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Turning the memories you'll share with friends around the dinner table and strangers passing by into something tangible.

Wild Elements Photography

Baltimore & Washington D.C. Based | Available worldwide

documentary
Destination Wedding
and
Elopement Photography

One, you've landed here because you see luxury and adventure as two things that pair well with each other; and two, you're craving an experience that illuminates who you are in every sense.

If you're a lover of romantic rendezvous and wild adventures, if you find the unconventional to be beautiful, if you see the glamor that resides in spontaneity, and if you're madly in love with a desire to express freely - you're in the right place. Let's create a photography experience that's unparalleled from the traditional.

Digital | 35mm Film | Super 8

Eclectic. ntimate. ethereal. Earth-Centric.

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You've landed here because of two things...

your wedding day should be a reflection of how your love feels.

(Your photos should, too.)

When you think about how we transfer our thoughts and our ideas to others, we project differently on an individual level. The same is true when it comes to love - how we give it, receive it, and express it.

This is what makes every kind of wedding celebration so colorful, so full of life.

I challenge you to shift your perception of a marriage ceremony. Move away from the idea that it has to be an event that is strictly structured with little opportunity to truly make the day your own. Instead, move closer to the idea that it can be an exhilarating experience with its roots deep in love and authenticity. Reimagine it to be a day where nothing else matters, aside from you and the one you love.

This is a time in your life when you are honoring the intimacy of your commitment to your partner. In this day and age, there are boundless ways to rectify and celebrate marriage.

The limits don't exist, and neither do the rules...

storyteller + traveling documentarian

i'm ciana 

I consider myself to be a photojournalist for lovers around the world. Sharing stories from human kind brings me an immense joy that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. I'm here to explore the moments in which the experiences of the individual become an artistic rendition of the soul - the point where humanity meets with the fluidity of fine art.

Through the use of the natural world, and your untainted emotion, I am able to create imagery that reflects you honestly - a visual medium that explores the personal and profound dynamics of your story. I use a combination of directional guidance and intuitive posing to achieve a visual aesthetic that's consistent with equally candid moments and an editorial edge. 

I incorporate various formats, such as digital, film, and Super 8 video to produce my collections. You'll notice that I include a large number of black and white photographs in my final galleries, my portfolio, and my social media. Although color images still remain the majority, there is something I find so captivating about these particular images, and my clients do too. 

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"It is truly so special to have a photo like that where it feels so real...

like you're there again...

this is one of the first times I've experienced that from a photo and it's wild."

Destination weddings & ELopements

Couples portraits

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Upcoming travel

Mexico

 January 2024

Puerto Rico

June 2024

Delaware

july 2024

Big Sur, California

september 2024

Maryland

october 2024

no matter where you feel called to wander, I'm ready to meet you there.

no matter where you feel called to wander, I'm ready to meet you there.

Culebrita

Mexico

el yunque national Forest

Monte Verde, Costa rica

december 2024

I typically spend 1 to 2 weeks at each location. If you'd like to add your destination to my schedule for these months, please inquire to add your destination to the list.


I am typically in these locations from 1 - 2 weeks at a time, so if you'dlike to add your destination to any of these months, inquire to schedule. 

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“My husband and I can get kind of shy in front of the camera, but they brought out such a comfort level within us, it felt incredibly natural. There was so much fun, laughter, and infectious joy during the whole shoot. We also brought our ten month old along and Ryan practically BABYSAT our daughter, she was full of giggles and smiles. It started to storm during our shoot and they did not complain once, they were just so happy and adventurous. We will 1000% be working with them in the future. Ciana is so naturally talented and innovative, and they work together so flawlessly. It’s simply perfection.”

“WE WORKED WITH CIANA AND RYAN ON AN ELOPEMENT AND THEY WERE A DREAM.”

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"I have been photographed by Ciana twice so far and I can’t wait till I can book a session with her again. She so perfectly captured the love between my boyfriend and I! Not only does she have such a warm personality but she made us feel so comfortable. I had such an amazing time during each photo shoot and she is truly an amazing photographer and person!"

"I WOULD CHOOSE HER TO CAPTURE ANY IMPORTANT MOMENTS AS WELL AS THE SIMPLE BEAUTIES OF LIFE."

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" If you plan on booking a photographer, you need to go with Wild Elements Photography!!!! Ciana is so kind and I am so happy she was able to capture such beautiful moments on a special day."

"CIANA IS AMAZING".

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