11/05/2026
Hi, I'm Elay.
Bata pa lang ako, pangarap ko na talaga maging photographer. I remember the time I took my dad's camera during my high school field trip and when he had the film developed, puro mukha ng kaklase ko and random flowers and insects ang laman. Haha!
I used to imagine what it would feel like to hold my own camera, create beautiful images, and someday have a space of my own where people could come in and make memories.
That dream had to take a backseat because life brought me to different places first. But looking back now, I realize none of it was a detour. Every season shaped me into the person and artist I am today. All of it somehow led me back here, only this time with a deeper purpose and appreciation for the dream I once quietly held onto.
Now, I have a little home studio that started from a dream, prayers, and a whole lot of hard work and support from people who believed I could do it from day one. Every time a client trusts me with their dream shoot, their milestones, their families, and their stories, I still get that same feeling of awe.
Sometimes I look around the studio after a session and quietly thank God because younger me would never believe this is real now.
To every client who trusted me, supported my work, recommended my page, shared my photos, and chose me to capture your stories, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a huge part of why this dream continues to grow.
Younger me would be so happy to know we made it here.
Photo: Ela Tiamzon Gonzales
Hair and Make Up: Shelasbeauty
