Big family photographer kauai promotes joy

 While some segments of the Kauai family photography session will involve candid photos where you’d do your own thing, I take pride in be able to orchestrate my photoshoots using film director’s techniques. I like to plant ideas rather than tell things like, “do it like this!” Rarely will you hear from me, "big smile now!” and “Everybody say cheese!” But I might suggest, “Be like a mime artist! You need to get around an invisible wall on tip-toes, and the ground is getting scorchingly hot!" This stupid idea is likely to emote off-the-cuff body language, genuine giggles and who knows what else. And I’m ready for it with my trigger-ready camera finger, up to 20 photos per second, snagging those fun emblazoned moments onto my memory card—even that's got the right name! You might ask, is this the way other family photographers in Kauai do this? Well, I suggest you look at my portfolio and theirs and decide for yourself. Or I’ll save you the time. No! By the way, I might say this:  “You’re on stage, opening dance number, wide open arms for the audience!”  I guaranteed we'll get a better photo than your typical Kauai family photography pose.   

Guess what lens I use for really big family portraits?  Do you think I go for a wide angle lens?  

Answer: No. I prefer to use a portrait lens, 85mm and step far back. Sometimes I even go with a 135mm telephoto, and step really far back. I do love wide angle lenses, though.  I use them in family sessions when I want sweeping landscapes overtaking my subjects. It's a very interesting look.