ELENA CUELLAR

Chicago wedding & elopement photographer

Timeless. Candid. Imagery for Modern Romantics.

the best weddings aren’t about size—

They are rare moments when everyone you love is gathered in one space — the kind of moments where every part of your wedding day becomes a key piece in telling the story of it all. The way everything slows down for just a second — everyone you love under one roof, laughter spilling through the room, dancing the night away. That’s what I love most about capturing your celebration — whether it’s an intimate wedding in Chicago, saying “I do” at a Spanish-inspired venue in Arizona, or eloping quietly in a Michigan vineyard.

A Chicago wedding and elopement photographer focused on capturing your people and the emotions that surround you — because they’re what make your celebration unforgettable. Still, I never overlook the details that help tell the visual story: the candlelight flickering through dinner, the florals that tie everything together, the way your dress moves as you walk toward the person you love.

The quiet glances. The way your parents hold each other during a slow dance. The toast that leaves everyone in tears. The moment your mom hears you say, “I do.”

If you’re looking for someone who’s organized, will always cheer you on, help fix your dress, and dance with you — then we’ll likely be a really good fit. Think of me as your reliable sidekick, there to capture every moment as it unfolds.

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-angelica & brett

Elena we literally don’t even have words….these are beyond STUNNING, I wish you could’ve heard our live reactions 🤣. Picture Super Bowl game live, neck and neck, and your team just scored the final goal.

Elena we literally don’t even have words….these are beyond STUNNING, I wish you could’ve heard our live reactions 🤣. Picture Super Bowl game live, neck and neck, and your team just scored the final goal. The pics made us feel so full and even more so remind us of why we’re doing all of this. Thank you so much for capturing our favorite love story in such a beautiful and meaningful way 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

- Audrey & Brian

Elena. I’m crying. These are GORGEOUS. You truly have such a gift, and I’m so thankful for these pictures—I can’t get over it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Love you so much.

You truly have such a gift and I’m so thankful for these pictures!!!!! I can’t get over it.

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