How to Elope on Oahu, Hawaii by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an elopement & elopement planning tips. Book your couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration #elopement #photography #elopementphotography #Hawaiiphotographer #tipsforphotographers

With everything going on I wanted to ease the load for alllll my couples looking to elope on Oahu, Hawaii and give you the absolute BEST suggestions + my top recommendations for vendors to consider. I know you want this day to be as STRESSFREE as possible. So my goal is to create an easy […]

How to Elope on Oahu, Hawaii

How to Plan your Engagement Photoshoot by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an outdoor couples session and engagement shoot planning tips. Book your couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration #couples #photography #couplesphotography #Hawaiiphotographer #tipsforphotographers

How to Plan your Engagement Photoshoot

How to Plan your Engagement Photoshoot. This blog post has been HIGHLY requested by both clients and/or photographers trying to decide what is the absolute BEST for couples planning their engagements, anniversary or just capturing the mundane moments! And let’s be real- for all my girls out there, this is about the HARDEST part of […]

North Shore, Hawaii | Waimea Bay Engagement Session by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an outdoor couples session. Book your Chicago couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration #couples #photography #couplesphotography #Oahuphotographer #HawaiiPhotographer

North Shore, Hawaii | Waimea Bay Engagement Session

Jana & Justin are the absolute SWEETEST couple. I had the honor of kicking off the end of quarantine with a BANG by taking their engagement photos! It has been a loooong 2 months in the house and in quarantine with the kids stuck at home but I am just happy to be healthy & […]

Cotton Wood Canyon, Utah elopement by Anela Benavides Photography. This blog post includes wedding details, bridal fashion, groom fashion, bride and groom portraits. Book your Hawaii elopement and browse the blog for more inspiration #photography #weddingplanning #weddingtips #weddingphotography #hawaiiweddingphotographer

Cotton Wood Canyon, Utah | Lama & Stefany Elopement Photos

Cotton Wood Canyon, Utah Elopement. Adventuring with my family is probably one of my favorite parts of my job. This trip to Utah & then to Idaho was not only for my family but also I got to capture Lama & Stefany’s Elopement in Cottonwood Canyon while in Utah. I am 100% OBSESSED with couples […]

5 Things to Uplevel your Business During This Down Time by Anela Benavides Photography. This blog post includes tips for photographers, working from home strategies and home office inspiration. #homeoffice #workfromhome #photography

5 ways to uplevel your business during this down time

5 Ways to uplevel your business. First and foremost, I want to say I hope each and every single one of you are staying safe during this time. I realize this pandemic has become worldwide in a matter of weeks and my heart goes out to all of you. During this time we have been […]

Top 5 Oahu Wedding Venues by Anela Benavides, Oahu Hawaii Wedding Photographer, includes wedding venues and tips for planning a wedding. #Weddingvenue #Weddingplanning

Top 5 Oahu Wedding Venues | Location Scouting

Top 5 Oahu Wedding Venues. This blog post is dedicated to the lovers considering getting married on Oahu Hawaii, to those couples that are adventurous, laidback, OBSESSED with both beach & greenery and thrive in bohemian style- THIS IS FOR YOU! I am here for the lovers that want a STUNNING venue, have been on […]

Waimea bay engagement session by Anela Benavides, Oahu Hawaii wedding and engagement photographer + educator. This blog post includes posing tips and outfit ideas and outdoor couples session on the beach and photography tips. Book your Oahu engagement session or photography mentor session and browse the blog for inspiration #engagementphotography #photography #hawaiiphotographer #photographytips

Waimea Bay Engagement Session | Sydney + Jake

Waimea Bay Engagement Session. MY TYPE OF PEOPLE!!!! I completely VIBE with couples that are 1000% down to get in the water, laidback, go with the flow and say YES to any ideas that come their way! This couple just got engaged recently and I was looking for some lovers to capture during my mentor […]

5 tips on how to get best use out of your presets by Anela Benavides, Hawaii wedding and engagement photographer. This blog post includes editing tips, Lightroom presets, moody presets, moody Lightroom presets, tips for photographers, and photography inspiration. #photography #photographytips #lightroom #presets #lightroompresets

5 tips on how to get best use out of your presets

WOW!!! I AM SO PUMPED ABOUT THIS! It’s been long awaited for these presets to launch and I cannot be more grateful for each and every person that has fully supported this! I wanted to give you more tips + tricks on how to FULLY get the best use of your presets and a step-by-step […]

Kahana Bay adventurous Couples Session by Anela Benavides, Hawaii, California and New Zealand wedding and couples photographer. This blog post includes adventurous couples session posing ideas and outfit inspiration for an outdoor couples session. Book your Hawaii adventurous couples session and browse the blog for inspiration. #couples #photographer #hawaiiphotographer #californiaphotographer #newzealandphotographer

Kahana Bay | Adventurous Couples Session

Kahana Bay adventurous couples session. I thrive with adventurous couples, couples willing to get muddy and go on a hike, willing to jump in the water and end the night soaking wet… that’s my type of vibe HANDS DOWN! Ana & Ty are such a laidback couple, willing to go on any type of adventure!!! […]

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Marokopa Falls Auckland New Zealand | Adventurous Bridal Shoot

I AM IN COMPLETE AWE!!!! Jarreau & Destiny were the absolute sweetest couple and completely down for an adventure! While I was traveling to New Zealand I really wanted to shoot an adventurous session and be able to visit somewhere STUNNING & worth the trip! A good friend of mine from Hamilton put together the […]