oahu wedding

WOW! This year has definitely been one for the books to say the very least! I wanted to do an end of the year recap on business, on life and just go over the blessings that have come thru my business that I started just 2 ½ years ago! What a crazy beautiful journey it […]

2019 END OF YEAR RECAP

My editing workflow

Recently, I did a questionnaire on my Instagram Story and the #1 question I got asked was wanting to see my editing process + tips. Trust me I know your struggle, I know how difficult it is when starting out or new to the game to figure out your exact editing style and what looks […]

Adventurous engagement session Hawaii

Adventurous engagement session Hawaii

Christina & Damian were the sweetest couple and I’m sooo dang happy these two were my very first session back from Maternity Leave woop woop! These two met at a bar in Honolulu just a MONTH after Christina moved here back in 2017! He had been starring at her all night and after his friend […]

Sunset Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii wedding including getting ready photos, wedding details, bride and groom portraits and wedding ceremony inspiration by Anela Benavides, Oahu Hawaii wedding and engagement photographer

Sunset Ranch Wedding Oahu | Ana & Ty

WOW, just wow! Ana & Ty met in Oahu Hawaii but came from two very different parts of the world. Ana travelled all the way from Mexico and Ty was stationed here on Oahu, but came all the way from North Carolina. Luckily they crossed each others paths, instantly became friends and then eventually fell […]

elope in hawaii

ELOPE IN HAWAII

If you didn’t know by now Eloping in Hawaii is so the biz for all the non-traditional lovers who stray away from the stress of a full Wedding! Having to entertain others, pleasing those around you and accomodating others needs is sometimes not the goal of my couples. I am OBSESSED with lovers who stray […]

Bohemian Oahu Backyard Wedding including wedding bride and groom portraits, wedding cake, wedding flowers, wedding wedding decor, wedding details by Anela Benavides #wedding

Bohemian Oahu Backyard Wedding | Kristy + CJ Lee

This Boho backyard Wedding is soooo my vibe! Kristy & C.J. have been together for 12 freaking years, 1 year legally married and now celebrating with their closest friends + family to kick it off! They have been together since they were 15 years old! Since then they have traveled the world and started a […]

Oahu Elopement | Priscilla & Eugene

Funny story- this couple actually ditched their planned & paid for reception in Temecula, CA last minute. Decided the heck with it and ELOPED in Oahu, Hawaii within 3 months of planning and did the DANG THING!!! I am OBSESSED with laid back lovers who decide last minute to elope and keep things super intimate just […]

Kahana Bay Engagement Session

THESE TWO ARE THE CUTEST! They flew in from Southern California and Sery wanted me to capture their engagement photos while on their trip! Her fiance had proposed to her at Aulani and Ko Olina the very last time they came to Oahu and this time they came to capture their engagement photos! I felt […]

BIRTH STORY

He was born on October 17th 2019 and our life and family has FOREVER changed… My heart is so FULL. I cannot put into words how I feel and how blessed I have been this entire pregnancy and birthing experience. Let me start with my first experience in labor so you can get an idea […]

Lanikuhonua Wedding | The Pascua’s

Chanel + Ricky are my type of couple!!! Super laidback, OBSESSED with their family and had the absolute BEST celebration for their Wedding Day! We started the day at the Marriott in Ko Olina, a stunning resort where the two got ready in their seperate rooms, gave gifts to their closest friends and family and […]