If I could give Elena 10 stars out of 5 I would! We hired Elena to do our maternity photoshoot, and it couldn't have gone better. While the location was already pretty gorgeous, she did an amazing job directing us in terms of poses, lighting, and scenery. Her eye was spot on-- the pictures are amazing! Perhaps more importantly, her kindness and energy was so conducive to us having a relaxed, fun, and loving photoshoot. She really put us at ease at the results speak for themselves. Once we have our baby, we will have to come back to have a followup session. Having looked through the range of photographers in the area (there are a lot), we are so happy we went with Elena, as her prices were reasonable and the end product is worth every penny. Thank you Elena! read more

We contracted with Elena on a recently family trip to Palm Springs and wanted to do updated family photos in Joshua Tree. We could not have been happier!! The entire experience from early communications, answering questions and responding very quickly were all flawless. She genuinely wanted to know about our family and what we wanted to accomplish, then leveraged her experience and knowledge of the local area to create an unforgettable experience. She was engaging and patient with all of the family members. She also knew the right time of day to have the best light and an amazing sunset! After the photoshoot, she had initial edits available the very next day with a personalized page that was amazing! Since then, she has posted additional photos, which have all been incredible. Thank you so much! read more

Grounded Bodyworks has been working with Elena Ray for a few years now and I don't think I'll ever be able to put into words how much she means to me and my team. Elena Ray doesn't just take pictures; that's what other photographers do. Elena studies her subjects, the esthetics, the vibe. She learns as much as possible so she can bring all of the feels to life when you look at her work. How many hot stone or yoga photos have you seen throughout the years? Elena's work takes it to another level that really makes the subject shine and come to life. You can feel the hot stones, you can smell the air, feel the breeze in every photo she captures; she is a breathe of life and we hope we can continue our work, and our friendship for many years to come. read more

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Elena is a gem to work with! She has such a potent energy that pulls you into the magical world of her art. I found her through her cover art for Warrior Goddess Training by HeatherAsh Amara. I searched for her and had the pleasure of working with her on a photo shoot for my own business which is based in energy work, spiritual transformation, and creativity. We worked so closely for the prep that once I arrived for our shoot it seemed like we'd known each other for years. Elena is a wise medicine woman and her camera is a beautiful tool that captures the true essence of the moment. I highly recommend her and her art. read more

Joshua Tree Photographer - Session Photography Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

It gives me great pleasure to tell you about this incredible artist!! Elena Ray is less a photographer, more an artist whose cooperative components include nature and her rhythm: the sun and the shadows, the breeze, any spontaneous object that enters the scene (which was clearly meant to be there!) and the spontaneous giggle that arises from her subject for the perfect capture. It is often said that "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." When I view my photos from Elena, this is what I remember: how comfortable she made me feel; how easy she was to work with; AND how awesome those photos are!! ... how when I left, I felt we were friends. A Million Thank You's, Elena, for making me a goddess!! read more

Joshua Tree Photographer - "It was Elena who made the introduction... me to my Goddess within" - Session Photography Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

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Elena is a great photographer! Extremely talented and a pleasure to work with. Technically and artistically, Elena always exceeds my expectations. I own a yoga studio and have been using Elena to take photographs of my instructors for many years. She makes them all look like rock stars! Great at lighting, she has a fabulous outdoor studio that creates stunningly arresting portraits. All my instructors have been thrilled with her work and say Elena takes the stress out of having your photo taken, she provides excellent direction and makes them feel relaxed and natural in front of her camera. Elena is equally talented on location, she has done mood and lifestyle shots at my studio. Her work makes my website look like I have spent a fortune on photos. Yet, her rates are extremely reasonable and I always feel I got more than I expected for my budget. If you are looking for an exceptional photographer, I highly recommend you use Elena. You will be thrilled. Her work is as professional and artistic as any of the best commercial photographers working, today. You will get the same look at a fraction of the price. read more

We love our family photos thank you Elena!

Elena Ray has an ability to photograph people in such way that captures their essence and expresses their soul. For my work I had to be photographed for advertising purposes. I am someone who is not comfortable being photographed. She was able to catch the purest moments. She is a total pro with an ease about her that makes her a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Elena Ray. read more

My husband and I took elopement pictures with Elena a couple of weeks ago. She is a dream to work with. I was so impressed with Elena's professionalism-at the same time, she was personable and so easy to work with. Elena is an extremely talented photographer who really works hard to bring your vision to life, from the initial planning stages all the way to the final edit. She is in constant communication with you and is very quick to respond to all your requests. I am so happy with how my pictures turned out! I can't emphasize this enough. She exceeded all my expectations and more. I will definitely be working with her again in the future!!! I highly recommend her :) read more