Education

Ph.D. Candidate, Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
M.A. (2006), Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.S. (2002), Photography, Northern Arizona University
B.A. (2002), Anthropology, Northern Arizona University

Approach — Photographic Workshop in the Neotropics

The primary goal of the workshop is to promote the learning and sharing of knowledge through the lens of the camera.  Students from a wide variety of academic and personal backgrounds can and do apply individual interests to the subject matter we encounter, with generally stellar results.  Instruction is individually tailored to address aspects of photographic fundamentals, workflow, and portfolio development.  No prior knowledge or experience in photography is necessary, but a single lens reflex (SLR) digital camera — and most importantly a sense of adventure — are required.

Recent Professional Experience

Graduate Assistant (2008) - Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Co-Director (2008) - Monumental Architecture Field School, San Jose State University
Director (2007) - Photographic Workshop in the Rainforest, La Suerte Biological Station
Instructor (2007) - Photographing Across the Arts and Sciences, University of Arkansas
Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistant - Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2007/06), National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (2006/07), Rapa Nui Archaeological Field School (2006)

Fellowships & Awards

Foreign Language Area Studies, US Department of Education (2004/05/06)
North American Nature Photography Association (2004)

Photography-related Papers & Presentations

Stephen, J. and M. Berumen (2007).  Beyond Media.  Gifted and Talented Summer Institute (GTSI) Academic Seminar Lecture Series, July 17th.  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Stephen, J. and M. Graves (2007).  Locations and landform: analyzing visibility from prehistoric Hawaiian temples.  Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Conference, April 28th.  Austin, Texas.

Stephen, J., contributing photographer (2007).  Islamic Cultures in Reflection.  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library, April 19th – 27th.  Honolulu, Hawaii.

Stephen, J. and M. Graves (2006).  A layered landscape: upland heiau of Kohala, Hawaii.  Society for Hawaiian Archaeology (SHA) conference, October 6th.  Kahului, Maui.

Stephen, J. (2006) Ansel Adams and American environmentalism: Photography and a cultural legacy. Unpublished M.A. paper, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Stephen, J. (2006). Building a bigger picture: Variation in visibility across a prehistoric Hawaiian landscape. Unpublished M.A. paper, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Finney, S. and J. Stephen (2005).  Photo Mosaics in Shallow Water Environments: Results and Challenges.  Maritime Heritage: Wessex Institute of Technology Transactions on the Built Environment, Volume 79.  WIT Press, Southampton.

Stephen, J. and S. Finney (2005).  A photo mosaic methodology for shallow water environments.  Maritime Archaeology and History of the Pacific (MAHHI) Symposium, February 19th.  Honolulu, Oahu.