David Hakamaki, Cr.Photog., is an international speaker, educator and photographer. David operates a full-time, home-based studio in the United States. David serves on an Ambassador for several prominent Photography companies. He is a regular speaker at PPA Conferences and Workshops, as well as being a repeat speaker at Photography conventions in Canada and the United Kingdom.
David started out in the business world and opened his photography studio in 2002. His studio quickly became the highlight of his region and currently generates 6 figures of revenue in a small, rural Michigan community. David has taught business, marketing & economics at multiple colleges and trains photographers on all aspects of posing, lighting, client relations, business and marketing.
His presentations not only focus on photography, but dig deep into the art of sales, marketing and client interaction with his fun, quirky and dynamic teaching methods. David is the "go to" speaker on running a home based photography studio, sports and business topics.
David is a proud member of WPPI, SWPP, SISEP, PPA & BNI. He is highly active in his local community and roams the country with his family in search of adventure.
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