Wedding photographer Eliana Melmed, founder of Eliana Melmed Photography, has built a business that focuses on capturing Jewish weddings with authenticity and care. Melmed’s work has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, and Vanity Fair. She credits her first Jewish wedding, Ranana and Biny’s, as a turning point in her career, allowing her to gain trust and referrals in the Jewish wedding community. Melmed’s approach to photography emphasizes respect, attention to meaning, and storytelling, particularly focusing on quiet moments and connections between people.

Originally reported by Jewish Women’s Archive.