Member Monday Featuring Jon Herrin

Welcome back to another Member Monday!

Today we’re talking to Texas-based photographer Jon Herrin to get a behind-the-shot glimpse into this gorgeous beach in Hawaii.

Jon will take it from here!

About the Photographer

  • Hometown: Midlothian, Texas
  • Years in Photography: 20+
  • Years as a KO Member: 6

About the Photo:

  • Title: Hanalei Pier
  • Location: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
  • Any additional description of the photograph:  I drove to Hanalei Bay early this day to get sunrise photos but during the shoot, it began to rain, so I took shelter under the pier.  And got this shot as a result.  
  • Gear/Software Used: Canon 6D / Canon 24-105 f4 lens / Adobe Lightroom

Describe your creative style in 3 words

Peaceful, strong, modern

Tell us about a time you struggled or failed with your photography, and how you overcame it?

I was always perturbed because my images weren’t as tack sharp as the ones I see in KelbyOne classes.  So I purchased a Canon R5.  Problem solved!

What sparked your love of photography?

My Dad was into photography as a hobby in the late 60’s/early ’70s when I was a teenager.  We had a darkroom in the attic and he taught me to develop my own film and print my own images.  I was the photographer of our high school yearbook.  After taking a break to get my engineering career and family going, I eagerly jumped back into photography as a hobby about 15 years ago.  

What’s your favorite class on KelbyOne and why?

They are all fabulous with such an impressive line up of instructors, so impossible to narrow it down.  Pretty much any class Scott has done is my favorite.  I see his teaching somewhere in every one of my photos.  

Connect with Jon

You can connect with Jon via his Instagram page here!


Thanks to Jon for taking us behind-the-shot of this spectacular image!

Thank you for joining us for another Member Monday! If you haven’t yet, be sure to submit your photos for a chance to receive a Member Monday feature of your own.