8 Less Crowded Photo Spots To Capture Natural Beauty On Oahu, Hawaii

Looking for less crowded photo spots on Oahu, Hawaii? After spending months exploring the island, this travel photography guide highlights eight quieter locations—from coastal hikes to secluded beaches—where Oahu reveals its natural beauty away from the crowds.

Travel photographyBelinda ShiDecember 18, 2025coast, beach, USA, Hawaii, tropical, island, sunset, people, landscape, forest, rock, animal, candid, tree, low light, road, sandComment

Oahu Beyond Waikiki (part 1) - 8 Photo Spots From Known To Hidden Gem

Planning a photo adventure in Hawaii? Discover the 8 best photo spots on Oahu, from iconic lookouts and dreamy beaches to lesser-known gems like sea arches, volcanic cliffs, and turtle coves. This guide blends top must-see locations with peaceful hidden treasures, perfect for any photographer.

Travel photographyBelinda ShiApril 6, 2025Hawaii, USA, island, beach, panorama, cityscape, landscape, sand, ocean, coast, children, blue, sunset, silhouette, long exposure, clouds, Honolulu, palm tree, tree, backlight, rockComment

Our First Ever Camping Trip

We took our first camping trip as a family to the Pacific coast in Washington, featuring our favorite photo spots of the Olympic National Park along the Pacific Ocean.

Travel photographyBelinda ShiAugust 12, 2024USA, rock, beach, ocean, hiking, Road Trip, Washington, sunset, forest, tree, lake, riverComment

Capturing the Beauty of the Dakotas: 9 best Photo Spots in North and South Dakota

We continued our Wild West road trip to the Dakotas. I’d like to share my favorite 3 photo spots in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, and favorite 6 photo spots in Badlands National Park and Custer State Park in South Dakota.

4-Day In Cappadocia Turkey - Top 10 Photo Spots

Cappadocia Turkey has to be my favorite of the favorites since the beginning of our Europe trip 11 weeks ago. Beyond the unique landscapes and hot air balloon rides, here are my favorite photo spots.

Travel, AsiaBelinda ShiSeptember 21, 2023children, castle, architecture, Asia, Turkey, muslim, balloon, mountain, valley, sunset, horse, museum, rockComment

3 Days in Algarve, Portugal - 5 Favorite photo spots

A short and sweet trip to Lagos and Portimão, Algarve, Portugal, and some of my personal favorite photo spots.

2023 Europe, EuropeBelinda ShiSeptember 5, 2023Portugal, beach, coast, Atlantic, rock, sunset, long exposure, children, birthday, seascapeComment

One Week In Lisbon - Walking Tour guide and 18 Best Photo Spots

I visited Lisbon with my kids for the second time after 5 years. We walked more this time and would like to share several walking tour routes and our 18 favorite photo spots.