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Tips for Shooting at Kona Beach on film with out a light meter


Tips for Shooting at Kona Beach on film with out a light meter Hey there, friends! I recently had a fantastic photo shoot at the gorgeous Kona side beach around 6 PM. As a Hawaii photographer, I love capturing those perfect beach moments, but this shoot came with its own set of challenges and rewards. First off, the sun was still pretty high when we started, which wasn’t ideal. I didn’t want to backlight my clients too much, and having them squinting into the sun just wasn’t an option. To top it off, I realized I’d left my trusty light […]

Family portrait on Kona beach at sunset by a photographer in Hawaii, featuring soft golden hour light and a beach backdrop.