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Hi, I'm Ela 👋
enthusiastic
professional
creative
It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.
My photography is all about telling your story honestly, beautifully, and with emotion. I focus on capturing real moments as they unfold: the laughter, the happy tears, the quiet glances, romantic yet modern couple photo shoot and everything in between that makes your Wedding Day truly yours.
Ela Walenda Photography Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£549
Maximum price
£2,500
My packages start from £549. I am able to tailor the packages to your needs. I offer interesting extras like pre-wedding photoshoot, coverage of the party, second shooter, photo books, prints and more. Have a chat with me. I am ALL ears and love hearing your story
Ela Walenda Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Artistic
Dramatic

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Online Shop
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Ela Walenda Photography Full Description

Planning your wedding? Ela Walenda is a Bedford-based photographer who specializes in capturing the genuine moments and emotions that make your day truly yours. With a style rooted in documentary and reportage photography, Ela focuses on preserving not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt. Expect timeless, natural, and heartfelt images you'll treasure forever.

The Experience

Ela’s approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, letting your day unfold naturally. She helps you feel at ease in front of the camera, blending seamlessly into the background to catch those quiet glances and joyful moments. With over a decade of experience as a press photographer, Ela has a keen eye for anticipating emotion and finding the perfect light—so no special moment goes unnoticed.

A Storytelling Artist

Ela holds a Master of Arts in Photography and brings both expertise and creativity to every wedding. Starting her journey with a 35mm film camera, her passion for the craft shines through in her work. More than just a photographer, Ela is a storyteller who captures your unique love story—whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand celebration—with soul and artistry.

What You Can Expect

  • A friendly, attentive professional who listens carefully to what matters most to you.
  • A focus on the unscripted moments and genuine emotions that make your wedding day special.
  • Beautifully captured memories, from the big celebrations to the quiet, in-between moments.
  • Professional service available across Bedfordshire, throughout the UK, and for destination weddings abroad.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Ela
Hello, My name is Ela Walenda and I am a photographer with over 15 years of experience in photography field. I love telling the story through photos and weddings give me a great opportunity to do so. If you're looking for a photographer who wants to keep the story of your day in photos please do not hesitate to contact me. I AM NOT A BORING wedding photographer

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Kate and Jack
Happy couple married in February
January 2026
Ela was amazing from start to finish!

Ela was amazing from start to finish! Ela made us feel relaxed from the start and was great fun to have at the wedding. Ela took the best shots and had a great mix of traditional shots and unique/fun shots. All our photos from the day and the engagement shoot were incredible, we couldn’t have been happier! Ela is a lovely lady and an amazing photographer, would highly recommend

Becky and Gareth
Happy couple married in June
January 2026
She makes the whole process so stress free and fun

Couldn’t recommend Ela enough! She is fantastic at what she does! She makes the whole process so stress free and fun. She takes the most beautiful and natural photographs. It was such a pleasure to have this lovely lady photograph our special day!

Nat and Ludo
Happy couple married in May
January 2026
Every picture feels like a piece of art

We had the absolute pleasure of having Ela capture our wedding day, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, warm, and attentive to every detail. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and truly went above and beyond to ensure every special moment was beautifully documented. The photos turned out absolutely stunning—every picture feels like a piece of art.

Pippa and Peter
Happy couple married in November
January 2026
Ela was so friendly

We could not have asked for a more kind and caring photographer to be part of our wedding day. Ela was so friendly and it felt like she really cared for us. She didn't rush us and went with the flow of the day. Thank you for our beautiful photos - they are everything we hoped for and more. We have the classic wedding photos as well as some really fun ones! Family and friends commented on how lovely Ela was! It was a pleasure to have her there on the day - thank you so much. I couldn't recommend

Katrina & Noel
Happy couple married in December
January 2026
Ela is brilliant, she makes you feel at ease

