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It's All in the Moments

Photographer located in Corona del Mar, California

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Authentic Moments, Timelessly Captured

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Welcome!

Heartfelt Photography

For families and couples who want to preserve what truly matters.

Jelena’s Photo exists to preserve what is real — connection, emotion, and the moments that often pass unnoticed. My work is rooted in natural light, thoughtful direction, and a calm, editorial approach that allows each story to unfold authentically. The result is cohesive, artistic imagery that reflects your life as it is, beautifully and without performance.

Photography Services I Offer

Jelena’s Photo is designed as a guided experience — thoughtfully curated, calm, and intentional.
Each session takes place in settings chosen for their light, atmosphere, and sense of ease, allowing your story to unfold naturally.
My work is offered through a small number of thoughtfully designed session experiences. Each is structured to support different moments in life, while maintaining the same level of care, intention, and artistic direction throughout.

  • Garden Oasis

    The Garden Oasis is a private, curated outdoor setting. Located in the heart of Corona del Mar, this hidden garden offers lush greenery, sculpted pathways, and a sense of quiet escape — reminiscent of a boutique resort tucked away from the world.


    Sessions here are guided with intention, allowing movement, connection, and natural emotion to unfold within a beautifully designed environment. 


    The result is refined, editorial imagery that feels effortless, timeless, and deeply personal.


    This experience is well suited for:

    Families, couples, maternity, engagements, and solo lifestyle portraits.

  • Maternity & Newborn

    These sessions are designed to honor the earliest chapters of motherhood — approached with calm direction, sensitivity, and intention. Each experience is guided gently, creating space for quiet connection, softness, and presence during a fleeting season of life.


    Newborn: Newborn sessions focus on the gentle beauty of your baby’s earliest days — tiny details, natural expressions, and moments of stillness. Photographed in a calm, cozy environment, each session is guided with patience and care, allowing your baby’s rhythm to lead.


    The imagery is soft, intimate, and timeless — preserving the tenderness of a moment that passes quickly.


    This experience is designed for babies under three weeks old.


    Maternity: Maternity sessions are created to capture anticipation, strength, and presence. With gentle guidance and a natural approach to movement and posing, each session highlights your presence during this transformative season.


    Whether photographed outdoors or in a serene natural setting, the focus remains on softness, intimacy, and light — resulting in imagery that feels warm, refined, and enduring.

  • Families & Couples

    Family and couples sessions document connection, movement, and the relationships that shape this season of life.

    Guided with intention and ease, each session allows real interaction to unfold naturally — resulting in imagery that feels timeless, emotional, and refined.


    The focus remains on presence and connection rather than posing, creating photographs that reflect your family as you are, without performance.


    This experience is well suited for:

    Families, couples, and engagements.

  • Weddings & Events

    Weddings and life events are photographed with a refined, editorial approach — preserving emotion, atmosphere, and the details that define the day. 


    Each moment is observed with intention, from subtle gestures and shared glances to the energy of the gathering as it unfolds.


    The focus remains on honest storytelling and visual cohesion, resulting in imagery that feels timeless, elevated, and enduring.


    This experience is well suited for:

    Weddings, elopements, proposals, birthday celebrations, baby showers, and destination gatherings.

  • Personal Branding

    Personal branding sessions are guided with clarity and intention — capturing presence, visual identity, and individuality.

    Each session is structured to reflect your vision and voice through refined lifestyle portraits, thoughtful composition, and cohesive visual storytelling.


    The focus remains on imagery that feels confident, natural, and aligned — supporting a strong, consistent presence across your website, social platforms, and marketing materials.


    This experience is well suited for:

    Entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, and small business owners.

  • Headshots

    Headshot sessions are approached with clarity and direction — creating clean, confident portraits that feel professional and composed.


    Each session is guided to highlight presence, expression, and ease, resulting in imagery that feels polished, natural, and credible.


    The focus remains on simplicity and consistency, ensuring portraits that translate seamlessly across professional and personal platforms.


    This experience is well suited for:

    Business professionals, actors, students, and teams.

Session types:

  • Mini Sessions

    – 30 to 45 mins


    Mini sessions offer a focused approach to portraiture — ideal for capturing a specific moment or update with intention.

    With a streamlined format and guided direction, the experience remains calm, efficient, and purposeful.


    Imagery is cohesive, expressive, and refined, despite the shorter format.


    Mini sessions are offered on select dates and locations only.


    Ideal for:

    Holiday portraits, milestones, branding updates, and families seeking a brief session.

  • Full Sessions

    – 60 to 90 mins


    A full session allows space for depth, movement, and connection to unfold naturally.


    With a relaxed pace and thoughtful guidance, the experience supports a variety of moments — from composed portraits to candid interaction and meaningful details.


    The result is a cohesive collection of images that feels intentional, expressive, and timeless.


    Ideal for: Large families, couples, proposals, engagements, lifestyle portraits


    Includes: 20+ high resolution, professionally edited images

VIEW MY WORK

The Perspective

With a background rooted in lifestyle photography and an editorial approach to storytelling, the work focuses on connection, light, and the moments that feel most real. Sessions are held with care and ease — whether in the garden studio, along the coast, or in meaningful locations — allowing stories to unfold naturally and without interruption.

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Customer Satisfaction

15+

Events Covered

4+

Over Years of Experience

Ellen G.

6 months ago

Five black stars in a row, rating or review.

"Absolutely magical!"

Jelena’s Photo captured our family garden session so beautifully—it felt like a dream. Jelena has such a calming presence and a true gift for finding those little moments that mean the most. The photos brought tears to my eyes. We’ll treasure them forever!

Danica S.

6 months ago

Five black stars in a row.

"Authentic and emotional."

I booked a newborn studio session and was blown away by how gentle and thoughtful Jelena was throughout. She made us feel so comfortable, and the final images were stunning—soft, emotional, and timeless. Highly recommend Jelena’s Photo!

Amanda T.

6 months ago

Five black stars in a row, indicating maximum rating or quality.

"Captured our story perfectly."

We did a beach session at sunset, and it was everything we hoped for. Jelena has an incredible eye for detail and emotion. The photos feel like a true reflection of who we are. She didn’t just take pictures—she told our story.

Timeless Moments, Authentically Captured

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