Erika-Lara Photography elegant cursive script logo in white on a light background.
Black and white engagement photo of a man kissing the shoulder of a smiling woman in a white dress as they lean on an iron railing.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown kissing her groom beneath historic stone arches with carved columns.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding a wildflower wedding bouquet with ribbon.
Black and white photo of a couple dancing and holding hands in front of an ornate door covered with ivy vines.
Couple walking hand in hand on beach at sunset in black and white, wearing white outfits, smiling at each other.
Black and white photo of a romantic couple almost kissing in a park, man gently touching womans hair.
Bride and groom holding hands with open Bible and wedding photo on blanket in black and white.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss, smiling closely together against a textured wall.
Black and white photo of a bride holding heels while embracing groom outdoors near palm trees.

 

South Florida

Wedding + Lifestyle

Photographer

 

 

Christ-centered visual storytelling with

an elevated yet natural feel

 

Woman with curly hair smiling in yellow striped shirt seated against olive green wall.

 

I'm Erika

 

 

Hi there,

 

 

 

Jesus has given me a deep love for people and a passion for telling stories that matter. Photography is so much more to me than taking "nice" pictures; it's about preserving the sacred moments that unfold naturally.


My approach is rooted in presence and creativity. I love to blend editorial poses with what already feels comfortable to you. I am constantly paying attention to the small moments, details, and emotions that make your story yours. I don’t believe in recreating the same images over and over. Every session, every wedding, every couple is different, and your photos should reflect that.  This allows your photos to feel effortless, timeless, honest, and true to you. I want you to look back on your precious moments and not only see beautiful photos, but you remember how you felt in them!

 

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME & MY STYLE
Elegant cursive script logo in cream white color on a white background.
Bride in a white dress holding a white rose bouquet smiles nose to nose with groom in a dark suit outside a stone building.
Black and white photo of a smiling couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand outdoors among cheering guests.

 

Laura & David's

Elopement

 

 

paola & Daniel's

Proposal

 

Couple in wedding attire standing on ivy-covered terrace at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami.

Vicky & Chris' Engagement

Couple holding hands in front of a teal door with ivy and red bougainvillea on a beige wall.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a beach, man lifting woman in white dress by ocean waves.

 

Pam & Kaden's Engagement

 

 

Denise & Max's engagement

 

Looking up through tall palm trees against a bright blue sky with white fluffy clouds.
A bride and groom in white attire share a romantic moment at a dimly lit wedding reception bar.
A row of vintage postage stamps featuring Miami beach scenes with palm trees and wavy postmarks.

From: Denise & Max

To: ELP

"There was not a single picture we didn't absolutely love, they were perfect!. We were speechless when we got our album, the film-like editing style Erika does is stunning.


We need Erika to do every photoshoot from now on, welcome to the family!"

Graduate in black cap and gown smiling during graduation photo session at FIU campus.
A row of vintage postage stamps featuring Miami beach scenes with palm trees and wavy postmarks.

From: Gaby O.

To: ELP

"Erika was the absolute best! She made sure I felt confident and that the pictures came out exactly how I wanted them to!

She is so talented and really has an eye for photography."

A bride and groom share a romantic moment between classic stone columns at sunset.
A row of vintage postage stamps featuring Miami beach scenes with palm trees and wavy postmarks.

From: Laura & David

To: ELP

"Erika is an amazing photographer. She helped bring my vision board to life, we loved every moment of our shoot! If you need someone who will work with your vision, she is the one."

A sequence of photos showing someone in a polka dot dress joyfully exploring and smelling colorful zinnia flowers in a garden.
A row of vintage postage stamps featuring Miami beach scenes with palm trees and wavy postmarks.

From: Sindy R.

To: ELP

"Everyone needs to experience a photoshoot with Erika! She makes you feel so comfortable and actually enjoy having your pictures taken."