It was a pretty magical trip full of rösti, Swiss wine, “Sound of Music”-esque hikes, cow bells, crystal clear lakes, and villages straight out of a fairytale. On that trip, in a pub in the tiny car-free Alp town of Wengen over a glass of Hasseröder, and after photographing everything in sight, I decided to pursue photography full-time.

Storytelling has always been a thread in my life. Writing, reading, and theatre were a big part of my life long before I ever picked up a camera, and photography became a natural extension of that. A way to preserve not just moments, but the atmosphere surrounding them. A photo preserves feelings and creates nostalgia in that exact moment.

Serving people has always come more naturally to me than anything else. Photography is simply the way it takes shape. I’m instinctively drawn to helping people feel comfortable, confident, and seen and being invited into a wedding day is one of the greatest honors I know. It’s something I hold with a deep sense of purpose, and something I see as a way to give glory to God in the way I show up and serve.

Outside of work, my days are simple and full. You'll  find me baking fresh sourdough weekly, going on long walks with my golden retriever, Penny, or dodging Nerf bullets from my two wild boys.

I’m Elyse. Making people and brands look amazing is my favorite thing to do. It all began on a backpacking trip through the ragged green peaks of the Swiss Alps.