View Portfolio —

/elletaylorphotography

100K

@elletaylorphoto

15K

@elletaylorhotography

5K

/elletaylorphoto

2K

Follow Along

Learn More —

I’m Elle, a Chicagoland wedding and senior photographer serving head-over-heels in love couples and fun-loving seniors from my home in Bourbonnais, Illinois and throughout the Chicagoland area.

About Elle

Seniors

Explore

I just adore Riley!! The first time I met her and her sister was last year when I photographed them as a surprise Mother’s Day gift for their mom (which was the sweetest thing ever). Since then, I’ve gotten to photograph her and her family a couple different times, and I’m so so glad I […]

Urban Senior Photos in Frankfort IL

Where do I even start with Mady?! I met her and her mom through my sweet soon-to-be sister in law, Hadleigh when they played club volleyball together, and I couldn’t have been more excited when I got an email from Mady’s mom to schedule her senior photos this past Winter. This girl has the biggest […]

Sunset Senior Pictures in Kankakee Illinois

Seniors

Explore

Ahhhh, I’m too excited to share all about Madi and her senior session on the blog today! This girl is SO full of happiness, and I love it. From the very first photo I took to the very last one, she had the sweetest smile and the most heart-felt laughs! We began Madi’s session at […]

Summer Senior Photos in Downtown Kankakee and Bradley, Illinois

Oh my goodness, I absolutely adore Abby!! This girl is such a beauty and has such a sweet heart. Abby and I are cousins (I know, absolutely no resemblance between us), so it was so special to me that I got to photograph her as she prepares for her senior year of high school. We […]

Summer Senior Photo poses with Sunset in Reedsburg Wisconsin

Seniors

Explore

How stinkin’ sweet is Kayla?! When Kayla first messaged me to photograph her senior portraits, I was so excited! Kayla is also a photographer, so I knew she would be such a blast to photograph and hang out with. We met in downtown Kankakee and walked around to find my favorite little locations-with all kinds […]

Summer Senior Photos in Kankakee IL, Pink Wall senior photos

Oh, I just love Heather!! A few weeks ago, I met Heather and her fiance, Trevor for the first time for a coffee date in a Bloomington Starbucks after they contacted me about their wedding. I was SO excited to meet them, and needless to say, I’m too excited for their 2020 wedding after hearing […]

Graduation-Cap and Gown photos at Illinois State University in Normal, IL

Seniors

Explore

I’m so excited to be sharing Britten’s gorgeous senior portrait session on the blog today! We had the best time adventuring Downtown Kankakee and finding the coolest walls and backdrops for her. I fell in LOVE with this pink wall- I mean, wow did it go perfectly with Britten’s outfit! This poor girl was absolutely […]

Kankakee-Spring-Senior-Photos-by-Pink-Wall

Oh, I just love this beautiful senior girl!! Michaela has a special place in my heart as she is my high school best friends’ little sister!! It’s so crazy to me that she’s graduating high school in a couple short months! Obviously, this girl has style and didn’t need to look through my outfit planning […]

Seniors

Explore

Senior girlies, this blog is just for you!! Today, I’m sharing all of my favorite stores and boutiques with you! When my mom and I planned our senior portrait outfit shopping date, we had no idea where to start. We walked around a big mall and tried on lots & lots of clothes, but shopping […]

Bourbonnais-Illinois-Senior-Photographer-Senior-Picture-Outfits-Illinois-Senior-Pictures

Oh, how happy I am to have a senior girly in front of my camera again!! I absolutely love my time with couples, but I was beginning to miss spending time with sweet girls like Vanessa! Is she not just the cutest?! When Vanessa first reached out to me to schedule her senior session, I […]

Kankakee-County-Senior-Portrait-Photographer-Bourbonnais-IL-Elle-Taylor-Photography

-Brooke + Alex

"Where do I even begin… First off, Elle is hands down one of the sweetest humans you will ever meet. As if her work doesn’t speak for itself, the minute I met her and started chatting I knew we made the right choice!
We’ve been married 3 weeks now and we had the most beautiful day, but the amount of compliments we’ve received on our photos blows everything else out of the water and we are STILL getting comments!! I can’t even put into words how blown away both myself and everyone else was with her work.

