Sunsets at The Beach

I look for natural frames

Hanalei Bay dynamic photo ops - beach, mountains, palm trees, lush greenery - David Marsh Kauai phot

I'm a Kauai photographer who strives to make every photoshoot fresh and original, like an actor who goes on stage every night who never does the lines the same way. So of course, I direct. I'm aided by the topography. The beaches are forever changing, new sand berms rise along the shoreline that weren't there a week ago, fresh vegetation forms after the rains. My eye is always on the hunt for natural frames—just one of the things I'm doing on your photoshoot. If you're thinking of having a family photo shoot Kauai has some fabulously dramatic beaches. I know them all.

Why Choose Me as your KAUAI photographer?

Getting the best outdoor portrait photography

I could write a ton of stuff here, but I think my photos speak for themselves. So please check out my photo galleries. Note: I only do a limited amount of weddings every year, but if you are looking for a Kauai wedding photographer, please contact me. Last tidbit: If there's one aspect of my craft worth stating, it's my decades of experience which has turned me into a whiz with seamless staging—A Kauai photographer you can trust to give you gorgeous photographs.

Wedding elopement photography in Kauai by Sunsets at the Beach photography

Talent plus skill needed to orchestrate

A photographer Kauai visitors will find friendly and British-style charming, who will seamlessly make sure you don't find yourself stuck for a pose.

Natural sunset lighting in Kauai - Sunsets at the Beach photography

An extra step in the editing

While nearly all photographers in Kauai will edit your photos, not all will add dimension. Why important? In two words: flat lighting, such as with an overcast sky that can mean drab photos. I won't accept that. I’ll add zing, zest and pop!

Beautiful photography

Imagination

Everybody needs a game plan before going into action. This Kauai family photographer just won't make a big deal of it. It all begins with the perfect beach or jungle location, allowing for the merger of your family and Kauai’s stunning scenery.

Execution

I strive to create a fun environment that will enable relaxed poses and candid enjoyment. If you’re camera-shy, don’t worry, hypnosis does wonders. Just kidding...or maybe not.

Finishing touches

... is where I make beach goers disappear and the ocean gets bluer, and baggy eyes get smoothed out—because the magic has no bounds. But I instinctively wield an editing shield to prevent over-zealousness that can easily create un-natural representation. It’s what I mean by honest photography.

Photo sessions tips by Sunsets at The Beach Photography

Outfits and color schemes: I feel that you and your family members should wear what you want to wear as long as it's presentable. Bear in mind, toward the end of the session, I might ask you to place your ankles in the surf, which very often means even your romp is gonna get wet, too—all for a great photo.
Your hair: It gets windy on the beaches. One’s hair can easily wash over your face, not once, not twice, but consistently. So a headband, hair clips, scrunchy, anything to keep your hair out of your face might be the difference between a beautiful photo, and a photo sort of ruined by your hair partially or even mostly covering your face.
Your eyes: the eyes are the soul of the portrait. I know the sun is bright and squinty eyes come with that territory, especially if your eyes are sunlight sensitive. I have tricks to help you. But even when the sun is not in a face, all too often while I’m editing I find eyes that are consistently closed or just barely open. From where I’m taking the photos, I can’t always tell; So here's the tip: Pay attention to your eyelids. If you sense they are cast downward, it means I’m getting eyes that are not open. Keeping your eyelids open might mean that you need to look above the camera lens, especially when I'm taking low angle shots.
Perspiration. A hot day on the beach. We might be walking around quite a bit to get new photo ops. The tip: Bring along a hand towel, or wipes, at least a handkerchief, especially if you know you’re likely to perspire.
Dress straps and bra straps: Often I see too many straps. If you to want to wear a bra under a dress that has straps, see if you can conceal the bra straps.

Later then,

—David Marsh, your English photographer in Kauai.

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