Nothing beats learning photography tips and techniques from the experts. And while many feel that events such as the 2009 Maui Photo festival & workshops already have a couple of ideas to show, the pot just got sweeter with six major presenters expected to share their expertise during the event.

Newly added presenters include:

• Lori Barbely (ISLANDS magazine photo editor)
• Scott Bourne (nature photographer/digital media entrepreneur)
• Andy Katz (travel photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery)
• Eli Reed (Magnum Agency photographer and Olympus Visionary)
• Dane Sanders (wedding photographer and author of Fast Track Photographer)
• Jim Sugar (National Geographic photographer and master of the Nikon Creative Lighting System)

The four-day festival registration fee of $695 includes an opening reception with pupu (appetizers) and no-host cocktails; three full days of morning keynotes, classroom sessions, and extended afternoon sessions; three more evenings in our outdoor Paradise Cinema on Kaanapali Beach, and a special Sunday wrap-up session.

Registered attendees will also be able to choose from a list of optional golden-hour and afternoon excursions.

(Source) Press