About the Author/Photographer: Robert Frutos Robert is one of Hawai’i’s most well-known professional nature photographers & camera artists. Robert has written several inspirational and/or educational photography books including: Photographing Hawaii: Capturing the Beauty and Spirit of the Islands, published by Island Heritage Publishing, Hawaii Inspiration Afire: A Passion for the Magnificent and Light on Hawaii: Capturing the Dynamic Islandscape A Photographers Approach. Robert, who resides in Volcano village, right outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, has spent untold hours throughout the park - exploring tropical rainforest lushness, vast barren lava fields, viewing Halema’uma’u Crater, hiking the rugged Kau wilderness. As well as, the extraordinary and distinctive Puna coastline, and seeking out the best and most photogenic, grand and intimate photo locations. Robert’s credits include Sierra Club publications and many of the nation’s top nature calendar companies. His work has appeared in national magazines and adorns many a book cover. Robert has served as a featured writer offering both photo techniques and inspiration - for Sierra Heritage Magazine Moreover, Robert is the founder of The Light of Aloha Foundation, which offers ancient practices and contemporary creative tools for inspiration, transformation, and healing. Robert has created a unique body of work woven together from a broad spectrum of training and varied experiences as a teacher, educator and counselor, photographer, and healing practitioner. His original workshops and products help people - to shift one’s life and perspectives towards Infinite Possibility, to begin to live the life of YOUR deepest dreams and highest inspirations! Toward this end, Robert offers classes, retreats, private consultations, and leadership seminars. He is also the author of: In the Pursuit of Excellence: A Concise Guide for Creating Unlimited Possibility in YOUR Life, Business, and/or Organization And Clarity, Inspiration, & Optimal Potential: A Concise Guide for Creating Infinite Possibility in YOUR Life His accomplishments provide some insight into his passion, enthusiasm, and creativity. Robert is a gifted teacher/speaker with a unique ability to easily share and communicate photographic skills. He also brings the same passion - to sharing the beauty and spirit of the Hawaii Islands. www.hawaiiphototours.org email: rfphoto@jps.net Phone: 808 345 - 7179