Empowering Hawai‘i’s Creative Community
Accessible education. Real-world experience. Sustainable creative careers.
About Us
Elevating Creativity. Empowering the Next Generation.
The Noyle Foundation is a Hawai‘i-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 85-4583955) dedicated to advancing the state’s creative community through accessible, practical, and industry-relevant education.
We serve photographers, videographers, filmmakers, audio technicians, and visual artists of all ages from beginners to seasoned professionals by providing mentorship, technical training, and hands-on learning opportunities that support creative growth, career readiness, and long-term success.
Our programs are designed for public benefit. We believe creative education should be inclusive, inspiring, and grounded in real-world application. Through workshops, community events, professional development initiatives, and our flagship program, PhotoCON Hawai‘i, we help individuals build skills, gain clarity, and connect to meaningful creative pathways.
How We Advance Creative Education
The Foundation delivers its mission through the following program areas:
Skill-Building & Professional Development
Hands-on workshops, mentorship opportunities, and professional instruction led by experienced industry practitioners.
Community Outreach
Collaborations with the Hawai‘i Department of Education to support creative learning, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Scholarships & Accessibility
Financial support to reduce barriers for students, educators, and participants from underserved and economically disadvantaged communities.
Our Core Values
The Noyle Foundation’s work is guided by the following values:
- Education – Delivering rigorous, hands-on, real-world instruction
- Community – Strengthening Hawai‘i’s creative ecosystems
- Creativity – Fostering innovation and artistic confidence
- Culture – Honoring Hawai‘i’s history, identity, and people
- Access & Equity – Expanding opportunity for underserved communities
- Integrity – Upholding transparency and responsible stewardship
This structure is fully compliant with IRS rules governing single-member LLCs owned by nonprofit organizations.
Our Impact work in collaboration
We work in collaboration with students, educators, emerging creatives, and community partners across Hawai‘i to strengthen creative education and expand opportunity statewide.
Expand access to quality creative education statewide
Support underserved and outer-island communities
Strengthen artistic and visual literacy
Improve workforce readiness in creative industries
Educational programming for PhotoCON Hawai‘i is operated by the Noyle Foundation, a Hawai‘i-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
PhotoCON Hawai‘i LLC (PCH) is a wholly owned, single-member limited liability company (SMLLC) of the Noyle Foundation. This structure is commonly used by nonprofit organizations to operate large-scale, mission-aligned educational programs that require separate contracting, event operations, or earned-revenue activity, while maintaining full nonprofit oversight and compliance
PhotoCON Hawai‘i 2026 - September 24th - 27th
Skill-Building & Professional Development
In partnership with Capitol Modern – Hawai‘i State Art Museum and the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, PhotoCON 2026 honors the past, captures the present, and inspires Hawai‘i’s creative future.
Photography – Culture – Videography – Technology
Long-Term Goals
- Expand PhotoCON programming statewide (Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i Island)
- Become a destination event for Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S. Mainland
- Attract international manufacturers and educational partners
- Host multiple ongoing creative events throughout the year
History & Impact
- Hosted at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center (2017–2019)
- Pivoted to a virtual international audience in 2020–2021 (15+ countries)
- Ongoing support from the Hawai‘i DOE, Canon, Nikon, Sony, B&H Photo, and industry partners
- In 2024 at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC)
- 90 workshops, photo walks, and sessions
- 40 speakers, including 20 Hawai‘i-based professionals
- Extensive media coverage across TV, radio, and social platforms
Experiential, hands-on education
Workforce and professional development
Community collaboration
Support Hawai‘i’s Creative Future
Our Mission
To empower Hawai‘i’s youth, educators, and creative communities through accessible, high-quality creative education in photography, videography, and visual storytelling.
We serve Hawai’i’s creative community of photographers and videographers of all ages from beginners to seasoned professionals helping them strengthen their skills, expand their creative vision, and gain real-world industry experience.
Accessibility Commitment
The Noyle Foundation is committed to making our website, programs, and educational opportunities accessible to individuals of all abilities. We strive to meet applicable accessibility standards and continuously improve access for our community.
Experiential education
Education & Skill-Building
Hands-on learning in:
- Photography
- Videography
- Lighting
- Editing
- On-location and studio workflow
- Editing and adjusting images and video computer programs
Workforce development
- Scholarships & Inclusion
Focused support for: - Students
- Emerging artists
- Underrepresented communities
- Economically disadvantaged participants
Community collaboration
Career Development
- Networking with industry leaders
- Creator-to-creator mentorship
- Collaboration with schools and creative organizations