Elle May Photography

Soul-filled Airbnb, Family, and Wedding Photography

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My Photography Services

Capturing clients in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and beyond…

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

  • Wedding ceremony outdoors with a couple holding hands and exchanging vows, surrounded by floral arrangements and guests.

    Weddings

    Your wedding day is a collection of fleeting moments: quiet glances, joyful tears, and a celebration that leaves memories for a lifetime. 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.

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  • A modern black house built on stilts among tall evergreen trees, with a wooden deck and a person in a yellow jacket standing outside.

    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.

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  • Black and white photo of a couple on a beach, facing each other with their noses touching, smiling, with large rock formations in the background.

    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.

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  • Pregnant woman with long dark hair, holding a bouquet of small white flowers, standing by a body of water during sunset

    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.

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  • A black and white close-up photograph of a woman's face, focusing on her eye and lips, with long, flowing hair partially covering her face.

    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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A couple is getting married outdoors under a large tree. The bride wears a white dress and the groom is in a black suit. They stand facing each other, holding hands, with a modern building in the background.

“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
A man and woman standing in shallow water at the beach during sunset, holding hands, with trees and a distant shoreline in the background.

“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

Recent Stories I’ve Captured

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors during sunset near a body of water, with trees and mountains in the background, and the bride wearing a veil and wedding dress.

    Alyssa & Brett's Hood River Wedding

    An intentional golden-hour wedding and celebration.

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  • A person in formal attire pouring champagne into a glass on a multi-tiered champagne tower at a celebration.

    Kelsey & Michael’s Chic Wedding

    An intimate, modern May wedding at Willow on Grand in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • A couple in a field embracing, with the woman visibly pregnant, during sunset with trees in the background.

    Hannah's Golden Hour Maternity Session

    A personal touch for a maternity session in Eugene.

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  • A bride and groom holding hands walking through a vineyard at sunset in black and white.

    Caitlyn & Kyle's Vineyard Wedding

    A romantic outdoor wedding at a vineyard in Illinois.

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  • Modern kitchen with black and white cabinets, open wooden shelves, window, and wall-mounted air conditioner.

    The Klickitat Treehouse

    A Unique Airbnb stay in the Pacific Northwest.

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About Me

I'm a wedding and travel photographer with over tens years of 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.

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Whether you’re looking for a wedding photographer, family photographer, Airbnb listing photography, or portraits, I’d love to hear from you.

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A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background. The bride and groom are exchanging vows under a simple wooden arch decorated with greenery. Wedding guests are seated and standing on either side, surrounded by p
A black and white photograph of a couple embracing outdoors in a rocky, grassy landscape with mountains in the background.
A couple in wedding attire embracing on a rocky beach with large cliffs and tall pine trees, foggy weather, with ocean waves crashing around them.
A woman with long hair stands barefoot in a grassy area near the beach, facing slightly to the side and smiling, with a mountain in the background.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a boy, sitting on a large piece of driftwood by a lake at sunset, surrounded by trees and mountains.
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