I am Elayna, your friend behind the camera!! I am an Idaho adventure photographer, forever obsessed with the outdoors and capturing nostalgic moments through my camera. Photography is my passion, something I've loved since I got my first Fujifilm at age seven. I may have dropped that camera down a waterfall, but that didn't stop me from pursuing photography.
I currently live in Rexburg, Idaho as a college student getting a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Photography, but I spend all of my free time in Grand Teton National Park hiking the backcountry listening to alternative music. With three years in the making, it was my wildest dream to start a photography business, and I am so excited that I get to locate all of my work in the amazing Jackson Hole. The fact that I get to do what I love for a living is the most humbling thing, something I will forever recognize I am so blessed with the opportunity to do.
As someone who is personally more comfortable behind the viewfinder, I know how awkward it can be to be in front of the camera! When I was picking photographers leading up to my wedding, I found myself leaving certain sessions with a lot of regrets. Specifically, I found a lot of disappointment in my bridal session. I did not know what I was looking for, and I ended up with a gallery of photos that I looked at once and never ended up printing. Because of that disappointment, I decided I would become a local expert and give others what I was not given - beautiful, authentic, candid photos that do justice to both your love and the grand peaks of the mountains.
I am here to tell your story in its truest form, and I personally believe that it's all about the little shots that make up some of the biggest memories. I follow a more photojournalistic style that documents candid moments in an attempt to better help you tell your story in a way that is easy and stress free. Photos are fun! You do not have to be a pro at posing to get your photo taken and it is my job as your photographer to make you feel comfortable and natural during this whole process. With that in mind, I always like to get on a call or video chat with you before our session so that I can get to know you and all the romantic details of your love story. My goal is for you to leave our session with a new best friend and ecstatic about the thought you are about to get your photos taken in the Tetons. Everyone has their own stories and styles, and as fast as my shutter can click, those moments can be preserved for years to come.
My niche is adventure shoots, particularly targeting couples that want their love story to be told amongst the beautiful forests and mountains that span across the West. I can always be found exploring the back woods and lakes that sit under the Tetons and the ranges of Montana, so I love connecting with couples that are just as passionate and down for the adventure as I am. I am constantly re-falling in love with the landscapes our world has to offer, so when you inquire about doing a session with me, I want the a location as beautiful and unique as your love.
I base almost all of my work in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole. That being said, I am a traveler! My other hotspots are Yellowstone, Rexburg, Ashton, Bozeman, and the cities amongst Utah. No distance is too far! So, if you inquire with an out of country wedding or elopement, I would love to discuss details with you. If you hire me to photograph your wedding in a state or country I have not photographed in, you receive a $300 discount on your session and travel fee! So let's talk ;)