SPONSORS
AquaTech Imaging Solutions/ AxisGo https://aquatech.net/
With over twenty years of experience, AquaTech has been at the forefront of the DSLR/Mirrorless Water Housing design and used around the world. AquaTech is continuously working on the design and pushing innovation into our products. You can find AquaTech products being used by professional photographers in a wide range of areas such as surf & extreme sports, fashion & commercial advertising, Olympic sports, fine art & seascapes, portraiture, fishing plus many more. In 2017 AquaTech released the AxisGO range, designed for iPhone. Bringing everything we learned from our Water Housings, we were able to offer a high-quality professional water housing system for the world’s most famous modern-day camera, the iPhone. This simple to use system has allowed everyday people to enjoy the excitement of shooting in and around the water. To find out more about these products, please visit our website www.aquatech.net
Bay Photo bayphoto.com
Bay Photo Lab has a long history of innovative photographic printing and photo finishing services, offering premium quality Wall Displays, Prints, Albums, Books and so much more. Located in the coastal redwoods outside of Santa Cruz, California, we have been providing Professional Photographers with the highest quality printing and customer service for over 45 years.
TeamBay is made up of fellow photographers and artists who understand master craftsmanship and the importance of preserving memories in print. We are committed to providing personal attention and a wide range of products, and we are proud to deliver quality printing and fast delivery.
Bring your images to Bay Photo, and join the many professional photographers who depend on us for outstanding quality, excellent value and exceptional customer service.
B&H Photo Bhphotovideo.com
B&H is your source for all things Photo, Video, Pro Audio, and more! Come visit our 70,000 sq. ft. NYC Superstore or our even bigger website which has over 700,000+ items with full specs, customer reviews, and live chat. Our sales staff is made up of professional photographers and cinematographers with years of field experience. Our customers appreciate our honesty, integrity, competitively priced products and the fastest and most efficient customer service in the industry. Get educated and inspired by the B&H YouTube channel, Explora blog, or watch our seminars at the B&H Event Space. We look forward to meeting you at PhotoCon Hawaiʻi virtual 2020!
Canon https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $33 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2019† and was named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
Fujifilm https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/
Fujifilm brings cutting edge solutions to a broad range of global industries by leveraging its depth of knowledge and fundamental technologies to contribute to various fields, including healthcare, graphic systems, highly functional materials, optical devices, digital imaging, and document products. A global fixture over 85 years, Fujifilm is committed to responsible environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship.
Known for their rich history in photography, Fujifilm engineers, produces, and markets a full line of consumer and professional digital cameras that span the entire range of experience, style and function – including its award-winning line of premium, high quality X-Series digital cameras, and bright FUJINON X-Series lenses. Each X-Series camera is engineered to deliver photographic excellence with unsurpassed image quality and exceptional engineering and design; combining prime lenses, large sensors and cutting-edge technology to create the professional’s choice. It also sells consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: the popular INSTAX instant film camera and INSTAX Share printer, film and one-time-use cameras; photographic and inkjet paper; digital printing equipment, along with providing enterprise service and support to a broad range of industries; and manufacturing of personalized photo products. The Imaging division also markets archival film for the preservation of color film footage; and on-set color management solutions to the motion picture, broadcast and production industries.
Light & Motion https://lightandmotion.com/collections/camera
Light & Motion has been a leader in the imaging industry designing some of the most innovative, self-contained lights for over 25 years. Our Stella Pro Lights represent the most powerful, compact, cord-free continuous lights available for imaging professionals. Stella Pro lights deliver certified high TLCI and high CRI in a daylight or Tungsten balanced head. Stella’s built-in Li-ion rechargeable batteries allow our lights to run for up to 12 hours cord free, and for extended use, connect to AC or DC via D-Tap or additional external batteries. Stella Pro Lights are waterproof, designed to withstand a 1-m drop on concrete and are compatible with a wide range of portable light modifiers and mounting systems from C-stand, pistol grip to bar mounts.
We are progressive, one of the few lighting brands to design and build our products in the USA and the only brand to certify our products to the rigorous FL-1 Standard. We have been recognized for our pioneering business practices and smart carbon footprint through numerous environmental awards, including the US Commerce & Trade Research Institute’s 2015 California Excellence Award recipient. For additional information, please visit https://www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/stella-pro
Paradise Helicopters https://paradisecopters.com
Paradise Helicopters is Hawai‘i’s Leader in Extraordinary Aerial Photography Charters!
