Adult
ages 18+
$ 129
Senior
Ages 65+
$ 119
Military
Thank you for your service
$ 119
Student
12 - 18 years old & college with student ID
$ 79
Child
5 - 11 years old
Free
Kamaʻāina
Hawaiʻi residents with ID
$ 79
Capture the Cloud Forest Sanctuary on Our Big Island Photography Class
Embark on an exploratory experience through the enchanting Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, perfect for photographers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a professional looking to perfect your shots or a novice eager to learn, “Sanctuary Snapshots: A Mindful Photo Journey” offers unique practices, tools, and resources to help you capture the beauty of the world through your lens.
Explore on our Extended Montane Jungle Trail through the sanctuary, experiencing multiple diverse zones of the forest with sacred plants and trees from Hawai’i and around the world. Learn about the forest’s biodiversity as you play, explore, and capture beautiful photographs and unforgettable moments.
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Guided by Experts: Join our professional photographer and naturalist guide as they lead you on an immersive journey through the Kona Cloud Forest. Learn to capture stunning photos while discovering the secrets of this unique ecosystem.
Mindfulness Meets Photography: Combine the art of photography with mindfulness exercises designed to enhance your creativity and well-being. Experience the forest with all your senses and unlock your inner photographer, no matter your skill level or equipment.
No Experience Needed: Whether you’re using a smartphone, digital camera, or professional equipment, this experience welcomes all photographers. The most important lens is your perspective, and we’ll help you see the world anew.
Moments of Stillness: Embrace the present moment with guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Listen to the symphony of nature and capture its essence through your photos.
Creative Challenges: Engage in fun photo challenges that spark your creativity and encourage you to see nature from a fresh perspective. Share your work with fellow participants and learn from each other.
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Sanctuary Exploration: Discover the history, biodiversity, and conservation efforts of the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary.
Mindfulness Exercises: Sensory exploration and forest bathing combined with photography prompts.
Photo Challenges: Cultivate inner stillness and unleash your creativity with themed challenges.
Sharing Circle & Recap: Share your photos, discuss the creative process, and continue this experience with suggestions on how to feature and work with your photographs!
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Deepen Your Connection with Nature: Appreciate the forest’s unique ecosystem through mindful observation and learning.
Enhance Your Photography Skills: Discover techniques to capture nature’s essence.
Embrace Mindfulness: Cultivate focus, silence your inner critic, and unlock creativity.
Boost Well-Being and Creativity: Experience the calming effects of nature and spark fresh ideas.
Join a Like-Minded Community: Share experiences and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.
Play, Explore, and Capture: Enjoy the opportunity to play, explore, and capture stunning photographs and unforgettable moments.
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Hello friends! My name is Dom.
As a mindfulness nature photographer and naturalist guide, I recognize the power of photography as a tool for archiving the lessons and wonders of nature.
I choose to capture and give power to the beauty and magic moments that nature offers.
Experiencing the healing benefits of nature firsthand as a dedicated forest bather, I believe in its ability to restore and rejuvenate.
I am excited to offer a service that invites you into an atmosphere of creativity, mindfulness, and self-connection through the lens of a camera.
Photography, to me, is an act of mindfulness, a way to anchor ourselves in the present moment.
Join me in exploring the transformative power of nature through mindful photography!
Ready to embark on this mindful photography adventure? Sign up now for “Sanctuary Snapshots: A Mindful Photo Journey” and discover a new way to see and capture the world around you. Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today!