A woman and a young boy lying on a sandy beach, smiling and laughing, with their arms outstretched and bodies relaxed.
A black and white photo of a family at the beach. A man is holding a toddler's hand, and two young girls are in the scene, one of whom is smiling and holding hands with a woman. The sandy ground and rocks are visible in the background.
A woman in a black swimsuit and white towel lounging on rocks by the ocean, black and white photograph.

Little Manly Photography creates relaxed, editorial photography for families, creatives and brands. Effortless, a little undone, a bit editorial. Nothing too posed, nothing forced - just you, your people, your brand, captured naturally but elevated. We’ll choose a space that feels like you - home, beach, somewhere with a bit of mood, and let things unfold naturally. Behind the camera is Elena - bringing gentle direction and an intuitive approach to every shoot.

Child with blonde hair wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and brown striped pants, joyfully walking through a park with green grass and tall trees against a clear blue sky.

Real Moments,
Beautifully Captured

A family of four, including two young children, standing together outdoors near water with a city skyline in the background, smiling and enjoying the moment. The photo is black and white.
Two women relaxing on a sofa, smiling. One woman is lying down covered with a patterned dress, and the other is sitting with her arm extended, wearing a similar dress. A colorful abstract painting is on the wall above the sofa.
A child sitting on an adult's lap, wearing a short-sleeved shirt with colorful cartoon patterns, denim shorts, and sandals, with one arm resting on the adult's arm.
A child sitting on an adult's lap, wearing a short-sleeved shirt with colorful cartoon patterns, denim shorts, and sandals, with one arm resting on the adult's arm.
A woman with black hair smiling and looking at a child in an outdoor setting with green grass and trees in the background.
A woman with black hair smiling and looking at a child in an outdoor setting with green grass and trees in the background.
A woman sitting on a couch with a boy and a girl, all smiling and sharing a tender moment, with the boy whispering into the woman's ear and the girl gently touching the woman's face.
A woman sitting on a couch with a boy and a girl, all smiling and sharing a tender moment, with the boy whispering into the woman's ear and the girl gently touching the woman's face.

Elena’s style is so consistent with who she is – so natural, relaxed, playful and fun, which comes through in the way she approaches her photography. Not over the top, nothing false.

A family sitting on the grass against a brick wall, with sunlight casting a shadow on the wall. The woman is holding a baby, and a man is sitting close, smiling at the baby.
A family sitting on the grass against a brick wall, with sunlight casting a shadow on the wall. The woman is holding a baby, and a man is sitting close, smiling at the baby.
Two women smiling and laughing on the beach, wearing swimsuits.
Two women smiling and laughing on the beach, wearing swimsuits.

- ELISHA, SYDNEY

A woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt, sitting on the floor with a smiling toddler in a black t-shirt that says 'Mum, Mud & Monkeys', and two dogs wearing blue bandanas, along with a man standing with sunglasses and a white t-shirt, all against a white wall.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt, sitting on the floor with a smiling toddler in a black t-shirt that says 'Mum, Mud & Monkeys', and two dogs wearing blue bandanas, along with a man standing with sunglasses and a white t-shirt, all against a white wall.
A family playing in a backyard swimming pool, surrounded by lush green plants and a fence, enjoying a water splash.
A family playing in a backyard swimming pool, surrounded by lush green plants and a fence, enjoying a water splash.
A man and woman smiling while pouring water into a pour-over coffee maker with a young girl watching in a kitchen.
A man and woman smiling while pouring water into a pour-over coffee maker with a young girl watching in a kitchen.

SEE FAMILIES

A woman in a swimsuit, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, standing on a beach with rocks and trees in the background.
A woman in a swimsuit, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, standing on a beach with rocks and trees in the background.
A woman in a white dress with a bare midriff and long skirt standing in a cave with layered rock formations overhead and a small water pool at the bottom.
A woman in a white dress with a bare midriff and long skirt standing in a cave with layered rock formations overhead and a small water pool at the bottom.

SEE MATERNITY

A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a white T-shirt, breastfeeding a baby wrapped in a checkered blanket, sitting on a bed in a room with plain walls and simple bedding.
A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a white T-shirt, breastfeeding a baby wrapped in a checkered blanket, sitting on a bed in a room with plain walls and simple bedding.
Black and white photo of a woman with two young children, one kissing her on the lips and the other breastfeeding, all lying on a bed.
Black and white photo of a woman with two young children, one kissing her on the lips and the other breastfeeding, all lying on a bed.
A family with two children is in a nursery. A young boy is standing on a crib, while a man is holding him. A woman is holding a baby. The background has a painting of a unicorn on the wall and a surfboard decor.
A family with two children is in a nursery. A young boy is standing on a crib, while a man is holding him. A woman is holding a baby. The background has a painting of a unicorn on the wall and a surfboard decor.

SEE NEWBORNS

A woman wearing a white cap with red lettering, a blue tank top, and gold hoop earrings, outdoors in a natural setting.
A woman wearing a white cap with red lettering, a blue tank top, and gold hoop earrings, outdoors in a natural setting.
A pregnant woman in a red bikini sitting on a dock by the water, smiling and holding a bottle of sunscreen.
A pregnant woman in a red bikini sitting on a dock by the water, smiling and holding a bottle of sunscreen.

SEE BRANDING

A woman with dark hair sitting on a wooden chair, laughing, dressed in a denim jacket, white pants, and Adidas sneakers, in a minimalist room with plain walls and floor.
A woman with dark hair sitting on a wooden chair, laughing, dressed in a denim jacket, white pants, and Adidas sneakers, in a minimalist room with plain walls and floor.
A young woman with blonde hair sitting on a sofa, looking at her phone and smiling. She is wearing a white sleeveless top, shorts, and sneakers. There is a wooden coffee table with books on it in front of her, and a tall mirror and houseplant in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair sitting on a sofa, looking at her phone and smiling. She is wearing a white sleeveless top, shorts, and sneakers. There is a wooden coffee table with books on it in front of her, and a tall mirror and houseplant in the background.
A woman with long hair and bangs sitting on the floor against a plain wall, smiling slightly. She is wearing a sleeveless white top, ripped jeans, and sneakers, with one arm resting on her knee and the other on the floor.
A woman with long hair and bangs sitting on the floor against a plain wall, smiling slightly. She is wearing a sleeveless white top, ripped jeans, and sneakers, with one arm resting on her knee and the other on the floor.

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Who you’ll be working with. About Me.

Hi! I’m Elena, your photographer. I’m here to capture you at all those special, precious moments in your life. Pregnant, becoming a mum, being a mum - recording the energy of you feeling empowered, in a relaxed, fun, effortless, and spontaneous way. Showcasing your brand in a human, creative, and fresh way. For me, the whole experience of being photographed is about you feeling something, not just how it looks at the end. For you to feel a little bolder, and live a bit louder. I love those undone, effortless, not overly polished moments. Real moments that show the connection to your baby on the way, your body in pregnancy, or your brand. My style is easy-going, not too try-hard or glossy. To make you feel comfortable, I’m all for natural movement over stiff posing, but I’ll give some direction so you feel like you. Some shots might be a little grainy or raw but always with a filmic quality and tasteful style. I’ve been shooting for 15+ years - in London, Lithuania, and now in Sydney, NSW for the past seven. Before this I worked as a photographer and digital artist on some high profile productions (Top Gear, Dr Who, Sherlock, Serengeti) which gave me a creative eye for light, composition and storytelling. I bring all of that into family, maternity and branding work - with a relaxed but slightly rebellious aesthetic, and a genuine understanding of family life because I’m living it too, with two primary school-aged kids of my own.

MEET ELENA