Elvira Kalviste Photography

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lly quickly after the wedding. Based on those, we knew the final product will be amazing and we were right! If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, Elvira will not disappoint!

vira special is the way she captures the "feelings" of your wedding. That might be pretentious to say, but I think it's true nonetheless. Of course, she'll do a fabulous job with the "family pleaser" photos. She obviously knows lighting, composition, framing, and so on. She knows how to use her camera like a whiz. But what really makes her special isn't JUST the tangible qualities in her photos but in the intangible ones. There's something transportive about her photos that's hard to really describe until you look back at your wedding photos for yourself and relive the best moments, laughing or smiling along at every press of the arrow key. So what do I mean when I say Elvira captures "feelings"? If I could've, I would've attached one of my favorite photos from our wedding to show you what I mean. It's my wife and I lost in the sea of our guests, swaying back and forth to a slow jam. But it's not just a picture of us two dancing. The way we're so effortlessly framed among our guests communicates the feeling of the world melting away as we focus on the one thing that makes us happy in life. That's what makes a good photographer a good photographer if you ask me.

We decided to work with her after we found her on Instagram and liked her style, but honestly, she tooootally exceeded our expectations. If you get to work with her, sit back and relax. She's going to kill it!

itement and the pure happiness of our friends and family on our wedding day. Elvira was our photographer for our small ceremony the year before and we were so happy that we could also work with her for our larger wedding celebration. She was able to provide photos in such a short amount time— sneak peeks five days after the wedding and the entire portfolio of over 800 photos one month later. We were amazed by the quality of the photos. Her assistant Yunika was also a wonderful photographer. Having Elvira and Yunika capture our wedding was truly the best decision!

listen to your wedding day request and needs and provides all the necessary timelines and advice to get you the best shots you are after. She is very creative in her approach and has a unique eye for how to capture the best image, with all her images giving off a very editorial vibe. She was with me and my husband every step of the way, but also was not in our way (if that makes sense)! We never felt overwhelmed with photos or uncomfortable in front of the camera. She got every shot we requested + many many more! I cannot wait to see our final wedding album! HIGHLY recommend her - in fact I do every time :)!

was pouring the entire day. She was WONDERFUL and truly an artist. She’s very attentive, making sure she gets all the shots that you want, and captures the special moments you would want. She’s also just such a nice person. She made me feel so comfortable at our engagement shoot (driving in the rain from Brooklyn!) when I felt super awkward in front of the camera. I felt comfortable all over again on our wedding day and she was just so pleasant to be around, laughing at our silliness the entire time. Her second shooter, Clarence, was the same, and so nice and funny. Elvira checked in with me constantly and even made sure to get our cake cutting and some family photos in right before their time was up at the reception. We got married on a Friday and got 91 sneak peaks that Monday, and we loved every single one of them, not even exaggerating. So we cannot wait to get our full album. We will definitely use any excuse in the future to have us photograph for us again!

d candid moments from the day. Elvira did just that! We could not be happier with the photos form our special day and our decision to hire a photographer, specifically Elvira. She truly captured all of the emotions throughout the ceremony and was so much fun to work with!

phy and presence among friends and family on our wedding day, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. She was calm, professional, confident, and easy to work with during planning, which gave us confidence in her. On the day of the wedding, she was unobtrusive when appropriate and at other times gave us excellent direction with a light hearted touch, making us and our bridal party laugh (which led to some wonderful photos). We were delighted to see previews of our photos just a few days after the wedding, and we got the whole gallery back (nearly 800 photos!) about 10 weeks after, which felt totally appropriate and timely. (The video we purchased is on its way in the next few weeks, so I can't speak to how it turned out yet.) Her online platform is easy to use and we have full download capabilities as well as the ability to order prints directly through her site. Overall, Elvira helped capture the magic of our day and we are grateful.

