Hi there, I’m Elise!
I’m a fat, queer, neurodivergent artist and I’m ready to laugh with you!
I would like to respectfully acknowledge that I work and live in Amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, on Treaty 6 Territory of Turtle Island, home first to the First Nations and Métis’ people of this land. This is ancestral territory, a traditional gathering place, the meeting grounds and travelling routes of many diverse Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, Iroquois, Ojibway/Anishinaabe/Saulteaux, Nakota Isga/ Nakota Sioux, Inuit and numerous others whose histories, languages, stories and cultures continue to influence myself and my community today.
I’m so happy you’re here!
I’m an intimate portrait photographer first, but I do everything - creative portraiture, families, ceremonies and weddings, live events including burlesque, drag, theatre and music, pets, headshots, creative portraits, pole, arial hoop and dance portraits, and whatever your creative little heart can come up.
Burlesque is such an integral part of why I’m a photographer who specializes in intimate portraits; the freedom and the community is unlike anything else and it’s so queer and fat positive. If you haven’t been to a burlesque show, take this as a sign!! * Oh and don't forget to go scream for our Drag Queens too and remind them how fabulous they are! While you're at it, go to a Drag KING show as well, our Kings deserve just as much love as our Queens! Can you tell I love Drag and Burlesque?!
Intimate portraiture is truly extraordinary and continues to be some of the most meaningful work I will ever do. It’s been such a blessing to watch clients and friends rediscover a part of themselves that maybe they hadn’t visited in awhile. Being able to watch someone step into their confidence and their worth is one of the most incredible things to witness. I’m pretty sure boudoir and intimate portraiture is my favourite thing in the history of ever.
DID YOU SAY WEDDINGS / CEREMONIES / ELOPEMENTS?
I love love, so let’s talk about the day you say “I do!” I’m going to warn you right now, I’m really excited about weddings and love and I absolutely will be your cheerleader all day long… If you’re looking for a hype human, I’ll be there, on that dance floor with you to help you capture one of the best days ever!
I am honoured you are considering me to be your photographer.
Let’s talk, let’s make some art!!
Kind Words from Clients
“Professional, creative and charismatic as hell, Elise is quite frankly one of the best photographers I’ve ever worked with. Instantly, you are wrapped up in her warmth and feel comfortable, as if you’re old friends. Her talent is fresh and her pictures, breathtaking. There wasn’t a single photo I didn’t want out of the collection from our boudoir shoot together and there were over 500 photos! You would be making a mistake by NOT hiring her for your next shoot. She is a treasure!”
“Elise is an absolute delight to work with. She is energetic, knowledgeable, creative, and professional. I booked my second shoot with her before I even saw the images from my first shoot simply because she made me feel so comfortable and we connected immediately. You will not be disappointed!”
by Robyn Eliza Boudoir