Kona Low Recovery How Kendall Leue Photography is Giving Back & How You Can Help The recent Kona Low storms have left a heavy mark on our islands. From the flooding in Oʻahu’s residential areas to the damage faced by our local farmers, many of our neighbors are in the thick of recovery. As a…
I’m here to help A Local Photographer’s Guide to Navigating O’ahu with Aloha I’m answering the most common (and some of the funniest!) questions I get about O’ahu. From “10-minute rain” to why we don’t do daylight savings. If you’re currently planning your Hawaii vacation, I know exactly what your search history looks like. You’re…
If you told me ten years ago that I’d be a full-time family photographer in my hometown, I would have told you that you were crazy. Back then, my life was measured in swell charts and heat scores. I grew up convinced I was going to be a professional surfer, spending my life surfing world-class…
If you’ve followed Kendall Leue Photography for a while, you’ve seen it. It’s on my invoices, it’s the background of my website, and it’s tucked into almost every overlay I create. The other day, my mom asked me point-blank: “Why do you use that plumeria photo all the time?” My answer was instant: “Because it’s…
Why I’ve Always Been the Girl with the Camera (And Why Your Hawaii Beach Day Matters) The Story Salt, Sand, and a Lifelong Obsession I was that kid. You know the one—the “GoPro kid.” If we were heading out to surf, I had my camera. If we were going to the Outrigger, I was checking…
There is a special stillness that settles over the Windward side of O’ahu just before the sun breaks the horizon. While many of my clients worry about the early wake-up call, I always remind them that if you’re visiting from the mainland, your body clock is already working in your favor. Waking up for a…
Choosing a photographer is about more than just finding someone with a nice camera; it’s an investment in a specialized craft that combines high-end technology with years of creative education. From camera bodies and lenses that cost thousands of dollars to specialized underwater housings for those iconic shore-break shots, a true professional brings gear that…
If you’ve looked at your weather app this week and seen nothing but rain clouds, take a deep breath. As a local photographer who lives on the windward side and spends more time in the water than on land, I have a secret for you: The “bad” weather is usually when the magic happens. On…
Let’s be real for a second: the thought of a family photo session at the beach can feel a little… daunting. You’re worried about the sand, the salt, the nap schedules, and whether or not your toddler is going to decide that today is the day they strictly communicate through interpretive screaming. I get it….
