INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEAUTIFUL SOULS
$2,300 starting price
Chicago & Surrounding Suburbs
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Layla Eloa
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Layla Eloa is an award winning photographer that holds an incredible passion for documenting life. She has been photographing wedding for 16 years.
Her photos are full of joy as she brings natural emotion to her work. She sees moments beyond what is happening and her photos represent her ability to understand who is on the other side of the camera.
She has a very authentic personality which enhances your wedding day and helps make it a truly enjoyable experience. Her photos are simple and unique. She uses natural light in a creative way and no matter where you are going to get married, her genuine style will make your wedding photos authentic and real.
She was born in Brazil and she has lots of experiences with multicultural weddings. She can also speak Spanish, Portuguese and French.She wants to help making your day a very enjoyable experience.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
+1 year in business
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Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
Layla Eloa
Owner
I hold an incredible passion for documenting life and I have been happily Photographing Weddings for over 16 years. My experience gives me the true ability to understand who is on the other side of the camera, and how to use lighting and creativity to translate the world as a universal language, no matter where we are.
I was born in Brazil and I have lots of experiences with multicultural weddings. I can also speak Spanish, Portuguese and French. I want to help making your day a very enjoyable experience.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.082 reviews
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Layla, the photographer, received glowing reviews for her exceptional work capturing weddings. Reviewers praise her impeccable communication, patience, and talent in capturing every detail and emotion of the special day. They commend her for her professionalism, creativity, and inclusivity, making the photography experience seamless and enjoyable. Layla’s ability to capture candid moments, stunning portraits, and unique angles leaves couples thrilled with the memories she creates for them, making her highly recommended for any wedding photography needs.Review photos
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Kate D
5.0
12/31/2024
We cannot recommend Layla enough. She took unbelievably beautiful photos of our wedding. She found amazing spots to take photos we will cherish forever. Layla is an incredible photographer with a great eye, but we will never forget her willingness to hike through tall grass and bushes and climb rocks to get beautiful photos for us. She was one of the easiest vendors to work with for our wedding day. She had scoped out spots for our photos, but when a couple of our family members insisted on taking photos in a different spot, she was flexible and willing to accommodate, or she took 3 or 4 photos in the spot to demonstrate why the light wasn't ideal. No matter what, we always felt like she was listening to what we wanted and did everything she could to get that for us. Layla sent a preview of a couple of photos (~50) shortly after the wedding, along with the whole gallery less than a month after the wedding. I highly recommend her for any occasion but especially for your wedding day!
Vendor response 01/01/2025
Hi Kate! What a beautiful review, thank you so much. I truly enjoyed being there for you a...
nd for your family and I am so glad that you loved the result. There were so many great spots and it was so worth it all the hiking and climbing ;)
Alan D
5.0
11/26/2024
Layla provided us incredible photos during our engagement and wedding day. Beyond great portrait photos, she was sure to capture the little details of our floral arrangements, suits and venue to help us remember our special day forever. Our venue was a bit of a challenge being on a boat during sunset in downtown Chicago with limited space, but Layla did an incredible job capturing the evening and made each of our guests shine. This was so important to us since our families are spread across the country and rarely get together – let alone have professional photos taken! She was also incredibly patient with us for having an engagement shoot that included our dog, and made sure he was the star of this photoshoot. :)
Throughout the process, Layla was incredibly communicative, provided great direction and made sure her shot list included everyone and everything we needed. We spoke with som any great photographers, but Layla went above and beyond to capture all of the details that made our day amazing. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat!
Vendor response 11/28/2024
Ahh thank you so much! The feeling is mutual and I truly enjoyed being your photographer a...
nd getting to know your family as well :)
Any questions?
Cristina M
5.0
11/18/2024
We 100% recommend Layla! It was a great experience with her photographing our special day. Great communication and flexibility. She had fantastic ideas for portrait pictures and captured so many amazing candids as well. Our photos came out beautifully with her lighting choices and edits - we still can't decide which are our favorites because there are so many!
Vendor response 11/19/2024
Thank you so much Cristina, it is truly my pleasure to photograph your beautiful wedding ;...
)
Daniela C
5.0
4/04/2024
Where do I even begin to express my gratitude for Layla? Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, but she's also one of my closest friends who captured the most precious moments of my wedding day with such beauty and grace.
Layla's creativity knows no bounds. She has an incredible eye for detail and a knack for finding the perfect angles and lighting to create breathtaking photos. Every shot she took told a story, capturing the emotions, the joy, and the love that filled the air on our special day.
Layla's genuine passion for her craft and commitment to her clients set her apart. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, understanding our vision and what was important to us. She listened to our ideas, offered valuable insights, and went above and beyond to ensure that every photo reflected our personalities and the essence of our love story.
The result? A collection of photos that exceeded our wildest dreams. Each image is a work of art, filled with emotion and meaning. Looking through them transports us back to that magical day, and we will forever cherish them.
Layla, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being an incredible photographer and one of our dearest friends. Your talent, passion, and friendship mean the world to us, and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories you've captured for us.
