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Elise Sanchez Photography - Hawaii Wedding and Portrait Photographers - Oahu - Island Destination

Portraits

1. 60-minute session within the Kaiserslautern area
2. 30+ hand-edited digitals
3. Private online gallery
4. Location and outfit consultation
5. Mobile gallery app

Travel across Europe available.

STARTS AT €550
Elise Sanchez Photography - Hawaii Wedding and Portrait Photographers - Oahu - Island Destination

VISION + STORY

In our next steps together, I will listen to your vision and create a comfortable space to tell your story.

Please contact me for a collection of curated guides that will prepare you for our adventure together.



Welcome + Prep + Location Guides

Weddings

Elopement and small wedding collections also available.

FULL DAY STARTS AT €3,300

REVIEWS

Katherine C., San Diego, CA

Found Elise here on TheKnot. I wanted a photographer who was engaging and was focused on documenting the raw emotions during our wedding (and of course some of the standard group photos that old school folks love). She was just a gem!

She had so much attention to detail - taking photos of laughter, tears of joy and pure festivity. The quality of the photos were excellent and her professionalism was on point. Elise, we truly thank you for capturing the moments in one of the best day of our lives. I’m glad that you were a part of it!

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Nik + Kristen A., Hilo, HI

Elise is so talented and her photographs were wonderful! We had a low-key elopement with no decorations... but her photographs made our wedding look so much more... elegant and beautiful.

She was prompt in response throughout the whole process, flexible in accommodating our wishes, and gave us the guidance we needed when it came to posing and getting our families to gather when needed. We were so pleased with her service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Karen L., Honolulu, HI

Elise is just amazing! My husband and were so lucky have had the opportunity to work with her. She did a great job making us feel comfortable and selected a very practical location that allowed us to capture various shots.

I really highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a kind professional photographer. She is truly a wonderful soul and I would love to work with her again if given the opportunity! We love our photos!

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Christina C., Seattle, WA

While in Hawaii we got the opportunity to shoot with Elise and she did such a flawless job. Check out her work, amazing is an understatement. If you are in or planning a trip to Hawaii you should definitely look into working with Elise!

Thank you for being such a wonderful photographer and for spreading your art all over the world.

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Raffaela M., B.C.

I am beyond words on how amazing and professional Elise was to my family and I. I traveled to Waikiki for a family holiday with my 5-year-old daughter and parents and wanted to do something special as a keepsake. I contacted Elise and she was so helpful, informative, and friendly. She communicated with us to ensure everything was set up for a date and time to meet and even arrived early to the shoot location to scout out just the right spot. The location she chose was beautiful and perfect for our shoot.

Above and beyond aren't even an adequate description to state how invested she became in the photoshoot and how perfect she wanted it to be for us. Her editing is amazing and I could not have asked or wished for a better experience. I recommend Elise Sanchez Photography to anyone living or traveling to Oahu to capture those moments. You will not be disappointed.

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Jo Ann D., San Diego, CA

Elise was a pleasure to work with and we are blessed to have had the opportunity to have her photograph my family in PARADISE! Hope to see you next year!

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Gwen G., Sacramento, CA

If you’re looking for a phenomenally gifted, personable and all-around good person/photographer then Elise Sanchez is for you. She honored us with a photo shoot recently, and put her heart and soul into the event from start to finish.

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Martina U., Dallas, TX

Elise is warm and professional. She put us at ease from the start and was wonderful. Our wedding photos show candor and great moments. We are so thankful and highly recommend her!!!!

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Sally S., Sydney, Australia

Elise was our photographer for our small wedding in June. We were so lucky to find her. She was quick to respond, and we love our gallery. She did an amazing job, and we have recommended her to many of our friends. Thank you so much for everything, Elise!

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Wendy G., San Diego, CA

If you're looking for a phenomenally gifted, personable and all-around good person/photographer then Elise Sanchez is for you. She honored us with a photo shoot recently, and put her heart and soul into the event from start to finish. We were able to select the perfect location from a wide list located around Oahu. Communication was spot on, and she went out of her way to accommodate one of our participants with special needs. During the shoot, she gave excellent direction and made us all feel at ease. Elise has tons of energy and ideas yet is also willing to listen to adapt to your own preferences.