ing and worked with us to update the contract to our new date without hassle. We met Elvira back in 2019 to discuss our plans and see if we were a good fit. An engagement session is included in her wedding package, so we got to spend the day shooting with Elvira in Prospect Park to get to know more about her and her style. We immediately felt at ease because she just let us do our thing - no pressure to do cheesy poses or look a certain way. Her photo editing style is super natural, clean, and timeless (the opposite of a Pinterest trend filter that will be out of style next year). That comfort, ease, and professionalism was carried into the wedding day as well. Elvira and her second shooter, Yunika, scouted several amazing locations in downtown NYC close to the venue for the first look, wedding party photos, and portraits. It showcased what we love about New York and the vibrancy of the city streets. But ultimately, her main talent is letting her subjects shine in every shot. She really captured our essence as a couple and the joyful feeling of the day. She has an artistic vision that is so unique and special. Overall, we’re extremely impressed with the quality of the photos and we’re so thrilled that we get to relive our day whenever we look at them. We highly recommend Elvira and her team for your wedding photography and beyond.

want your wedding photos to stand out from the run-of-the-mill shots that everyone else has, you've got to work with Elvira. Furthermore, her and her team's level of professionalism is amazing. She helped us so much with scheduling and sequencing (photo ops) and was incredibly patient for our random changes in timing (which we are so grateful for). Elvira is also so kind, attentive, and understanding that we felt that we were working with a friend, and not just a vendor.

She even brought an additional photographer Yunika, who was extremely talented as well. Hiring Elvira was one of the best wedding choices I made. I had decided not to go with a video for my wedding day, and I have no regrets, as her documentary style photos were as if I was watching a video. I love her candid shots as much as our portraits. I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life. And on top of all of that, she was so accessible, professional, and kind. I cannot recommend Elvira enough !

e planned on our original date as we wait to have our wedding in 2021. Already down about having to postpone our wedding we were unsure of what to do in terms of an elopement. Elvira made us feel better from the second we spoke to her. Not only was she super accommodating to us, she also sent us great vendor recommendations of people she had worked with that we ended up using that day that were all amazing as well. When the day of came she was super communicative, made us feel comfortable and so friendly/easy to work with. We had never done professional photos before but she gave us great direction and made us feel at ease instantly. Once we got our final gallery from her I cannot tell you how perfect it all looked. She captured the emotion and joy of the day so well we felt like we were reliving it while we looked through the gallery. Hands down one of the best choices we made that day. Can’t wait to call her one day to shoot a family shoot for us!!!

doesn't disappoint. On the day of our wedding she blended in with our group so nicely and made everything comfortable for both me and my husband. We love the candid, photojournalism nature of her work and are thrilled that she not only captured happy faces but also the feelings of our day. Thank you for an incredible experience, Elvira!

ob capturing those memories for us. Everything from our first meeting through coordinating the logistics and enjoying our wedding day went smoothly. Elvira is extremely organized, which made a world of a difference for us. She was articulate in our communications and we were never left confused about expectations. On the day of our wedding, Elvira and her team worked their magic - helping us capture everything from our candid moments to setting up the shots we were dreaming of. They also confidently handled any background distractions, working with our other vendors and scouting some beautiful spaces where we could have some privacy. At the end of the day, the photos all came out splendidly and we are so delighted and thankful for our experience working with their team. 110% recommend Elvira Kalviste Photography Inc!

oice for 1) our intimate NYC wedding (50 guests) and 2) my boudoir session. On both occasions, she was super responsive to any questions/requests we had, professional, good-humored, and all around amazing to work with. For our wedding, I can’t even describe how happy we are with the photos. Her documentary style captured many little moments in an artistic way. Our favorite memory of our wedding day was with Elvira, when we visited various spots in the city and got truly unique and unforgettable portraits. For the boudoir shoot (April 2019), she helped me feel prepared and know what to expect. Although it could have been awkward, she immediately put me at ease and I had so much fun! The H&M artist and location she chose were both perfect, and I was blown away by how beautiful the photos turned out. It was difficult for me to narrow down the final set, but in the end she delivered a gorgeous leather-bound photo book. I couldn’t be happier!

fit for us. It sealed the deal when she met up with us for coffee and her personality and curiosity about our relationship totally blew us away! As someone who doesn’t really enjoy having my picture taken, I knew I needed someone easygoing and who wouldn’t take too many posed photos, and that’s exactly what Elvira does. We learned early on at our engagement shoot that Elvira will do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot, and now that our wedding is over we are totally amazed by our final galleries and excited to start creating our album with her! We had a 2-day Indian/American wedding and Elvira’s photos captured the details of each day so beautifully. Our photos are full of rich colors, natural light, and don’t look posed at all. She also captured plenty of candid shots of our guest’s reactions throughout the weekend. Throughout the entire process Elvira has been communicative and an absolute pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend her enough!

