Lanikai Beach Photoshoot Location on Oahu

Lanikai Beach on Oʻahu’s east side is one of the most sought-after locations for Hawaiʻi beach portraits, sunrise photo sessions, family photography, and proposal shoots. Known for its powdery white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and iconic view of the Mokulua Islands, Lanikai offers a dreamy, tropical setting that feels straight out of a postcard. The soft morning light and calm ocean conditions make it especially ideal for sunrise sessions, creating glowing, natural images. Loved by Oʻahu photographers for its light, color, and tranquility, a Lanikai Beach photo shoot is perfect for capturing engagement photos, family portraits, maternity sessions, and destination wedding photography in one of the most beautiful spots in Hawaiʻi.

  • Sunrise location

  • 38 minute drive from Honolulu

  • $30 travel fee

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A woman holding a young girl at the beach during sunset, with two small islands in the background.
A young man in a blue graduation gown kneels on a sandy beach at sunset, holding a matching blue diploma cover, with two small islands in the background.
A couple walking hand in hand on a beach at sunset, with water and islands in the background.
A couple walking hand in hand on the beach at sunset, with the ocean and islands in the background.
A woman and a young girl in yellow dresses on a sandy beach during sunset, with two small islands in the background.
A woman holding a surfboard stands on a sandy beach near the water's edge, with a boat and island in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A family of four standing on a sandy beach at sunset, with two small islands in the background, the parents holding their young children in their arms.
A girl in a flower crown holding a surfboard on a sandy beach with two small islands in the background and a cloudy sky.
A young man in a blue graduation gown and black pants walking in shallow ocean water on a beach during sunset, with small islands in the background and a blurred blue and orange umbrella in the foreground.
A woman with long black hair, wearing a flower crown and a lei, stands on a sandy beach holding a yellow surfboard, with two small islands and cloudy sky in the background.
A family of four, consisting of a father, mother, and two young children, enjoying time on the beach during sunset. The father, sitting on the sand, lifts a little boy in the air, while the mother, sitting on the sand, holds a baby girl.

  • — Vi Olet

    “I can’t recommend Abbey as your photographer enough to capture the essence of Hawai’i! She is extremely easy and friendly to work with from the beginning.

    I absolutely loved her attention to detail. She takes the extra seconds to stop and tell you to move a piece of hair out of the way or lift the lei po’o a little higher out of my eyes. It’s those small things that often you find and regret after you get the pictures - but Abbey makes sure to address it during your shoot. It makes the pictures perfect!

    She guides you through different poses and ideas. She has a vision and makes it a reality. You don’t have to feel awkward or stuck under the pressure to come up with poses - she understands what looks good on camera and is very detail-oriented in telling you where to place a hand or foot! She makes you feel and look like a model without any pressure! She’s also open to your own pose ideas, if you have them :)

    Her post-edits are so talented and the final pictures are a dream. She helped edit out people from the final pictures from the busy beach, so the focus is on you. Would love to book another shoot with Abbey if I return to the island!”

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