Hawaii Photography Adventure 2025: Kauai & Maui

Lyle Krannichfeld

Lyle's life revolves around exploring the natural, beautiful, and wild parts of our world with a particular passion for the connection to the animals who share it with us. He is very fortunate to live on Maui, spending free days on his boat freediving, scuba diving, and fishing. A full-time landscape, wildlife and underwater photographer, Lyle also owns Pueo Gallery on Maui and is an F-stop gear ambassador. His images have been published by Ocean Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Patagonia and others.

Lyle's relationship with the outdoors evolved to include a passion for sharing it with others as a photography workshop leader. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned photography veteran, you'll find Lyle's instructional style approachable and easy to understand. For Lyle, that 'aha moment' when a guest learns or experiences something for the first time is everything! Click here to view a selection of Lyle’s captivating images.

We understand life happens and plans may change. If you need to cancel your reservation, the following policies apply to this workshop:

Deposits are NOT refundable but may be transferrable to another Art of Seeing workshop for up to 24 months from date of cancellation in accordance with the following schedule:

Regardless of when you cancel, if we fill your spot*, you will receive a refund of all fees paid less your deposit and $150 processing fee. If we cannot fill your spot, the amount of your refund is based upon the cancellation date:

• Cancellation 120 days or more from workshop start date: 100% refund of fees paid less deposit and $150 processing fee. Deposit transferrable up to 24 mos.

• Cancellation 90 – 120 days from workshop start date: 50% refund of fees paid less deposit and $150 processing fee. Deposit forfeit.

• Cancellation less than 90 days from workshop start date: No refunds.

*canceled spots are filled after the workshop reaches full capacity

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We highly encourage participants to purchase travel insurance to recover expenses not covered by our Cancellations & Refunds policy in case you need to cancel your reservation.

Q: How should I book my flights?

A: Book your inbound flight to arrive at Lihue airport (LIH) in Kauai by 1pm on Jan 8. If you are registering for the Kaui-Maui portion only, book your homeward flight to depart from Maui airport (OGG) after 10am on Jan 15. Oahu extension participants should book their return flight to depart from Honolulu airport after 10am on Jan 17.

Note: if you plan to arrive early or stay after the workshop ends, send us your flight details and we can book your additional hotel nights as needed (additional cost).

Q: How physically strenuous is this trip?

A: This trip is considered Easy. There are no long hikes planned. However, you must be able to walk on soft beach sand or hard lava rocks (which may be wet) for up to ~1/2 mile, while carrying your camera gear.

Q: Can my non-photographer partner attend?

A: Yes, your partner is welcome, but make sure they understand that every aspect of this trip is designed from a photography-first perspective including our schedule and meal times. There are no alternate activity options we offer for non-photographers but they are welcome skip scheduled activities and do things on their own. Also, the cost is the same for non-photographers due to limited space.

Q: What equipment do you recommend?

A: Detailed photo equipment recommendations, packing lists and travel logistics information are provided to participants after registration. In general, any dSLR or mirrorless camera and lenses covering wide angle to telephoto focal lengths are ideal. But we’ve had participants do very well with higher end point & shoots and even phone cameras.