Vendor response 11/19/2024
Thank you Daniela! It had a blast photographing your wedding :)
Eva W
5.0
1/22/2024
Layla Eloa is THE Best! Her photo quality is light and airy and she excels with natural lighting. She captured every detail of my wedding. So much so, that it made it difficult to choose which photos were my favorite because there were so many. When my Husband and I reviewed our photos, it took us back to our Wedding day and we could relive every moment. Layla Eloa is also very professional and prompt. I made a timeline for my wedding and it was very important to me that we stuck to it for the flow & logistics of the wedding. Layla did such a great job keeping everything and everyone on task when it came to photography. If you are having any doubts whatsoever, you will not be disappointed with Layla Eloa. There are no hidden costs with her packages, she is prompt and professional, so sweet to work with, and her photography is superb! I highly recommend her!
Vendor response 01/26/2024
thank you so much for your beautiful words Eva!!! What a BEAUTIFUL and fun wedding. It was...
my pleasure to be there for you :)
Aline P
5.0
1/14/2024
Layla is was spectacular. Great communication, very professional and puts all her energy to get the best out of any photo click. She was very respectful and sweet with my us and our invitees and made our timeline of the day work perfectly. Her pictures style that you see by the references is exactly what you see as final results and they look amazing. Couldn’t recommend her more and we are very happy to have her capture our special day.
Vendor response 01/18/2024
Ah your wedding was very beautiful! You have a smile that brightens up anywhere you go. I...
t was a pleasure to work with you and Johnny.
Samantha G
5.0
1/04/2024
Working with Layla was an absolute dream! She was with us from start to finish, ensuring our engagement and wedding photos were everything and more we imagined. When I say she went above and beyond to get the shot... she really did, from standing in the middle of Chicago traffic to navigating a huge crowd following a Bears game! I would 100/10 recommend Layla to any person who wants photos that capture the essence of their relationship all while making a wonderful friend.
Vendor response 01/04/2024
Ahh you are so sweet!!!! I love so much your energy and how genuine is your love for one a...
nother. ( besides you are a gorgeous loving couple!) I will treasure your photos and smiles forever :)
Ps- Not everyday I get to have a giant snow plow truck moved from a stadium street so I can drive the bride and groom to their wedding ha!
HELEN H
5.0
12/06/2023
Layla was FANTASTIC - she captured the best moments from both of my wedding events and it was perfect! We had a welcome event the night before and she was able to meet everyone prior and it was so smooth then on wedding day since she knew everyone! She was so friendly and professional - TRULY AMAZING!
Vendor response 12/11/2023
Thank you so much Helen! Your wedding was so fun and full of life :) I had an amazing time...
.
Melissa G
5.0
11/27/2023
Layla photographed our Spring wedding at the Chicago History Museum earlier this year & we can't say enough good things about her! She was so easy to work with & made sure to get the shots that were most important to us (in our case, the ones with our dogs!!)...& she got us our sneak peak in just a few days, so much fun to look at on our honeymoon! All of our family & friends have raved about how much they love our wedding pictures as well. Thank you so much, Layla!!
Ellen M
5.0
7/28/2023
I am OBSESSED with our wedding photos!!!! Layla took the most gorgeous photos and really captured our Chicago wedding. We already received our sneak peak of 80 photos (which she did extremely quickly), and we can't wait to see the rest! She did a really great job of getting all of the photos we asked for, she was very patient, great with the kids, and we couldn't have been happier. Thank you Layla!
Naomi F
5.0
5/27/2023
We absolutely loved working with Layla. Her packages were very reasonable and we had her do our engagement shoot and our wedding day. She was very collaborative - listening to our vision and adding in her expertise. EVERYONE loved working with her from us, to our friends and family, and the other vendors. As part of our package she created and also helped us design our wedding album. It is truly an heirloom piece with a modern design. Working with her was very fun and a truly stress free part of the wedding process. She was easy to get and keep in touch with as well throughout the whole process. Can't recommend enough.
Vendor response 05/30/2023
I had such a great time doing your photos. It was so special to see the love between you t...
oo and also... what a fun group of Friends you have! And your families too... Thank you for having me there :)
Samantha R
5.0
11/04/2022
Couldn't recommend Layla enough!! She is an absolute gem and so easy to work with. She brought such amazing energy and the pictures captured the love we felt on wedding day so perfectly. We're so grateful for her!
Olivia R
5.0
10/12/2022
Searching for a wedding photographer was an overwhelming task. I was looking for a photographer who shoots high quality, light, airy, romantic photos. I’m thrilled that we chose Layla to capture our day. She surpassed our expectations. Her photography is simply amazing. She is talented, professional, kind, patient, honest. She’s a perfectionist and when the wind was blowing too much in one location in Chicago, she suggested we add another location to make sure we’re happy with the quality of the pictures. Later in the day, she eyed a perfect opportunity for a sunset photo which turned out amazing. We look forward to treasuring these photos for life. Layla perfectly captured the day for us. Highly recommend!
Patrick B
5.0
8/19/2022
The thing we've learned is that when you have your wedding, there's months and months of planning, then the day of the wedding where time runs slow, but of course it does come to an end and what you're left with is an imprint of your feelings and memories -- that is if you don't have Layla as your photographer. With Layla's candid, lovely photos, we're able to convince ourselves it wasn't just a fleeting dream.
