Plan The Perfect Photo Session

How To Plan For The Perfect Oahu Photo Session

Aloha! Welcome to the planning your photo session section of my blog. My name is Anthony, and I am an Oahu Photographer. I created this page to help plan out the perfect Oahu photo session.

AN ON-LOCATION PHOTO SESSION IS MUCH DIFFERENT THAN A STUDIO SESSION

On-location we are in the elements. Hawaii can be super windy, so choosing the proper clothing and preparing hair is essential.

If you are visiting Hawaii and will be on the island for a few days before our photo session, Staying hydrated by drinking lots of water and protecting your skin with sunscreen is essential.

Please review the link directions sent to you in our email correspondence. Many clients miss this step and go to the wrong location. Please don't rely on GPS, which could take you to the wrong place.

Arrival: Never Arrive Late. Arrive 10 minutes early. Never arrive more than 20 minutes early.

Once you arrive, we will take a minute to go over the photo session. We would take off our shoes, empty our pockets, surrender our cellphones and focus on the session. 

For large groups, I recommend making a list of must-have photos.

We would start with traditional portraits and then do some candid photos.

Grace Period: Photo sessions run on time, and there is no grace period.

Clothing: Solid-colored clothing photographs are much better than stripes, plaids, and patterns. Please take a moment to revisit my portfolio, review the photos, and see what might work best for you. For overcast days, I recommend a splash of pastel colors. It is always a good idea to bring a change of clothes to the photo session if you get wet or dirty. I don't recommend clothing that blends with the sky. I don't recommend wearing your clothes for the photo session while driving to the photo session location. The seatbelt will easily wrinkle your clothes. 

For Sunset photo sessions, wear white at the beginning, then change to dark colors during the golden hour. White will reflect light, while black will absorb light. See clothing ideas

PLANNING FOR YOUR OAHU HAWAII PHOTO SESSIONS

Choosing Matching Hawaiian Attire: I would like to recommend caution when deciding to match Hawaiian attire for a family portrait. Sometimes, some fabric patterns can look busy and take away from the photograph's feeling. I recommend choosing one or two matching pieces and then taking solid colors from the design for the other family members.

Hair: Have options for hair in case it's windy the day of the photo session. It's always a good idea to bring a brush, comb, hair spray, or jell.

I always say, "bad hair, bad picture"!

Makeup: Have touch-up makeup on hand in case of shine.

I can't overemphasize. It's hard to fix shine in Post-production.

Jewelry: I don't recommend wearing watches or expensive jewelry on location.

*Items to Bring to the photo session include Drinking water, a snack, sunscreen, a towel, sunglasses, and a change of clothing if you wish to get wet during the session or if you accidentally get wet.

Security Note:

1. Do not bring expensive items to the photo session.
2. Make good use of your hotel's safe and leave costly items at the hotel.
3. Never leave essential possessions in your unattended parked vehicle.