Photo Tours
Sunset, Waialea Beach
Come for a Photo Tour-leave with a once-in-a-life-time experience.
Inspiring, creative, and fun, custom Photo Tours and Workshops 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.
Heart of Nature Photo Tours is the longest running photo service in the state of Hawaii and the only photo service with a 4-wheel drive.
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
$585.00 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
Volcanoes National Park Photo Tour
March 19-21 October 22-24 $585.00
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 3.5 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
November 14, 2009
Kohala Coast Sunset
this was a big success last year-many beautiful
and successful images were captured.
3 - 6:30 pm
$95.00
December 12, 2009
Waipio Valley,
including waterfalls, reflections, scenics
and black sand beach images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$105.00
Waipio Valley
January 16, 2010
Kohala Coast Sunset
Sea turtles, coastal views, white sand beaches, sunset images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$95.00
February 20, 2010
Pu'uhonua o Hanaunau
(the Place of Refuge.)
Palm trees, tiki's, dynamic coastal scenics,
Sunset images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$95.00
March 13, 2010
Waipio Valley,
includes waterfalls, reflections, scenics
and black sand beach image potentials.
3 - 6:30 pm
$105
April 17, 2010
Exploring Mauna Kea
Visit a little known and seldom visited area that is sacred to the Hawaiian people.
Beautiful cinder Pu'us, other worldly landscapes, magnificent views.
Limited to 4 people-register early!
2:30 - 7 pm
$145.00
May 8, 2010
North Kohala Coast Sunset
Pololu Overlook, Kamehameha family meditation grounds/
private property with coastal views.
3:30 - 7 pm
$95.00
June 19, 2010
Volcanoes National Park
includes awesome views of the pluming Halem'aum'au Crater,
and the Kilauea Iki Overlook area, and possibly Punalu'u black sand beach
with sea turtles.
4 - 7:30 pm
$95.00
July 10, 2010
Mana Road Expedition
This is a rare 6 hour photo sojourn around the base of Mauna Kea.
It is a slow, scenic journey, with plenty of time for photo ops,
and Q&A's.
Limited to 4 people-register early!
9 am - 3 pm
$165.00
August 19, 2010
South Point
Experiencing the a-ha moments at S. Point.
Includes Green Sand beach, coastal views
and sunset. 4 - 7:30 pm
$95.00
Sept. 22,
MaunaKea/Lake Waiau
Visit beautiful Lake Waiau, a lake at 13,000 ft., in area that is sacred to the Hawaiian people.
Beautiful cinder Pu'us, other worldly landscapes, magnificent views.
3:30 - 7 pm
$105.00
Lake Waiau/Mauna Kea
October, 9, 2010
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau
(the Place of Refuge.)
Palm trees, tiki's, dynamic coastal scenics,
Sunset images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$95.00
November 14,
Kohala Coast Sunset
Palm trees, coastal views, possibly sea turtles.
3 - 6:30 pm
$95.00
December 11,
Waipio Valley,
including waterfalls, reflections, scenics
and black sand beach images.
3 - 6:30 pm
$105.00
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 $1845.00
The Art of Digital Photography
This is the week-end version of
"How to Become a Successful Outdoor Photographer"
see below
June 25-27 $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 15-20 Sept. 18-26 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 $585.00
Waipio Valley
Waterfalls, black sand beach,
the jewelled crown
of the big island landscapes
by arrangement $585.00
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 5 October 30 - November 4 $2250.00
Photoshop Made Easy Workshops
at Robert's Light of Aloha Photographic Arts Studio near Volcano Village.
Sat. February 27, April 24, July 24, Oct. 16, 2010, 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
