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Photography Seminars & Safaris
Sharing techniques and experiences to make photography come alive

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I combine my 26 years of professional photographic experience with a love of teaching and coaching to make these seminars fun, educational and productive. They are custom designed for you. Whether you are a serious amateur or just a visitor to the island who wants to learn how to take better vacation photos, I can tailor the course to fit your interests and needs.

Packages include: eight-hour photo safaris to scenic Maui locations; deluxe week-long photo-journalism seminars, and group presentations at hotels and resorts.

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Individual and small-group seminars are active. The idea is to spend a little time talking and a lot of time out in the field shooting. Learn as you go and have fun along the way. Special extras like door-off helicopter photo flights, fashion models in a studio, or up-close access to sports action, are all possible. With my island knowledge and contacts, I will place you and your camera in interesting places with intriguing people. There are events nearly every week on Maui. If you are in town at the right time, you could shoot things like rodeos, windsurfing championships, golf tournaments, cultural festivals and parades.

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For larger groups, topics can range from “The life of a photojournalist” to “How to Take Better Photos.” Presentation blends a Power Point slide show of Matthew Thayer's award-winning photographs with the inside scoop on how he got the shots. Students will be entertained and educated as they see what makes an image work and why. Seminars can run from one to four hours and may include photo “walks” around the grounds of where the seminar is being held. One popular option is to spend a portion of the time on a group photo hunt and then have a slide show of students' work at the end of the day's seminar.

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Let me know when you are coming to Maui and what your photo interests are and I'll plan a seminar for you.

Photo Seminars and Rates:

One-week custom photojournalism seminar
$9,500 per person, $12,500 for two.

Seminar is custom designed for your interests and skill level. It includes:

  • Five days of photo instruction – classroom theory and plenty of time out in the field shooting.
  • Assignments: Students will be given assignments to cover events or happenings out in the community.
  • A one-hour, doors-off helicopter photo shoot or another, similar activity depending on student's interests and desires
  • Photo safaris to scenic Maui locations.
  • Photoshop training
  • My goal is to see your work published in the media or on the web

Photo Safari
$2000 -- for one or two people.
$500 each for extra student, four students maximum per day

A day-long jaunt (8-12 hours) around the island of Maui that combines photo instruction and sightseeing. You will get great photos and have a great time. Destinations can include, Haleakala Crater , Hana, Lahaina, Polipoli State Park or countless other Maui locations. We'll chart an itinerary that suits you. If there is a special event going on that day you might find yourself shooting anything from a rodeo to a windsurfing tournament to a fashion show. Lunch is included.

(see below for additional options)

Group seminars -- $3,500-$7,000

Topics can range from “The life of a photojournalist” to “How to Take Better Photos.” Presentation blends Power Point slide show of Matthew Thayer's award-winning photographs with the inside scoop on how he got the shots. Students will be entertained and educated as they see what makes an image work and why. Seminars can run from one to four hours and may include photo “walks” around the grounds of where the seminar is being held. One popular option is to spend a portion of the time on a group photo hunt and then have a slide show of students' work at the end of the day's seminar.

Location fees not included.

 

Extras/options:

  • Transportation
  • Fashion studio/lights
  • Models
  • Make-up artists
  • Doors-off helicopter shoot
  • Helicopter photo excursions
  • New car advertising shoot
  • Boat trips
  • Big Island volcano excursion
  • Photo Safari by horseback
  • Photo Safari by ATV
  • Pig hunting with knives and cameras
  • Deer hunting with cameras
  • Camera Equipment -- We can order your new system for you and then teach you how to use it.
  • Have an idea? Just ask and I'll see what I can do to make it happen.

Rates for all extras available upon request

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