ABOUT
me
Hello!
I'm Elina - a wife and mother to three beautiful girls (I know, poor guy!) and I’m from Pontypridd, a town around 25 minutes from Cardiff. If you’re a Tom Jones fan, this is his neck of the woods..!
I have been a Welsh Primary School teacher since 2008 and I’m also a family and wedding photographer with a heart for storytelling and a passion for capturing real, natural moments.
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In all honesty, before I picked up my first DSLR camera at 30 I was fully immersed in the world of teaching, believing it would be my forever calling. If photography had been offered on the curriculum when I was in school, my path could have been quite different. I’ve always loved working with children and as a primary school teacher, I’ve naturally found it easy to connect with them in a way that brings out their natural smiles and personalities — a skill that now lends itself well to my photography whilst behind the camera.
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Sounds a bit of a cliché, but I always have been the one behind the camera. Whether it be at family events or outings with friends; ever since I can remember I have always been the designated “memory capturer”. Photography quickly went from a hobby to a deeper creative calling for me and I love how every wedding and every family are never the same. I bring the same perfectionism, energy, and care that I bring to the classroom with every session that I shoot, giving 100% of myself to ensure each person I photograph feels comfortable, relaxed, and celebrated.​
Whether it's the quiet glance between newlyweds, the cheeky grin of a toddler, or the laughter of generations gathered together, I’m there to freeze those tiny precious moments in time — the ones that are often overlooked, but deeply cherished once the moment has passed in years to come.
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If you’re looking for someone who will keep the posing to a minimum, who’s passionate about telling your story in an unobtrusive way - I’m your girl. As a camera shy mother myself, I totally understand the discomfort of being the subject of a photo and will always do everything I can to make you look and feel your best with each shot.
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If you think I could be the right photographer for you, or if you have any questions - please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I can't wait to hear from you!
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Elina x