Welcome and thank you for stopping by! I'm Elaine Gan, also known as Elaine Green | Photographer, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and I'm thrilled to offer my photography services both locally and globally.
As a professional photographer, operating room registered nurse, and music educator, I am committed to delivering excellence in every project I take on.
“It’s extremely rewarding doing what I do – I enjoy being able to capture the best side of people and preserving memories that last a lifetime. Photos become more and more valuable as each day passes. It’s been over two decades of constant pursuit to create innovative works of art for my clients and for myself, an unending labor of love.” - Elaine Green
I've dedicated 20 years to crafting unique images for my cherished clients across the globe! Throughout this journey, my work has garnered international acclaim, with numerous awards in photography and photojournalism from the Wedding Photojournalist Association, the Artistic Guild of the WPJA, Fearless Photographers Organization, International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers, the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada and I've been recommended by StyleMePretty, Junebug Weddings, Wedluxe, Perfect Wedding Magazine, Blush Magazine, Wedding Photographer Select Europe, Signature Weddings, Wedding Maps, MyWed, Weddingbells, Brides Magazine, Bridal Expo, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Oasis Conference Centre, CityTV, CBC, Global TV, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Arts Habitat Edmonton, and various media networks for my innovative style of capturing emotional moments and creative portraits.
My expertise extends beyond the lens; I’ve served as a judge for the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers competition as well as the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada contests. I've been named in the top 5% photographers in Wedding Wire, top 3 photographers in the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada, top 25 wedding photographers by Wedding Bells Magazine, and top 50 photojournalists by the WPJA.
But who am I beyond the accolades?
🌿 My love for the vibrant chartreuse inspired my company name, Elaine Green!
🏥 Outside of photography, my heart belongs to healthcare as an operating room registered nurse, where I love ortho & general surgery – a profession that's as fulfilling as it is challenging.
🎶 As a concert pianist, I've been teaching piano for over three decades and have nurtured the musical talents of countless students. I also play the violin, cello, guitar, bass, and drums. Feel free to visit my teaching website at Edmonton Piano Teachers.
💕 My better half, Duane, is my associate photographer and cinematographer who has been professionally shooting for over a decade. Together, we have an adorable son, James, who is the light of our lives.
🌎 I find joy in travel, interior design, and ballet. Sharing coffee and conversation with friends is one of my favourite ways to unwind.
I live by the mottos:
- Better to arrive half an hour early than a minute late.
- Strive to grow each day beyond who you were yesterday.
- Be like water... adaptable, growing, and ever-changing.
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Introducing Duane Cheung—my partner behind the lens, a gifted associate photographer, and a skilled cinematographer. For my hybrid photo + video wedding coverage packages, Duane handles all video and second photographer coverage.
Away from the camera, Duane excels as a web developer and UI/UX designer, applying his sharp eye for design to the tech industry at APS.
A man of many talents, Duane has mastered the art of culinary finesse in a top-notch sushi restaurant and possesses a knack for solving problems of all kinds whether it's tech, tools, or beyond! His inventive spirit and genuine warmth make him an instant favorite among everyone he meets.
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James is eager to be featured on the website too!
Meet our beloved son, James. He’s a lively, exciting, and curious individual who cherishes nothing more than getting lost in a good book or ten. James enjoys engaging in conversations with anyone ready to chat and his amusing vocabulary is full of fun facts. Never shy, he can be quite the chatterbox! We absolutely adore him. In his free time, James delights in biking, piano, jiu-jitsu, and coding games.
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