Serving across the midwest and beyond
I believe in documenting your legacy with a sense of timeless elegance that goes beyond the ordinary. My custom-tailored collections are designed for couples who want an intentional, editorial feel for their wedding day, without feeling staged. With my experience as a destination wedding photographer, I’ve been lucky enough to capture stories against some of the most beautiful backdrops. Whether we're local or halfway across the globe, I’m here to provide a curated photography experience where every frame feels like a piece of art, full of storytelling, grace, and real joy.
Create and celebrate lifes biggest and most magical moments, with imagery that lasts a lifetime.
Destination wedding photographer
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get the details
Relive your favorite memories through a private online gallery, curated with high-resolution, artistically edited images to last a lifetime.
04 | YOUR ARTISTIC LEGACY
On your wedding day, I am there to capture the elegance and emotion of every moment, allowing you to be fully present in the joy.
03 | THE CELEBRATION
Through intentional planning and unlimited consultations, we will curate your engagement session and refine your wedding day timeline.
02 | DESIGN YOUR EXPERIENCE
Reach out via the inquiry form to share your vision and confirm availability for your celebration.
01 | SECURE YOUR DATE
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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Curated hours of coverage
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True luxury is found in the details tailored specifically to you. I believe your investment should reflect the distinct nature of your celebration, which is why I offer custom collections. Together, we will design an unparalleled photography experience that fits your aesthetic perfectly, capturing the essence of your day exactly as you envisioned it: timeless, intentional, and yours.
Custom wedding day collection
Tailored Collections Starting at $5,000
Receive your artistically curated final gallery within seven business days, ready for you to relive and share your most cherished moments.
04 | THE UNVEILING
Enjoy an effortless afternoon of making memories while I capture the authentic chemistry and intentional details of your relationship.
03 | THE SHOOT
I will provide personalized guidance on location scouting and permit research to ensure a seamless, high-end experience tailored to your style.
02 | EDITORIAL PLANNING
PRIVATE ARCHIVE & ONLINE GALLERY
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ARTISTICALLY EDITED HIGH-RES IMAGES
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1.5 HOURS OF EDITORIAL COVERAGE
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CONCEPT & LOCATION CURATION
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A Styled Engagement Session is an intentional, curated experience designed to celebrate the connection you share. Moving beyond traditional portraiture, we collaborate to design a narrative-driven session that reflects your unique aesthetic and shared history. Whether set against the quiet romance of a private garden or the architectural grandeur of an urban landscape, every detail is thoughtfully selected to tell your story with timeless elegance and editorial flair.
Styled Engagement shoots
starting at $500
Share your vision through the inquiry form, and we will select a date that perfectly aligns with your schedule.
01 | SECURE YOUR SESSION
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
custom hierloom album
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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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Kind words from our clients
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!