BEHIND THE LENS

Elena’s work has been described as intimate, relaxed, and tender. She’s driven by emotion, directed by light and movement, and inspired by love. And of all the moving elements surrounding this career, it’s the love between people that brings her back every time.

With gentle guidance, she’s committed to giving you a delicate mix of emotional and artistic imagery. She’s humbled to work alongside families that celebrate the joy in ordinary moments, leaving her with effortless and beautiful stories.

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MY SECOND SHOOTER

I married my gorgeous husband Ben on April 25, 2021. He’s an eternal optimist, a sharp dresser, he’s never met an appliance he can’t fix, he picks me up from the airport with sushi and flowers, he’s incredibly handsome, he writes “Ben loves Lanie” on everything.. if he sounds like a prince, you’re not too far off, except for the regular stuff that comes from two people playing house together. He’s taught me about love and that alone pushes me to be a better photographer.

FAQ’S

  • Your photos are delivered via a private online gallery. It will take 4 weeks to receive your final images. The photos are available for download (high-resolution & web resolution) at no additional cost. You can order professional quality prints and albums directly through your gallery.

  • You will receive all of the photos from your session. This is typically anywhere from 65-100 photos depending on the package you choose and the session itself.

  • Sessions are relaxed and casual. If you do nothing but simply love each other, you are doing everything right. I will capture a delicate balance of harmony and chaos (because kids are kids). I’ll set you up in a pose and then I’ll watch it fall apart - in the best way. When you spend time together as a family, what do you love to do? That’s what I want to photograph.

  • Because I want to provide the highest quality of work, I do limit the number of sessions I take each year. I tend to book 4-6 months in advance.

  • I don’t. As much as I love getting to meet so many new families, I really love the product of a longer session. It allows families the time to relax, get comfortable, and be themselves. This is when the photos go from good to great.

  • I have no preconceived expectations for your session and you shouldn’t either. Kids will not “behave” perfectly the entire time. In fact, it’s likely they may have a meltdown and that will probably get us some genuine smiles and laughter. Let your children be themselves.

  • We can reschedule the session or we can embrace the rain. It’s your call. Unless it’s a full out monsoon, then we will have to reschedule for the sake of my equipment.

  • If you have to cancel, the deposit is non-refundable as I’ve turned away all other potential bookings for your session date. If something unexpected comes up and you have to reschedule, we’ll find a new date that works for all of us!