Meet Elvira
Capturing genuine moments with an edgy & artful lens
Hello
I’m ELVIRA
(EHL – VEE - RAH)
Founder & Lead Photographer at Elvira Kalviste Photography
I love weddings that focus on real moments and deep connections. I thrive on capturing the feeling of your day, and I want to catch all the small in-between moments as much as photographing the grand events. My style is very much photojournalistic/documentary with some natural artful portraits of you two thrown into the mix. I never follow Pinterest boards and trends. I’m inspired by the unconventional: patterns, light, YOU and all the unexpected that naturally comes into play on a wedding day.
So, if you love…
➛ Edgy, understated elegance
➛ Immersing in moments as much as the details
➛ Unexpected, artful angles
➛ Calm & chill vibes
You’re speaking right to my heart!
Let’s chat or learn more about our documentary
wedding photography experience.
Growing up in Estonia,
Immigrating to the U.S.,
My wanderlust for wild places...
From my childhood in Estonia to moving to Ohio and then NYC for college (and so many escapades in between) – this journey has instilled me with a love of new experiences. Of wanting to empower, hold space for and document people of all walks of life. For me, bearing witness and truly seeing people through my lens is a powerful act of love. Following my gut led me to photography (after trying my hand at everything from music to film). From the first wedding I shot to today, I leave every event lit up inside. I feel electric, energized and artistically sated from entering my creative flow and documenting all the love. And, it's why we’re here to work with couples who aren’t afraid to boldly express themselves, creatively and emotionally. Who have a spontaneous sense of adventure but still love a quiet, tender moment.
LITTLE MUSINGS ABOUT ME
I was born in Estonia, have lived in Brooklyn for the past 18 years and just recently settled in Sleepy Hollow, NY with my husband, our adventurous toddler and our cat, Luna.
Nature is my chapel. You can regularly find me escaping the city to our lake house in Hudson Valley or hiking in mountains all over the world. My favorite hike of all time is Haleakala volcano in Maui.
Travel is my addiction. Next on the list is Norway!
I like eclectic things! My playlist is a mix of Beyonce, Bjork, Maggie Rogers, U2, Kendrick Lamar , Amel Larrieux and other similar artists.
Deep connection is everything to me, so when I say I want to get to know you, I mean it wholeheartedly. How you feel is everything to us.
Meet my partner
in crime
Yunika
(YOU - NEE - KAH)
Associate Photographer at Elvira Kalviste Photography
Yunika was born in Indonesia and lived in Southern California until she moved to Long Island to live with her husband and two kids. She is an insanely talented photographer and artist who joined my team over eight years ago. If I am already booked on your wedding day, Yunika is a gem and happy to take over! She is a true photojournalist honoring real, honest emotions and the essence of your day.
“Yunika was such a calming presence during the first look and made us feel so comfortable throughout the day. And you can see that in the formal photos, but also the candids, which allowed us to experience parts of our own wedding that we would have missed if they weren't there to catch them.”
-Shannon C.
Let’s chat or learn more about our documentary
wedding photography experience.
LITTLE MUSINGS ABOUT Yunika
I was born in Estonia and now live in Brooklyn with my husband, our adventurous toddler and our cat, Luna.
Nature is my chapel. You can regularly find me escaping the city to our lake house in Hudson Valley or hiking in mountains or other natural preserves.
Travel is my addiction.
I consider bad wine a cardinal sin.