Elvira Kalviste Photography

05/11/2023

We made it to the top 50!! Thank you Junebug Weddings

Photographers around the world are invited to submit their favorite engagement and pre-wedding photos to the 2023 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest, open for submissions until April 12th.

04/26/2023

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03/03/2023

Sharing some gems photographed by our amazing associate Yunika last year on the blog!

The most joyful wedding celebration of Sooji and Sunny at one of our favorite spots - Locanda Verde!

02/10/2023

www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2023/2/3/brooklyn-grange-sunset-park-wedding-photographer
New Blog Post!

This nature inspired rooftop farm wedding in Brooklyn is one for the books! Planner: BLB Events Venue: Brooklyn Grange Farm Caterer: Poppy's Brooklyn Dessert: One Girl Cookies Florist: Aster & Fir Hair & Makeup: Beautini DJ: 74Events

01/11/2023

https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/11/9/camp-tioga-poconos-pa-wedding-photos
New Blog Post!!

This one is for the books! What an honor to document a wedding weekend that is a uniquely fun experience for the guests and the couple. Caitlin and Ricky imagined a weekend getaway at a summer camp overlooking the Poconos mountains complete with the Second Line band, fireworks, crawfish boil and dis

09/09/2022

This gorgeous intimate celebration with Paige and Rodrigo is finally blogged!
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/9/9/the-river-cafe-brooklyn-ny-documentary-wedding-photographer

A gorgeous intimate celebration at The River Cafe in Brooklyn with Paige and Rodrigo!

08/04/2022

Jenna and Craig black and white inspired wedding in West Village is on the blog!
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/5/9/houston-hall-west-village-nyc-wedding-photos

This black and white inspired wedding at Houston Hall in West Village was everything and more! Jenna and Craig had the sweetest first look, we explored the streets nearby for some fun editorial photos and the night ended with some truly epic dancing and the funniest speeches.

04/25/2022

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04/01/2022

Looking forward to Summer engagement sessions!!
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/3/30/central-park-conservatory-garden-engagement-photos

Lindsey and Sam decided to revisit their proposal spot in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden for their engagement shoot. I love how lush these gardens are in the Summer and you don’t have to look hard for beautiful backdrops:)

03/29/2022

When I look back at these photos I remember that beautiful calm feeling of love and joy in the air. Katharine and John got married on a gorgeous June day on Connecticut coast at one of my favorite places - Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park. Once you arrive, you instantly feel relaxed and open to the magic of this place with its views of Long Island sound and the lushness of the gardens. Of course, the true stars of the day were Katharine and John who so graciously welcomed their guests and pulled off the most laid back celebration. I am grateful to have been a witness to the love these two share but also the love they share with their families and friends.
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/3/28/eolia-mansion-at-harkness-state-park-wedding-photos-waterford-ct

When I look back at these photos I remember that beautiful calm feeling of love and joy in the air. Katharine and John got married on a gorgeous June day on Connecticut coast at one of my favorite places - Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park. Once you arrive, you instantly feel relaxed and open to

03/17/2022

It was 2020, City Hall was shut down and parties were non existent for the most part but couples still found a way to commemorate their love. Marina and Sean are no exception. They told me they live in Greenpoint and they have two great cats they want to be part of their wedding photos. A little at home session followed by an intimate ceremony in Fort Tryon Park was the perfect adventure for Marina and Sean at the end of one of the weirdest years of our lifetimes:)
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2022/3/16/fort-tryon-park-elopement-photos

It was 2020, City Hall was shut down and parties were non existent for the most part but couples still found a way to commemorate their love. Marina and Sean are no exception. They told me they live in Greenpoint and they have two great cats they want to be part of their wedding photos. A little at

02/28/2022

Another beautiful wedding video done!
https://vimeo.com/682632657

This is "Michael & Molly - Rockville Links, NY Wedding Video" by Elvira Kalviste on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/21/2022

I convinced myself it was important to do a review of our 2021 wedding photos and what I realized it’s totally impossible to showcase all of my favorites! To be clear, we have delivered around 25000 photos to our 2021 clients and each and every one was in some way special to them and to us because it was an important part of their story. What follows ahead is a very tiny snippet of all the joy, beauty, emotions, epic locations and most importantly amazing people who trusted us to document their most important relationships and moments!

