A Guide to a Dream Engagement Photoshoot A photoshoot planning guide for engaged couples coming at ya! Your engagement photos are more than just pictures – they’re a celebration of your love story and a cherished memento of this beautiful chapter in your life. But with so many details to consider, how do you create an engagement […]

PHOTOSHOOT PLANNING GUIDE FOR ENGAGED COUPLES

BRIDE GUIDE: Tips for the Best Wedding Photos

BRIDE GUIDE: Tips for the Best Wedding Photos This bride guide serves as wedding tips for you to get the most out of your wedding planning and get the best wedding photos you could ever imagine. We’ll cover everything from ensuring you find the perfect photographer who clicks with your style to creating a relaxed […]

ANELA BENAVIDES TEAM

Let me introduce you to the Anela Benavides TEAM!! As our client, you are our #1 top priority. You are the sole purpose of why we can share our heart & passion with others. We pride ourselves on being sought out and as you can imagine, we get booked out well in advance. Luckily, once […]

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Hawaii Adventurous Couples Session | Waimea by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an outdoor couples session, engagement outfit inspiration. Book your Hawaii couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration

Hawaii Adventurous Couples Session | Waimea

I’ve known these two since high school days.

Muir Overlook | California Engagement Session by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an outdoor couples session, engagement outfit inspiration. Book your California couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration

Muir Overlook | California Engagement Session

I flew out to San Francisco California to take their engagement photos!

Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco Couples Session by Anela Benavides Photography. Includes posing inspiration for an outdoor couples session. Book your couples session and browse the blog for more inspiration

Golden Gate Bridge | San Fran Couples Session

I’ve never taken photos at the Golden Gate Bridge IN MY LIFE.. until today! I’ve driven on it while passing it once in my life but never stopped to FULLY take it in. Let alone take photos there. This session was one for the BOOKS!!! I flew up to San Francisco California for a work […]

Oahu Adventurous Couple Session | Waimea Bay 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

Oahu Adventurous Couples Session | Waimea Bay

Have you ever wanted photos in the water with your love? Aiming for those EPIC views right at sunset?? THIS SESSION WAS ALL OF THAT & MORE!!! I AM SO IN AWE! Vanessa & Nathan reached out months in advance really having an idea of their perfect beach photoshoot, in swimsuits, hanging out during sunset […]

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 & […]