Experts in photography and film flights, SAG pilot available, 20 years of experience.
Carbon Offset Program — Paradise is the first air tour company to offer carbon-neutral flights for the replanting of native Hawaiian trees. These efforts are part of the company’s Ho‘omaluo Program, which supports its longstanding commitment to environmental and community stewardship.
Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association — Paradise Helicopters is the first helicopter-tour company in the state to be awarded a Sustainable Tourism Certification from the Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association (HEA). The 2017-2018 HEA Certified Sustainable Tour Operator designation recognizes the company’s commitment to protect Hawai‘i’s unique natural environment and host culture through the promotion of responsible travel.
Phase One https://www.phaseone.com
Phase One A/S is the world-leading provider of medium format digital photography systems and imaging solutions for professional photographers and industrial applications. Established in the early 1990s, Phase One is a true digital photography pioneer with a passionate commitment to image quality excellence and creative freedom. Phase One’s engineering and design expertise has produced imaging breakthroughs from high- resolution camera systems to advanced software for better photographic workflows and RAW file editing. Phase One’s understanding and ability to optimize hardware and software integration underscores their award winning Capture One Pro software – widely preferred by professional photographers. Phase One’s industrial division focuses on imaging accuracy for industrial applications ranging from aerial image acquisition to cultural heritage preservation – from mapping the globe, to protecting priceless works of art and documents. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark and embracing the high demand of Scandinavian design excellence, Phase One is dedicated to delivering the best image quality and user experience. With offices in New York, Tokyo, Cologne, Shanghai and Tel Aviv, and with its expert teams of global partners, Phase One is committed to serving and supporting its customers worldwide. Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Sight and Sound Productions www.sightandsoundhawaii.com
Bryan Spicer is an award-winning producer/director with a 35-year reputation for consistently delivering his cinematic style to high-profile film & television projects. Since 2010, Bryan has lived and worked in Hawai‘i, producing & directing more than 200 episodes of “Hawai‘i 5-0” & “Magnum P.I.”, and he continues to grow Hawai‘i’s film industry.
A crash course in directing, blocking, framing and coverage, utilizing cinema camera and lighting equipment, featuring speaker Bryan Spicer and the Sight & Sound Productions team!
Join us for a crash course in life on a professional film set! We’ll cover directing, blocking, framing, coverage, while utilizing cinema camera and lighting equipment! Work with award winning director and producer, Bryan Spicer, and the team from Sight and Sound Productions, as they walk you through filming a scene.
Skydio www.skydio.com
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in Redwood City, CA, and has been selected as Trusted Drone Provider for U.S. Federal Government as part of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue sUAS Project. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, NVIDIA, and UP.Partners.
For more than 40 years Sony has created numerous products and technologies that have helped make consumers’ lives easier, more enjoyable and more productive. At the same time, the company has earned a solid reputation for quality, reliability, innovation and stylish design. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Sony is a leading provider of electronics, digital imaging and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets and is committed to developing new technologies that reflect the networked convergence of audio, video, imaging and information technology.
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Bliss Models & Talent LLC www.blissmodelsandtalent.com
PO Box 4770, Kaneohe, HI 96744 | Phone: 808.351.3193
“BLISS” (noun) 1. great joy or happiness, 2. spiritual joy; heavenly rapture
Lashauna Downie is the Owner/Agency Director of Bliss Models and Talent LLC. She and her husband Regan started Bliss in August 2015. She is also the proud Mother of two adorable identical twin boys. Lashauna started her modeling career at the early age of 12. It was at that time she took part in modeling at local malls. From there she ventured out and started doing print work for Liberty House. From print work she then entered into high fashion runway modeling with the likes of Chanel, Cartier, The French Festival, Nike, International Clients and more. During that time, she met and worked alongside many models who eventually turned into lifelong friends. It has been a blessing having many of these friends follow her to Bliss. Through these past two decades she has gained immeasurable knowledge both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Lashauna’s passion and love for the industry has brought her to where she is today. She is looking forward to showcasing her models and talent and spreading some BLISS in the industry.
Beastgrip, Co. www.beastgrip.com
Founded in 2013, Beastgrip, CO. is an innovative mobile photography and filmmaking company based out of Des Plaines, Illinois. Our products are designed to expand the possibilities of your smartphone camera in a way that is fun and easy-to-use. Whether you want a simple solution to mount your smartphone, an exciting new lens, or a full-featured camera rig, Beastgrip will help you take your phoneography to the next level.