Layla was able to gently guide us to get high quality professional shots, while not making things too fussy. She knew when to ask for our time, and when to allow us to be present in the moment. She also, was able to extend that kindness to our family members who are aspiring photographers themselves, giving them the space to take shots. Many guests after the wedding mentioned Layla's name as someone they will remember, for being kind and gracious (and talented)! Layla was also brave, standing on an adjacent balconey to capture a photo of all our guests in one shot -- what a treasure!
We have gotten a sneak peek of the wedding photos, and they are of the highest quality and authentic style we were seeking. Thank you so much Layla for capturing our wedding -- I highly, without reservation, recommend her for your event.
Leah O
5.0
8/09/2022
Booking Layla was one of the easiest and best decisions we made for our wedding. She always made us feel very comfortable and her kindness and professionalism gave us confidence working with her to document such an important and special day for us. The photos we received were truly stunning and we cannot recommend her services enough!
Angela C
5.0
6/14/2022
Layla is such a lovely person. My husband and I are very awkward in general and hate taking photos - not the best situation for a wedding photographer! Layla was very organized and communicative prior to the wedding in setting up the family and friend shots that we wanted. During the wedding, she provided direction when needed for the formal shots, but she also took advantage of the natural interactions with our guests and got some beautiful candid photos.
Overall, Layla is very sweet and accommodating, and we were very pleased with the end result.
Karen P
5.0
1/16/2022
Layla was personable, friendly, professional and the sweetest person you will ever meet! She is simply amazing and very talented! My husband and I hired her for our wedding and we were so pleased with her professionalism and great communication throughout the whole process. The photos turned out amazing! And omg! our wedding photo album was breathtaking, and it was also delivered so quickly. Huge shout out to her assistant as well... we cannot thank you enough for the extra hand with both children crying for their mom while we were taking pictures the morning of the wedding. We could not be more pleased and grateful for going above and beyond and making our day so special by capturing our special day so beautifully. We highly recommend Layla Eloa Photography and cannot wait to work with her in the future.
Vendor response 01/17/2022
You guys are so special! Thank you so much for your kind words! Your weddings was so beaut...
iful and I loved to be there for you!
Samantha S
5.0
10/21/2021
Layla is incredible, absolutely my favorite vendor to work with! We had a never ending engagement due to Covid, and Layla was a total doll to work with through the entire process of rescheduling. We initially booked Layla to shoot our wedding because of her bubbly personality and her beautiful photographer skills, but really found the value in our choice during the reschedule when she was flexible, responsive and caring. We felt like Layla truly wanted our wedding day to be the most perfect ever. Our engagement shoot really helped us get comfortable in front of the camera, and our wedding day would not have been the same without Layla! She kept us on track/time, she helped keep me calm during weather uncertainty and got some truly amazing shots of our family and bridal party. Not to mention some stunning portraits of Jake and me. And ladies, if you are thinking of a boudoir shoot, please hire Layla! I did it as a present for Jake for the wedding and the photos were the perfect amount of playful and sexy. Layla helped me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. With all that said, I cannot recommend Layla enough to other brides and am looking forward to continue working with her for family photos!
Vendor response 10/21/2021
It was so much fun to be your photographer!!! I love your personality and I already miss y...
ou guys. Please make some babies so I can see you again soon :) haha!!! Take care xoxo
Sandra B
5.0
10/21/2021
Have you ever met someone, and you just know that there is something special about them, but you can't quite put it into words until you see the magic that they create?
That special someone is Layla.
Layla is the most lovely, talented, unassuming professional that I have come across in many years. She has a special talent to be part of everything, yet remain unnoticed.
She has an innate ability to capture the images that will be important to you. She listens, is always in tune with the moment, and above all she cares. Layla is there for you the entire time. She goes out of her way to ensure that she is clear in her understanding of what matters most to you on your special day, and then executes according to plan, beyond your expectations.
Layla also knows that the best laid plans can change, and she is willing and able to accommodate with grace and ease.
Her ability to capture unspoken moments is captivating. Her keen eye is able to assess the changing environment and to readjust on a moment's notice, in order to get the best shot and the most impressionable image.
Layla has something inside that is not contrived or fabricated, but authentic. The images from my son's wedding are so beautiful, so thoughtful, so expressive and so in-the-moment.
I cannot speak more highly of the talent that Layla has. She loves what she does, and it shows.
As someone who only reviews when I truly feel like I can genuinely recommend a person, product or service, my hope is that you consider using Layla Eloa as your photographer.
If your goal is to love and gush over your wedding pictures, I guarantee that if you work with Layla, you will not only gush and relive your wedding day over and over again, you will do it for years to come.
Vendor response 10/21/2021
You are so kind ! Thank you for the beautiful words and for inspiring me to get better and...
better everyday :)
Melanie T
5.0
10/18/2021
Layla is a dream to work with! Not only is she personable, professional, and prompt, but her photos are breathtaking.
She was incredibly flexible and shifted course when we had to move our wedding date from 2020 to 2021. On the day of our wedding, she showed up early and was incredible at ensuring we got all of the photos we wanted with friends and family. She's fantastic at capturing candid, unposed moments. We're so happy with our wedding photos and our family won't stop raving about how beautiful they are!
