About this vendor
In all its glorious shapes and forms, love is welcome here
Working with us is the easy part. You’ve already found each other. You’ve already gotten engaged. And now you have found some down-to-earth, empathetic photographers (pssst – that’s us!) who celebrate diverse couples, LGBTQ+ couples, and all couples who aren’t afraid to get drunk and leave it alllllll on the dance floor – making out included. Movin’ on forward, it’s only going to get lighter, sweeter, and way. more. exciting from here because this is when the fun really starts.
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Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Elise and Ethan were honestly the only photographers I considered booking for my wedding - I had worked with them once before as a bridesmaid and knew their energy and talent were exactly what I wanted at my wedding. Elise puts so much thought and care into everything she does - she leads with kindness and her communication is crystal clear at all times. I was very much a type-A bride who had one million questions about everything and Elise never hesitated to follow up with me and make sure I had all the answers I needed. On the day of the wedding, I was a ball of nerves and anxiety about the day (the weather didn't completely cooperate, a primary vendor was late, groomsmen were groomsman-ing around...) and she took it upon herself to calm me down, check in with me throughout the day, make sure I ate and drank water, and she and Ethan tried their absolute hardest to make sure I didn't let the stress get in the way of celebrating my wedding. I'm sure a high anxiety, overly detail oriented bride is not always the most fun to work with, but they never got frustrated with me and were always right there with a compliment, a smile, or a joke to break whatever tension I was feeling. I feel so fortunate that they were willing to travel to Chicago to work with me and I cannot wait to see all the photos.
Elise and Ethan are simply the best people you could possibly choose to photograph your wedding (or anything really!). They are such kind humans who truly make your day feel special that even if they didn’t take a single photo it would be worth having them there. As it is, they deliver amazing photography. Both candid and portraits are superb. They truly have an eye for catching everyone at your wedding’s natural beauty and essence. We also love the “analog” style of their photography. When we went through the slideshow with our family, I lost track of how many times they said “I think these are the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen.” It is impossible to overstate how thankful we are to have had them photograph our wedding.
Wow where to start.....after several days and weeks of extensive research, I found Elise online. Her "moody" vibe to her photography is what initially drew me in. After talking with her on the phone, it was her sweet nature and depth that closed the deal for me. We met her and her husband for the first time at our engagement photoshoot, which turned out amazing. They are the sweetest couple and I truly admire how well they work together. On the day of our wedding, Elise and Ethan both were so helpful- interacting with guests, holding things for us, telling us where to go and what to do etc.. Everyone loved them! We received our wedding photos the other day and I am completely stunned! She made a personalized playlist for my husband and I to listen to as we looked through the album and let's just say we were both crying throughout. She has a unique ability to capture the little moments that mean the most. You can really tell she puts her heart and soul into her work. Thank you Elise and Ethan!!
Elise and Ethan are simply the best of the best. We had to reschedule our wedding date (like many this year) and they were so supportive and accommodating throughout the whole process. As for our photos, they turned out BEAUTIFULLY. I cannot put into words how great of a job they did. They both captured moments that my husband and I looked back on and were wowed by. Simply put, Elise and Ethan have all the skills and professionalism of a top tier business, while also making you feel like friends. We couldn’t have asked a better duo to shoot our special day. Our thanks and love to you both!
Elise came as the #1 recommendation from my sister-in-law who is also a professional photographer. From day one Elise made the experience a breeze. Unfortunately Covid struck and the planning went to chaos. The only constant was Elise. She doubled as a wedding planner and came through when everything was going wrong. Out of the kindness of her heart she came back and shot our reception five months later. Elise and Ethan were magical and our photos turned out amazing. Elise literally turned such a stressful situation into something magical.
Hiring Elise and her husband, Ethan, to photograph our wedding was one of the easiest and best decisions we made planning our wedding. They were more than willing to travel and stay in my small hometown and since we do not live locally either, we actually only met in person on our wedding day. However it felt like we've known them for a long time. Everything was natural. It was a full day of different stops and she kept everyone on track and kept it fun!
With the all of the challenges of 2020, they were very accommodating and understanding with last minute changes. We cannot say enough great things about our experience with Elise and Ethan.They are respectful, professional, and of course talented! Our pictures turned out beautifully and we'll cherish them forever!
