los angeles wedding photographer
Serving california & beyond
Elyana Ivette
Documenting connection with artistry and heart.
Weddings • ELOPEMENTS • ENGAGEMENTS
An intentional, heartfelt photography experience
The best photographs happen when artistry and intention meet genuine human connection. I’ll guide you with a calm, unobtrusive approach that allows space for natural movement, emotion, and meaningful moments to unfold. My goal is to create imagery that feels emotionally honest, artful, and deeply personal.
Welcome, I’m Elyana
Behind the Lens
When I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll usually find me reading, hosting my Los Angeles-based book club, trying a new recipe, or rewatching a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode for the hundredth time. I love meaningful conversations, good humor, cozy gatherings, and finding beauty in ordinary moments.
Over the years, one of the things I’ve heard most consistently from clients is that I’m disarming and easy to be around. I’m naturally warm, enthusiastic, and deeply people-oriented, and I believe the energy someone brings into a space matters just as much as anything else. My approach to photography is rooted not only in artistry and intentionality, but also in creating an environment where people feel comfortable enough to fully be themselves.
Growing up in a bilingual Latina household shaped the way I see people and connection. I’m drawn to weddings that feel deeply personal — the quiet in-between moments, the emotion, the atmosphere, and the relationships at the center of it all.
Film & Polaroids
Alongside digital coverage, I also offer 35 mm film photography and wide-format Polaroids for couples drawn to imagery with texture, depth, and a more tangible feel. Film captures light, color, and atmosphere differently, adding another layer to the way your wedding day is remembered.
an ode to…
Los Angeles. The city I was born & raised in.
I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California.
My childhood looked like bonfires at the beach on hot summer nights, exploring Big Bear in the winter, late-night In N Out runs, weekends in Rosarito, and visiting friends across San Dimas, West Covina, and Pasadena. I grew up surrounded by the contrast that makes Southern California what it is — mountains, deserts, palm trees, city lights, and endless coastlines.
Becoming a Los Angeles wedding photographer made me fall in love with this city even more. I’m continually inspired by the diversity, atmosphere, architecture, and landscapes that make Los Angeles unlike anywhere else. From unique architecture, like Pasadena City Hall and the Beverly Hills Courthouse to the beaches of Malibu and the urban energy of Downtown LA, documenting weddings here truly feels like a dream.
Let me capture your unique LOVE STORY.
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Elyana Ivette is a Los Angeles wedding photographer specializing in heartfelt and intentional celebrations across Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Napa Valley, Sonoma, and destinations throughout California.
elyanaphotography@gmail.com | Los Angeles, California