Thank you to my amazing team of photographers and videographers who helped me tell these stories!
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/best-of-2021-wedding-photos-nyc-brooklyn

I convinced myself it was important to do a review of our 2021 wedding photos and what I realized it’s totally impossible to showcase all of my favorites! To be clear, we have delivered around 25000 photos to our 2021 clients and each and every one was in some way special to them and to us because...

11/15/2021

Is it this? Is this candelabra the drama?? took our client’s & our combined vision and made it a romantic, dramatic reality. All that candlelight set the mood for the whole night ✨✨✨
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09/02/2021

Jessica and Gil in black and white

06/17/2021

Yuqing and Steve had big plans for their wedding celebration! We ended up having three separate shoots to document this special time in their life. These two really wanted to travel to Storm King Art Center to do some more casual engagement style photos prior to their ceremony and I think we got some of the most cinematic results ever! I absolutely love Storm King for its epic views and the mix of contemporary sculptures and nature patterns! Thank you Yuqing and Steve for this unforgettable session:)
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2021/6/17/fall-storm-king-engagement-session-photos

Yuqing and Steve had big plans for their wedding celebration! We ended up having three separate shoots to document this special time in their life. These two really wanted to travel to Storm Kind Art Center to do some more casual engagement style photos prior to their ceremony and I think we got som

05/03/2021

“The biggest stand out memory I have from the day of is the surge of adrenaline and nerves that I felt as the morning progressed until the very moment I would see my future husband for first look photos. The moment I was with him and holding his hand, I felt safe and comfortable like I could conquer the world. The rest of the day and evening went by as a blur, the most fun party of our lives, and all I needed to enjoy it to the max was be reunited with my partner.“ - Catherine"
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2021/4/30/snowy-winter-brooklyn-botanic-garden-wedding-photos

My 2020 started with this gorgeous celebration at the Palm House in Brooklyn Botanic Gardens! Catherine and Tyler saw each other for the first time in the snow filled gardens but we quickly changed the scenery to more tropical and desert vibes for their portraits! I think having these unique green

03/29/2021

Highlighting the first pandemic wedding on the blog! Rachel and Jordan had a perfect minimony in their buildings courtyard:)
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/west-village-courtyard-micro-wedding-grand-banks-wedding-dinner-nyc-photographer

Rachel and Jordan originally planned to get married in New Orleans closer to family but after multiple reschedules decided to exchange vows in the courtyard of their Manhattan apartment building with the closest friends and family and their new pandemic pup Norman. After a decade spent in NYC togeth

03/11/2021

I can’t believe I will be back at Brooklyn Winery in less than 3 months! So here is a throwback to this colorful celebration of Mary Beth and Jaren back in 2019:) Can’t wait to document love stories this year!
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2021/3/11/fall-brooklyn-winery-wedding

I can’t believe I will be back at Brooklyn Winery in less than 3 months! So here is a throwback to this colorful celebration of Mary Beth and Jaren back in 2019:) Can’t wait to document love stories this year!

02/09/2021

Here is a very special laidback backyard wedding which is a perfectly timed inspiration for all of you currently planning outdoor weddings! But besides all the gorgeous details I want to highlight all of the beautiful moments from the day. I don’t think two people can be more excited to be married then this couple!
www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2021/1/23/pennsylvania-outdoor-backyard-wedding-ny-documentary-photographer

Beautiful outdoor backyard wedding in Pennsylvania complete with a lakeside ceremony and a tented dinner reception!

01/20/2021

With so many couples choosing to reimagine their wedding celebrations in 2020 and opting for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions I thought it would be the perfect time to remember some of the beautiful backyard weddings I got to document in the past couple of years. This is a reminder that your own backyard (or parents?) can certainly be a beautiful place to gather but also gives you the freedom to be imaginative and creative. From lawn games to chilling by a pool with your guests to serving beers from a back of an old truck having a backyard wedding gives you so many opportunities to do it your way!
https://www.weddingsbyelvira.com/blog/2021/1/19/backyard-wedding-inspiration-new-york-nj-documentary-wedding-photographer

With so many couples choosing to reimagine their wedding celebrations in 2020 and opting for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions I thought it would be the perfect time to remember some of the beautiful backyard weddings I got to document in the past couple of years. This is a reminder that your