The Journal
Documenting the soft and tender, the raw and real, and the perfectly imperfect. From NYC city chic to sprawling countrysides, our photography honors genuine moments regardless of story or setting.
Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library Wedding, NY
Finally sharing this special celebration of Ashley and Julia in Brooklyn Historical Society. It was a laid back day exploring Brooklyn with these two and their bridal party followed by a beautiful ceremony set in a library room of the Historical Society building. From the moment I met Ashley and Julia at a coffee shop I felt so connected to their love story and their wedding day turned out to be full of so many touching emotional moments. It was truly a pleasure documenting Ashley and Julia’s love story and reminds me of why I miss weddings so much during this quarantine!
The Weylin, Williamsburg Wedding - NY
Celebration of color and love in one of Williamsburg’s most iconic venues - The Weylin!
A Treehouse for Dreaming, Central Park, NYC Elopement
Miriam and James traveled all the way from London to get married in Central Park and celebrate with their closest family and friends in style!
China Town and Locanda Verde Wedding, NYC
I love a couple who is ready to adventure in some of the most unusual colorful places around NYC on their wedding day! Suzannah and Anders were set on China Town for their wedding day portraits so we made it happen even in crazy traffic and with the street closures nearby:) They celebrated with the closest family and friends at one of my favorite private rooms at Locanda Verde.
Central Park Intimate Wedding at The Ramble, NYC
A stunning Central Park celebration documented by Yunika for Elvira Kalviste Photography
The Bonnie Restaurant, Astoria Intimate Wedding, NY
One of my favorites from 2019! Chill neighborhood celebration of James and Claire in Astoria at the Bonnie.
Fort Greene Park Engagement, Brooklyn, NY - Ashley & Julia
I love when an engagement session turns into a little family shoot:) This time around it was Ashley and Julia and their adorable dog Calvin. We started shooting in their home, explored the rooftop with Calvin and finished the session at Fort Greene Park!
Intimate Brooklyn Bridge Park Wedding
It’s 2020 and I am beyond excited to get back to blogging all of the beautiful celebration I have in my queue:) First up is an international NYC love story of Jamie and Jerome!
Jamie: “My friends and I were out for her birthday and I was the 7th wheel. I guess they had felt bad and had asked their boyfriends to bring someone later that night. We were in an East Village dive bar when Jerome walked in. I thought he was tourist with his thick French accent and I thought "Score! Summer fling!" Well, here we are 7 years later!”
Yunika was lucky enough to work with Jamie and Jerome on their intimate wedding day and I am absolutely in love with their mini Brooklyn tour around their favorite hang out spots:)
Intimate Brooklyn Wedding Photos at Humboldt & Jackson, Brooklyn, NY
It’s time for another gem of a wedding shot by my amazing associate Yunika! This one is full of style and those chill intimate celebration vibes I love so much! Raz and Dave exchanged vows in front of 30 of their closest friends and families at a pretty cool bar event space in Williamsburg - Humboldt & Jackson. Scroll down for some Brooklyn street adventures with Raz and Dave;)