shoot locations
Waimanalo
*Photography from Makapu'u to Waimanalo has been banned! No photo commercial activity can take place at the beaches on this stretch of the island, effective April 5th, 2022.
Waikiki
*Photography in Waikiki is only permitted on the Duke Kahanamoku beach and on Queen’s beach.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens
Open from 9am-4pm
*must exit the park by 4pm
-Subject to botanical garden availability
-Permit required ($30 processing fee)
-Three and a half week notice required
-Photography is not allowed on the roads
Groupon & Living Social
Groupon & Living Social
*30-minute sessions booked via a third party (i.e. Groupon or Living Social) MUST take place in Honolulu.
Travel Fees
Groupon & Living Social
Travel Fees
*There is a charge of $0.56/mile for any distance over 20 miles roundtrip from Honolulu 96826, EXCEPT for the following areas:
North Shore - flat fee of $80
West Side - flat fee of $60
East Side - flat fee of $40
Permit Fees
Groupon & Living Social
Travel Fees
*Locations with an asterisk, below, require an additional permit and paperwork would need to be submitted at least THREE WEEKS in advance. The fee for that would be $60/location.
*Private locations do not require a permit (i.e. client’s home). Hotels require approval from hotel staff.
*If you have a specific outdoor location where you would like to have your session and it is not on the list, there may be an additional fee of up to $150 required to obtain a separate permit.
Location Options
Below is an list of pre-approved outdoor locations where you may choose to have your photo session with Isle of Photos, on the island of Oahu
(click links for photos)