It should be clear that there are many, many beautiful places in Honolulu to take wedding photos. This is not a definitive list by any means. You should also understand that the most important thing about your wedding photos is not that they touch the most popular backgrounds. The main goal should be that your wedding photos fit your personality and your wishes for your Special Day.
That said, here are a few sites that might give you some ideas if you’re looking to get out and about and take photos as part of your Honolulu, Hawaii wedding:
1. Waikiki Beach – Waikiki’s beaches are traversed every day by newlywed couples. The beach here is justly famous for its beauty and the curve of the sand that runs towards Diamond Head on one side and the beautiful hotels on the other, provides a stunning backdrop no matter which way you go.
Plus, it’s easily accessible at a time when you don’t want to go far in that gorgeous dress. Lastly, look in the perfect direction to capture that tropical beach sunset you might want in your photo album.
2. Pali Lookout – A more unusual option as the wind can be quite strong here at times. However, the view of the windward side of Oahu can’t be beat. You look down on a vast expanse of green land and blue ocean that is a highlight to any visit to Honolulu, whether you’re there for a wedding or not.
3. Ali’iolani Hale – This beautiful building was built in the 1870s and was originally the seat of Hawaii’s government. It is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture and is one of the most recognizable buildings on the islands.
You may also want to have your image in front of the even more famous statue of King Kamehameha that stands out front. Dressed in gold native Hawaiian garb, King Kamehameha stands with his arm outstretched to welcome everyone. A great touch for your photos that really says ‘Hawaii’.
4. Magic Island: This piece of land juts out into the ocean to serve as the eastern boundary of Ala Moana beach. What it offers is not only a beautiful backdrop of ocean and sand, but also a clear view of Diamond Head rising proudly in the distance. There are also boats sailing all the time as they come in and out of the Ala Wai docks.
In other words, a lot of potential for images with interesting backgrounds and elements. What more could you want?
As we said, this is just a sample of the stunning views and settings for your wedding photography. What matters most is that you get images that you are happy with and that truly capture who you are together. That’s what a successful wedding photo shoot in Honolulu or anywhere else entails.