Caitlin joined me on a recent shootout I organized for some local photographers here in Hawaii looking to boost their senior portrait portfolio. Caitlin is a model with and was in need of a few updated shots for her portfolio. We wanted to create an urban/boho feel for this session. We had SO MUCH FUN!! Caitlin reminds me so much of a young Kate Moss. She was incredible to photograph and I can’t wait to do her senior portraits!!:)

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Hawaii-Senior-Portraits-Jen-Buchanan-Sunshine-Soul-Photography-Kailua-Oahu-Senior-Pictures-Punahou-Wilhelmina-Model-3

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Caitlin, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Thanks, Caitlin, for coming out and joining us! You have amazing model potential!!!

xoxoxo,

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Kailua Hawaii Photographer
Windward Oahu

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Oahu.

SEE MORE ON THE WEBSITE

LET’S BE FRIENDS… FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK

Wilhelmina Hawaii —
Hair and Makeup by Beautiful by Tab

Madi joined me on a recent shootout I organized for some local photographers here in Hawaii looking to boost their senior portrait portfolio. Madi is a model with and was in need of a few updated shots for her portfolio. We wanted to create an urban/boho feel for this session. We had SO MUCH FUN!!

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Madi, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Hawaii-Senior-Portraits-Jen-Buchanan-Sunshine-Soul-Photography-Kailua-Oahu-Senior-Pictures-Punahou-Class-of-2016-3

Thanks, Madi, for coming out! You are amazing!!!

xoxoxo,

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Kailua Hawaii Photographer
Windward Oahu

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Oahu.

SEE MORE ON THE WEBSITE

LET’S BE FRIENDS… FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK

Wilhelmina Hawaii —
Hair and Makeup by Beautiful by Tab

Oh, my goodness! Christian is amazing! I have been lucky enough to work with some amazing models here in Hawaii and Christian is top tier. A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a shootout here for a wonderful group of photographers that were interested in building their senior portrait portfolio. We had a great time and I hope they learned a little bit from me and from each other. I know I did! We had three wonderful models who joined us for the day. Christian joined us from Wilmelmina Hawaii.

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model -- Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography - Kailua, Hawaii

Christian, Wilhelmina Hawaii Model — Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography – Kailua, Hawaii

I don’t always get the opportunity to shoot males. The majority of my senior portrait clients are girls and it was exciting to push myself out of my normal comfort zone and get some creative and masculine posing with Christian. He absolutely rocked EVERY. SINGLE. POSE.

Thanks for coming out and bringing it, Christian! So much fun!!

xoxoxo,

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Kailua Hawaii Photographer
Windward Oahu

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Oahu.

SEE MORE ON THE WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM BTS and MORE

LET’S BE FRIENDS… FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK

Oh, man. I just opened the latest (insert trendy Clothing Magazine name here) and I am still reeling. Wow. The advertisements have come a long way since I used to pour over the latest issue as a teen.

There is just nothing cool about an advertisement that depicts what looks like a young woman passed out on the bathroom floor of a nightclub. Ugh. I am so disappointed.

It is so disappointing what qualifies as beauty and beautiful these days. But, what’s in a word?

First of all, let’s talk a little bit about body image. Nobody’s perfect. We’ve all seen the ads and viral postings lately of just how prevalent photoshop is for EVERYTHING. But, how far is too far?

Now, remember, I am coming at this from the position of a senior portrait photographer. And a mother.

I DO NOT want my clients to look like little hookers.

I DO NOT want to sexually objectify my clients in my posing.

I DO NOT want my clients to look back on their keepsakes in ten years and wonder to themselves, “What was I thinking?”

I DO NOT want to over-photoshop my clients so that their faces lose their distinguishing features.

But, I do want my clients to look AMAZING. So, how do I attempt to make this balance?

First of all, I have a consultation with my clients. We talk about hair, makeup, posing, wardrobe, location, and everything else we need to in order to put my clients at ease and for me to get to know the real them.

Professional hair and makeup make a BIG difference on the day of the shoot and after. Being pampered for the day and knowing you look and feel your best can do amazing things for your confidence. It is amazing the difference it truly makes. Everyday makeup and camera ready makeup are completely different. Camera ready makeup makes a big difference on the back end. That means less editing and less photoshop.

I want my clients to be fashionable and classy, but not too trendy. Yes, we can throw in that urban chic outfit (or what speaks to you at this stage in your life), but we don’t want all of the photos to be in that one outfit. You want a good representation of who you are right here and right now, but want to be proud to look back on your photos in twenty years.

I do not pose my senior portrait clients in overly sexy positions. Or, in any way that I would consider to be sexually objectifying. I want to capture the youthful innocence of my clients.

But, most importantly, I want to capture you being you. You are beautiful. It is not about what is on the outside, it is what’s on the inside that counts. I will show you just how beautiful you are and help you shine.

I will help you share the sunshine in your soul.

beYOUtiful.

Senior Portraits Hawaii - beYOUtiful {Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography}

Senior Portraits Hawaii – beYOUtiful {Hawaii Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography}

Senior Portraits Hawaii Sunshine Soul Photography Instagram Feed

Senior Portraits Hawaii
beYOUtiful
Sunshine Soul Photography

xoxoxo,

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Kailua Hawaii Photographer
Windward Oahu

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Oahu.

SEE MORE ON THE WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM BTS and MORE

LET’S BE FRIENDS… FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK

Lexi came to me because she didn’t want the same old senior photos that everyone else was getting. She had her photos taken for the school yearbook and was not impressed. She wanted something unique and outstanding. Something soft and beautiful and that would stand the test of time to become a work of art. She wanted an amazing experience she could share with her mom and would fondly look back on as the years progressed.

She chose to have her senior portrait session shot at Foster Botanical Gardens in downtown Honolulu because it is the same location as where her mom was married many years ago. I love shooting in spots that hold a special place in the hearts of my clients.:)

Check her out — isn’t she gorgeous?

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

Hawaii Senior Portraits (Jennifer Buchanan of Sunshine Soul Photography) Kailua, Oahu

I think Lexi looks like a beautiful Hawaiian princess! I am so, so happy she came to me for her senior portrait experience! If you’d like to get your senior photos taken with Aloha and have an amazing experience with the Sunshine Soul Photography team, contact us today! If you want to see some of the fun and BTS action, check us out on instagram at @sunshinesoulphotography!

xoxoxo,

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Kailua Hawaii Photographer
Windward Oahu

SEE MORE ON THE WEBSITE

LET’S BE FRIENDS… FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK