BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED.

Fully experienced.

The photographs matter. Of course they do. But so does everything happening around them. The people you love, the conversations you didn’t plan, and the celebration you’ve been looking forward to. Whether you’re celebrating with a room full of loved ones or eloping somewhere meaningful to you, the day should feel like yours from beginning to end.

Because years from now, I want you to remember how your wedding day felt, not just how it looked.

I’m a wedding and elopement photographer who believes the best photographs come from genuine connection, a little trust, and the freedom to be yourselves.

I love getting to know the people I work with, understanding what matters to them, and creating an experience that feels comfortable from the very beginning. I’ll offer direction when it’s needed, step back when it isn’t, and always make room for the things that happen naturally.

Because at the end of the day, I want you to feel like you had someone in your corner who understood what mattered most.

CHICAGO WEDDING + ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

GET TO KNOW ME

HI, I’M ELENA.

Elopements

Weddings

“OUR DAY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT HER!
She made us feel so comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves. Her guidance, expertise, and attention to detail made everything feel so seamless and stress-free."

Emily & Makiah

“The perfect balance of editorial and
candid — every photo feels chic,
effortless, and completely authentic to
us. From start to finish, her
communication was seamless. She
brought a calm, organized presence to
the day and truly understood our vision.
We felt supported, seen, and completely
at ease.”

Nila & Mike 

"Elena was lovely to work with and we’re obsessed with our photos. Every big moment was captured"

Krista $ Kyle

KIND WORDS

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A closer look at the wedding days I get to photograph — the people, the places, and what made each one their own.

STORIES FROM REAL WEDDING DAYS

03 / la notte

02 / ARMOUR HOUSE

01 / CHICAGO CITY HALL

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Brandi & will

SO, WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?

I’d love to hear about it.

Whether you’re planning a wedding surrounded by loved ones or an intimate day that’s entirely your own, I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Tell me a little about yourselves, what you’re celebrating, and what you’re looking forward to most.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR DAY →