Because the best weddings aren’t about size—
they’re about meaning, connection, and the people who matter most.
Whether you’re hosting 150 guests or just a handful of your closest loved ones, what matters most is that the day feels true to you.
My role? To help you stay grounded in the moment, supported in the planning, and seen every step of the way.
Chicago wedding & elopement photographer
I focus on people—because your people are who make your wedding day. The quiet glances, the hand squeezes, the way your parents hold each other during a slow dance. The flower girl asleep in her chair. The speech that brings everyone to tears. The moment your mom hears you say, “I do.”
While the details matter, it’s the emotion that lasts. My approach is intentional and calm, shaped by connection and grounded in trust. I’ll guide you when needed, step back when it counts, and photograph your day in a way that feels meaningful, natural, and unmistakably yours.
I'm Elena
- Audrey & Brian
Elena. I’m crying. These are GORGEOUS. You truly have such a gift, and I’m so thankful for these pictures—I can’t get over it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Love you so much.
You truly have such a gift and I’m so thankful for these pictures!!!!! I can’t get over it.
-angelica & brett
Elena we literally don’t even have words….these are beyond STUNNING, I wish you could’ve heard our live reactions 🤣. Picture Super Bowl game live, neck and neck, and your team just scored the final goal.
Elena we literally don’t even have words….these are beyond STUNNING, I wish you could’ve heard our live reactions 🤣. Picture Super Bowl game live, neck and neck, and your team just scored the final goal. The pics made us feel so full and even more so remind us of why we’re doing all of this. Thank you so much for capturing our favorite love story in such a beautiful and meaningful way 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Your wedding doesn’t have to follow every tradition to be meaningful. What matters is that it feels like you—relaxed, intentional, and centered on the people and moments that matter most.
With all-inclusive coverage, you’ll never have to choose what’s most important—I’ll be there to capture it all with a thoughtful blend of candid emotion, editorial intimacy, and a little direction when it’s needed.
Wedding collections begin at $5,900 and include up to 10 hours of coverage.
Every collection also includes a second photographer, engagement session, Polaroids, and planning support.
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Your elopement deserves more than a quick “I do.” For some couples, that means vows on a rooftop, a vineyard dinner under string lights, or a private evening surrounded by their closest people. However you choose to celebrate, I’ll help you keep it intentional, relaxed, and full of meaning.
With space to slow down, breathe, and be present, these collections are designed for couples who want their story told beyond the ceremony — the laughter, the toasts, and all the quiet in-between moments with the people who matter most.
Intimate elopement collections begin at $3000 for 4 hours and are designed for celebrations with 25 guests or fewer. A 6-hour collection is also available at $5000, which includes a second photographer for even more storytelling coverage.
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There’s something timeless about saying “I do” at Chicago’s City Hall. The nerves waiting in line, the way your hands find each other before you’re called in, the cheers from your people — or the stillness if it’s just the two of you. City Hall may be simple in logistics, but it’s full of meaning.
I’ll guide you through the process so it feels easy, relaxed, and completely yours. From portraits on the courthouse steps to a stroll downtown after, you’ll have images that tell the story of your day — not just the ceremony, but the emotions wrapped around it.
City Hall collections begin at $950 for 1 hour and are designed for intimate celebrations with 15 guests or fewer. A 2-hour collection is also available at $1550, giving you extra time for portraits or a second location.
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