Digital and film photographer serving Hanford, California and the greater Central Valley

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Elana Joy Photography

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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

Hi, I'm Elana

Based in Central California and available for travel, I create timeless, joy filled imagery that celebrates your story honestly and beautifully.

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Weddings

A Collaborative Wedding Styled Shoot

Hosted by Two Oaks River Ranch in Lemoore, CA This past Sunday, on August 2nd, I had the honor of collaborating in a wedding styled shoot. The Two Oaks River Ranch is a new venue located in Lemoore, CA. The property is peaceful, full of greenery, and even has highland cows! While I have photographed […]

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Education

Film vs. Digital Photography: Why I Love Both

Have you ever wondered what happened to the classic, vintage look of photography? Why do our grandparents’ wedding photos seem so warm, nostalgic, and inviting? Why do the colors in our parents’ high school yearbooks seem more vibrant? A big reason for that is that these were most likely photographed on a film camera! Film […]

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Personal

Welcome to the Blog!

Hello! Welcome to my first-ever blog post. I am honored that you are here! If we haven’t met before, my name is Elana (pronounced like Uh-Lay-Nuh). I recently launched my brand and website, Elana Joy Photography. Here’s a little bit about what I do: Elana Joy Photography exists to create timeless, joy-filled imagery that celebrates […]

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