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We’re devoted to capturing your unique love story through timeless, romantic, and modern imagery. With over a decade of experience and 150+ weddings across Hawaiʻi and beyond, my team and I bring the aloha spirit to every celebration.
As a Native Hawaiian, wife, and mother, I value life’s fleeting moments — a perspective that shapes my natural, candid approach. We limit the number of weddings we take each year to ensure every couple receives our full attention and an effortless, laidback-yet-luxury experience.
No two stories are the same. Yours deserves a tailored, high-touch experience that feels equal parts effortless and unforgettable. Our goal is to preserve your most cherished moments — for your present, and for decades to come.
Highly experienced team serving 150+ weddings & elopements worldwide. We connect with all things modern, romantic & timeless photos.
You can expect fast communication, sneak peeks within 72 hours, guidance in crafting your dream day and a hype team that is there just for you, every step of the way.
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Your cinematic love story begins here — artfully preserved for generations.
PROFESSIONAL YET LAIDBACK APPROACH
An Effortless, Luxury Wedding Experience — From First Call to Final Gallery
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I became a mom at 19, and that changed everything. I picked up a camera to freeze moments with my babies — the way they laughed, grew, and changed before my eyes. What started as a simple passion became my purpose: preserving life’s fleeting, beautiful chapters through timeless imagery.
Today, I’m honored to capture weddings across Hawai‘i and beyond — from luxurious celebrations to intimate oceanfront elopements. My style blends romantic, editorial storytelling with laid-back, candid connection — because your photos should feel as real and alive as the day itself.
Born and raised on O‘ahu, the aloha spirit is at the heart of everything I do. I treat my couples like family, go above and beyond to make sure they’re cared for, and bring calm, creative energy to every moment. Whether I’m stepping into the water for the perfect shot or speaking up to protect your vision, you’ll always know I’ve got your back.
I don’t take on every couple — I pour everything into the ones I do. If you value genuine connection, intentional storytelling, and photos that make you feel something, we’re probably a perfect fit.
Luxury. Heart. Aloha. That’s the Anela Benavides Photography experience.
Native Hawaiian from Oahu, Hawaii, wife & mom to 4 beautiful kids.
Known for being professional Yet Laidback
Your Story, Told through my eyes
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Photography was one of the most important things for us to have someone we absolutely trust to capture this day as we are such a sentimental couple and love to relive memories through our photos and we are SO thankful to have found you! Thank you for being the most kind, down to earth, funny and dopest photographer we’ve ever met Love you, Anela!!
ALODIE & DERICK
"I’m absolutely sobbing. All of these are absolutely incredible. You and your team were everything and more. Thank you again for being so incredible. Justin and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts of capturing our special day. I CANNOT STOP CRYING, LAUGHING AND EVERY EMOTION in my body. This was INCREDIBLE, thank you so much for sharing!”
MARISSA & JUSTIN
Photography was one of the most important things for us to have someone we absolutely trust to capture this day as we are such a sentimental couple and love to relive memories through our photos and we are SO thankful to have found you! Thank you for being the most kind, down to earth, funny and dopest photographer we’ve ever met. Love you, Anela!!
Melody & vlad
