10 Stunning Hawaii Beach Photoshoot Ideas

Looking for unique Hawaii beach photoshoot ideas? This is the blog post for you! Whether planning a family vacation, Maui babymoon, sunset proposal or anything in between, we’re covering some of the most popular sessions photographed in Hawaii.

Take it to the beach for your portrait session

The beach is the perfect location to photograph portraits in Hawaii. And no two are alike! Whether volcanic black sand, coarse sand speckled with coral fragments or soft and golden, Hawaii beaches hold so much beauty. Here are some ideas of how to capture this natural wonder in your portrait sessions while visiting.

Sunrise splash in swimwear

I’ll never forget the first sunrise we photographed: still ocean, empty beaches, next to no wind. If the swell is low and water safe to enter, why not cool off with a splash at the end of your shoot?! Outfit hack: wear a bikini under your first outfit and take your first outfit off for a superwoman-style change on the beach.

Ocean portraits with a unique perspective

We’re Love + Water for a reason! Ocean portraits are some of our favorite to capture. Using a water housing, Adam photographs these sessions to inject a unique water element in to sunrise and sunset portrait sessions.

Beautiful Hawaii senior portraits at sunrise

When I was a senior in highschool, I wore a graduation cap and a black robe for my senior pics. Those days are behind us, right? Beach portraits in Hawaii are perfect for senior sessions, and sunrise is the perfect time to let your personality shine!

Hawaii Beach Photoshoot Ideas: Trash the dress from the sky with drone portraits

Drone portraits offer a unique perspective of your Hawaii vacation, meshing your connection with the beautiful natural environment. When we photograph your from the air, we use posing techniques unique to drone portraiture and showcase Maui’s incredible beauty. Hawaii beach photoshoot ideas start in the sky! Trashing the dress? Simply enjoying one another’s company on the beach? A Land, Sea + Sky Session Session just might be the ticket. Drone photography is the perfect way to chill with wildlife at a distance without disturbing them – the only way to do it! Check out the sea turtle in the first pic.

Hawaii Beach Photoshoot Ideas: Share a dance at sunset in Wailea

Posed portraits are great, know why? The more direction you receive, the more confident you feel. The more confident you feel, the more you let go. And guess what? The more you let go, the more you hold on and DANCE! Having a twirl at sunset looks so good at the beach in Hawaii.

Elope on the beach in Wailea, Maui

We love sunrise and sunset, but the stunning blues of the sky and sea in this elopement are amazing! Eloping in Hawaii is a popular idea, but you can make it your own by choosing the right time of day, location, and photographer!

Maternity photography on Maui at sunrise

As Maui photographers who specialize in maternity portraits, babymoon photography is a favorite of ours! Sunrise is such a perfect time of day for pregnancy portraits – aren’t the colors below perfect for expecting parents to celebrate their news?!

Romantic Hawaii beach photoshoot ideas: Proposing to your partner at sunset

Beach proposals go hand-in-hand with a romantic Hawaii getaway for two. We photograph dozens of proposals in Hawaii every year, and they never get old! Whether proposing to your love in the company of your family (and disguising it as a family shoot!) or completely surprising them on site, these sessions ooze authenticity.

Have a fun-filled splash with your family in the ocean

Nothing brings out your inner child more than a splash in the sea. We love photographing families by the water because it’s one activity that is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face! Whether you change into swimwear or stick to your regular outfit, ocean portraits in Hawaii always result in simple, sweet moments.

Simple and sweet Hawaii family portraits

Sometimes all it takes to make memories are a beautiful backdrop and an authentic family connection. We capture families in Hawaii at sunrise and sunset. Sometimes, pictures speak volumes and no words are necessary: check out the backdrop of these Hawaii family portraits!

Hawaii Beach Photoshoot Ideas: Epic underwater photography in the ocean and pool

Underwater photography isn’t for everyone. It requires you to be a strong, confident swimmer with great ocean sense it can be a weightless, unique addition to your Hawaii photography experience. For those less keen to dip their does in the open water, photography in your resort pool is a great alternative!

We offer Hawaii photography packages for every experience

Our beach portrait packages range from 30 minute mini sessions to 1 1/2 hour extended family session collections. Our team of associates is available for photoshoots on Maui, the Big Island and Oahu. Let’s link up and plan your dream Hawaii photoshoot!