Elise Nagy | Photographer
I'm Elise — a photographer with a background in creative strategy and design. I work with brands and individuals across LA and New York who want images that feel natural, intentional, and timeless.
Need a photographer?
YOU DESERVE GREAT PHOTOS.
Featured Work
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![Santa Barbara Anniversary]()
Santa Barbara Anniversary
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![Mesa Lane Beach Engagement]()
Mesa Lane Engagement
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![Woman wearing layered silver necklaces, hoop earrings, a silver bracelet, and a black sleeveless shirt with red and white text.]()
LF Stores
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![Lovergirl Vintage]()
Lovergirl Vintage
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![Venice Maternity & Family Session]()
Venice Maternity & Family Session
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![A woman in a cream satin dress sits on a wicker chair on a decorated balcony with lush green plants. She is talking with a man in a tuxedo, and there are two small fires in white round planters in front of them, with champagne glasses and a clutch purse on the table nearby.]()
Sexy Shabbat
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![A woman with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses, holding a pair of scissors in one hand and a hairdryer in the other, with a white background.]()
Wild West Hair
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![People preparing and serving food at a Hawaiian-themed event with leis, colorful decorations, and festive atmosphere.]()
Tiki Burger
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Corporate Event
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![Silhouettes of people playing volleyball on the beach during sunset, with the ocean and a few other figures visible in the background.]()
Fine Art
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![Corporate Happy Hour]()
Corporate Happy Hour
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![A hotel in Mammoth Mountain surrounded by evergreen trees, with a snow-covered mountain in the background under cloudy sky.]()
MidFirst Bank - Client Trip
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![LACMA Portrait Session]()
LACMA Portrait Session
Services
Personal Branding, Professional Headshots, Creative Portraits.
Portraits
Parties, Bachelorettes, Brand Activations, and More.
Events
Fashion, Lifestyle, Product, Food Real Estate.
Commercial
Design & Retouching
Brand Assets, Collateral, Graphic Design.
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Testimonials
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![Santa Barbara 20th Anniversary]()
"Elise was fantastic! Everything was smooth, relaxed and professional. Communication was great. I'm obsessed with how these photos turned out, celebrating our 20th anniversary. Highly recommend Elise!"
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"Our photographer had to back out at the last minute, and Elise absolutely saved the day. Not only did she step in on short notice, but she completely knocked it out of the park. She has such a good eye and somehow managed to capture all the little moments that made the evening feel so special. Looking through the gallery feels like getting to experience the party all over again. She was wonderful to work with, blended into the background when she needed to, and somehow always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. On top of all that, her turnaround time was unbelievably fast. I had beautiful photos in my inbox before I’d even had time to fully recover from hosting 40 people! I can’t recommend her enough, and I’ll absolutely be calling her the next time I need a photographer."
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![A group of three people celebrating a birthday at night, with a cake with candles, standing outside in an urban area with buildings in the background. The group includes a woman with curly hair, a woman with straight hair, and a man wearing a checkered blazer. The man is smiling and pointing.]()
"Elise was incredible! Not only was she so easy to work with but she showed up excited to work with the group and hop in there to catch moments I didn’t think of to capture that we will cherish forever. So thankful to have her not just be there to capture the evening but to have met her in general - highly recommend to others to use Elise’s services!!"
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![LACMA Portrait Session]()
"Working with Elise was a fantastic experience! She was incredibly friendly, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. She has a great eye for using both the environment and lighting to create beautiful shots, and the final photos turned out amazing. I couldn't be happier with the results, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations."
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![Mesa Lane Beach Engagement]()
"Elise was very great and easy to schedule with. She was very flexible, accommodating and punctual and made a beautiful recommendation for a proposal location."
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![A group of women in colorful dresses and sunglasses enjoying a sunny outdoor gathering, holding wine glasses and smiling.]()
"If you’re planning a bachelorette, birthday, or any group event and want someone who is professional, easy-going, and genuinely talented, look no further. Elise made our day so much more special and gave us photos we’ll cherish forever. Highly, highly recommend! 🥂"
