Live Loud with Elora and that 'hell yes' energy.

Meet elora of Elora danen photography

Born and raised in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, adventure isn’t just something I love—it’s who I am. I thrive on building connections and making a difference. I picked up a camera young, but here’s the thing—this isn’t just about when I used my first camera. It’s about the experience you get with me.

I know planning can feel overwhelming and I felt the same way planning my own wedding—but not here. With me, it’s seamless, stress-free, and a hell of a good time. Mountain weather? We roll with it. Feeling awkward? I’ll have you forgetting there’s even a camera in your face. My approach? Laid-back but intentional. I’ll step in when you need me, then step back so the real, raw moments can take over.

So if you’re ready to embrace the chaos, and run full-speed toward the adventure that is YOUR love story—Let’s make this real, raw, and one hell of a ride!

Messy, electric, loud, and REAL—because your story deserves more than just ‘pretty pictures'.

elora danen

WHERE DOES OUR ADVENTURE LEAD?

who i am

I’m Elora, a documentary-style wedding and elopement photographer rooted in intention, raised by the Colorado mountains, and forever drawn to what’s real.

I believe in telling stories that are real and how they are fully lived. I plan with intention, bringing visions to life, and I am here to help couples slow down, be present, and walk away with galleries they can feel the memories again every time they look at their photos.

What I Do

No matter what season of life you are in, I’m here to help you remember what feels like. I bring a calm presence, and a whole lot of heart into your experience with me.

At the core of it all, what I really do is hold space. Space for you to breathe, to laugh, to be present with the people you love most, and to be you. Forget the pressure, the performance and the overly posed. I’ll guide you when it helps, but I won’t alter the memory unfolding.

how I got here

My love for storytelling started with disposable cameras and an aunt who always showed up with one growing up. She was the one who made sure the memories didn’t get lost and I guess I picked up where she left off.

That early spark turned into a calling. Over time, I built a business that blends creativity, care, and intention. My degree and background in healthcare also taught me how to show up for people, to listen, support, and stay grounded.

why i do this

I do this because time is never guaranteed. I’ve experienced loss, and I know what it’s like to wish you had just one more photo or one more memory. I’ve had my fair share of missed opportunities, and the lessons learned through grief is what drives me with every story I get to document.

I want you to have the photos I didn’t get to have. The kind that bring you back to the people you love and the way it all really was. No stage, no filters, just honest reminders of what matters most.

Hannah W.

"Elora pours herself into her work and you can tell when you are around her that she loves what she does.""

"From the beginning Elora was very sweet and engaging with us. She asked a lot of great questions about what we wanted and offered a ton of insight on how we could plan the day because to be honest planning our own wedding was a lot of work but with the help of Elora it felt like a great amount of weight lifted off our shoulders! We received our sneak peek pictures and they are so amazing I cannot wait to get the rest!!

" With Elora it felt like a great amount of weight lifted off our shoulders! "

Monse Z.

Alexa C.

"I had such a wonderful experience working with Elora! What I loved most about the shoot was how natural and comfortable everything felt... I’m not typically someone who likes taking pictures - but Elora made the whole process feel so effortless. We focused on capturing genuine moments, not stiff poses, and it truly felt like I was just enjoying the day."

"Elora made the whole process feel so effortless."

Mikaley & Seth

"Any photographer that geeks out over photographing a lightsaber fight in your wedding clothes deserves 5 stars!"