hoice from Day 1, when I met Elvira for the first time. We had our first chat over coffee, where we got to know each other and discussed things like how I met my husband, what our wedding was going to be like, and the style of photos that we were interested in. The whole process from our first meeting through receiving our edited photos was so smooth and stress-free. She is incredibly professional to work with and pays such attention to detail, all while being very laid back so that you don't have to worry about a thing. Our photos came out absolutely beautiful and we wouldn't have wished for anything more! My family loved Elvira and her photos so much that my sister is also having Elvira photograph her wedding, too. :)

is very clear about her pricing, contract, etc. -- so greatly appreciated in the very opaque world of NYC vendors! Secondly, on the day of, Yunika showed up early, helped my husband pin his boutonniere on properly, and faced every challenge (including our large nervous dog, lost parents, and walking the entire circumference of the lake) with ease. She was a wonderful presence. Finally, our photos are stunning. I knew their portfolio was beautiful, but they seriously made Central Park look like a movie set, and captured so many sweet moments. Our loved ones who couldn't be there were enraptured, and I know we'll treasure these photos forever.

were really focused on finding someone who could make us feel comfortable and had a natural / documentary shooting style (not too posey, lots of candids, etc) and could also do well in both harsh and dim lighting. Elvira and Yunika are a great team and were everything we wanted! In addition, our wedding day had an early start time (which meant we had a tight timeline), but everything went seamlessly, with Elvira and Yunika capturing so many amazing moments of our day without us even realizing. Elvira is also super responsive and a great communicator, and we were aligned on our schedule far in advance of our wedding day. We also did an engagement shoot with Elvira and were so pleased with how our photos came out despite the rain (and also had a really fun time during the shoot)--we would highly recommend working with her and her team!

nika, who was just so professional and collaborative throughout the whole process. Yunika, along with her assistant for our wedding day, Cassidy, was also such a calming presence during the first look and made us feel so comfortable leading up to the ceremony. And you can see that in the formal photos, but also the candids, which allowed us to experience parts of our wedding that we would have missed if they weren't there. Elvira Kalviste Photography made the day so much fun for us and I'm sure they will do the same for you.

e to do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot! Prior to the wedding she took the time to meet with us and get to know us. She also sent a really efficient questionnaire to make sure she knew what photos were important to us that day. The day of, she and her assistant Yunika were super organized, efficient, and totally chill which was nice on a day that is expected to be a bit stressful. During the wedding itself I barely saw Elvira or Yunika but based on the sneak peeks we got back only 3 days after the wedding, they seemingly were everywhere! Overall Elvira was super communicative and professional throughout the whole process leading up to the wedding which gave us a ton of confidence going in and throughout the day - we would recommend Elvira to anyone that is looking to capture their day in a beautiful, natural, and artistic way!

and I LOVE our photos and our family/friends were blown away by the photos. Elvira is so awesome and we were extremely lucky to win a free engagement photoshoot with her as well. The quality of our engagement and wedding photos are top notch and we had so much fun during our shoots. We asked for a lot of candid photos and that’s exactly what Elvira delivered. I could not recommend her enough. She’s so incredibly nice and so talented. Thank you Elvira for the beautiful photos!!!!

feel a whole lot better with my nerves on the day!) and had ah-mazing ideas for photos around our elopement location in Central Park. She somehow made two incredibly awkward people feel relaxed enough to take some seriously beautiful photographs without making us feel like we were being too posey or cheesey (which we really didn't want). We couldn't be happier with our photographs and couldn't imagine them being any better! Can not recommend her enough! Thank you Elvira!!!

ty Hall wedding earlier this month. Neither of us like getting our photos taken, but Yunika is so warm and lovely that she made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. Elvira edited the photos herself and they were ready in a fortnight. She sent us a sneak peek of a few shots in the meantime. The photos are absolutely beautiful. They are exactly what I wanted: natural, photo-journalistic, documentary style photos, but she also took some beautiful portraits of my husband and I and with my best friends and parents. The mix of color and black and white photos were perfect. For our two hour session we received about 120 photos. Having no experience with professional photography I have no idea if this is typical or not but they perfectly capture our time at the City Hall. We had time for a few shots outside as well. I plan on having many of these photos printed. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Yunika and Elvira!

way to make sure everything was perfect, despite the nor’easter, flooding, high winds and rains. Seriously recommend!

