Hi there, I’m Elana

Lover of the salt and the seventies!

The girl behind the lens and who you'll be meeting when we shoot!

Beach and music lover basically, I blend these worlds together, giving salty whites with a nod to 70's nostalgia vibes. 

My goal as a photographer is to create cinematic, intimate and vulnerable images that evoke nostalgia and make you feel like you're on the cover of your favourite record. 

I used film in high school, not because it’s on trend (and I love that!) but because THAT is just how old I am (*cough* thirty *cough* five) Super Ok with that. So you'll see that I sometimes like to emulate the film look on digital photos. Light leak was a very real; also completely blown out photos when developing went arwry in the darkroom, but we'll forget that. 

Anyway, anyone new here, I'm excited to meet you! 

DM for any enquiries, bookings, or just to say hi...or to ask me about guitars haha. Kidding! ...sort of.

Peace, Elana

PM me or email me at elana.haynes@hotamil.com

Love letters

  • I love all my photos! You are amazing girl! Best experience I could have asked for. I wish I had booked a photo shoot sooner. Xx

    Lau

  • I must admit I was a little nervous to do my first photo shoot, but all of my reservations were quickly put at ease when I saw Elanas smiling faceand beautiful Brighton beach. my daughter and I had the best timerunning through the sand dunes and splashing in the ocean. Elana was able to capture these moments in the most natural wayand turn them into pictures I will treasure forever.

    Hayley

  • Elana is incredibly talented! We had an amazing photo shoot with her. She's funny, easy-going, and my kids absolutely adored her. I love every single photo she sent. What was supposed to be a small package ended up being a full package. I have no regrets and will cherish these photos forever.

    Tash

  • My husband gifted me a photo shoot for Mother's Day—he knew I was obsessed with Elana's work from constant forwards on Instagram. Elana was so friendly and creative. She didn't make it feel forced or posed, just completely natural. The photos, which I didn't expect would even turn out, ended up being my favourite. Documentary style all the way! These photos are absolutely everything to me. It is hands down the best present I have ever received. Thank you Elana Xx

    Maddie