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Kivus & Camera is a husband & wife team based in Raleigh, NC. The goal at Kivus & Camera is to provide you with vivid, energetic, and personal images of your wedding day that won’t fade. And their goal is to do that regardless of the situation (high noon or midnight, quiet moments with grandma or crazy dancing with the wedding party, rain or shine, etc. etc.)

Kivus & Camera believes wedding photography should be more than just "light and airy" or "dark and moody." It can be bright and colorful. Crisp and emotional. Bold and hilarious. And it should always be created with enthusiasm.

Elyssa used to be a journalist, so they start with a documentary approach, but they're also giving artistic consideration to lighting and composition, ensuring you have stunningly beautiful photographs of real moments and emotion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,600

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,900

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of Kivus & Camera

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Leslie
Leslie C. Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Phenomenal

Elyssa was phenomenal. We had a fantastic vendor team, and Kivus & Camera was easily still the best choice we made. Throughout the entire process, we never questioned what we needed to do or when - her organization guided us the whole way from a year out to after the big day.

She has an amazing eye for detail and angles. Our photos are beautiful and artistic, and the way she edited so perfectly to add unique colors to many of the photos is impressive. Her cigar photo of Sean was stunning and something we cherish - the smoke was made (Duke) blue, and the groomsmen behind him were put into shadow, highlighting him on his special day.

We cannot recommend Kivus & Camera highly enough for her skill and ability to use humor to keep us more relaxed throughout the whole experience. If you're considering Elyssa, just go ahead and book. I promise, you will not regret it. She is authentic, talented, and just damn good at her job. Her experience in the industry shows, and it helped our day run incredibly smoothly. We would pick her 100 out of 100 times if we had to choose a photographer again. We couldn’t say enough good things about our experience with her.
Ryan
Ryan S. Sent on 02/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Would book over and over!

You will not regret booking with Kivus & Camera and working with ​Elyssa. I vividly remember my first call with Elyssa being unique compared to any other possible ​photographers ​we​ spoke with. She asked me if I had a framed photo of my wedding on the wall, what would I want it to look like? And that really made me think, and also let me know how creative and personal her approach is. She was a breeze to work with when prepping for the wedding and was so fun the day of. We were blown away with the results of our photos, they are truly one of a kind. I could not recommend her enough!
Allison
Allison K. Sent on 02/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Expect Beautiful & Unique Photos Along with a Good Time!

I used Kivus & Camera for engagement pictures and boudoir pictures. Unfortunately, we were unable to use them for our wedding but definitely wish we could! Not only are John & Elyssa extremely personable and make you feel comfortable, but Elyssa's eye for photography and ability to add unique colors to photographs is AMAZING. I highly recommend them if you want to have pictures that everyone will be talking about!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve Barn & Farm Weddings

Kivus and Camera is a duo of creative and ever experienced photographers! Elyssa and John have a diverse but very cohesive style; your wedding day photos will show such natural progression in mood and a variety of angles, colors, etc. They've mastered the balance of providing content that is unique but timeless, bold but classic. Our property is incredibly varied in design, expansive, and exposed to weather elements. They seamlessly covered a recent wedding in torrential downpour with such ease and grace while still managing to capture incredible shots. I truly don't thin they missed a single detail of the day or experience. Elyssa and John go above and beyond as one of your wedding day vendors; they do not just provide photography but support and guidance as well. We invite them back as often as possible!

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If you love a dramatic and romantic style for photography, you will love Elyssa and company. They are so talented and a dream to work with. Hire her today!

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