Copyright Alliance https://copyrightalliance.org
The Copyright Alliance is the unified voice of the copyright community, representing the interests of thousands of individuals and organizations across the spectrum of copyright disciplines.
The Copyright Alliance represents the interests of authors, photographers, performers, artists, software developers, musicians, journalists, directors, songwriters, game designers and many other individual creators. The Copyright Alliance also represents the interests of book publishers, motion picture studios, software companies, music publishers, sound recording companies, sports leagues, broadcasters, guilds, unions, newspaper and magazine publishers, and many more organizations.
The Copyright Alliance is dedicated to advocating policies that promote and preserve the value of copyright, and to protecting the rights of creators and innovators.
The individual creators and organizations that we represent rely on copyright law to protect their creativity, efforts, and investments in the creation and distribution of new copyrighted works for the public to enjoy.
Creative Industries Division http://cid.hawaii.gov/
The Creative Industries Division, which is part of the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), is committed to supporting programs that promote the development and growth of Hawai‘i‘i’s Creative Economy and its highly skilled work force. Hawai‘i has a thriving and vital cultural life with a creative economy that generates income, jobs and tax revenues. Enterprises rooted in Hawai‘i’s unique arts and culture, design or aesthetic values contribute to the state’s economic growth and positively enhance the quality of life.
Creative Lab Hawai‘i http://creativelab.hawaii.gov/
Creative Lab Hawai‘i (CLH) is a State of Hawai‘i program composed of three separate modules: Immersive Programs, Ideation Workshops, and Public Programs. Their intention is to accelerate global export of Hawai‘i’s creative content and creative products to strengthen our creative entrepreneurs’ capacity for success. Founded in 2012 by the State of Hawai‘i’s Creative Industries Division, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), Creative Lab Hawai‘i provides a rich environment for creative collaboration and building new business relationships with a global audience. CLH offers public panels, workshops, and hands on coaching and mentoring by industry leaders in areas of Indigenous Storytelling, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Songwriting/Music, the Business of Acting, and previously held programs for Game Design and Design/Fashion.
Godox http://www.godox.com/EN/index.html
GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. is a comprehensive photography equipment enterprise dedicated to providing professional imaging system solutions. Having produced photography equipment since 1993, our range of services has broadened to include research and design, manufacture, sales, and more. After years of persistence and innovation, we has been building and broadening long-term relationship with companies from all over the world. Nowadays, Godox has developed into one of the most competitive and influential brands in the domestic and international photography equipment industry.
Godox is a leader in up-to-date research and development, providing consumers with abundant choice. Godox technology offers consumers powerful compatibility and excellent performance on providing professional imaging system solutions. Our range of reliable and durable products is divided into four categories: Photography Flash and imaging equipment, LED video lights and Audio system. (1) Our photography and imaging equipment range offer: studio flash, WITSTRO flash, TTL outdoor flash, portable power inverter, speedlite flash, power pack, macro flash, lighting accessories; (2) LED products include: SL series video light, LED video light, focusing LED light, LED ring light, flexible LED light and various accessories; (3) Audio equipment range includes: wireless microphone system, microphone and more.
As always, Godox will maintain its focus on consumer needs, while continuing to develop innovative and value-added product concepts. We are committed to providing professional and high-quality light system solutions, so that more people delight in the value of photographic equipment and accessories, and enjoy the fun of photograph.
Honolulu Creative Media www.honolulucreativemedia.com
Honolulu Creative Media has been serving Hawai‘i since 2014. We are opening a new facility this fall called Studio HCM, featuring a drop-in production space you can rent!
Studio HCM is a smart production studio professionals can book by-the-day. Featuring a Cyclorama Wall, Profoto photography and Kino Flo cinema lights. We provide infrastructure, equipment and support to ensure client success when working in the studio. Our straight forward service menu and online booking process helps pros quickly and easily budget studio fees for proposals.
Space when you need it; high-tech, personal service. Drop by the Studio HCM booth at PhotoCon to see what we can do together.
ID8 Studios https://id8.org
ID8 Studios is the new state-of-the-art production soundstage designed for photography, video, casting and hosted events. Conveniently-located at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in the heart of Honolulu’s Kaka‘ako arts district, ID8 Studios supports Hawai‘i’s creative community of local artists and visiting productions. ID8 is powered by Bizgenics Foundation, the State of Hawai‘i Creative Industries Division and High Tech Development Corporation. A truss and lighting grid carries lighting and black, white and seamless backgrounds. The soundstage is lit and ready for green screen shoots. And the green room supports productions with wardrobe & makeup, craft service and production meeting space. There is secure high speed internet. And ample parking for cast and crew vehicles, and grip/electric trucks. ID8 Studios is a convenient, cutting-edge, creative community resource.
Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency https://www.kathymuller.com
The Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency and Private Home Location Division is Hawai‘i’s most successful multi service Agency.
The Kathy Muller Agency was established in 1979 by founder and owner Kathy Muller. Using their background in advertising, theatrical, commercial and print work, Kathy and staff have built KMA into Hawai‘i’s most successful talent and modeling agency. KMA represents children, teens, and adults for theatrical, commercial, print and voice over projects and is Hawai‘i’s main source for all productions shooting in Hawai‘i. KMA also networks our talent to sister agencies all over the world. KMA is a SAG/aftra franchised agency and we represent Hawai‘i’s top actors.
KMA has an extensive private home location division with unique properties and estates for film productions, VIP events, and lodging. Many of our production clients use KMA exclusively for all their production needs.
Our goal is to energetically promote our models and actors and to help develop ethical values and professionalism to further their careers.
Lume Cube https://lumecube.com
Lume Cube is the brainchild of a group of content nerds who are committed to innovation. As creators ourselves, we’ve learned one thing for certain: better light = better content. Our customers understand the value of light, but refuse to be confined to cramped desks and stale offices. We’re answering their demand for flexibility and freedom with constantly evolving, adventure-ready lights that release creativity back into the wild where it belongs. We provide the easy to use, easy to carry, and unapologetically good-lookinggear that lets you tackle any lighting obstacle.
MEDIA BUY PAUL (MBP) www.MediaBuyPaul.com
MEDIA BUY PAUL (MBP) is a full-service media research, media planning and media buying agency based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i with a reputation of getting the most of each client’s budget through relationships, collaboration and negotiation. We bring local knowledge to potential media, engagement and sponsorship opportunities for those targeting a Local, Regional and/or National market. We can also assist with client project work, promotions development and or creative production assistance. For inquires, please email: mediabuypaul@gmail.com
Menehune Water Co. https://menehunewater.com/
With a history of over 30 years of customer satisfaction, Menehune Water has evolved from being simply a local supplier in Honolulu to now serving Hawai‘i statewide, the U.S. Mainland and International markets.
Our Hawaiian Source
Our “Ultra-Pure” water begins as abundant Hawaiian rainfall within an environmentally-pristine, virgin rain forest. It naturally filters through lava rock on a 25 year journey into our protected aquifer.
We Love Water
From its early beginnings, Menehune Water has been dedicated to providing its customers with exceptionally pure water combined with a high level of service.
Oahu Photography Tours http://www.oahuphotographytours.com/
O’ahu Photography Tours is a guided photography tour, available on the island of Oahu, that began in late 2010 and was founded by Alex Wilson, a photographer and adventurer living in Hawai‘i.
O’ahu Photography Tours is dedicated to getting you the finest photos on your vacation. Our Hawai‘i photography tours are designed for photographers of all levels. As tour guides, we are here to help in any way possible to ensure that you not only get that great shot, but that you understand how you got that shot. We are ever evolving, discovering new ways to improve our photography travel tours, making your island photography experience more enjoyable as well as educational.
Pacific New Media https://pnmlab.com
PNM – Pacific New Media presents popular classes and workshops taught by an exceptional group of nationally recognized professionals. Highly respected on an international level, the PNM program offers participants the tools they need to excel in their chosen fields. Balancing creativity with technology, PNM is the premier digital and media education center in Hawai‘i.
PicturesPlus https://picturesplusprints.com
Pictures Plus offers custom printing on metal, canvas and paper. Prints are available in any custom size with a variety of finishing options. Order online for free in-store pick-up, local delivery or shipping. We also offer custom framing services, including our best-selling Hawaiian Koa veneer frames. Everything is made locally in Kapolei with a seven-day turnaround. Wholesale pricing and artist discounts available.
September https://www.hiseptember.com/
September is a women-led creative communications consultancy focused on working with ethical and purpose-driven companies and organizations. Based in Chicago and Honolulu, co-founders Caitlin Roukin and Minh-Huyen Nguyen bring together more than 30+ years of experience in leading strategic communications encompassing branding, editorial, and design across print and digital platforms for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits/NGOs, start-ups, and small businesses.