About
I was born and raised in rural Hawaii among surfers and cattle ranches. I grew up milking cows, gazing at double rainbows, and hiking over lava fields. While I spend the majority of my time in San Francisco or Hawaii, the last few years have taken me from Norway to Patagonia and I welcome any opportunity to travel.
A background in theater and environmental science nurtured my love of collaboration, story, and the outdoors, and taught me to balance preparation and improvisation.
I feel the most at home when I am in the warm waters off Hawaii, surrounded by mountains, or curled up with a good book.
I also photograph a limited number of weddings each year. My wedding portfolio can be viewed at elenaweddings.com.
Clients / Publications:
7X7 Magazine
AIFUND
Destination I Do
Glamour Magazine
John F Kennedy University
The Marine Mammal Center
San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco City Guide
SoFi
Students Rising Above
Style Me Pretty
Tufts University
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
The Wall Street Journal