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Soul-filled Airbnb, Family, and Wedding Photography

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My Photography Services

As a Photographer in Oregon, Illinois, and Iowa

Photography is more than just images. It’s about preserving the moments that tell your story. Serving Illinois, Iowa, and Oregon, I capture weddings, families, couples, and meaningful milestones with a natural, storytelling approach that feels authentic, timeless, and deeply personal.

Weddings

Your wedding day is a collection of fleeting moments: quiet glances, joyful tears, and a celebration that leaves memories for years. My approach is rooted in storytelling, capturing the beauty of your day as it naturally unfolds so you can relive not just how it looked, but how it felt.
Airbnb

Thoughtfully photographed spaces invite people to imagine themselves there. I capture the light, details, and atmosphere that make your property special, creating images that build trust and help guests feel the experience before they even arrive.
Engagements

Engagement sessions are a chance to slow down and celebrate this season of your story. Together we’ll wander somewhere beautiful, documenting the connection, laughter, and quiet moments that reflect who you are as a couple.
Maternity & Family

These seasons pass quickly, but the love and connection within them deserve to be remembered. My goal is to capture the gentle, candid moments that reflect the heart of your family and the beauty of this chapter in your lives.
Portraits

Portrait sessions are about creating space for you to feel comfortable, confident, and seen. Whether it’s a personal milestone, a creative session, or something more intimate like boudoir, these images are designed to feel natural, honest, and uniquely yours.

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“If you do not pick Elle May for all of your photo needs, you are truly missing out!”

She is the absolute best and such a great person. It’s hard to find people who are just passionate and love what they do. She exceeded our expectations and her work is absolutely breathtaking. She did our engagement and wedding photos, both were amazing. Big moments like these stay with you forever and it is magical when you can look at and relive it over and over.”

— Ally

“Elle was the sweetest person to work with, everything felt so natural and easy.”

If you are camera shy Elle does a great job at directing you and taking the nerves away! The pictures turned out so beautiful and romantic. And she delivered them so quickly. Again, thank you, Elle can't wait for more sessions.

— Hilen

About Me

I'm a wedding and travel photographer with over three years of full-time experience, based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Love and adventure are at the heart of everything I do—especially since meeting my amazing husband, Ian, who supports my dreams of travel and business.

I am here to capture those in-between moments and the little things that make your relationship different and unique. I am a wanderer at heart, and I am usually all over the place, photographing and exploring.