shoot locations

 *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.

 *30-minute sessions booked via a third party (i.e. Groupon or Living Social) MUST take place in Honolulu.

 *Photography in Waikiki is only permitted on the Duke Kahanamoku beach and on Queen’s beach. 

 *Locations with an asterisk 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. 

Below is an list of locations where you may choose to have your photo session with Isle of Photos, on the island of Oahu

(click links for photos)

 *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 $60
Waianae – flat fee of $40
Kailua – flat fee of $20 

• EWA (West of Honolulu)
  Barbers Point (AKA Kalaeloa) Beaches
• HONOLULU (South side of island)
  Duke Kahanamoku Beach (Waikiki near the Hilton Hawaiian Village)
  Sand Island State Recreation Area
  Queens Beach
• KAHALA/WAIALAE (South shore/side of island)
  Cromwell Beach (at end of Kulamanu Pl. which is at Black Point)
  Kahala (Beach)
• KAILUA/KANEOHE (NE of Honolulu)
  *Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens*
  Lanikai Beach (not allowed on weekends or holidays)
• KO OLINA (West side of island) – Photography is not permitted on Ko Olina (unless you book through a hotel)
  Below are the nearest locations:
  Kalaeloa (AKA Barbers Point) Beaches
  Ma’ili Beach Park
  Nanakuli Beach Park
  Pokai Beach Park
  *Ulehawa Beach Park*
  
• NORTH SHORE (NW side of island)
  (Beach fronting) Banzai Pipeline (AKA The Pipeline)
  Chun’s Reef (Beach)
  *Hale’iwa Beach Park*
  *Kaiaka (County) Beach Park*
  Kaunala Beach (fronting Velzyland Surf Spot)
  Kawela Bay (Beach)
  Mokuleia (County) Beach Park*
  Laniakea Surf (Beach)

 Aiea Heiau Park (AKA Keawa Heiau State Rec. Area)
(Beach fronting) Banzai Pipeline (AKA The Pipeline)
Barbers Point (AKA Kalaeloa) Beaches
Chun’s Reef (Beach)
Cromwell Beach (at end of Kulamanu Pl. which is at Black Point)
Duke Kahanamoku Beach
Fort DeRussy Beach
(Beach at) Gas Chambers Surf Spot
*Hale’iwa Beach Park*
*Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens*
Kahala (Beach)
Kahala Heights State Park
Kaiaka (County) Beach Park*
Kakela (Beach)
Kalaeloa (AKA Barbers Point) Beaches
Kaunala Beach (fronting Velzyland Surf Spot)
Kawela Bay (Beach)
Laie Beach
Laniakea Surf (Beach)
Lanikai Beach (not allowed on weekends or holidays)
Leftovers Surf (Beach)
Ma’ili Beach Park
Malaekahana State Rec. Area
*Mokuleia (County) Beach Park*
Nanakuli Beach Park
Nuuanu Pali State Wayside
Paumalu Beach
Pokai Beach Park
(Beaches fronting) Portlock Road
Queens Beach 
(Beach fronting) Rocky Point Surf Spot
Sand Island State Recreation Area
Waahila Ridge State Rec. Area
Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreation Area