Amateur Japanese Bikini Model Pictures From Beautiful Oahu, Hawaii

Living in exotic Hawaii offers many lifestyle benefits and some are photography related. Hawaii is not really the USA and the Asian population and tourists can be a source of beautiful, natural models (and non-models).

Growing up in oppressed Communist Hungary I never imagined I would be photographing Japanese bikini models in tropical paradise.

These photos are from the early days of my model photography adventure taken in 2004.

Aki just like many other friends and acquaintances was nice enough to let me photograph her. After all what girl does not want to be a bikini model for a day?
Without much technical knowledge or model photography experience these photos were taken mostly on instinct.

The rough sand (which is shipped to Waikiki) makes an excellent accessory. Not sure if consciously or not but I was early on applying the use of diagonal lines which make images more dynamic and exciting.

Somewhat of an unusual pose and vantage point but ever since the beginning I was uninterested in the typical smiling brainless bikini model genre and really enjoyed exploring drama, strength with femininity of course.
I never ask my models to smile or laugh, if it happens naturally I can shoot it but forcing it is not my cup of tea. Once again the coarse sand rocks this photo.

Mixing things up a bit by adding a new color, the blue of the ocean. Looking back (I am writing this post in 2009) the composition feels a bit boxy, it is a tight crop, therefore the diagonal line of the model’s body is a bit extreme. Critiquing one’s own photos extensively is a great way to remain humble and learn lessons for the future.

I like this photo. Exotic Japanese bikini model in a splashing wave. What is worth being noted is that this girl has never done a photoshoot but her natural personality, beauty and intelligence still shines through.
These characteristics make are the best first time models, pure natural beauty without badly learnt poses and diva attitude.

Model holding a boogie board in a clean, simple arrangement. No assistants or reflectors needed, the bright sand bounces back plenty of sunlight.

Making friends is easy especially if staying in a youth hostel; “where are you from” is the perfect ice breaker. I also photographed the other girl in this picture who was a great first time model as well.

Aloha from Hawaii! A hui hou! Until we meet again!