Hi, I'm Ela
I'm glad you're here!
I am a portrait photographer from Pierre, South Dakota, and have lived here all my life. That means I know all the best spots for your session. I've spent the majority of my childhood outside or doing anything that involved art or creativity. From a young age, I have always admired the beauty of nature. I spent many nights watching sunsets from the roof. There truly is nothing better than a South Dakota sunset. I started to capture my love for the outdoors and soon fell in love with photography.
I always knew I wanted to be a photographer. After graduating high school, I attended Lake Area Tech in Watertown, SD where I majored in Photography and Entrepreneurship. I shoot with a double Canon R6 set-up. A full-frame camera to capture the highest-quality photos. I love to capture real and authentic personalities, just as you are.
My top two goals for every photo session are...
1) It is unique to YOU
2) We have fun while doing it
Life is filled with many beautiful moments and all moments in life create beautiful stories. Life is short and every season of it should be captured. Let's tell every part of your own unique story. The happy times and the sad, the laughter and the tears. Relive and share your beautiful stories forever.
I'll be there for every chapter
A Few Facts About Me
- My favorite TV show is The Office.
- I LOVE DOGS!!
- My go-to drinks are sweet-tea & Dr. Pepper.
- I have an extensive collection of high-top converse, and just shoes in general.
- If I am editing, I am eating animal crackers.
- I love cooking and baking. Chocolate chip cookies and enchiladas are my specialty.
- I drink iced coffee year round. Yes, even during the freezing South Dakota winters.
- 4th of July is my favorite holiday.
- I will walk down the basket aisle and candle aisle every time I am at Target.
- My favorite breakfast food is a cinnamon swirl bagel with strawberry cream cheese.
- I love traveling, especially if it is somewhere warm with a beach.