If you are considering booking Elise as your wedding photographer, I don’t know why you’re waiting! Elise was the photographer for our June 29th, 2019 wedding and my husband and I couldn’t have made a better decision on photography. I was having great difficulty finding a photographer whose editing style fit the vibe of our wedding and our relationship, and I found Elise through my wedding venue and was completely blown away by her photography skills and editing style. She was *hands down* the most helpful wedding vendor we booked. Every time I had a question (sometimes completely unrelated to photography such as timeline of events, etc.) I went to Elise and she helped me through all the tough decisions. She was excellent at communicating, client focused, detail oriented, sweet, approachable, and it just felt like we knew her and her husband, Ethan, forever. I swear Elise and Ethan got my husband and I all of our drinks the entire night of the wedding – they were the bomb. Elise was even okay with telling some of our overbearing family members “no” when it came to viewing our first look. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her on our wedding day. It was worth every penny we spent on photography. Our photos didn’t feel staged nor did it feel like we were taking photos forever on our wedding day, and all of the shots were gorgeous. We have so many favorites from our special day, it was so hard to decide which ones to print. Elise got the sneak peek photos and entire wedding collection to us in a very timely manner after the wedding. I would give 1000 stars if I could. She was AWESOME. I cannot wait to see her grow years to come. xoxoxo the hayes’ 2019
If you’re looking for a photographer who is creative and kind, who cares about her craft and has a heart for marriage, then stop looking. You’ve found her. Elise has such a talent for capturing the true feeling of your wedding day, and it’s been an incredible joy to look back at our photos again and again and be able to really live it all again. You don’t realize how important that is until suddenly the day you’ve been planning has come and gone (everyone warns you it goes fast and it DOES). But, even though the day went quickly, I can’t imagine how much faster it would’ve seemed if Elise and Ethan hadn’t been there to remind us to just relax and enjoy the day, to slow down and be present with our people. Working with a married couple who are just so freaking fun (and are more than willing to get on the dance floor with you) made the day even better—they perfectly balanced being professional and personable. In fact, everyone who interacted with Elise and Ethan at our wedding said how great they were. We couldn't agree more! From the first phone call when Elise helped map out a timeline to making us feel at ease at our engagement session to the final shot of our wedding day, we felt so well taken care of and we’re so incredibly thankful to have such beautiful images to cherish. So, Elise and Ethan, thank you for doing what you do and being a part of our big day!
My husband and I could not be more satisfied with our experience with Elise and Ethan as our wedding photographers. From the moment we booked them for our wedding they were so intentional about making sure they knew who we were, what we wanted our day to look like and making sure we were enjoying the whole process. Looking back at our wedding day I can't help but feel so blessed to have had Elise and Ethan there for our whole day. Elise made me feel so comfortable, beautiful and heard. And Ethan meshed so well with my husband and his groomsmen. Not only are they both absolutely incredible photographers, they are even more incredible people! We couldn't be more pleased with our wedding photos. The Randolph's were able to capture moments we didn't even know happened, details that I didn't even realize were going to be details we'd want to remember and emotions that feel like you re-live them when looking at the photos. I can't say enough about these two and who they are and what talent they have. Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without Elise and Ethan!
Elise and Ethan were absolutely wonderful. They were everything we could have wanted, and so much more. We knew that we wanted them to shoot our wedding as soon as we got engaged, and they did SUCH a phenomenal job. They are extremely professional, and get shit done without being pushy. It was great, as we have some family that can be difficult. They both were so great with everyone, and incredibly kind. Elise and Ethan were also so much fun to have around. They were radiating positivity, and were damn dreams. She made sure that my husband and I were soaking in every moment, and not to take anything for granted. She slowed us down and grounded us in the day. The day of she was everywhere at once it seemed, and captured everything perfectly. Every tiny detail was beautiful and perfectly captured. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer, because they are simply the best. There is so much love put into every single picture, and you can tell.
Wow. We are absolutely speechless, in the best of ways. Our wedding was backyard, bohemian, laid back and earthy. When looking for a photographer, I truly wanted to find someone who jived with that. Someone who could capture the true essence of who we are. Someone who loves to create absolute magic. Elise and Ethan did that and so much more. From the very beginning, Elise was beyond helpful in the intricate planning of our day - timeline and all. Both Elise and Ethan went above and beyond in getting to know us as a couple, and as a family - something that truly came through in all of our photos. They had a keen sense of awareness and mindfulness throughout the entire process. They truly understood and captured all that was important to us. We get to relive our special day forever - the exact way I remember it - because of Elise and Ethan. So much love for them and all that is Elise Abigail Photo!
Elise and her husband are amazing! My husband and I had a nontraditional reception and were nervous about finding a photographer that could handle something unique. Not only did Elise handle it, she went above and beyond our expectations. Both she and Ethan were immediately able to pick up on the things that were important to us, and highlight them in the most beautiful way. They were a joy to have at our wedding. Elise was able to be a calm presence during special moments and a clear guide during chaotic ones. When needed, she was able to direct my guests with a kind efficiency that I greatly appreciated. Our pictures were returned and we were blown away. They are professional, kind and above all genuinely care about making your experience wonderful.
I knew I wanted to go with Elise after seeing her work for a few friends' weddings! It was one of the best decisions I made for my big day! Elise was very detail-oriented providing a timeline for the day (i.e. who needs to be ready and where when) to ensure that all the photos we wanted could be done! I felt confident that I could let her take the reins and I would end up with beautiful memories of the day, which I did. The results were flawless as I expected. You can tell she spends TIME on each and every photo ensuring that each little piece pops and is filtered perfectly. In summary, Elise (and Ethan) are both professional and kind, and gave me photos I will cherish for a lifetime! Someone told me before our wedding that photos are one of the most important decision you make, because the photos will hang in your house for years to come...Elise came through!
Elise and Ethan are a married couple themselves and work as a pair, we used them for both our engagement photos and wedding day and they were sincerely one of the best parts of our day. Elise provides such an easy and well thought out planning process she literally helped me make my "day of" schedule and think through it all. On the day of I was amazed at both Elise and Ethan's ability to glance around and find the most gorgeous spots to take photos that I would have never noticed. They are professional and quick when needing to move things along. They are SO helpful, Ethan literally helped the groomsmen get ready and packed up, Elise found my toss bouquet when I had no idea where it was AS the dj was calling the single ladies up, and they both gave us reminders throughout the day to slow down and take different moments in. I feel like our wedding day would truly not have run as smoothly if we had not had them there.
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