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Hey there!

You know, this is more-so about YOU ... but seeing as though you've landed here,  here's my story & some random facts about me ... I’m Ela, a chai latte obsessed, nature buff, photographer & owner of Ela Studios.

Back in 2008 I was an 18 year old, honours degree, Uni drop-out with nothing but a kit lens & camera body I won on an eBay auction, a bucketload of enthusiasm & a dream to become a wedding photographer. (Oh, and a pink Sony Vaio laptop I thought was the coolest things at the time - lol)

I remember it so vividly, my brother gave me a lift to Uni and gave me a pep talk about how life is too short not to do what you love & to reach for your dreams no matter what. (I guess the plan to be a dentist was toast as I felt a sense of relief wash over me. Like I had the permission to dream.)

So in my excitement (or naivety?), with no plan, eyes lit up for all the possibilities to work hard at something & start a new chapter, I walked out of my 9:30am Chemistry lecture on hybridised SP3 orbitals & caught the first bus home after withdrawing from my degree ... and I haven’t looked back since!
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I took a wild leap of faith as a UNI drop-out chasing after a creative dream.

15 years later and hundreds of love stories I've been entrusted to capture, still as passionate as ever, I'm living that very dream.

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Our couples are the epitome of Beautiful, inside & out.
They're fun, family oriented, they make a great team, they're uber sweet towards each other & their wedding day is a celebration of their Love story with the people they love ... If that's you, I gotchu boo!

When I'm not taste testing portions of wedding cake at reception, you’ll find me unplugged near the ocean at a
cafe somewhere reading, playing my guitar, or laughing at something (mostly myself).

I’m Italian, Spanish & Filipino. So my perfectionism, Love-O nature & sick work ethic translates through everything I do.
I also make a mean lasagne, dance is my natural state & I was born with a karaoke mic in my hand.
Donuts are my favourite thing in the world. Also, I think coffee is overrated. There I said it!

Family & Faith is the foundation of everything in my life & when you have that kinda Love, you have it all.

So often I'm asked by guests at reception if I knew the couple personally beforehand because of how easily we all get along on the day with their bridal party & guests - like family ;)

If you'd like to chat more about how we can help capture your unique love story - I'd love to hear from you!

We offer full service Photography & Video packages for couples wanting the best of both worlds to remember the day.
Or we can tailor a package for stand alone photography or video or custom quote for something as intimate as a relaxed elopement. I'm excited to hear from you!