Not just photographer's, visual storytellers for souls in love.
We're Cole & Alex,
we're the mcelheran's
A Jesus loving, husband & wife photography team.
Cole is the head-in-the-clouds dreamer with a million ideas and a way with words. Alex is the jump-in-headfirst doer with a passion for life and fiery spirit. Together, we're the dream team; two opposites who balance each other perfectly.
When we're not photographing you, we're spending time with our little boy and hanging with our loved ones. Most of our time is spent raising our son, Oliver. He is our pride and joy, and being his parents feels like the best thing we've ever done.
We are incredibly blessed to live in the same city as our family, and a lot of our time is spent with them. We love to go for coffee and we eat an embarrassing amount of ice cream. Apart from photography, Cole is a full-time pastor and Alex is a stay at home mom. We feel so thankful for this little life we have, and we give all the glory to Jesus because it all comes from Him.
Meet alex
mom, wife, photographer, and your wedding day champion
When Alex isn't photographing couples and families, you can find her spending time with our son Oliver, searching for the closest beach, or enjoying a delicious bowl of ice cream.
Meet cole
dad, husband, dreamer, and creative planner extraordinaire
When Cole isn't taking photos, you can find him at church, writing songs, checking out a new coffee shop, or cooking up some delicious smoked BBQ!
Let's get real, we love love. Pretty photos and beautiful dresses inspire us, but even deeper than that is the reality that every couple we have the opportunity to photograph, is a love story that started before we arrived, and will go on long after the gallery is sent.
The fact that through our cameras, we get to freeze one moment of your story to be remembered for generations to come, makes our hearts flutter.
We believe marriage is greater than the wedding, that love is more important than the photos, and we looove working with couples who share that belief. At their best, wedding photos are a beautiful and authentic expression of unconditional love that is a light to all around it.
“EVERY MARRIAGE IS A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF THE LOVE OF GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE. TWO SOULS, CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD, COMING TOGETHER IN A DISPLAY OF LOVE THAT PUTS DARKNESS TO SHAME.”
WHAT INSPIRES us
our FAVOURITE THINGS
Ice Cream
The beach
our children
lotr
pizza
pasta
justin bieber
The office
coffee
family time
cheesecake
each other
As wedding photographers, we strive to achieve a comfy balance between candid documentation of your day, and timeless editorial posing. We see the unique values of both styles, and we see our style as bridging those two extremes.
Whether it's the nervous hug with your mom before you see each other for the first time, a subtle wipe of the tear, or those gushy moments in the in-between, we always have our eyes-and our lens ready to capture the things that made your day completely yours.
We seek to curate a gallery for you that balances elegant poses, fun, creative prompts, and tiny heartfelt moments that you didn't even realize we caught.
Each and every couple has their own specific vibe and story, so our primary goal is to tell your story through our lens. Trends will come and go, but we love photos that reflect the authenticity and vulnerability of your very own love story.
CREATIVITY, BALANCE, AND AUTHENTICITY.
BEHIND OUR LENS
We love photography, not just for the pretty sunsets, the gorgeous scenery, the heart-wrenching moments (okayyy... we love those too).
But also, we truly believe that every individual is a unique and precious life, a masterpiece of the Creator, worthy of love. It is our joy to make you feel seen, valued, and cherished in front of our lens.
There is nothing more special to us than being invited into your story.
our philosophy
view our gallery...
Justin & Reyna
Thank you so much for capturing our day-you made us feel so at ease! We had a blast and we are so thrilled to see the photos! They all look incredible! It's hard to decide which ones to post- I want to post them all!
Tannor & andrea
"We were actually talking about how much fun we had! Usually I'm not one who likes taking pictures but you guys made it fun! The pictures look great, we love them so much!!"
Moriah & Friends
These photos will be cherished forever! The shoot was a blast—we danced, laughed, and had an amazing time. I felt completely myself throughout the entire process. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