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nely kind. We have only seen a few pictures from our wedding but I cannot wait to see the rest. Her documentary style was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. We really just wanted someone to capture the pure moments from the day and Elvira did just that and more. If you are looking for a photographer, choose her!!! We could not have chosen a better one.

work with, approachable, and professional. Elvira is great at communicating via email and phone. She was graciously available for consultations as we planned out the details for our wedding day and provided valuable insight. I would highly recommend her to other couples.

I truly can not recommend her highly enough. Absolutely superb.

rough her work. We are so happy. We knew we hired Elvira for all the right reasons that matter to us.

ding photographer. She is very professional and experienced in her craft. Working with her felt very natural and as a result we got candid photos. She has a a calm and cool presence which was very much appreciated on wedding day. I wear a bracelet and have a tattoo for personal reasons. Elvira asked me about my bracelet and when I explained to her what it meant, she wanted to make them a focal point of a few photos - this was very kind and special to me. I would 100% recommend Elvira to anyone searching for an awesome wedding/engagement photographer. The photos from our special day turned out absolutely incredible!!!

te and not too bright - it has a hip film look that is just rad! She is also very professional, punctual, and super kind. She guided us, made us feel comfortable, and helped us feel natural. She made the entire process smooth, even helped me immensely with our timeline. She helped me feel calm during the planning process, as it was obvious from what she was telling me that she knows what she is doing - I wasn't worried. She is also organized. Elvira is an awesome and experienced photographer that my husband and I had the honor of working with. Thank you Elvira for all your help and for the beautiful photos we'll always cherish!!!

important moment and didn't miss a thing. When we got our pictures delivered I spent hours diving into them because each one was gorgeous and had something special to it. I'm so glad that we hired Elvira as our wedding photographer!

easy to work with, and made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera. She was understanding when we needed to reschedule our engagement photos twice due to terrible weather, and made me feel good enough about myself to do a boudoir shoot (which turned out amazing as well!). We can't recommend her enough!

eading her blog and looking at her Instagram account that she was the photographer for me. From start to finish, Elvira was extremely responsive, professional, and above all so calm. My wedding day had a few minor bums but through it all Elvira was reassuring and kept me calm. My husband and I felt so at ease with her that it showed in all our pictures. We were smiling, laughing, and generally having a great time. I absolutely love all the pictures we have from Elvira and I know you will too.

ures moments in their truest form. Elivra was a pleasure to work with as she is organized, responsive, thoughtful, professional, and we felt that she really did care about us as a couple which was reflected in her work. It was as if she and her team were guests at our wedding, we felt so natural and comfortable with them entire day! We could not recommend Elivra more to everyone we speak to, we will cherish our photos forever.

t to finish it was an incredibly easy process. She is responsive, gets back to you in a timely manner, accommodating, and efficient. She seems to really love what she does, which made us enjoy the process so much more. Personality-wise, she is calm, cool, and collected, and remains laid back and easy going, even on the big day, which was a welcomed contrast to most of the craziness going on around us. We absolutely love our photos, and everyone we show them to comments on how great our photographer was. We couldn't agree more. Out of all the vendors we worked with, Elvira was by far the best.

a restaurant where she took pictures of us with our friends for about an hour. She was very easy to work with and had great picture idea. She also works really quickly without compromising quality. The photos came out beautifully. We couldn't have asked for anything more - she captured the day perfectly.

t the Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn (a pretty over the top venue decor-wise) but Elvira and her assistant photographer made everything look super cool and classy. They found spots in the venue to shoot in that we wouldn't have even thought of! Such an enjoyable experience. Elvira was an absolute professional and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera (note: we're normally very awkward!) and the photos were a true reflection of our love for each other, our family, and friends. Couldn't recommend her more. Thank you for a lifetime of memories.

d back. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we could not be happier. Thanks Elvira!!

l, always responsive and on time, but is also flexible and laid back, and was able to roll with the punches when plans changed. When we got our photos back, we were amazed! Elvira really captured the excitement and emotions of our special day! We highly recommend Elvira!