Eliana Melmed Photography - Chicago, Illinois

Sam M.

Eliana did a fantastic job in every way. I was particularly impressed with 1) How she and Rosemary captured intimate-feeling photos completely unobtrusively during the ceremony and reception 2) How she kept me and our whole party relaxed and in good humor throughout many many posed photos that might otherwise have gotten stressful and 3) How she seamlessly combined useful suggestions with deference to our preferences.

Can't recommend enough!

Shira G.

Eliana took the most gorgeous photos of our family. She captured the kinetic energy of our son and dog perfectly. I love her style and demeanor. Would 100% recommend Eliana for any family photo needs!

K C.

Eliana did our engagement photos and they turned out stunning! She is so warm and fun and made it so easy for us to be comfortable in front of the camera which is huge because I do not love taking photos.

She was also so responsive and easy to communicate with and offered outfit and location advice beforehand.

I would recommend her over and over again! You will not regret working with her!

Emma M.

We had so much fun taking pictures with Eliana! As a queer couple, we were a bit nervous about public displays of affection, but Eliana was great at navigating the public spaces and making sure we were always comfortable! She had so many poses and prompts ready for us, there was never an awkward “what do we do now” moment. Thank you, Eliana! We can’t wait for our wedding day with you behind the camera!

Ranana D.

I have been raving about Eliana for some time, but now that our wedding has come and gone, and the photos from the wedding are pouring in, all I can say is that Eliana has outdone herself. First, Eliana is incredibly professional, responsive, and helpful. She answered all of our questions, met with us when we asked, was on time, and always pleasant to talk two. Secondly, she got our pictures to us incredibly fast. I've never known a photographer to be such a quick editor! Thirdly, on the day of the wedding Eliana was delightful, calm, fun, and authoritative. She dealt with our large family, in the pouring rain, with a smile on her face and made everyone feel at ease. My father is still fangirling about her and her assistant! We also had an incredibly fun time taking pictures with her. Fourthly, and most importantly, she is an absolutely incredible photographer. Our pictures are beautiful - light filled, colorful, and reveal our personalities, happiness, and love for one another. All of this is true both for our wedding pictures and our engagement shots. We cannot imagine a better wedding/engagement photographer - we are so so happy we hired Eliana!

Ayelet L.

I can’t recommend Eliana enough!!! Our session was full of good music, amazing energy, and tons of laughs, and the best part, we got INCREDIBLE pictures. Working with Eliana was such a pleasure and I wouldn’t book any other photographer for a shoot or event!

Carmi V.

From the first consultation to the final photos, everything was just perfect! Eliana captured every moment with such artistry and attention to detail that each picture feels like a cherished memory frozen in time.
Everyday I'm just cooking or doing anything in the kitchen and I look over and see a picture from our wedding or our engagement shoot it brings nothing but smiles. The memories behind every picture, having Eliana and her team made the day so memorable.
The quality of the photos is outstanding; the colors, the lighting, and the composition are all so beautiful. Our friends and family can’t stop raving about the photos as they play in a loop, and we know we’ll treasure them for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares about your day as much as you do, we highly recommend Eliana Melmed!

We also appreciate Eliana for being so flexible and adaptive to the weather! Who knew it was going to rain?

Laura K.

ELIANA IS AMAZING!!! I had the pleasure of working with her as her content creator at a wedding, and she truly stands out as a talented photographer. She is so engaging, incredibly friendly, the BEST dancer and brings such positive energy wherever she goes. Eliana has a unique ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and effortlessly directs people for the best shots. Even when the power went out at this particular wedding, she didn't miss a beat, but instead was able to embrace the change and capture some beautiful moments.

I also worked with her on another project, creating reels, and she was so collaborative and creative. Coming up with ideas together was a blast, and seeing them come to life was even better. If you’re looking for an amazing photographer to bring energy, creativity, and professionalism, HIRE HER IMMEDIATELY!