As a homeowner or realtor, capturing the essence of your property with a professional Kauai real estate photographer is essential, whether for listing the home or featuring it in a publication. Here’s how Kauai photographers specializing in real estate photography can transform your property’s presentation and what you need to do to prepare for a successful photo shoot.… Read the rest
Photography Ethics in Natural Settings: Respecting Kauai’s Environment
Are you a photographer yourself and looking to capture some of Kauai’s natural beauty? Kauai, often referred to as the “Garden Island,” is a paradise for photographers. Its lush landscapes, stunning coastlines, and diverse ecosystems make it a prime destination for capturing the beauty of the natural world.… Read the rest
Kauai Destination Wedding
Words by Coco Zickos
Imagine exchanging vows with your loved one as the sun dips below the horizon and waves lap a golden shoreline. The Garden Isle is a romantic dream come true and many of its lovely locales are perfect for tying the knot. … Read the rest
Kauai Portrait Sessions for Families with Disabilities
Swell Photography works with families of all sizes, ages, abilities and disabilities in Kauai portrait sessions and weddings. I like to think that family portrait sessions are one of the BEST activities on the island for families with disabilities.
Depending on the type of disability a family member has, things I like to keep in mind are: how accessible the location is, how easy the terrain is, how crowded or stimulating the scene might be, access to shade and other comfort factors.… Read the rest
Kauai Weather and Photography Sessions
If you are planning a session with a Kauai photographer, most likely you’ll want to be outdoors with the Garden Island’s beauty surrounding you! You may know that in Kauai, it does rain. When you look at the Kauai weather forecast, there is always going to be some chance of rain.… Read the rest
Best Time of Day for Kauai Portraits
Kauai photographers generally try to schedule the sessions within the 2 hours before sunset for evening sessions. The “Golden Hour” of photography is the hour before the Kauai sunset or the hour after the sunrise. If possible, try to end the session at sunset.… Read the rest
Tips for Portrait Sessions with Kids
Photographing children and capturing their individual personalities is all part of the challenge that makes family photography so rewarding as a Kauai photographer. As you can see from the slide shows, the kids do have fun… as much or more than the parents!… Read the rest
Locations Kauai Photographers Love
Check out Swell Photography’s handy little Google map of Kauai photography locations.… Read the rest
What to Wear for Kauai Beach Portraits
Probably the first thing on your mind after you’ve scheduled your Kauai beach portrait session is: “what do we wear?” In this blog post, I’ll provide some tips for looking your best.
5 Tips for What to Wear to Your Kauai Beach Portrait
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