When the proofs came back I was stunned--these are by far the most incredible family photos we've ever had, capturing moments that we will treasure for a lifetime. Elise did an outstanding job of making us look our best while capturing Oahu's natural beauty in every frame.

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Ruth L., Seattle, WA

Elise has a natural gift for capturing precious moments. She was so easy and fun to work with, as she provided clear instructions that led to beautiful, candid pictures.

She was communicative and followed up with us before our photoshoot for confirmation. It was great meeting her the day of, and she was patient with us even though we had a difficult time finding the meeting spot. She knew how to relax us and bring out the true romance in us. Her tips and suggestions were effective in helping us feel natural and unposed. Our pictures turned out great as a result!

We really enjoyed our time with Elise and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to get photos done for any occasion!

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Dana C., Columbus, IN

Elise took my son's senior pictures while we were here visiting. She is the whole package - professional, personal, fun, communicative, informative (provided some HI history during the shoot), and a very hard worker (does whatever it takes to get a great shot and perfect angle). She's an artist painting a canvas in her mind - my son's photos are masterpieces!! I would HIGHLY recommend Elise!!

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Nikki W.

Elise is an absolute GEM! She's so much fun to work with, easy to talk to, knowledgable of all the best spots on the island, and great at giving direction to capture just the right shot. I'm absolutely in love with our 5 year anniversary photos. 12/10 would recommend hiring Elise for whatever your photo needs might be!!

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Erin B.

Awesome experience. Elise is such a fun person and helped us look more natural to get the best photos. She was super responsive, which was important to me because we had never been to Hawaii before and I was nervous about the logistics of everything. We weren't sure of the best places for engagement photos, but she gave us a list of her favorite locations for specific times of the day. We highly recommend her!! I mean, come on! Look at this gorgeous photo!

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Justin E.

Elise was amazing from start to finish. My friends and I all went to Hawaii and this was one of the highlights of the trip. She was amazing with our 4 year old daughter and got us all relaxed. We did family shots, some shots with our friends, who also was doing a photo shoot at the same time, and some maternity photos of my wife and some with just our daughter.

If you’re going to Hawaii or in Hawaii make sure you go to Elise for some photos. She was very fun and got so many smiles from my daughter. It was a long and fun photo shoot and I’ll totally do it again when my next child is born and we go to Hawaii. 5 star experience all around!

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Kimberly O.

Elise is an AMAZING photographer and an overall great person! My husband and I wanted some memorable photos of our honeymoon trip to Hawaii and we got so much more! Elise was helpful every step of the way from booking, picking a stunning location, helpful tips to look our best, a stress-free photoshoot, to the delivery of our beautiful photos.

She made it a point to learn about us as a couple in order to help take photos that represented our relationship. She never made us feel rushed and she worked hard to input her creativity to capture unforgettable memories for us. She clearly loves what she does and it shows in her work! I'm forever grateful for all her hard work and would recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch photographer! Keep doing what you're doing Elise!

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FAQ

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How would you describe your style?

Vibrant + Documentary

My goal is to capture events unfolding naturally with less direction from behind the camera. The result is less manipulation, and more beauty and honesty.

I craft a blend of vibrant color and striking black and white photographs that have a sense of place. There is a thrill for me in capturing moments of raw emotion and quiet beauty, of trepidation and joy.

There are too many places to choose from! How can I pick the right location for our portraits?

Lovely question. I have lots of favorite locations and will guide you to choose the perfect location for your session.

How many images will I receive?

Editing is half the fun for me. I typically produce about 30 + high-quality, high-resolution image per hour of coverage

What is your turnaround for edits?

2ish weeks for portraits and 6ish weeks for weddings.

How will I receive the images?

You will receive your images via an online viewing and printing gallery.

I am not sure about all the posing parts of a portrait session. Will you guide me?

Yes of course! I also feel super awkward in front of a camera. So I know just how to guide you.

What kind of equipment do you use?

I shoot Nikon and prime lenses and have backups for everything.

You are the perfect for photographer to tell my story. What next?

Head over to the contact page and send me a message. I look forward to talking story with you!

Hogwarts house?

Gryffindor!

What is your favorite thing about Germany?

Bakeries, of course! Nussschnecken, especially.

Being in the heart of Europe is the perfect place to explore the continent and beyond.

The days are long, and the years are short.

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