subtlety / in between moments / intimacy / genuineness

Hello, I’m Elle.

I’m a Los Angeles & surrounding Family & Couples lifestyle & documentary photographer. If you have stumbled upon my work, it might be because we share a few common interests. I am endlessly curious about the ways in which we interact with one another, the subtle changes in expression, the giggles from your little ones, the look only you understand that your lover gives you from across the room. My goal is to observe and document your family as you are… your kids may not sit still & that’s ok. I don’t want them to! Family sessions should feel like family play days. I will suggest you engage with one another instead of posing during your session. Take a look at some of my work below or follow along with me on Instagram as I share behind the scenes, sneak peeks, q&a’s, & more. If you want to know more or you are ready to book, send me a message. I can’t wait to meet you.

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your home - my favorite place to take photos 🫶

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🩵 Spring Mini Sessions !! 🩵
Hi friends! As a reminder, I’ll be traveling end of March + all of April & a few other dates throughout this year sooo I am offering Spring Mini sessions !!
Sunday, March 24 at a beautiful, pet-friendly park

I feel like family sessions are almost like a collaboration between me & my clients. Yes I am behind the lens, paying attention to composition & observing the subtle in between moments. But when families come to their sessions to simply enjoy

Home / my favorite family shoot location

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I just learned that “Komorebi” is a Japanese word that means “the play of sunlight through leaves”. Komorebi refers to pausing, re-energizing, & finding the rays of light before going on. During your next family session, t

feeling & movement in black & white for the Knox family 🩶 year three with this beautiful family!
Wow! Two more sessions left and then it’s 2024 🪩🎉

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I needed some color on this gloomy day 🩷 I’ve shared some of these images as a reel but just had to post them again here… and I’ll be sharing more. Too many great moments from this session with the Wilkinsons!

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As much as I love playful images with lots of movement, I also feel it’s necessary to document peaceful & “quiet” ones too. A glance at one another or a detail shot speaks volumes.
Beautiful beach session with @far_far90 family

Stop what you’re doing & check out these adorable photos from my session with @mjou135 - third year now 🤍 I love this location in my neighborhood so much. Green all year long. Such a fun time always with the Jou family.

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It’s so difficult finding which images to post! I stared at these for 30 minutes before finally deciding. So many beautiful moments from this beach session with the Polk family ⭐️ so lucky to live in SoCal where your winter/annual photos can be

Busy season is slowly coming to an end & wow! It’s been a tough one this year with shoots, editing, & taking care of personal matters… but it’s been a wonderful season & I can’t wait to share more of the beautiful

Family sessions are family play days 🤍 treat your session this way & I promise you will love the results.
A couple favorites with the Razz family ✨

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Added one more mini session date on December 3rd for those that missed the last ones! This will be the final one of the year (also still have spots left for Nov 19 studio minis). Located in the hills of La Crescenta/Glendale, this hidden gem location

I met Laurin about five years ago and photographed branding & birthdays for her throughout the years. And now, I had the honor to meet her sweet baby girl & document the two of them at home. It’s so incredible getting to witness clients

So what do we do during a family session? My kids won’t sit still.
Perrrrfect ✨✨ we don’t sit still & pose! We hang out 🫶

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I love playing with shadows & reflections. Letting the sun flow into my lens and create flares and haze. These elements let us really feel the images, what it felt like to be there that exact day. And sometimes, all I need to do is observe in sil

Love this location!! Always so lush & green year round

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Cannot mention enough how much I adore in-home sessions. This is where you are raising your family!! There is no other location that is better. Alsooo friendly reminder, if you want to get on my calendar for this year, I have only a few weekend dates

Movement is crucial for me to capture during your family session - it’s these quick, cinema-like stills where I feel I’ve truly captured the essence of your family.

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Sometimes the focus is just on Moms, especially when they least notice 🤍

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Follow along with me on Instagram for behind the scenes, sneak peeks, news & updates, announcements & more. Click on the images below to be directed to my Instagram