Layla went above and beyond in so many ways and I would recommend her to anyone.
Vendor response 10/21/2021
Thank you so much Melanie! Your wedding was so beautiful and special! You have such a kind...
soul
Lisette M
5.0
11/14/2020
Layla was absolutely incredible to work with & we were so happy to have had her part of our special day!! We did our engagement and wedding photos with her - they were so amazing & we have received so many compliments! Due to Covid, our wedding plans were constantly shifting and Layla was so supportive and flexible during the replanning process! On our wedding day, she went above & beyond capturing each & every moment and making our intimate celebration so special! We highly recommend Layla - she is truly amazing! We look forward to having her capture other exciting moments for us in the future!
Alberta L
5.0
11/14/2020
Layla is incredible! Due to Covid, our wedding has been rescheduled multiple times and everytime I sent her another email to change the date she has been so understanding and flexible.
We finally had a small ceremony at home and she was a trooper! Helped us rearrange furniture, took us out to Grant Park and the lake for the perfect outdoor shots (in 100+ degree heat) and was so fun and patient the whole time. My husband was initially hesitant to take photos and she made him feel so comfortable that he's requested we add more time with her for our eventual reception in 2021! You will not regret having her as your photographer. She is wonderful!!
Miri K
5.0
11/13/2020
Layla was the best find for our brunch wedding last year. Extremely flexible, available, and easy to communicate with. Our engagement photos were so fun, and she was able to capture the beauty of the city and made us feel so comfortable! During our wedding, she captured the joy, the fun, the flowers, the food, and so much of the love surrounding us. Every time I go back and look through our wedding photos, it's like we are whisked back to that delicious brunch morning! The photos were stunning, and our family overseas who were unable to attend were also able to experience the joy of the day, and were raving about how beautiful the photos were. Highly recommend Layla!
Mary Kate M
5.0
11/12/2020
We are so happy we had Layla photograph our wedding! Because of Covid we had a small ceremony with just family and wanted to document this special occasion in our lives. Layla was so great with everyone and captured every little moment. She was up for anything when we asked her to hop in the car to take some pictures at the beach and those pictures turned out amazing! She made us feel very comfortable and pointed out that it was important to show the joy of this big day in our lives even if 2020 has not been the year we all expected. It will always be a day we remember fondly and we thank Layla for her part in it. She was so easy to work with throughout the process and we received our photos shortly after the wedding. We highly recommend her, thanks Layla!
Bridget K
5.0
11/12/2020
Layla was absolutely amazing to work with. We did our engagement photos and wedding with her and had SO many compliments from her photos.
Layla was very easy going and when our wedding day plans changed because of covid she was on board with any changes we made.
I LOVE all the photos Layla sent and would recommend her to any one looking for an amazing photographer.
Kathleen R
5.0
4/27/2020
Layla did an absolutely AMAZING job photographing my wedding last year. I think when choosing a photographer it’s important to consider how they help/advise you during the planning/lead up to your wedding in addition to how they photograph on the actual day. She was 5 star for both!
Planning
Like all brides, I had so many things on my plate leading up to the big day. She reached out beforehand with helpful questions on what my vision was in addition to a questionnaire. I wanted pictures around town in addition to to my venue and she helped me pick locations that not only photographed well, but made sense for my timeline.
Photography on “Day Of”
I have gorgeous photographs of my wedding that I have already framed and will cherish for a lifetime! I always thought that having a late April wedding meant pretty spring photos BUT Chicago had other plans that included a blizzard. Layla had no problem capturing some of the most gorgeous pictures I’ve seen in the snow.
Amanda N
5.0
1/14/2020
Layla was AMAZING. She was so sweet, patient, and honestly a brilliant photographer. She flawlessly managed capturing beautiful photos of my very large family and our very large bridal party without any of us feeling rushed or overwhelmed. She provided amazing suggestions for locations and shots. All of my friends and family loved her too! And, the photos are breathtaking. Highly, highly recommend Layla!
Bethany S
5.0
10/30/2019
Layla was incredible to work with! She had great ideas on locations with the best backgrounds and scenery and lighting. She stayed with us an extra hour to maximize all of the shooting options! And her work product speaks for itself - such high quality photos that captured our personalities perfectly. I can not recommend her enough!
Ben B
5.0
10/28/2019
Layla was a pleasure to work with and my wife and I were very happy with the photos that she took for our wedding. She was able to get a lot of photos of our family, which meant a lot to us. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
Stephanie R
5.0
10/27/2019
Layla was our engagement shoot photographer and our wedding photographer. She exceeded my
Expectations each time! I am not a photogenic type of person but Layla captured the magic between me and my husband. She was comfortable to work with and made everything seem flawless. I am in love with her photos and so thankful to have chosen her as a vendor. She is professional and easy to work with. I think her artistic eye is unmatched. We definitely feel like we gained a friend through this.
Claire N
5.0
9/27/2019
Layla exceeded all of our wedding photography expectations! Our photos turned out absolutely amazing, we got all the pictures we wanted and so many more. She did a great job directing our wedding party, keeping us on schedule, making sure we were all having fun, and getting great pictures. She was an absolute joy to work with. We’ve gotten so many compliments on our wedding pictures and it’s a true testament to Layla’s talent. We would recommend Layla to anyone and everyone! We love her!
