Choosing Your Oahu, Hawaii Elopement and Engagement Photographer: What You Need to Know - Part 2 with Oahu Photographer Chris McChesney - Hawaii

What's the ideal time of day for capturing the best lighting on Oahu, Hawaii?

When the sun is out, the best time for elopement and engagement photos on Oahu is going to be around sunrise and sunset. As a photographer, I typically start my sessions around an hour before sunset so we can take advantage of the beautiful, golden sun setting over the ocean.

What should we wear for beach engagement photos?

Clothing can make or break your final images because colors and style can make such a huge impact on how your photos turn out. I encourage the couples I photograph to plan two outfits. One casual, and one that's a bit more dressy. That way you can start the session off having fun, playing around, running, and being a bit silly. Then you can switch to another outfit for a more romantic feel. Its fun to end the session in the water getting a bit wet as well as it makes for such amazing photos!

When it comes to what colors to wear, I really love warm colors at the beach. Cooler colors are nice but warmer colors really give you a beautiful pop. I personally love rust, mustard, camel, and dusty rose for beach sessions. But those can be paired with a cool color like teal or blue or paired with neutrals like cream, gray or brown. I am always here to help with styling to make sure your outfits will look amazing at the beach!

How long does an engagement photo session typically last?

There are some different factors that will determine how long your session will last but typically they are around an hour. Things that might affect the time would be if the location requires more walking, if we are going to two locations., or if you've added a video to your session. I don't put a specific time limit on my sessions, we stop when it feels right!

How can we get scheduled for our Oahu, Hawaii elopement, engagement or couples session with Oahu Photographer Chris McChesney?

If you're looking to book an elopement, engagement or couples photoshoot session with Oahu Photographer Chris McChesney and get on my calendar, you can fill out the form on my contact page and I'll get back to you straight away! I can't wait to plan an awesome engagement, elopement or couples session with you on Oahu or any of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands like Maui, Kaui or the Big Island!