You will get a handful of previews right away and a blog post which to be honest I would have been happy with just those! BUT I was absolutely floored when I saw our full gallery! I look at them at LEAST once a day because I am just so obsessed with them. Elle is insanely talented and her creativity shines through in her photos.
You will feel like you are straight out of a bridal magazine, I promise!"

"You will feel like you're straight out of a bridal magazine"

-Noelle + Elijah

"Lord help me not ramble too too much about how AMAZING Elle & Ashton are! I cannot say enough good things about these two or express fully how much I not only recommend them but insist you choose them for your wedding. When I sat down and started looking up wedding photographers on Instagram (lol) I came across Elle's page and instantly fell in love with her style of photography. As I looked through the pictures I almost felt the love radiating from the pictures if that makes sense lol. I knew I had to reach out to her and get all the info on how to have her as our photographer. After we had booked her we took a LONG time to try and find a wedding videographer and we just could not find one that matched what we were looking for so when Elle announced that her husband was going to be joining her and adding videography as something they offer I immediately ran right to my email thread and told her I wanted to add it onto our package. BEST DECISION. I cannot tell you how many times I have cried watching our sneak peak film or looking through our photos on her blog. Seriously I cannot recommend this duo enough. Thank you Elle & Ashton AGAIN.. lol for capturing our day so perfectly. Everything turned out better than I could have ever imagined. If you're looking to book Elle........ DO IT & add Ashton as your videographer! You won't regret it!"

"Best decision"

-Hannah + Brett



"TRULY AMAZING. I cannot recommend her enough. It is so important to have vendors you trust and having Elle put me at so much ease on my wedding day. Prior to the day we had communicated about what my husband and I wanted for photos and the goals of the day and I had literally no doubt that she was going to capture everything. As soon as she came on the wedding day she was a fun and calming presence and was truly an angel. She was so professional and yet a friend at the same time! Heck, she even put my veil in for me when it wasn't sitting just right! She goes ABOVE AND BEYOND and is the sweetest soul. She is so easy to work with and her communication was impeccable. She made wedding planning sooo much easier. Now for her photos!!! AMAZED, it makes me re-live my wedding day every time I look at them. Her photographs transport you to the day by capturing moments big and small and you can truly feel the vibe of the day by just looking at the pictures. She had a great mix of candid shots and classic posed photos and also handled a VERY large family formals list with ease. Elle's work is incredible, her photographs captured our wedding beautifully. I honestly would recommend her to any one of my friends or family. It was so nice to have a photographer I felt connected with and felt like I had a friend photographing my wedding. So if you are on the fence about hiring her, just do yourself a favor and do it"

"She was so professional and yet a friend at the same time!"

-Heather + Trevor



"Elle and Ashton are an absolute pleasure to work with. They started the day not on time, but early, and came prepared for anything and everything-- packing their car with things from umbrellas to curling irons! When the weather took a turn and tornado warnings came, they were ready for it all with a plan B, and remained flexible and positive as we decided to change venues to accommodate the weather. Through it all, you would have had no clue the weather was chaotic in pictures, they make each and every person in your party feel comfortable and beautiful in their poses and prompts. There's not one shot they miss, even in a time crunch of weather chaos! They are the most perfect team. I could go on for hours about their work ethic and character; they are genuinely great people doing this for all the right reasons, the passion and happiness are written all over their face and in their actions. By the end of the day they didn't feel like photographers or videographers, but two friends we spent the day with, making our day all the more special and enjoyable.

Elle and Ashton (and their team) are worth every penny and more. As a bride I would change my date to fit their schedule if I had to, they're really the icing on top of your wedding day experience. They go above and beyond from the moment you inquire through the weeks after your wedding. You can't just find any vendor like them for your wedding, so happy I chose to be an #ElleTaylorBride, and I'd do it again if I could!"

