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When Is The Best Time Of Day To Schedule Your Oahu Photography Session?/ Oahu Photographers

Writer's picture: Rachelle WinklerRachelle Winkler

Updated: Sep 1, 2021

If you want the best light, the creamy and dreamy light, during your Oahu photography session, then you'll want to book your session during golden hour, which is the first hour after sunrise or an hour before sunset.


Golden hour is when the sun is low in the sky and the light is warm, giving you the most flattering lighting situations that your photographer can use during your session. Bonus... sunsets and sunrises in Hawaii, and probably all over the world, are magical and oftentimes unpredictable... you never know what color will light up the sky that morning/evening and that's the best part!


Here are some examples of what sunrise lighting would give you:

And a few examples of what sunset lighting would give you:

On the flip side, you want to try and avoid booking sessions at high-noon or mid-day, especially when the sun is out shining. This is because the light at this time is right above your heads and can cast harsh shadows on your face, which is unflattering. Eye squinting and being uncomfortable is also high on the list at this time.


But of course, if you have little ones, sunrise or sunset hours may not work well with their sleep schedule or mood, so in this case, the best time to book your session would be whenever your little ones are energized, well fed and in a good mood! :) A good photographer will be able to work with your schedule and your situation (ideal or not), and suggest locations that would work best. It may not be the ideal lighting that one would hope for, but it could be the next best thing.


Here's what I mean... not sunrise or sunset, but still a great outcome. :)


And that's it! Hopefully you found this blog topic helpful. Leave me a comment below if you did; I would love to hear what you think! Mahalo nui loa. Until next time....


Rachelle Winkler is an Oahu-based photographer for the fun and adventurous individual, couple and family. Click here to request detailed pricing and availability.

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