MEET THE PERSON BEHIND THE LENS
Hello there, I'm Elle.
Through gentle direction and thoughtful encouragement, I aim to create timeless, emotionally rich images that reflect the true essence of your family. My approach is centered on storytelling—highlighting personality, emotion, and authentic connection through a balance of candid moments and intentionally guided portraits.
A little about me.
I fell in love with photography twice. The first time while in a career serving underprivileged communities, I saw how the cost of graduation photography was a barrier to well-deserving, hard-working, accomplished households being able to celebrate this fundamental milestone. The second was after losing a family member unexpectedly and deeply regretting that we did not take enough pictures with them. I can often be found painting, doing digital projects and prints, drawing, woodworking, stenciling, or even designing something to pass the time... photography is where my heart is. I am a self-taught creative who believes in the power of artistic expression as a form of self-care and the key to emotional regulation. Apart from photography and teaching art/do-it-yourself classes, I have proudly collaborated in community events and beautification projects with the City of Casa Grande APS Project, City of Casa Grande Main Street After Dark, and City of Eloy Public Library.
FAQ
What is a mini photo session?
Mini photo sessions are shorter and less expensive than regular photo sessions, and they typically include fewer photos with minimal retouching. Mini sessions are usually 15–30 minutes long, while regular photo sessions can be longer and may include location, backdrop and outfit changes.
What is the timeframe for sessions?
Each photo session will have different needs. Depending on the size, theme and scheduled time of event, the photo session can range from 45 minutes up to 4 hours or more.
Do you travel for photo sessions or weddings?
At this time we aim to serve our local and surrounding communities. We can travel to locations outside 50 miles from the Casa Grande center for a trip fee.
What equipment is used?
Canon EOS M50 Mark II / Canon EOS R6 Mark II
50mm f1.4 Prime / 49mm 10x MACRO / 35mm f2.0 Prime
165cm Parabolic Umbrella with diffuser
55cm Parabolic Soft Box with diffuser
230W Bi Color COB Silent Studio Photography Output Light
Pro AD200Pro 200Ws 2.4G Strobe Speedlight
What is your wedding skill level?
As a wedding photographer in the early stages of my wedding photography journey, I have photographed multiple weddings and gained hands-on experience documenting real, meaningful celebrations. I aim to photograph each wedding with care, intention, and a deep respect for the story unfolding in front of me. I approach each special day with preparation, calm guidance, and a documentary heart—capturing genuine moments as they happen while thoughtfully guiding portraits when needed.
I believe beautiful wedding photography isn’t about perfection, but about presence. It’s about the quiet in-between moments, the emotion, and the honest connection that makes each wedding day uniquely yours.
As I continue to grow within the wedding industry, I remain deeply committed to refining my craft, learning with intention, and creating timeless imagery that reflects both the beauty of the day and the feeling of it.