Serving across the midwest and beyond
Our destination photography services offer a unique opportunity to capture your most cherished moments against the backdrop of some of the world's most stunning locations. Whether you're planning a romantic elopement on a sun-kissed beach, or an adventurous engagement shoot amidst majestic mountains, our experienced team of destination photographers is dedicated to turning your vision into a tangible reality. With an innate passion for travel and an artistic eye for storytelling, we seamlessly blend our expertise in photography with our love for exploration. From candid shots that freeze genuine laughter to meticulously composed portraits that reflect your unique love story, our destination photography services are a passport to preserving the magic of your special moments, no matter where in the world they unfold.
Create and celebrate lifes biggest and most magical moments, with imagery that lasts a lifetime.
Destination wedding photography
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Anticipate a seamless and personalized collaboration, where we prioritize your vision. Our approach is attentive yet unobtrusive, capturing candid moments and guiding you through enchanting poses. From start to finish, expect a fun and relaxed experience that weaves your unique story into captivating imagery, preserving memories that will endure.
What to expect
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You can reach out to me here on my Contact page and tell me about your fabulous event or epic portrait session. I will respond to your inquiry within one business day with details regarding my availability for your date and send you my portrait or wedding pricing guides so you can see exactly what services I offer.
Inquire
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Let’s meet! Whether that be over a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup, it’s my treat! I will have a proposal regarding your photo needs. This includes which collection or session you want, a contract, and an invoice for a 30% nonrefundable deposit. Signing this proposal and paying the invoice officially books me and holds your date. Here we will also nail down a date for your engagement photos.
COFFEE + CONTRACT + DEPOSIT
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In the month between making your deposit and your yes day, we’ll exchange a few emails here and there as I check in and see how wedding planning is going and if I can answer any questions you may have. If you booked me for any portrait sessions (Engagement, Bridal, etc,) we will schedule & shoot those.
SCHEDULING
Your gallery will be delivered via online through a private gallery! This online gallery is live for 12 months and you can relive all the best memories.
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The day of your engagement session and wedding day will be one of the best days ever and i will be there to capture it all.
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I offer unlimited meetings to plan your engagement session as well as timeline assistance,
Plan your day
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Inquire on my contact form for my availability.
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Engagement Session
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high-res edited images
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private online gallery
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WEDDING DAY PREPARATION
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Two photographers
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eight hours of coverage
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As a wedding photographer my ultimate goal is to serve you which is why I only offer customized wedding day collections! Your wedding day should be EXACTLY how you envisioned it and tailored to your needs!
Custom wedding day collection
starting at $5,250
Your final gallery will be delivered with 10 business days from your session date.
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You and your fiance will have the best time making new memories around the city! PS! Do not forget to have a date night afterwards!
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I will guide you through the best locations for your engagement shoot and do all the necessary permit research.
location prep
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Head over to my inquiry form and lets pick a date that will work for you!
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private online gallery
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high-res edited images
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3 hours coverage
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shoot/location prep
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A Styled Engagement Shoot is a curated photo session designed to celebrate the unique connection between you and your partner in a personalized and visually captivating way. It goes beyond traditional engagement photography by incorporating themes, settings, and props that reflect your personalities, interests, and shared memories. From whimsical garden settings to urban landscapes, to elegant ballrooms, the possibilities are endless.
Styled Engagement shoots
starting at $500
You will receive your final gallery via online 14 business days from your session date.
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Your family will have the best time creating new lasting memories!
shoot day
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I will help you coordinate outfits colors and offer assistance for locations.
shot list prep
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Head over to my inquiry form and lets pick a date that will work for you!
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1.5 hours coverage
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With your family's milestones in mind, I aim to capture the authentic essence of your family dynamics, the genuine connections that make your bond unique. Whether it's a playful afternoon in the park, a cozy morning at home, or a celebration, I will be there to capture new memories for you to look back on for years to come.
Lifestyle & Family imagery
starting at $650
custom hierloom album
$700
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Extra hourly Event coverage
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35mm film
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photography add-ons
I understand that your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of your life. That's why I am dedicated to providing you with a stress-free wedding photography experience, allowing you to relish every moment of your special day. With my personalized approach and efficient workflow I am here to help bring your vision to life.
A stress-free experience
Why choose us?
Jordyn & Henry
Elizabeth is so unbelievably talented. We had the pleasure of using her as our photographer for our wedding and to no one’s surprise she absolutely killed it!!!! Thank you again! We will forever use you as our photographer for whatever big life event we have.
Taylor & Alex
Elizabeth shot our engagement & wedding photos; she brought our vision to life and then some! She is so talented, creative, and genuine! Not to mention her editing turnaround time was quicker than we ever expected! Choosing Elizabeth was our best decision!
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“Planning a wedding can be oh-so stressful and finding the right photographer can be a challenge. When I felt lost on what I was looking for my sister-in-law recommended Elizabeth and after meeting her to discuss logistics we knew right then that she was the perfect fit for us! Not only does she have a beautiful personality that makes it so easy to feel comfortable with someone pointing a camera at you—she goes WAY above and beyond with the care she puts into your special day! Looking back on our wedding I couldn’t imagine having anyone else there to capture the little moments that made our day so special!”
Kristen & Scout
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Elizabeth went above and beyond to make our wedding photos as well as our engagement photos everything I had hoped them to be and more! She worked so hard on our wedding day and went out of her way to make sure I got the most beautiful photos! I highly recommend Elizabeth West to anyone looking for an extremely hard working, genuine, and patient person to capture every beautiful moment on the greatest day of their life. I am so obsessed with her work. Truly in love with every single one of our photos.”
Emily & Jeff
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Elizabeth did an amazing job on my wedding! She captured everything beautifully and even got a lot of candid photos. She makes it seem effortless even though she puts a lot of effort and grit into it. Her work is one of a kind. She’s amazing, very accommodating, personable, professional and humble. We are beyond thankful for you!
Lacye & Joe
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we love traveling all over the world to document your unique love story
from our home to yours
things you need to know...
Frequently Asked Questions
I am drawn to emotions and closeness. I love to see the real you and to capture your love not in a “Pinterest posey” way but create your unique images. As far as my shooting and editing style, it is a mix of classic and photojournalism. I love the hands-off approach and documentary style during most of your day. When photographing your wedding party and your alone session portraits, I love capturing natural moments and using as much natural light as available.
I am a firm believer that you wedding is not meant to fit inside a mold. Your love story is beautiful and unique! I only offer customized collections that way you are getting exactly what you want for your wedding day! My collections start at $5,650 with 8 hours included!
Yes Yes Yes! We will dance, sing, and cry happy tears alongside you on one of the best days ever! My second shooters are confirmed 3-4 months in advance , so you can feel confident knowing that your day will be covered.
I am currently based in Chicago and Kansas City! I do travel often for weddings and engagement shoots! Just name the place and I am there!
For an engagement session you will receive your final gallery 7 business days after your session date! For your final wedding gallery you will receive your gallery 6-8 weeks after your wedding date!