Striking images start with the perfect match.

I love telling stories with my images. And I love weddings. When you look back on your wedding images, I want you to remember how it felt to be there. I want you to have beautiful images of moments you may have missed– a tear quickly swept away, a big laugh, a quick but meaningful glance. While I love classic poses and unique composition, my favorite photographs always end up being the moments that happen naturally and can never be duplicated. I am drawn to beautiful light and real emotion and I am always striving to create that image that will make you say ‘wow.’ With passion, dedication, creativity, and style, I specialize in telling beautiful love stories with photos that capture the essence of each couple. My timeless and photojournalistic style will be forever current.

MEET ELENA

Our upbeat and easygoing personalities will help make your wedding day fabulous and fun. We candidly capture the in-between moments of genuine laughter and raw emotion that will give you goosebumps. My passion is creating inspired, heart-felt images for Chicago and beyond. I can’t wait to partner with you. Your love is a work of art. Let’s use every color!

Some things I love in addition to wedding photography are TRAVELING, baking, painting, and tinkering around in our At-home darkroom with my partner Arlan.

We’re doing our part to revive a 170 year old photographic process in our spare time, and in our spare bathroom. Yes, you read that right!

A LONG OVERDUE TRIP TO WATER MY ROOTS

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala 2021

Now it’s my turn to learn about you! Reach out and say hello.
xo, Elena

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Sarah & Brian

“Elena is an artist and an incredible person. She captured who we are as a couple and so many special moments that we will never forget.”

Kate & John

“She captured every moment perfectly, and we were able to enjoy those moments without feeling like we were posing for a photo every second. She is in a class of her own.”

Melissa & Phil

“She’s an amazing person to work with and took our vision into something tangible and added her own unique artistic touch. Her eye for the moment elevated our wedding into something that we can continue to enjoy for years to come!”

Betsy & John

“Elena is such a sweet and calming presence, made us feel super comfortable, and took the most creative and breathtaking photos of us and our day. We had so much fun and are truly obsessed with our photos.”

Aline & James

“Her enthusiasm and joy during the entire event touched my heart profoundly.”

Jenny & Andy

“Elena has an incredible eye, and an outstanding ability to capture even the subtlest of moments.”

Sarah & Robert

“Elena’s artistry is immeasurably enhanced by her kindness, her thoughtful and curious nature, and her love and zeal for people and story.”

Elaine & Dan

“Elena perfectly captured our happiness and how much fun we had.”

Rinkoo & Rohan

“The photos are beyond spectacular!”

Natalie & Dan

“I love her artistic use of light and ability to capture such warm, natural, heartfelt moments. In addition to her creative talents she is a fun, warm, calming presence on your wedding day. My entire family loved her.”

Vicki & Peter

“My family, friends, and the venue staff all went out of their way to tell us just how great our photographers were. I recommend Elena to everyone who wants a positive, calming presence with such a great eye for capturing candid, unique shots”

Jackie & Richard

“Her true magic shone through in capturing candid and hidden moments. The life and emotion in her photos are simply unbelievable, priceless keepsakes of our special day.”

Ethan & Liza

“We are so fortunate to have worked with Elena for our May wedding. When we first met Elena, we felt we immediately connected with her warmth and kindness. She shared with us her style and how she wants to capture our natural interactions and encompass who we are as a couple. This attitude spoke to us and made us confident that we wanted to work with her. As the wedding came closer, we felt like collaborators with Elena as she planned out all the shots we wanted and made every effort for us to have everything planned before our bid day. And of course, on our wedding, everything progressed without a hitch. Her shots are magnificent and take us back to our wedding. We feel truly lucky to have worked with Elena and would recommend her to everyone!”

Lisa & Evan

“She blew our expectations out of the water! When we saw the pictures of our own day it was absolute art. Her work is unparalleled and we would book Elena a million times over again.”

Erin & Greg

“Even if you just met her she will treat you the same as a friend. Her warmth and generosity are contagious. The combination of her authenticity and approach makes her clients feel at ease in front of the lens and allows her to capture honest and beautiful portraits.”

Rebecca & Alex

“She truly captured the light in everyone’s eyes at the reception. We now have the best photos we’ve ever seen of family and friends. Don’t trust anyone else with this important moment.”