ABOUT ME
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My name is Elena, and I am a professional photographer based in Madison, New Hampshire, with over 10 years of experience in photography and content creation.
My main focus is commercial photography for businesses, real estate properties, and events. My clients receive images that help attract more attention and present their business in a professional way.
As long as I can remember, there was always a camera in our home: first film, then digital, DSLR, and full-frame.
Time alone with myself and a camera has always been the best time for me. In those moments, I truly rest. With my camera, I traveled through many countries — from Europe to the northernmost Arctic city in Norway and the United States.
THE JOURNEY HERE
But my professional journey began in 2014, when I founded my own studio for handmade jewelry and souvenirs in Crimea. For our region, this was especially relevant because Crimea had always been a tourist destination: visitors from all over the world came for the mountains, the sea, the beaches, and the vineyards.
To enrich the cultural life of the region, large seasonal events and markets were held regularly — similar to Oktoberfest and Novemberfest. Each event included at least five zones: a music stage, a food court, artisans, farmers, and workshops. Everything was designed so visitors could dance, listen to music, enjoy delicious food, buy souvenirs, and learn something new. Each market had its own theme — boho, coastal, ethnic.
We decorated our space according to the theme and selected products to match.
Local seaside restaurants showcased their seafood dishes with fresh mussels and rapana at the food courts. Street theaters from France often performed at our events, along with exhibitions and art performances brought from major European cities. I absolutely loved these events.
WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
To better understand how my own business develops and grows, I pursued an education in web and graphic design.
While working on my personal project, I independently designed the website, visual identity, and content structure. At the same time, I took on projects for other businesses and worked on developing their websites as well.
Below are two websites I created for external companies. These projects reflect my approach to interface design and working with visual aesthetics.