Grace C
5.0
6/18/2019
We had our engagement photo session and wedding day photos taken with Layla in Chicago. From the beginning, we could tell that she is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and responsible. We had a great chemistry with her and loved her style, so we decided to go with her, and we could not be happier that we did!
We recommend doing an engagement session + wedding photos package, because engagement session can be a trial run to get your prepared for your wedding day. Our engagement photo session was great and Layla was extremely dedicated but because it was our first session of taking professional photos, we felt awkward posing or smiling for the photos and my husband would sometimes forget to take out his wallet out of his pockets. The lessons learned during our engagement photo session helped us prepare for our wedding day.
In preparation for our wedding day, Layla communicated in advance everything that was going to happen, and that she will bring in another photographer, free of charge, to assist her. Layla was extremely flexible in accommodating all of the changes that we made.
On the wedding day, she her assistant photographer were very dedicated and clearly communicated with us to make sure that they capture all of the special moments. We enjoyed having her with us, because we felt that she truly cared about us, and was happy to be working with us.
After the wedding, Layla was very quick to share with us the photos after the wedding, and we are so happy with how the photos came out. She is one of my favorite vendors I have worked with, and highly recommend her to all!
Kristina F
5.0
3/24/2019
Working with Layla for our engagement and wedding photos was absolutely wonderful. For starters - we live in NYC, but our wedding was in Chicago. Thanks to Layla's flexibility, we were able to photograph both cities - with engagement pictures in New York and our wedding day in Chicago - and we're thrilled with the results from both occasions. Layla is very talented and incredibly kind. She was able to capture the essence of our relationship - laughter, sweetness and fun - in every photo shoot as she makes everyone feel at ease. Plus, the quality of the prints and our photo album is amazing, not to mention so speedy, too! I look forward to future photo shoots with Layla (she has such a way with people and kids!) and will undoubtedly recommend her to everyone. Thank you for everything Layla!!
Vendor response 03/26/2019
Ah thank you so much!!! I truly loved everything about your wedding and specially how ki...
nd you both are!
Nicole P
5.0
3/15/2019
Layla was one of our top vendors. The photographers turned out beautifully, way beyond our expectations. Layla was very organized and professional. She is very charming and personable and made the sometimes daunting task of being photographed, light-hearted and relaxing. Honestly, our only regret is we didn't hire to photograph our wedding longer. Layla is amazing to work with and I would recommend her to anyone.
Vendor response 03/15/2019
Ahhh thank you so much Nicole!!! Thank you for the charming as well.. haha I like it ;) ...
I am glad that you enjoyed our time together and the photos too.
Marybeth D
5.0
3/13/2019
Layla was wonderful. I gave her a list of photographs I wanted (grandma and grandkids, just my girlfriends, just another group, then another). She followed each and every request and kept it all straight. I would never have remembered all those detail on wedding day (too much on my mind) but she had every detail right. And she suggested some nice poses and got such great shots of ceremony and guest. Can't say enough about how happy I am with her work and professionalism. And she is delightful to work with. She is beyond pleasant and photos are beautiful.
Vendor response 03/15/2019
Hello Marybeth! How sweet is your review!!! Thank you so much :-) Your wedding was very s...
pecial I was very happy to be there for you !
Jillian E
5.0
11/02/2018
I'm adding to my original review to share how wonderful Layla also was in shooting our wedding day! She is truly such a joy to work with and knows how to capture all of the most perfect posed (without looking posed) and candid moments. She knows how to make you feel comfortable and let the stress of a wedding day melt away. She is also so graceful in her ability to manage family and bridal parties (all while getting the perfect shots). Our guests gushed over how amazing our photos were and how kind Layla was (which is exceptional to have guests comment on the kindness of your photographer!). Layla gave us the gift of remember such a special day in our lives and we are forever grateful!
Layla is absolutely AMAZING! We just got our engagement photos back and they are stunning. She is so thoughtful in her composition and use of light. She made my fiance and I feel so comfortable and we felt like she truly captured us at our best. We could not recommend Layla more! She loves what she does and it shows!
Vendor response 11/03/2018
Thank you so much Jill for your lovely review. It is beautiful to see the love that you bo...
th share and I can't wait to photograph your wedding next year.
Nicole P
5.0
11/01/2018
Layla did an absolutely amazing job shooting our wedding! I just got my photos back and they were beyond my expectation. She is funny and kind and really made us feel at ease. She is really a true artist. She is very professional, prompt addressing any of our concerns, and well organized. I would recommend her to anyone. One of our top vendors!
Vendor response 11/03/2018
Hello Nicole! Thank you so much. You are TK are so perfect for each other and I was so spe...
cial to be there with you on your special day.
