Hi, I’m Elsa

I love people watching almost as much as I love dramatic lighting.

I notice the quiet moments. A smile. A deep breath. And I’m just as drawn to the chaos that unfolds as the day goes on. The laughter, the movement, the lived in details, friends staying late on the dance floor.

I’m drawn to emotion filled scenes and often get bursts of inspiration as light shapes a moment. My approach naturally moves between documentary storytelling and relaxed editorial portraits.

With over a decade of experience photographing weddings, my work has been featured in more than 25 publications and several news outlets. During the off season, I help facilitate photography classes.

Outside of work, my life reflects the way I photograph. I’m just as drawn to a quiet day at home with my husband and our dog as I am to chasing movement the next, often rock climbing in the Sierras.

“She was the perfect combination of professional and laid back, helping to put us at ease while making sure she provided the direction needed to us…Elsa also had an AMAZING eye that made our photos look like something out of a story. Seriously, we constantly rave about how naturally talented she is and can't believe we were able to hire her! Everyone has been blown away when they saw the photos and we STILL have not grown tired of looking at them several months later. We highly recommend working with her if you get the chance - it'll be the best decision you made!”