Chicago Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Timeless, candid & cinematic imagery for modern romantics.
WEDDINGS
ELOPEMENTS
engagements + lifestyle
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.
Because your wedding day isn’t about getting every shot—it’s about living every second.
I’m drawn to the moments that unfold naturally—imperfect, emotional, and completely yours.
Whether you’re exchanging vows on a rooftop, dining under string lights with your closest people, or sneaking away for a quiet moment—your celebration is intentional, heartfelt, and deeply personal.
You deserve a photographer who captures not just how it looked, but how it felt.
Because your day isn’t about doing it all. It’s about pausing to soak it in—the laughter, the quiet tears, and every moment that stays with you.
I’m all about the real stuff—deep belly laughs, teary-eyed vows, messy champagne sprays, and those quiet in-between moments you didn’t even realize were happening. My approach is relaxed and intentional, offering gentle direction when needed and space for genuine emotion to unfold naturally.
I’ll fix your dress, wrangle your veil, and cheer you on like a friend who just happens to have a camera in hand. More than anything, I want you to feel confident, seen, and completely at ease—like you can fully soak in every second of your day.
And when I’m not behind the lens? You’ll probably find me curled up with a good book, grabbing sushi with friends, or belting out early 2000s throwbacks on a golden hour drive.
I’m here to capture your story with honesty, heart, and just the right amount of hype.
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MEET ELENA
Whether you’re popping champagne on a rooftop, cozying up at home, planning a golden-hour beach picnic, or wandering through a vineyard, your session should feel like a “this is so us” kind of day—easy, relaxed, and full of real moments.
It’s never just about pretty photos (though yes, I love a good editorial detail). What matters most? Capturing the laughter, the movement, and the way you light up just being together. With natural prompts and gentle direction, we’ll create images that feel romantic, genuine, and true to your story.
Because this isn’t just another photo session—it’s a little slice of your story.
engagements & lifestyle
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Whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of your favorite people, your elopement deserves to be simple, intentional, and full of meaning. From timelines to locations, I’m here to help guide the planning process and document your day in a way that feels relaxed, intimate, and unmistakably yours.
Because however you choose to celebrate—this chapter matters.
ELOPEMENTS
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Whether you’re hosting a small, intentional wedding or a full-day celebration with loved ones, your wedding deserves to feel like you.
I’m here to document the big moments, the quiet in-betweens, and all the emotion that unfolds in between—capturing your story in a way that’s honest, intentional, and completely stress-free.
My goal? That you feel seen, celebrated, and fully present—so you can soak in every second while trusting that nothing meaningful goes unnoticed.
WEDDINGS
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I can't express how much I've loved working with Elena! She’s not only an incredibly talented photographer, but also an absolute joy to work with. She is fun, enthusiastic, but also comforting and patient, making the entire experience truly special. She's also wonderfully communicative, which made everything run so smoothly.
Elena perfectly captured our city elopement last July! She didn’t just capture the love between my now husband and I, but she also photographed my son and included a few family photos. I will cherish those photos forever. To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we were lucky enough to work with her again and once again, she exceeded my expectations!
If you’re looking for a photographer, I could not recommend Elena enough - she is truly exceptional!
I can't express how much I've loved working with Elena! She is fun, enthusiastic, but also comforting and patient, making the entire experience truly special.
Working with Elena was a dream. She was so easy going and was great about prompting us through various poses and ideas. My fiance can be a bit of a stinker when it comes to taking photos, but she perfectly coached us along which made it feel very natural. When I look at the photos, they look and feel like us. She managed to capture our relationship in them in such an authentic way. I truly love them.
She captured our relationship in them in such an authentic way. our photos look & feel like us.
Elena is a gem. She is the most professional, charismatic person you’ll ever work with. She made us feel so comfortable the entire process and that was just in location.
THE PICTURES. THE PICTURES. THE PICTURES
She understands people of color and their skin tones. The finished product is just spectacular, you will not regret working with her.
