Hey, I'm Elisa - the face (and heart) behind Vibe Photo Co. 👋


I’ve always been the girl who cries during wedding ceremonies — even as a kid, I’d tear up watching two people promise forever. The first dances always got me too — maybe it’s the mama in me, or the daughter thinking back to my own first dance with my dad. Weddings just hit different. They’ve always made me feel deeply connected to love and the moments that truly matter.

My love for photos started way back with my hot pink Nikon point-and-shoot (yep, still have it!). I’d take pictures of everything — my friends, my cat, random setups around my room — anything that made me feel something. Now, I get to do that for real people, on real love-filled days, and it’s the absolute best.

These days, I’m a boy mom x3, caffeine enthusiast (give me an iced latte any day), and proud “Tinderella” — I met my husband on Tinder and he’s been second-shooting weddings with me ever since. He brings full golden retriever energy to wedding days, always ready to help however he can — from fluffing a dress to hyping up the bridal part.

My friends and clients describe me as your hype woman, loyal, and never-judgy — the one who keeps things calm when plans pivot and makes sure you actually enjoy your day. I truly believe your wedding (or senior year!) should feel like you: joyful, fun, and full of heart. I’ll be right there, laughing, crying, and celebrating right alongside you — camera in hand, happy tears and all.

family photography in front of table rock lake missouri. natural light and true to color iowa midwest photographer
self portrait of Iowa Midwest photographer holding a drink & sitting in a chair at SMASH park downtown des moines natural light photography.
Iowa Midwest photographer kissing husband on cheek in cedar falls iowa bar during party bus stop of wedding. True to life flash photography
iowa midwest family photography. 3 little kids all boys in front of clear lake iowa
iowa midwest natural light and true to life photography. image of 2 boys looking out at table rock lake in branson missouri
Iowa midwest family photography in ledges state park boone iowa. Natural light image of family of 4 sitting on rocks beside stone bridge
iowa midwest maternity and family photography. cropped image of a pregnant woman with her older child rested on her belly. black and white