Elvira Kalviste Photography
Bearing witness, documenting deep connections and collecting beautiful moments together!
Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about finding someone who takes great photos—it’s about finding someone you trust to capture the real, unfiltered moments without turning your day into a production. With 11 years of experience, we know how to blend into the rhythm of your wedding, letting things unfold naturally while staying ready for whatever comes next.
We don’t do stiff poses or overproduced shots. No recreating Pinterest boards or forcing moments that don’t feel like you. What we do best is catching the in-between—the glance across the room, the way your hands find each other, the quiet pause before the next big moment.
Our couples often call us kind, and that might be the compliment we cherish most. While we bring professionalism and experience, at the heart of it all, we care about the people in front of our lens just as much as the art we create.
Weddings are beautiful—the stylish details, the stunning spaces, the energy of the day. But what stays with you are the people, the deep connections, the way it felt to be surrounded by your inner circle. That’s the story we’re here to tell.
Based in
New York, USA
Works with lovers
Worldwide
Average spend
between $6 – $10k
You deserve a story as bold and profound as you are. We believe the only way to create meaningful, enduring work is by empowering you to be yourselves. We show up to every wedding or shoot to document all your so entirely you ways. We work with strong, empowered humans who are fiercely inclusive and kind-hearted. Because love is powerful. Love can change the world. And love is love, always.
Based in
New York, USA
Works with lovers
Worldwide
Average spend
between $6 – $10k
You deserve a story as bold and profound as you are. We believe the only way to create meaningful, enduring work is by empowering you to be yourselves. We show up to every wedding or shoot to document all your so entirely you ways. We work with strong, empowered humans who are fiercely inclusive and kind-hearted. Because love is powerful. Love can change the world. And love is love, always.
How do you personalize a wedding experience for each couple?
Every couple brings their own dynamic, traditions, energy, and story into a wedding day, and that’s what I build the experience around. I don’t approach same-sex weddings with a template or assumptions about roles. I take the time to get to know who you are together, what feels meaningful to you, and how you naturally connect.
For some couples, that means creating space for an emotional, intimate day focused on family and quiet moments. For others, it’s a huge celebration with chosen family, nonstop dancing, and a documentary-style approach that captures the energy as it unfolds. I pay attention to the little things: how you interact, what makes you laugh, what helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and what moments matter most to you.
My goal is for you to feel fully seen, relaxed, and able to be yourselves. I’m there not just to document what the day looked like, but what it felt like to be together in it.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Wish I could be in multiple places at the same time to document even more meaningful moments.
Where would we find you and what would you be doing after a wedding weekend?
Sleeping in, brunch with two kiddos and hubby, backing up photos and selecting previews because I am too excited to share all the goodness I get to document!
