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Hey! I'm Elysa, a Canadian wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Ottawa with a passion for documenting life and love.
I capture best friends in love, parents raising babies, and new adventures and seasons that you want to hold onto.
With a focus on creating connections and capturing moments that best tell your story - these photo's will last a lifetime.
Whoever you love, all are welcome here.
Elysa Lance-Benac - she/her
meet your photographer
Located In Ottawa, Canada
TRAVELING WORLD wide for love
Documentary & Editorial
Ottawa Wedding Photography
My approach as your photographer is to create a collection of photos that best tells the story of your life, celebrating the imperfect moments.
You can focus on being present and having the best day of your lives, while I capture it. The result will be a mix of all the good stuff: candidness, joy, and love.
Canadian wedding photographer based in ottawa
If you love nostalgia, sentimental keepsakes, and creativity, film is for you.
Using a combination of 35mm and 120mm film, the memories captured with this medium will add a depth and romance to your collection of photo's that's so unique and special.
Why film? It's minimal, yet powerful. It's imperfect fuzzy photos that feel like your memories.
Relive your day through film by adding it to your package.
A timeless and romantic combination
Analog film Photography
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LOVE NOTES
LOVE NOTES
Elysa!!!! I needed time to calm down because I can’t express to you how happy and thrilled we are with these photographs.
You captured our vision so perfectly and the time and effort you took to make everything perfect means the world to us. Thank you for capturing this special time in our lives that we will treasure forever.
This won’t be the last from us. We are beyond pleased. I wish I could give you a big hug!! Thank you so so much.
Hailey + Ryan
The most thoughtful and caring photographer we could ever ask for. She has gone above and beyond our expectations and we could not be any happier.
Elysa has personalized our experience since day one and has made us feel so special and cared for. No details go unnoticed when you’re working with her.
Hailey + Simon
We absolutely loved spending the day with Elysa and Sonia!!!
They were so incredibly kind, professional, and a true pleasure to work with. They captured the day perfectly. They totally showcase the authentic vibe and feeling of the whole day.
Jenn + THI
If you've been dreaming about eloping or having an intimate wedding in a different state/province or country, I'll follow you anywhere!
Elopements are really what you make it - simple, multi-day, luxurious, adventurous, whatever represents you best.
To elope is to feel less pressure to please and more space to feel the day with your heart wide open.
I'm here to help create your dream experience by location scouting, providing vendor recommendations, creating timelines and capturing it as it naturally unfolds - wherever in the world that may be.
Travel dates
Newfoundland, CA
July 2024
October 2024
Scotland
Vermont, USA
May 2024
St. john's, newfoundland
Elopements are really what you make it - simple, multi-day, luxurious, adventurous, whatever represents you best.
To elope is to feel less pressure to follow the traditional and more space to feel the day with your heart wide open.
I'm here to help create your dream experience by location scouting, providing vendor recommendations, creating timelines and capturing it as it naturally unfolds - wherever in the world that may be.
If you've been dreaming about eloping or having an intimate wedding in a different state/province or country, I'll follow you anywhere!
Capturing your love wherever it takes you
TRAVELING near & far
My Bucket List
scotland
west coast/
pnw
france
iceland
ALASKA
tofino
Italy
Eloping in a location on my bucket list?
If you're eloping or traveling to one of my bucket list locations, you can receive a 30% off discount.
THE STORIES I TELL
Every story, every moment, it’s all about you. Here’s what I love to capture the most.
couples
ELOPEMENTS
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weddings
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I can't wait to hear all about it.
What do you want to remember most?
your story is worth telling