"As a bride I would change my date to fit their schedule if I had to, they're really the icing on top of your wedding day experience"

-Kathy + Mitchell



"I had the honor of being photographer by Elle for my engagement photos and for my wedding. She was sooooo amazing to work with. I’m a bit shy in front of the camera and she made everything feel so natural. She helped me coordinate outfits and really helped to my mind at ease. My husband hates taking pictures and he had a blast! After our engagement shoot he was so excited for our wedding and to have her capture our magical day. I definitely recommend hiring Ashton for videography as well. They are the perfect duo and work so well together. As a team then really go above and beyond and will make sure every moment of your magical day is captured. When working with Elle and her team, you’ll feel like she’s one of your friends and you’re all there to have fun and won’t feel like “work” to get the perfect shot. My only concern is she took TOO MANY AMAZING PHOTOS. I have wayyyyy to many favorites and cannot stop staring at them! I haven’t been able to do anything but look through my wedding gallery over and over since she got them to me. She was also so quick to get me all my pictures! I haven’t even unpacked from my destination wedding and she has my full gallery ready for me.

When I say she goes above and beyond. I truly mean it. She surprised our guests with a preview of some of her favorite pictures during the reception. The pictures was amazing and I was SHOOK. They were so good, I walked around with her iPad to show EVERY SINGLE table/guest our photos until the battery died.

You will not regret having Elle and Aston be a part of your magical day or any special moments. I cannot wait to work with her again in the future for other milestones. Again, SO AMAZING, SWEET, and GENUINE!"

" I haven’t even unpacked from my destination wedding and she has my full gallery ready for me"

-Krista + Travis

"I think most brides-to-be have heard a time or two the importance of investing in a good wedding photographer. And this couldn’t be more true! Once your big day comes and goes, all you have left are the memories. The decorations sit in storage, but your wedding pictures are hung on your walls for years to come. What better way to relive that day than with your wedding pictures?! Elle goes above and beyond to capture such special, unique moments. It’s so special to walk through our dining room and see the photos she’s taken hung up. I’m immediately taken back to the amazing memories we created. Her style is so elegant, her personality shines, and her photos speak for themselves. I would absolutely recommend Elle Taylor Photography for any special event to capture and preserve timeless memories of you and your loved ones! Thanks again for all you do, Elle!"

" Her style is so elegant, her personality shines, and her photos speak for themselves"

-Sara + Johnny


"Elle was nothing short of perfect! She is so sweet, patient, and has the biggest heart. She is truly the best at what she does and Johnny and I could not have picked a better photographer to capture our perfect day! Through every detail, Elle made sure everything we wanted and needed was taken care of. Elle even put her jacket around me in the freezing cold! We are the most grateful for the love put into the whole day! Elle made me feel like the most beautiful bride and kept me calm with her love and patience. Picking a photographer for your wedding is the hardest part knowing that it is what you have to remember the best day of your life, but Elle made it easy and we are so in love with our wedding pictures! We are forever grateful!"

"We are most grateful for the love put into the whole day."

-Sarah + Phil


"It was truly magical working with Elle as our photographer on our wedding day. She made us feel so calm and comfortable on a crazy and exciting day! She took every picture we wanted and even snuck in a few extras that we will cherish forever. We've already recommended her to all of our engaged friends, and will continue to recommend her to new couples! Choosing a photographer who meshes with your personalities and photography style is a must, and Elle without a doubt fulfilled both. Thank you, Elle for memories we will never, ever forget!"

"Choosing a photographer who meshes with your personalities and photography style is a must, and Elle without a doubt fulfilled both"

-Caiti + Josh



"Elle is FLEXIBLE, FAST, EXPERIENCED and an all around GREAT photographer! We felt SO at ease with her and she was an absolute DELIGHT to shoot with. We couldn’t stop smiling the entire time. The pictures turned out AMAZING and she got them back to us in less than 24 hours!!! Thank you SO much Elle! If you are looking through Elle’s reviews and are STILL NOT CONVINCED that she would be PERFECT for ANY occasion you are out of your mind!"

"If you're looking through Elle's reviews and are still not convinced that she would be perfect for any occasion, you are out of your mind!"