Heather I
5.0
10/18/2018
Layla did our wedding and engagement photos! Her pictures are absolutely amazing and she is extremely professional! She is such a skilled photographer and she was so easy to work with. She did such a quick turnaround with all of our photos and they are gorgeous! My husband and I are not used to getting our pictures taken and she made us feel so comfortable and gave us cues/suggestions the entire time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND her for your future wedding!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so much for your beautiful message. You guys are so sweet and I had such a great...
time photographing your wedding :-)
Krysten B
5.0
9/18/2018
I cannot say enough positive things about Layla. I know I don't need to say this because it speaks for itself however, her work is absolutely beautiful!! There are a lot of good photographers out there but when someone truly understands both color and composition like Layla does, they take it to a whole other level! I was so confident going into the day that I would have beautiful pictures to look back on for the rest of my life. That alone, is worth every penny.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Ahh Thank you Krysten! You are going to make me cry :-) I was also very confident that you...
r wedding day was going to be perfect!
brianna b
5.0
9/07/2018
Layla was absolutely amazing and the sweetest person I have ever met. From the moment we met to go over our vision, I knew that we were in good hands. She was always on time, kept communication high, even followed up with me months later to remind me to select photos for our photo album! :) We used Layla for both the Wedding and our Engagement pictures and I am so glad we did. Layla really knows her craft and always made sure the lighting was perfect. She even went to scope out an area that I wanted to use just to make sure it would photograph well. That is true passion and commitment to your customers. Layla, I can't thank you enough for all you did to make our day perfect. Thank you so much!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
ahhh Thank you so much Brianna! You guys are so special :-)
Eliot K
5.0
8/30/2018
Layla did a fantastic, top-notch job photographing our wedding! She was able to capture photos which were both stunning and candid throughout our wedding day to weave together a great story. When I look back at the photos months later, they immediately transport me back to the emotion and memory of that day. Amidst a hectic wedding with lots of non-traditional idiosyncrasies, Layla worked thoughtfully and with ease to create an amazing collection of pictures. Layla is very professional, communicative, and talented in her craft. We are very grateful to have had her as our wedding photographer and recommend her without hesitation!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you Eliot!!! Your wedding was so inspiring, everything from the beginning to the end...
was special. It was my honor to be there for you and Mona.
Bryan L
5.0
8/22/2018
Layla did a wonderful job capturing both our wedding and engagement shoot. She was very flexible with her timing and paid close attention to the details, especially specific requests during our event. The pictures turned out phenomenal and are easily shared through a drive/usb. We loved the overall feel of our shots and would definitely recommend working with Layla.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you Bryan! It was so fun to work with you and Connie :-)
knottief8f8e830406cebe4
5.0
8/05/2018
Layla did a fantastic job! She was professional throughout the whole process, answered all our questions and gave great suggestions when needed. On the day of our wedding she kept us on time, coordinated with our transportation and got all the pictures that we asked her to. She even got some great candid ones without being in the way! The pictures came out amazing as well! And we got them much faster than I thought we would! I can't recommend Layla enough!
Kaely P
5.0
8/03/2018
Layla was the absolute best and I can not say enough amazing things about her. She was our favorite part of our wedding hands down! Our pictures were everything we hoped and wished for! She captured our style and vision and we could not be happier. All of our friends rave about our pictures and I can’t recommend her enough! If you want your pictures to be perfect you have to have Layla for your wedding. Our wedding would not have been the same without her. We can not wait for the next time that we get to use her for photography! Absolute best and such a joy to work with!!!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Ah!!! That is so beautiful Kaely, thank you so much!!! Not everyday we make a magazine cov...
er :-) You and Shawn are so perfect together and your wedding was nothing but perfect.
Andi W
5.0
8/02/2018
I can not say ENOUGH GREAT things about, Layla! We had her shoot for both our engagement and wedding photos. She was so great to work with. She made both my husband and I laugh and feel extremely comfortable. We have had SO many compliments on all of our photos and it's all thanks to Layla. :) She truly has such a gift for photography and her work is pure magic! Thanks for everything, Layla! Can't wait to use you again in the future.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you Andi!!! It was so great to share those moments with you. From the engagement ses...
sion to the wedding day :-)
Sendy F
5.0
6/14/2018
Layla was amazing! She was professional, efficient and organized while at the same time fun and sweet. I'm so happy with our pictures! I have to say, we splurged on photography and went over budget, but Layla is worth every penny. She said our love is inspiring and she definitely captured the magic we felt on our wedding day!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you Sendy, I appreciate so much! I was 100% for your guys! It makes my heart so hap...
py to find couples like you and Jordan. All the happiness for you.
Kaitlyn E
5.0
4/26/2018
Layla was absolutely amazing to work with! She was full of energy and creative ideas all day. Our pictures are stunning— she has such a gift! We received so many compliments about her from our guests, too. She was fun, attentive, and professional. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to capture such a special day!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so much Kaitlyn for being so kind the entire time! You guys did such a great job...
putting a wonderful wedding together.
Alexandra S
5.0
2/16/2018
We had the pleasure of working with Layla for our October wedding and it could have not gone smoother. Communication is key, from planning to the final wedding book she was so easy to work with. The actual day of the wedding we had a great plan but she was flexible with anything and everything that came along. As far as our photos, we could not be more pleased! They turned out amazing, capturing any and all elements of the awesome day! She did not add any stress to out day that in itself it somewhat stressful. She was kind and determined to get the shots that we would love and remember for the rest of our lives. We could not be more thankful! Thank you Layla!
