Élise L'Heureux

Élise L'Heureux (born Élise L'Hérault; January 22, 1827 – January 1896) was a photographer from Quebec City, Quebec. Her initial artistic focus was on portraits, typically of children, for which she became known. She expanded to include cartes de visite and landscapes. L'Heureux contributed to documentary photography in the 19th century through her portraits of residents and landscapes of Quebec. She managed her own photography company after her husband died.