Planning a wedding during COVID was one of the most stressful times of my life - from ever-changing plans to possible cancellations/postponements, to the stress of the unknown and what was to come of the day. That is why it was SO important to find good vendors that were flexible, talented and trustworthy. Enter Elyana. I stumbled upon her website through various wedding websites and social media platforms and was instantly in love with her work. I reached out and she responded promptly to set up an initial call to get to know each other and make sure we were a good fit. I got great vibes from her immediately. She had great ideas/suggestions, a calming demeanor and was always so responsive and flexible to my ever-changing plans. My husband and I were very nervous for the photography aspect of the wedding day, as neither of us are super comfortable in front of the camera. Elyana put all of our nerves at ease - she made us laugh and most importantly, made sure we were having fun!... Read more She was so kind and patient with us and all of our wedding guests. She was incredibly organized and stuck exactly to the schedule that we had worked out before, so that all the photos we wanted were captured. She was quick to return the final photos and we couldn't be more in love with the final product. I cannot recommend her enough - she truly is one of a kind and her work is fantastic!

Elyana is such a delight to work with! Our engagement session was so fun, she made us both feel so comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Due to the pandemic our wedding plans changed and we were married in my in laws backyard. I was really nervous to see how the photos would come out with a backyard wedding. Elyana spent time talking with me before the wedding to go over timelines which saved the day! She helped me remember so many little details I would have overlooked or forgotten. Our wedding photos came out better than I could have ever imagined. Elyana has a true gift and her love for her work really shows.

My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience with Elyana for our engagement shoot. She was professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. From the moment we arrived at our shoot, she instantly put us both at ease and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out spectacular, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Elyana was the photographer for our wedding in Temecula, CA in December 2019. We saw her style and knew it was a great fit for us and for our beautiful venue. We were beyond thrilled with the experience and the photos that we now have forever! We went with the additional photograph which we think was a good move getting some additional photos of the groomsmen while Elyana focused on the bridal party. The venue (Galway Downs) is spectacular and Elyana really captured its beauty with each picture. Some people come away with a few photos that they like but we really are so happy because so many of the photos are flawless. Elyana will be a personable and calm presence on your big day and we cannot say enough good things about the experience. We know a lot of people who spend so much money on their photos and we just couldn't be happier for the value and quality we got. Thank you so much.

My husband and I feel so blessed that we were able to book Elyana for our wedding. In addition to being extremely talented, she was friendly, caring, flexible, and responsive. She scouted locations near our venue before our wedding day, set up a seamless first look, and efficiently and professionally handled family and group pictures in a way that made the day stress-free. When we got our picture back (in ONLY 4 WEEKS!), my jaw dropped. My friends and family have been raving about how our pictures look like they belong in a magazine, and I have to agree! Her talent and vision turned out pictures that my husband and I will treasure forever! If given the chance to pick again, I'd pick Elyana every time.

We were so blown away by Elyana - hiring her was by far one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process! Neither my husband nor I generally love taking photos, but Elyana made us feel so comfortable and relaxed! She was able to accommodate taking pictures at multiple locations, had lots of great suggestions, and captured everything we wanted at our ceremony and reception. She couldn't have been nicer, and her photos of our day were incredible!

Elyana is a very friendly person who is very compassionate in her work. She is a hard worker as she carries out what the client wants. With my experience, she had many candid pictures as I was able to relieve my wedding through her photos. Her photos embraces all the emotions on my wedding day. Elyana is easy to work with and very professional. She is very detailed and organized when planning your day- she did that to mine , and I wanted everything that I imagined it to be. My wedding photos came out exactly what I wanted.

I have only received sneak peeks of some of my wedding photos (which came the very next day!) and I am IN LOVE with Elyana's work. She is extremely professional and a huge joy to work with. I would recommend her to everyone, she is a true artist and you will not regret working with such a professional and talented person!

Elyana is like having a best friend who just so happens to also be a fantastic photographer. From the minute we met her at our engagement shoot, she helped put us at ease and guide us through the photos like we were her friends rather than clients. On our wedding day, she was such a joy and comfort to have around. You can tell she truly loves her job! Not to mention, the photographs are just gorgeous. Her beautiful esthetic and eye for gorgeous light resulted in beautiful photographs that we will cherish forever. If you’re wondering whether to hire Elyana, wonder no more. You will not be disappointed!

We totally love Elyana as the best photographer ever! She is very easy to communicate and responsive. Her skills and personality made the whole picture shooting experience run very smoothly, and we actually had tons of fun in the process. She is great at making you feel very comfortable and not nervous in front of camera. We will definitely recommend Elyana to all of my friends and family. She is amazing!

I knew from the minute I saw her portfolio that she was the one for us. I spent so much time looking for the one photographer that would stop me in my tracks similar to love at first sight lol and I felt that "spark" when I saw her work. If you are debating on a photographer DON'T! That is the one thing that you can keep forever and so cannot wait to fill up albums and our house with her photos! Elyana was amazing from the very beginning. My mom and I met her at a coffee shop and our connection I felt was instant. She clued me in to how she works and also advised me on timeline and worked with me on my budget as well. She was very thorough and listened to my vision and was the sweetest with my mom who had many questions and stories for her. Leading up to our day, she would text me and assure me that everything will be beautiful and was always so excited which made me so happy to feel that! She truly loves what she does and knows her craft very well! I am forever grateful to her and Gin... Read morea (her second shooter) which I highly recommend! Throughout our wedding day she was calm, professional, but also very enthusiastic which made me and my now hubby want to take more and more photos! Her work speaks for itself, but i will tell her that choosing her was the best decision after saying yes to my now husband ☺️ You will not regret it! Now I can't wait for more milestones and have her be a part of our family and capture them to share years later! Thank you Elyana and Gina!

If there is one thing you take away from this review it's this: HIRE ELYANA! When my husband and I found Elyanas page I knew immediately I wanted her to so our engagement and wedding pictures. She has a soft and romantic feel in her pictures. She was so easy to talk to in our preinterview. She was open to all of our ideas and trying new things. I felt like I was talking with a girl friend. When it came time to take our pictures she made us feel so comforts let because she was having so much fun. It's obvious she loves her job and she loves her clients. We ended up booking her for our wedding and less than 24hrs she gave a taste of our photos and they couldn't have been more perfect! She captured the full essence of me and my husband! I wouldn't have wanted to work with any other photographer!

My experience with Elyana was absolutely amazing. It was so easy to work with her and we all had a blast. She’s gives great direction and makes things as comfortable as possible. Never once did I feel awkward. All my photos came out great and so natural, my entire family loved them. Aside from the work that she did, as a person she was so fun to be around. I’m looking forward to working with her more.

Omigosh! Our photos from Elyana are absolutely amazing! She is a great person to work with, really relaxed and comfortable. My husband and I didn't feel awkward posing for photos at all (a true feat)! Elyana is prompt in communication and getting the photos out, and is super flexible. 10/10 will recommend to all family/friends!