explore and learn to use new tools - usually hidden behind technical jargon - available within their existing equipment.

What should I Bring?

Participants in all programs are expected to bring their camera, accessories, extra batteries, extra film, and instruction book. A specific checklist is provided to workshop participants.

How much Digital Workflow and Software Instruction is included?

The priority and majority of instruction concentrates on the accurate and correct creation of the photograph in the camera rather than through the wasteful, time-consuming process of software image correction. Digital workflow and software options may be discussed during the photography instructional programs. But, those discussions tend to follow the strict software manipulation guidelines established by international wire services.

What is the Student to Instructor ratio?

Group sizes are restricted to allow for maximum interaction between participants and the instructor. The specific maximum class sizes are shown on the Workshop Schedule/Reservations web page.

Why are instruction program schedules not published?

There is a general outline for each instruction program. However, the final program schedule is usually not confirmed until about 24-hours prior to the start of the program. This allows for consideraton of local weather/climate conditions, as well as possible special events or photo opportunities.

What about Incliment Weather?

Except in rare instances, all programs will proceed rain-or-shine. Schedules may be adjusted to accomodate local conditions and for safety considerations. No rain, no rainbows.

What is the Refund Policy?

Details regarding reservation cancellations may be found online at Workshop Terms and Conditions.

If a Workshop/Seminar is already Sold Out is there a Waitlist?

No. Please see the Workshop Terms and Conditions for details

Are Film Processing and Photo Supplies available in Kauai?

Processing of popular-sized traditional silver-based color film is available at several locations on Kauai. Some photofinishers offer one-hour processing of negative films. Prints from digital files are also available. Custom color slide film processing is not readily available. A limited amount of camera equipment and digital accessories are available.

Kauai Hawaii:Photography Workshop Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Kauai Photography Workshop FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

Photography Workshop and Program Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Kauai Hawaii:
Photography Workshop Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs