My Philosophy of Photography
Photography is the art of preserving moments big and small. Wedding vows, graduations, or album covers, yes. But also the tear that falls from a new grandmother's eye as she watches her kid become a parent, or the curiosity a person finds within themself when they are given permission to roam.
Your job is to be you. Mine is to find the light that best captures who you are. I often lean towards natural settings, earth tones, and warm light, but I always enjoy the challenge of urban settings and harsh light.
testimonials
Elayna
mother
"Elena was nothing short of amazing! She and I had an awesome conversation prior to the shoot where I shared my vision! Elena went out of her way to create a vision board for the shoot based off our conversation…AND SHE DELIVERED. The shoot itself was so energetic (even at 7 in the morning), so enjoyable, really made an expecting momma like myself feel so good!! Could not have been happier with the quality of her work but also the quality of her as a photographer!!!"
Lily Anne
Bride
"I could not have done my big day without Elena. She came completely prepared with a schedule and shot list. She was always exactly where she needed to be, and was five steps ahead of me the whole time. She gave me the ability to not worry about what pictures were being taken, because I knew she cared about every detail. Her desire to share her amazing gift of capturing these moments was the best part of my day!"
Robyn
dancer
“Elena has a gift for easing individuals into feeling comfortable in their own skin! She set a playful atmosphere for our shoot, which immediately put me at ease and allowed me to laugh through moments I would've usually felt awkward in. One of the headshots Elena took captures my personality in one photo and makes me look so beautiful! Now, I use that headshot for everything. I love the photos, but I will always remember the laughter and memories we shared while capturing the photos. I hope everyone gets to enjoy this wonderful photoshoot experience that Elena is so talented in curating! ”