North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh wedding venue | photo by Kivus & Camera

We’re Raleigh Wedding Photographers Elyssa & John Kivus, AKA Kivus & Camera

If we aren’t at a wedding, we’re probably having a drink and watching Star Wars (or, we’re at Disney World)

Nerdy wedding photographers pose with their light sabers
Imagine this: you two are on your honeymoon, drinks in hand, talking about your incredible wedding…

…what was your favorite part?
If it was making fun, joyful memories with your favorite people in the world, then you win!
And you deserve a wedding photographer who can beautifully capture those memories!
Totally understand if your favorite part was dessert though.

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“BADASS, AMAZING TEAM” – Haley & Clark
“THESE ARE BONKERS!” – Eric & Cailin

“We can’t say enough great things about Kivus & Camera! The photos are full of life, works of art we’ll treasure always!”

– Hannah & Will

“Elyssa and John were our favorite vendors to work with. The pictures are truly outstanding!”

– Courtney & Ben

“Kivus & Camera captured everything in perfect, unique, absolutely stunning photos!”

– Maggie & Fabian
(+Izzy, Dexter, Leo, & Riot)

“They made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Book them!!!!
10 out of 5 stars!”

– Stacie & José

More Testimonials
John and Elyssa Kivus of Kivus & Camera pose for a photo with a highland cow in the background

Hi there!

We’re wedding photographers from Raleigh, North Carolina who love creating bold, colorful, magical memories of your wedding with photographs of genuine moments AND beautiful, artistic portraits.

I’m Elyssa, the one in the glasses, your friendly neighborhood wedding photographer!! And with me is my husband John. We met in law school in Chapel Hill, NC, and bonded over a shared interest in photography (among lots of other geeky things).

I’d come to law school with a photojournalism background and John was an incredibly talented hobbyist. We clicked.
(pun SO intended)

Long story short, just before our wedding, I had brain surgery (literally), and realized that I should be doing something that brought me joy. So we started making wedding photos in Raleigh and haven’t looked back…

more about us

“I cry tears of joy every time I look at our photos! Our family dog Gus also gives 5 out of 5 paws!”

pssst!!!

Click here if you like dogs

Recent weddings

“Book them now! You won’t regret it!”

Raleigh wedding photographers taking over the world

frequently asked questions

This is not actually a question we’re asked frequently, because we try to make the “yes” obvious, but we want it at the top of the FAQs because it’s important to us that you know we celebrate you and your love.

Yes, for sure! We tend to attract couples who include awesomely distinctive, and often unrepeatable, things at their wedding so no two weddings are ever the same, but we are always happy to share full galleries. 

Elyssa here: I got you!!! My superpower is creating incredible portraits of people regardless of how “photogenic” they think they are. Easily 90% of the people you see on this website and the Kivus & Camera social media have said something along the lines of “I’m not good at having my photo taken,” but look at them! They’re all basically models now. Because my job is to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and then I can bring out your best! And honestly, on the wedding day, you’ll be floating too much to be worried about feeling awkward. It will be great! Trust me, I’m a pro.

Via an easy-to-use online gallery that allows you to download your images and includes a print shop with awesome products. We also recommend you read this post all about backing up your photos!

You say pretty please! And then we’ll send you a booking link, where you’ll be prompted to sign the contract and pay a retainer fee. That can be card, check, or cash. John says we can’t accept payment in the form of puppies though.

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“Photography Sorcery!”

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