When do I pay?

A 50% deposit secures your date. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the workshop. If you're booking within 7 days, the full amount is due at checkout. You’ll receive a confirmation email once everything is set.

What gear should I bring?

A wide-angle lens (16–35mm equivalent), a mid-range zoom (24–70mm or 24–105mm), a stable tripod, and a wired cable release.

I have tripods and filters available to borrow, and I’m happy to help you fine-tune your kit after booking.

Do I need ND filters?

For long-exposure work, yes. I recommend having a 3-stop, 6-stop, and 10-stop filter that fits the lenses you plan to use.

If you don’t have your own, I am happy to provide the filters during the workshop. And if you’d like guidance on which filters pair best with your kit, I’m happy to help you choose the right setup.

What else should I bring?

Comfortable footwear for rocky coastlines, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a light long sleeve or windbreaker for post-sunset.

Can I bring my spouse or a guest?

These workshops are designed for photographers who want to be fully engaged in the process, and that focus is always the priority.
If you’d still like to bring someone along, you’re welcome to — there’s an additional charge of $150 for Half-Day workshops and $200 for Full-Day sessions.

Just keep in mind that the experience is immersive and often not very enjoyable for non-photographers, so bringing a guest can shift the dynamic of the day.

What about bad weather?

Weather often creates the best conditions for landscape photography — the mood, the texture, the unexpected light.
But there are times on Maui when the wind is simply too strong to work safely or effectively.

If conditions become unusable, we’ll try to reschedule for another time during the week. If we’re unable to make that work for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.

What are the typical hours? Will we shoot sunrise?

Half-Day sessions run from roughly 3.5 hours before sunset through about 90 minutes after.
Full-Day sessions begin about 8 hours before sunset and continue through twilight.

All timing is scheduled individually with each participant based on conditions, tides, and the flow of the day.

For first-time participants, sunrise isn’t offered — there’s too much foundational work to cover early on. If you’re booking multiple days, sunrise on the second day can be a great option.

What is your refund policy?

Full refund if we can’t work due to weather or if you cancel 8+ days before the workshop.
If you cancel within 7 days, the refund is the total minus a $200 service fee.

How do I book multiple days?

Once we confirm dates, I’ll send you a booking link. Add each workshop day to your cart before checking out.