Elyana Ivette

03/10/2020

Some of my favorites from Adriana & Scott's day!

03/07/2020

So beautiful.

Deanna Dikeman’s portrait series doubles as a family album, compressing nearly three decades of her parents’ adieux into a deft and affecting chronology.

12/19/2019

The first look between Gaby & Anthony at Friendly Hills Country Club!

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Couples often ask what the benefits of a first look are, so I thought I'd cover them below!

1. Many of the photos can be taken prior to the ceremony, such as bridal party portraits, couple portraits, and family portraits. This means the timeline won't feel as rushed since you won't have to take all of these photos post ceremony.

2. If you are having a later ceremony or a Fall/Winter wedding when the sun goes down super early, having a first look ensures your portraits are shot during daylight.

3. With a first look, most of the portraits are taken earlier during the day, meaning that most photos will be done come ceremony time....so you'll actually get to enjoy that cocktail hour with loved ones and just relax. Or, you can also choose to allocate that time towards more couple portraits, family portraits, etc.

Ultimately, the main benefit is that the first look just frees up the timeline a bit, providing more space for options.

11/21/2019

Loving this bouquet from Elizabeth & John's wedding day! The colors! 😍

09/20/2019

Wise words from the Dalai Lama. ✨✨

08/15/2019

Sweet forehead kisses. One of my favorites from Evelyn and Dan's beautiful wedding day!

Vendors:
Photography: Elyana Photography
Wedding Planning/Coordination: Ebling Events
Venue: The Audubon Center
Makeup: Grace Beauty
Rentals: MTB Rentals

07/22/2019

07/18/2019

Watched “Mary Poppins Returns” on Netflix last night and there were some parts that got me so teary eyed. The song “The Place Where the Lost Things Go” is so SOO beautiful. 😭 Reminds you that the ones we lose are always with us. Nothing is ever really gone, not really. We need more music like this in the world. Music can be so healing.
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On an entirely different note, these two beautiful humans are some of the most amazing people I have ever photographed. One of my favorite weddings to date!! 🧡🙌🏼
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Venue: Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church