Metro Detroit Portrait & Event Photography

Executive headshots, branding, portraits, weddings, and other milestone events.

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Testimonials

  • A black and white photo of a smiling middle-aged white couple by the water, with the woman embracing the man. The woman has curly hair, and the man has short gray hair and a beard. He is dressed in a suit and tie, and she is wearing a dark dress.

    "Elena is excellent, just excellent. She arrived on time, made everyone feel comfortable and then took the most incredible shots of son's marriage that we could have ever hoped for. Highly recommend!"

    Vincent C Paul

    President and Artistic Director

    Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

  • "Elena did an exceptional job with my headshot session. Her positive energy and genuine care made the session enjoyable, and the results truly reflect that. I felt at ease and beautiful throughout the process. I look forward to working with her again on branding photography for my business."

    Sheila Collins

    Owner of Northville Optimal Wellness

  • A white blonde woman walking on a snowy sidewalk, wearing sunglasses, a black sleeveless coat over a white top, black pants, and black boots, holding a purse in her left hand.

    "This was an incredible experience. While I’m usually awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera, Elena made it painless and fun! The photos she gave us are priceless. They are special and unique!"

    Jessica Octernaud

    Fashion Blogger

  • A woman in a white strapless wedding gown with dark wavy hair and gold earrings stands outside near classical columns and a monument with part of a wreath emblem visible.

    "She is someone who takes the time and thought to dig deeper for portraits that show not only who I am, but also who I could be. If it’s an important occasion, or I want a special photo to show the world, she is the photographer I absolutely want!"

    Ayano Hodouchi

    Journalist and Music Teacher

  • White blonde woman in a red polka dot swimsuit and white high heels standing with her eyes closed and a large fur coat draped over her shoulders outdoors downtown Birmingham.

    "Elena was a treat to work with. She made me feel so at ease in front of the camera. The pictures turned out so beautifully crystal clear. Looking forward to working together with her again."

    Brooklyn Nicole

    Actress

  • Close-up of a white woman with brown hair, wearing a colorful patterned shirt, smiling slightly against a red background.

    "I recently realized I don’t have that many photos of myself - because not much can beat the ones Elena took, which are still on book covers. They are the best."

    Anna Arutunyan

    Writer

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, wearing a black shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    "“I had great time working with Elena! Both the shooting and editing parts were done with high professionalism.”

    Mikhail Yurochkin

    Statistician

  • Two women smiling, a white and a black one, close-up selfie in black and white, one wearing glasses, the other displaying a big smile, arm around each other.

    “One of the most talented photographers I know! She knows exactly how to capture the perfect moment, and makes you feel at complete ease so you can let your best self shine! Very high quality and serious work. In addition and as a bonus - Elena is very sweet and kind, it is always a pleasure interacting with her.”

    Julie Prinet

    Engineer

  • A white family of four with two adults and two young children enjoying time outdoors near a river with colorful flowers and trees in the background.

    “We really enjoyed working with Elena - she is very open to different ideas and lets the session unfold naturally, which is great if you have kids! She takes fantastic pictures, very high quality.”

    Stacey

    Mom

  • A young black woman with curly black hair wearing a white floral dress and gold hoop earrings, posing against a black background.

    “One of my favorite photographers to work with and absolutely will be working with in the future. She has a good eye and is super easy to talk to so it makes me super comfortable while shooting with her!”

    Kevintae Reed

    Model and Actor

  • A white middle-aged woman with short dark hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling outdoors in a park with green trees and grass, wearing a turquoise sleeveless top.

    "Elena is very skilled and meticulous. She captures and extracts the essence of people that other photographers completely miss. Do yourself a favor... Hire the best photographer for your next event."

    Rosemary Ellen Harris

    Teacher

  • Group photo of four white people, three men and one woman, dressed in formal attire, smiling at the camera in an elegant indoor setting with warm lighting and chandeliers.

    "We’ve worked with Elena on several occasions and she did an amazing job each time. She was able to capture candid moments during the event that bring back the best memories. Very easy to work with, Elena understood the task and perfectly executed it. Highly recommend!"

    Irene Sadikoff

  • "Exceptional experience! Elena is very professional, timely, detail oriented and efficient. 10/10 recommend for family photos and professional headshots!!! Absolutely love her and her incredible work!"

    Dr. Emily Jacobs

    Author, Leadership Coach, Founder of Empowered Moms

  • "Incredible experience. The quality of Elena's work is truly top-tier; professional, polished, and high-end. Her process was seamless and efficient, and she had me and my entire team photographed in about an hour. Highly recommend."

    Rami Paulus

    CEO of We Clean ABA