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about me

elena matiash
Black and white close-up of a smiling woman resting her head on folded arms with a tattoo on her forearm.
freedom
&
intimacy
Black and white portrait of a smiling person with short hair, resting chin on hand, wearing dark clothes.

The way I see

Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I was always the one documenting family gatherings, holidays, and everyday moments. Looking back, I realise that what interested me most wasn't the camera itself, but the people in front of it. That's still what draws me to weddings today. Over the years, photography has become much more than a profession. It's how I observe the world and make sense of the things that matter.

Artistic approach

My approach is deeply human. I value honest communication, mutual trust, and meaningful collaboration. I want to understand who you are, what matters most to you, and how you want to remember this chapter of your life.
PEOPLE BEFORE DETAILS
HONEST OBSERVATION
TRUST BEFORE POSING
BEYOND BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS
A young boy in a tuxedo sits among adults in formal attire, while a woman wipes away a tear.

Presence on the wedding day

I want you to feel comfortable enough to fully enjoy your wedding day and forget that a camera is even there
Women in elegant dresses dancing under warm lighting and draped decorations in a festive indoor setting.
personal note
What moves me
Long before photography became my profession, I was documenting family gatherings, holidays, and everyday moments without really thinking about why. Looking back, I realise that those photographs became valuable for reasons I couldn't understand at the time.

Not because everything looked perfect. But because they remind us of the people who were there and the moments we shared together. As I've gotten older, that idea has only become more important to me.

Photography allows us to hold on to memories in a way nothing else can. It helps us remember not only how things looked, but how they felt. That's why I do this work. Creating beautiful photographs matters to me, but preserving something meaningful matters even more.
Memories that
feel alive
Black-and-white photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors near trees and water.
freedom
&
intimacy

memories that
feel alive

The flowers will fade. The music will end. But the people who were there and the way it all felt — those are the things that stay. Those are the things I photograph.
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Emotional Cinematic Wedding
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The laughter, the hugs, and everything in between.
Couple in wedding attire laughing and embracing on a beach with waves in the background.Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors near trees and water.Smiling bride and groom embracing near an open window with bright light outside.