Vendor response 02/17/2018
Thank you Alex! You guys were so fun to work with :-)
Chiyoko H
5.0
1/12/2018
I loved working with Layla for our engagement photos to our wedding day. She captured the day well starting with getting ready photos, first look, ceremony, and reception. We did a bubble line and she captured our emotion and the excitement. It was good to have the engagement photos to get a chance to work with Layla as a practice round to be comfortable with her prior to our wedding. She is passionate about her work and we were pleasantly surprised to receive our photos back in a month after our wedding. Her edited photos were very beautifully done and in focus. I really enjoyed the engagement photos she did for us, a good variety in poses, change in location and very accommodating. My only comment would be that there were a good amount of "scenery" photos of us in the session we took post ceremony. (where we were photographed smaller and a bigger backdrop) A few of those is great but I felt like there was not a lot of variety in the photos in that session. Some more close ups of us I think would have been better in the mix of photos. On the other hand with our engagement photos there were more close ups of my husband and I and a variety in the poses. It might just be situational, but that was my only thought. I think I could crop some of the photos since the quality is high either way. Overall beautiful work, I recommend Layla!
Vendor response 01/12/2018
Hi Chiyoko,
Thank you for your review! I had a great time working with you and your fam...
ily. I love when I can delivery couples almost 2 times more photos than I committed too ;-) It means that your wedding was full of emotions and good moments! I also made sure I included assistant that was also photographing with me (free of charge) so we could have as many photos as possible!!!
I was a little bit surprised to see that the close up photos weren’t enough. I was counting and there are more than 50 close up photos of the two of you (before and after the ceremony). Maybe your were under this impression since there is a very large amount of open photos ;-)
Anyway, please let me know if you need any help cropping anything that you may want to.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Layla
Melissa G
5.0
11/29/2017
I met Layla at a Bridal Expo and her photos stood out among all the other vendors so I scheduled a consult. Her prices were a little above our price range but after looking at other photographers in the area, there was a big difference in quality, trust me you get what you pay for. After all of our research, we decided to pick Layla. So, save yourself some time and book her before someone else takes her!!! We absolutely love all of the photos and we now have memories to last a lifetime :)
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Hi Melissa!! Thank you so much for trusting on me for your special day! I loved working wi...
th you :-)
Michelle C
5.0
11/29/2017
We are so happy with our wedding pictures. Layla was professional, enthusiastic, energetic and passionate. We could not have asked for anything better. When we received our pictures it was literally like reliving our wedding day. It brought tears to our eyes! Our family and friends were extremely impressed with our pictures and can't wait to get copies! We are excited to print them out! Thank you so much Layla Eloa Photography!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Hi Michelle! You are so kind!! Your wedding was a dream... You and Jason deserve all the h...
appiness in the world.
Iveliss G
5.0
11/29/2017
Our pictures came out perfect! Layla kept things moving and on time. She followed my list and made sure she captured every moment I requested. The photo album was also gorgeous! Worth every penny. I would recommend Layela to everyone I know. Thank you Layela!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Hi Iveliss! What a great day to remember :-) You have a great energy and your wedding was ...
sooo much fun!!!
Pauline B
5.0
11/06/2017
I was lucky to come across Layla's booth at my first wedding expo. It was the only good thing that I found there! Her booth expressed the soft and natural style I was looking for for my wedding photography. You could tell that she put a lot of care and thought into her work even before meeting with her in person.
She was great with communication from the start. She was prompt with responding to emails and she was extremely professional with a friendly touch. We began with our engagement photos on what seemed to be the coldest day ever but she was full of energy the whole time and helped us come out of our proverbial shells as we are not a couple who enjoy being in the spotlight or showing much public affection. The photos were gorgeous, especially with the sunrise! She was also very flexible and rescheduled for rainy weather on previous scheduled shoot days.
For the wedding day itself, she made the right call to encourage a second photographer, and she was great as well! She made sure that she got all of the family/friends groups in photos off of our checklist. My husband's family is HUGE and three of his siblings and two cousins had recently had weddings. My husband's family were all impressed with Layla's professionalism, organization, and efficiency and they said that she was the best they had seen, which is saying a lot.
I want to thank Layla for EVERYTHING. She made us feel so comfortable throughout this new experience of professional photography and she puts her heart into it. She is AMAZING. You are lucky to have her! Thank you, Layla!! You are THE BEST.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Ah, thank you so much Pauline!!! You are so sweet, thank you for your kind words. You guy...
s have a wonderful family and it was a perfect day.
Lisa S
5.0
10/13/2017
Layla is the best!! Our wedding day was perfect, and somehow (incredibly!) she captured all of the special moments- candid and otherwise. We are so thrilled with how all of our photos turned out. (She certainly has an eye for scale and context!) I cannot wait to recommend Layla for future events! She is fantastic and we are so lucky to know her!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Hello Lisa!! I will never forget everyone stopping you in the park to say how beautiful yo...
u were. It was such a great wedding ! Thank you again for having me there.
