TESTIMONIALS

Our wedding day could never have been captured so perfectly by anyone else - and now every other life event feels like it needs Elyse behind the camera. Elyse is the rare photographer who makes you feel genuinely understood and then photographs that - the real you. I originally thought her work might be too cool or too vibey for someone like me (self-proclaimed basic and very awkward on camera), but I quickly realized she helps create that ease and coolness within you. Never forced, never staged.

She offers gentle suggestions and tiny adjustments, and then somehow captures the natural in-between moments that tell the truest story. She was calm, efficient, kind, and made two camera-shy people feel comfortable and even enjoy the experience. Our photos look like us, just seen through her incredibly thoughtful eye.

I’d choose her a million times over for our wedding, and moving forward she’s the person we want capturing every chapter - if you’ll have us, Elyse.

When I first found Elyse’s work, my reaction was simply: “OH.” The best kind of oh. Her work had a lived-in, effortless, deeply authentic feel. Everyone she photographed looked so themselves that a part of me wondered whether I was cool enough to be one of her clients. What I didn’t realize then is that Elyse plays a huge role in creating that feeling. She doesn’t manufacture it - she brings it out of you. She listens, she pays attention, and she reads people with remarkable ease. You relax around her without even noticing. That is the real secret behind why her images feel so emotional and so true.

Our first call:
Before we spoke, I had no idea what I wanted or what to ask. I feel a little awkward in front of the camera, and my husband is even more rigid. Within minutes, the nerves dropped. It was my first experience of Elyse’s soft, warm, calming presence. She didn’t try to sell anything; she just understood us. I told her I was drawn to the tiny in-between moments she captures - and that's exactly what she does and delivered.

Engagement session:
I was certain my husband would hate the engagement shoot. Instead, he walked away saying, “That went so well. She’s so nice. I don’t think I could’ve done that without her.” The way Elyse guides is light and natural: “Let’s try this,” “Walk toward that light,” “Hold that.” She keeps it easy, then quietly adjusts something so the shot lands without ever feeling posed. She sees textures, angles, pockets of light you’d never notice.

Why she’s different:
Elyse is gentle, intuitive, and attuned to people. She notices when someone tightens up and adjusts the flow without a blip. She guides enough so you’re not guessing, but never so much that it feels staged. She remembers what you tell her - what makes you comfortable, how you and your partner naturally engage - and she photographs that.

On our wedding day,
Elyse was exactly the presence I didn’t know I needed. Grounding, calm, and confident at the right moments. Her efficiency is unmatched but never rushed. She shot with digital and film and even created a small Polaroid album she handed us the night of.

As I went through our gallery, I kept finding small moments I didn’t register fully in the moment. Friends, family, bridal party - everyone commented on her. Not just the photos, but her kindness, steadiness, presence, and talent.

Bottom line:
Elyse didn’t just give us beautiful photos. She gave us something honest - a real reflection of us and our day.
She’s no longer just a wedding photographer to us. She’s someone we want documenting our life moving forward. If you’re on the fence, book her. You’ll breathe easier - and you’ll have photographs that feel like everything.

A & S