THE PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Natural portrait
photography in Sydney

A woman holding a folder in a bright Sydney studio with a mirror, plants and an orange sofa.

SYDNEY & THE NORTHERN BEACHES

Lifestyle portraits with personality, warmth and gentle guidance.

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A woman practising yoga on a rock overlooking the water at sunset.

ROOM TO BE YOURSELF

Your story.
Genuinely you.

I’m Elena, a portrait photographer based in Manly. Whether you need photographs for work or simply want some for yourself, we’ll keep the session relaxed.

We can shoot in your workspace, outdoors or somewhere meaningful to you. I’ll offer gentle direction, with time to settle in and feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Portrait photography across the Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Inner West and Sydney CBD.

THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE · 01–03

A little guidance.
A lot of you.

Portraits with warmth, movement and a little personality.

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01 · Let’s make a plan

Tell me about the portraits you have in mind. We’ll talk through the options and choose a date, then a $250 deposit secures your session.

02 · Feel ready, be yourself

I’ll send styling tips and a short questionnaire, and we’ll plan the location and feel of your photographs. On the day, I’ll guide you gently so you can relax into it.

03 · Your photographs, to keep

You’ll receive a private gallery of your photographs, ready to view and choose your favourites. Carefully edited, in colour and black & white.

Your welcome page includes preparation advice and a model release. Selected photographs are supplied as high-resolution files for printing and smaller files for sharing.

Additional retouching is available by quote. Prints and albums can be ordered straight from your gallery — they’re so gorgeous, they’re hard to resist.

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A LITTLE LOVE FROM SARINA

“Elena made me feel comfortable, confident and provided gentle guidance to create the look and feel I wanted. The quality of the photos are outstanding and I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you!”

Sarina · Sydney

A FEW PORTRAIT STORIES

For your work, your next chapter, or simply for yourself.

More than a headshot.
A little of you.

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A shirtless man with long hair standing on a beach with his hands in a prayer position.
A woman with long curly blonde hair relaxing on a brown chair in a minimalist, well-lit room with wooden flooring and white walls, with blinds covering the windows.
A woman sitting on a chair, smiling and laughing, wearing a denim jacket, white pants, and sneakers, in a minimalistic room with a plain wall.
A woman in a light yellow sleeveless dress leaning on a white modern chair, smiling in front of a white brick wall in an industrial-style room.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a navy blazer and white top, sitting on a wooden chair with a cane backrest, in a bright room with a plant in the background.
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A woman practicing yoga in a seated meditation pose on a rock surface with a layered, textured rock formation in the background, in black and white.
A woman sitting on a beach at sunset or dusk, with ocean waves behind her, looking to the side with her arms crossed.
A woman in a black blazer and pants sitting on a black chair in a minimalist room with a large potted plant and a stone ledge.
A woman with light brown hair, wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans, is standing against a plain white wall. She is smiling with eyes closed, arms crossed, and one leg bent at the knee.
A woman standing in shallow water at a beach during sunset, holding a small wooden rolling pin in her right hand, wearing a white long-sleeved top and a long beige skirt, smiling and laughing.
A person swimming in a harbor with sailboats and yachts, with city buildings in the background.
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A young woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a sleeveless brown top and striped white pants, standing indoors near a window with her left hand resting on her chin, smiling softly at the camera.
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A woman in a black swimsuit lying on a sandy beach, stretching with her arms extended behind her head and her eyes closed, with ocean waves and a rocky cliff in the background.

LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN

Let’s plan your
portrait session.

Tell me a little about yourself and what you have in mind.
We’ll plan a session that feels like you.

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I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.