Rhandee R
5.0
10/07/2017
My brother's co-worker who is experienced in photography saw Layla's online photos and said she would want her for her wedding, and we're so grateful for her suggestion. We planned our wedding long distance and she was so accommodating to work with. Layla and her assistant were so patient with our large family and capturing our requested photos. We absolutely love our wedding photos and the little treasure box she mailed them in. We could not be happier that Layla was our photographer! Thank you, Layla, for capturing our wedding in such a beautiful way.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you Rhandee!!! I loved everything about your wedding day :-)
Renee K
5.0
10/05/2017
There aren't enough words to describe how incredible Layla was in capturing our special day. I met Layla at a bridal expo, and even though she was a little out of our price range, within 5 minutes of meeting her I knew I wanted her to shoot our wedding. She has so much passion for what she does, you can feel it beaming out of her when she's working. She goes to great lengths to capture the perfect shot, climbing on tables and chairs, wiping away spider webs with her bare hands, moving goose poop so it wouldn't get on my dress because it was the perfect lighting to get a picture. She works so meticulously and swiftly to make sure everyone and everything in the shot looks fantastic. She always answered my emails promptly, is always professional, and in the weeks leading up to the wedding we discussed what shots we wanted so there would be no time lost on the day of trying to decide what kind of pictures we wanted. When we returned from our honeymoon there was a package from her with a personalized thank you box with a handwritten note and a USB drive with all of our high-def pictures waiting. I highly recommend Layla to anyone who wants one of a kind pictures for their special day. She works for herself so all the booking, communication, planning, shooting, editing and retouching is done by her, not by a company. I've noticed other brides that have used larger photography companies have more basic/standard shots that don't really capture the personalities or vibes from the day. I could write for another hour, but thank you Layla, you truly outdid yourself with our wedding pictures we cannot thank you enough!! I have also included the link for our gallery so anyone who is interested can see what talent this beautiful soul is capable of.
https://client.laylaeloa.com/guestlogin/reneeandnickswedding/?return=/reneeandnickswedding/
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Ahh Thank you Renee! You guys are the best!!! I truly enjoyed being there for you!!!
cynthia d
5.0
10/05/2017
Layla was exceptional to work with! I have a huge family and majority speaks different languages, Layla made it a seamless process during our wedding photograph session.
She has an impressive mastery of lighting. We had indoor and outdoor photographs and we were sooo moved by her work! She captured emotions and the over all experience of our wedding.
The presentation of her work was also another must mention. The usb and the encasement of everything was an adorable presentation that essentially is a keepsake :) Our album is beyond words. The quality of the pages and the photographs, not to mention, the patience Layla had with me to design the photograph layout for the album, it was over all WONDERFUL!
She is truly a gem!!! She worked so well with our videographer too, you would have that they had worked together in the past but they had met the DAY OF THE WEDDING!
We have now worked with her for our engagement, wedding, and now maternity pics and for our upcoming baby shower too :)
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so much Cynthia. It was amazing to be there!!! You are the gem hehe! And I will ...
see you soon for our maternity photos :-)
Alyssa O
5.0
9/19/2017
Layla did our wedding photos this past July and was the absolute BEST to work with. She was flexible, fun, and brought a creative, artistic eye to our wedding photos. I am thrilled with the pictures that Layla took. Layla got every photo that I could have possibly dreamed of, and then some! Layla was so professional, timely, and thought of everything. We had a large wedding party, and Layla was still able to get all of the wonderful photographs that I wanted. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Layla for your engagement and wedding photo needs!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so Much Alyssa! You guys rock!
Lauren M
5.0
9/19/2017
We absolutely loved working with Layla for our engagement and wedding photos! I'm very particular about photography, so I had a hard time finding a photographer with the eye that I wanted. Then I found Layla, and she was perfect! All of our photos turned out gorgeous, and working with Layla was a breeze. She's also very efficient and easygoing. I would recommend her for any event again and again!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
So much fun to work with you guys Lauren!! Thank you so much for your kind words
Ting W
5.0
7/31/2017
Layla is amazing to work with! She is super sweet and very flexible with all of our requests. She put us at ease during our e-session and did an amazing job with all our guests the day of the wedding. We were shocked by how quickly she was able to prepare/edit our photos for both the e-session and the wedding day!! From what other photographers we interviewed had told us, it usually takes at least a few weeks to get the photos edited and ready, but Layla did it in under a week even though there were almost 1000 photos for our wedding day. Her work is so beautiful and we are so happy to have gone with her for our wedding. We would absolutely recommend her to all of our friends and family!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so much Ting!
Katie R
5.0
7/17/2017
I cannot express how much talent Layla has. The way she photographs is incredible. She listens to what you want, but also provides creative suggestions. I first met Layla at a Bridal Expo. Her booth display was gorgeous and showcased her creativity. After looking over her work, I immediately decided I wanted to work with her. My husband and I were nervous during our engagement session, but Layla was able to make us feel comfortable and help us feel natural. She is so easy to work with and possibly the nicest person you will ever meet. She is so passionate about what she does and goes above and beyond what you ask. She will do anything to get the perfect picture for you. I will always treasure our engagement and wedding photos. We cannot say enough about Layla and would highly recommend her.
Vendor response 03/12/2019
You guys are the sweetest ! Thank yo use much Katie
Pamela S