

DAVID HAKAMAKI

IRON MOUNTAIN — David Hakamaki, owner of Slicing Edge Images in Iron Mountain, not long ago took section in speaking engagements at two key worldwide photography conferences.
Hakamaki was invited to discuss at the Marriage and Portrait Images Worldwide convention in February. He supplied two systems at WPPI 2022 — a PhotoWalk on substantial school senior lights and a System course on photography company. Both of those periods were offered out, with a lot of queries and individuals.
“David is not only a speaker at WPPI but a aspect of our local community,” explained WPPI Application Director Joe Kowalsky. “Attendees are fascinated in what he has to say, and just after just one discussion you are going to realize he’s just as fascinated in passing his knowledge on to other people. The male can get the job done a area and it is remarkable getting him as a portion of our roster.”
This was Hakamaki’s 10th consecutive appearance at WPPI, which attracts photographers from close to the world and is between the greatest images conferences. Though at WPPI, he also was a element of the speaker group invited to do portfolio/image opinions with attendees. This gave attendees 1-on-a person obtain to a speaker who would present critique and input on enhancing lighting, composition and system. WPPI spans 5 days, supplying a lot more than 200 several hours of education and learning in 130-in addition lessons and 110 speakers.
“WPPI usually attracts a extensive range of photographers from around the entire world and it was great to be again in-individual at conferences,” Hakamaki stated. “I acquired to see many of my global friends immediately after a two-yr crack because of to COVID limits reducing their worldwide vacation. WPPI puts on an amazing system that will allow photographers from all levels to discover, get hands-on instruction, and look at out the most recent equipment and businesses. My work with our place seniors has truly authorized me to clearly show off what we do with our senior portraits and really encourage photographers to include those people techniques to make improvements to their senior photos. Moreover, hitting the 10-year mark as a WPPI speaker is a badge of honor.”
In March, Hakamaki also was invited to converse at The Societies of Photographers Uk Convention in London, England. The occasion appeals to skilled photographers from Eire and the United Kingdom, which involves the nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Eire. Hakamaki offered 4 plans at The Societies of Photographers conference, which integrated a crucial application at its organization university, two masterclasses and one superclass on lighting.
Even though at the conference, Hakamaki also was invited to participate in a podcast with award-winning British isles photographer and friend Scott Johnson for “Talking Shot Pictures,” hosted by Ross Grieve. The Societies of Photographers British isles Conference spans four days with much more than 100 lessons and 70 speakers.
“It was terrific to get back abroad to see my United kingdom mates and take part in the UK’s leading photography convention,” Hakamaki mentioned. “This is my second time talking at The Societies and being asked to do 4 plans was a bit challenging. However, they entirely filled each individual of my courses and the hospitality they exhibited created it very fulfilling. Coming from a modest town in the U.P., being acknowledged as an field leader, and invited to communicate in London is surreal. It is a little something I will constantly keep in mind and cherish.”
Hakamaki now appears forward to spring athletics as effectively as a new spherical of large college seniors to be photographed.
Reducing Edge Photography is at 443 Tall Pines Travel in Iron Mountain and pictures higher college seniors, youth and higher university sports, weddings and commercial corporations and pros. Hakamaki has been in business enterprise for 19 decades and continues to be lively in the neighborhood.