Ela Walenda Photography
Bedford Based Wedding Photographer
(Covering the UK & Beyond!)

Welcome to Ela Walenda Photography
Light, shadow, and timeless love stories
I'm Ela — a Bedford-based wedding photographer with a passion for documentary-style storytelling and over 20 years of experience behind the lens. I capture authentic moments, real emotions, and the quiet beauty of your wedding day.
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I’m here to preserve your love story with heartfelt, natural, and timeless imagery.
Working across Bedford, Bedfordshire, and throughout the UK, I follow love wherever it leads. My approach is relaxed, unobtrusive, and always focused on the emotional truth of your day.
Take a look through my portfolio — and if you feel a connection, I’d love to hear from you.
🎶 P.S. I’m also a musicals lover (Hamilton, anyone?)

TESTIMONIALS

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Ela was amazing, totally dedicated and brilliant at what she does.
Through the photos she took, you can see the whole day in all it's glory. I was so grateful to Ela for making it possible to relive our most precious day. I really am so pleased with the outcome.
Absolutely stunning work!!
Thank you Ela xx
Ela did an amazing job of our wedding photo’s which also included an engagement shoot. On the wedding day she had a difficult job as it poured with rain the whole day, but not only did she stop me worrying about it, she also managed to use the rain to her advantage and capture some stunning evening shots with the rain making them magical. She joined in with the day and felt like part of the family and managed to always be there at the right time without feeling like she was taking us away from our guests. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
The cake gets eaten, the flowers die, but the photos last forever. Your photographer should be one of your top investments for your wedding.
Whether you're searching for a wedding photographer in Bedfordshire who can capture your most meaningful moments with authenticity and heart, or you're simply an art lover drawn to storytelling through imagery — welcome.
Based in Bedford, I specialize in natural, emotion-filled wedding photography — and I’m always ready to travel. Whether your love story takes place in the UK or anywhere around the world, I’d be honoured to capture it with care, creativity, and soul.