Where do we start? Ela is brilliant, she makes you feel at ease and is very helpful by helping you get ready etc. if needed, we have such a laugh while getting ready and before you realise she blends into the background and catches the most amazing natural pictures before you even know it has happened, we are so glad we found her and chose her to capture our day as Ela did it perfectly to the point where we are struggling to pick out what we want in our album, thank you so much Ela you are amazi

Agata and Marcin
Happy couple married in February
August 2025
Ela was always very professional

Ela was recommended to us by one of our friends and from the very first meeting with her we knew that Ela will be the one to Photograph our weeding. Obviously, none of us were married in the past and Ela also gave us a lot of good advice, recommended people such us florist, DJ and wedding cake lady, and helped us plan the day. From pre-weeding shoot, through the wedding day to our maternity shoot. Ela was always very professional. She Definitely helped us with making sure the big day feels spec

Josie and Matt
Happy couple married in February
August 2025
She felt like part of the family

Ela did an amazing job of our wedding photo’s which also included an engagement shoot. On the wedding day she had a difficult job as it poured with rain the whole day, but not only did she stop me worrying about it, she also managed to use the rain to her advantage and capture some stunning evening shots with the rain making them magical. She joined in with the day and felt like part of the family and managed to always be there at the right time without feeling like she was taking us away from o

Nicola and Steward
Happy couple married in March
August 2025
Don't delay and book her for your special day

Such an amazing photographer who captures the best moments, we hired Ela for our wedding for the whole day and couldn't recommend her more don't delay and book her for your special day

Lizzy and Daniel
Happy couple married in February
August 2025
Her attention to detail is second to none

Ela made everything so easy, from video calls before booking, to the big day itself. Her attention to detail is second to none, and she seemed to be everywhere, all at once. One guest even said she wouldn't be surprised if Ela popped out of the water while we were chatting. She was so much more than a photographer, she helped get my niece involved in photos, and made myself and my husband feel more at ease in front of the camera, capturing all of our silly moments. We also got more than 800 phot

Rabiya and Ed
Happy couple married in January
August 2025
Ela was an amazing photographer and great person

Ela was an amazing photographer and great person to have at our wedding - which was a 2 day event at a large Country House. In addition to taking absolutely stunning photos (one of which won an international clothing brand's competition for best photo of their dress), she is full of enthusiasm, kindness and good energy and was very personable with all the guests. Her approach was fresh - as if this was the first wedding she'd been to for years. This allowed everyone to feel really relaxed around

Ela Walenda Photography Location & Contact Details
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87 Mile Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9UD, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

One of my favorite wedding was the one in the couple's (massive) back garden. Relaxed atmosphere, people sitting on bales of straw, horses in the paddock, first dance under the stars. That was absolutely lovely

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, candid, documentary, creative, storytelling

What about your business are you most proud of?

I am very proud of the feedback I get from my Wedding Couples. Their kind words make my job worthy and rewarding. I am also proud of how fast my business is growing

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Pick a good photographer. The reason behind it is that photos and video from your Wedding are the most precious as you can always go back to your wedding day and again feel the emotions of this beautiful event in your life

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

One couple prepared a presentation with their photos, text messages and notes they have been writing to each other since they met and they displayed them during their first dance. That was absolutely beautiful and have to say my eyes were welling up

Describe your typical process with a couple.

What I like to do is meet the couple in person. So if the couple shows interest in my work we arrange the meeting and spend at least an hour talking about their Wedding day. I really like those meetings as they allow to get to know the couple and feel their vibes. During those meetings we often come up with some ideas for the photos and have time for relaxed conversation.

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Photo showing their uniqueness and closeness

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

Recently I has a couple who wanted to have photos taken in a field with cows. Seems funny but to be honest it came out just brilliant.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Get a pair of wellies. I always have nice umbrellas with me. And most of all...don't worry. Rain is not the end of the world and those rainy photos are very romantic

Describe how you got into photography.

I was really young when I started my photography journey. Ad I remember I was about 13 when I got a camera from my father and hasn't stopped taking photos till now. And I am never going to. That's my longer lasting love.

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