Keeper of beautiful days + heartfelt connection

I'm Ilderina

Hi!

I want to share the gift of turning your memories into something tangible. The reality is this: life passes us by so quickly, that we often don't recognize the value of a moment while it's happening — & a photograph is sometimes the only way we can revisit it + find evidence of our history.

Along with having aesthetically pleasing images that reflect those life-affirming moments, you’ll want to invite someone into your world that will care for your individual journey. I do everything in my power to make you to feel comfortable and free to have fun + be unapologetically yourself throughout your experience with me. The focus is always on being present & immersing yourself in all the emotions that make up your story.

If that sounds like what you've been searching for in a wedding photographer, I'm so glad you're here & I can't wait to meet you!

You are living in a future memory.

When nostalgia begs us to reminisce on moments long gone, I hope there's a special photo that makes you feel those emotions all over again.

When nostalgia begs us to reminisce on moments long gone, I hope there's a special photo that makes you feel those emotions all over again.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

where I'm from

I'm an Iowa native with Bosnian heritage. I grew up in Des Moines but also lived in Sarasota, Florida for just over a year!

favorite place

There's no place like home, but Napa Valley & Switzerland are two of the dreamiest destinations I've traveled to.

Fun Facts

My first camera was a Panasonic FZ70, I don't have a middle name, I've moved 15 times in my life, & I'm a Leo zodiac.

sECRET TALENTs

Making you look & feel like your best self in front of my camera, hehe. I'm also very good at ping pong (for real).

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

Cooking, spending time with family, yoga, crafting, + rewatching my fav shows or getting cozy with a book.

LATEST OBSESSIONS

Iced matcha lattes, holistic wellness, indie music, fried plantains, handwritten cards, gardening, board games.

London, MArch of '23

My core values

Above all, my goal is to give you honest photos. I look for the real moments that tell your story in a way that is unique to you. Those in-between bits that you may not even remember - the ones that feel small but someday will matter a whole lot. I'll be a fly on the wall, ready to capture your candid laughter, quiet tears, and your incredible joy.

AUTHENTICITY

1.
NO.

I'm a sucker for pretty things & a perfectionist when it comes to lighting, colors, arrangements, compositions. While I lead with a creative heart, my mind is much more occupied with making sure I look for those special touches in your story. The wildflowers you grew in your backyard all year for your bouquet, the antique necklace passed down from your great-aunt... I look for it all.

observation

2.
NO.

Your story is completely unique and deserves to be treated that way. I go into every shoot & wedding day knowing that it will be unlike any other. I'm always pushing myself to see things differently - to read your energy and understand you, so that I can create photos that speak to who you are. Let's celebrate you + your family + your wedding day, in all of the beauty, mess, & rarity that makes it so extraordinary.

Creativity

3.
NO.

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