Where are some of the best spots on Oahu for wedding and family portrait photography?
Natalie Norton: One of my favorite beaches to shoot on is Pounder’s Beach (one of the most famous body surfing beaches on Oahu-but watch it, when it’s going off, it’s got a HEAVY shore break and strong currents with no life guard on duty). It’s on the North East Shore near the Polynesian Cultural Center, which is incidentally a MUST VISIT attraction while on the island, so you can kill two birds with one stone. . . not really. . . please DON’T kill any birds. The main thing you’re looking for when scoping out a site for portraits is contrast. I like Pounders because there’s black lava rock, beautiful light colored sand, deep blue water and then the bright green of the Ko’olau Mountain Range in the background. You really can’t go wrong with that much color and contrast. Another focus when scouting a good backdrop for a portrait is simplicity. . . Pounders is so nice for photography because it’s not a huge tourist spot. When you look back at your photos you’ll want to see you, your loved
