Hi, my name is Elena

and I’m a photographer based in San Diego

It all started when…

I was just 6 years old when I got my first camera. From that very young age, I started capturing photos of flowers, animals, and other things I found beautiful in nature. Within a couple years, I started borrowing my mom’s DSLR camera and quickly became the go-to family photographer. One of my favorite things was hearing people say how the photos I took I made them feel beautiful; it brought me so much joy.

I was fortunate to have grown up in New York City where I was able to connect with all sorts of people. When I was 13, my hairstylist hired me to shoot photos of her work for an avant-garde fashion show. By 18, one of my photos made the cover of Bravura magazine, and my work could be found in a couple different publications.

Fast forward to my early 20’s – Southern California was calling my soul, so I listened. I moved to San Diego to be close to the most beautiful beaches and landscapes. This is because after over a decade of experience working in different settings and experimenting with different styles, I discovered the two things that bring me endless joy and are most important to me:

1.    Being outdoors in beautiful places, creating art in nature.

2.    Showing people how beautiful they are and capturing them in the most beautiful light.

When I brought those two passions together, that is when the real magic happened. I realized the powerful impact my work was making - it empowered women, promoted self-love, helped grow businesses, and created everlasting memories.

I believe my purpose in life is to uplift, support, and empower women whether it be in business and branding, or on their journey of self-love. This is at the core of everything I do. As your photographer, I promise to shine a light on you, your beauty, your power, your brand.

Together, let us create something extraordinary and magical. Are you ready to elevate your brand? Are you ready to love how you look and feel like a goddess?

Brands I’ve worked with

Athleta Soho

Thistle and Spire

Yona New York

Fatale Maison

Check out some behind the scenes