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Portraits by Elay Female photographer based in Cainta, Rizal. Let's talk about your dream shoot today!

“Some things are most beautiful in the moment before they disappear.”Soft light, sheer layers, feathers, and a softness ...
20/09/2026

“Some things are most beautiful in the moment before they disappear.”

Soft light, sheer layers, feathers, and a softness that feels almost fleeting, like trying to hold on to a dream just before waking.

Evanesce is a different take on our Angel series. Not a continuation, not a recreation, but another way of seeing the same idea.

Delicate. Dreamlike. Here, but almost not.

In frame: .bun
HMUA:
Set Design: Arabala Docto | Kariza Gayoso | Akiza Leona Salcedo
Lighting: Maku Montecer
Photographer: Elay Pabico

17/09/2026

Sometimes the best part of creating concept shoots is watching the person in front of my camera slowly become the character we imagined.

Would you do a fantasy shoot like this?

In frame: Ayana
HMUA: makeupbyvianca
Videographer: Akiza Leona Salcedo

Soft, ethereal, almost otherworldly, but still completely her.This is what I love about creating portraits like these. F...
16/09/2026

Soft, ethereal, almost otherworldly, but still completely her.

This is what I love about creating portraits like these. For a few hours, you get to step into another version of yourself. A little bolder, a little more magical, and maybe someone you didn't know you could be.

Tell me your dream shoot. Kahit gaano pa ka-extra. We'll figure out how to bring it to life.

In frame: Franchesca Espinas
Make Up: by: Janrey Delrosario
Hair: Yuri

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Portraits by Elay
Female Head Photographer
All-in portrait packages available
HMUA + wardrobe options
Private studio in Cainta
BIR Registered

15/09/2026

A little street, a little attitude, and a whole lot of confidence. 🖤

Here’s a peek behind the scenes of how we brought this street vibe concept to life. No need to know how to pose, I’ll guide you through it. You just have to show up and own it.

Want your own shoot? Send us a message and let’s plan a concept that feels like YOU.

📍 Portraits by Elay, Cainta, Rizal

Videographer: Akiza Leona Salcedo

There are birthdays you celebrate, and then there are birthdays you choose to remember like this.I will always love seei...
13/09/2026

There are birthdays you celebrate, and then there are birthdays you choose to remember like this.

I will always love seeing women step in front of my camera simply because they wanted to do something for themselves. No occasion ever feels too small, and no dream shoot is ever “too much.”

Wear the dress. Bring the peg. Let us be your kunsintidorang besties for the day. We got you. 🤍

Happy birthday, beautiful. You absolutely owned this one.

11/09/2026

Where the wild grows close to the skin.

A few weeks ago, I posted on Threads asking people to share their dream photoshoot, and I promised I’d choose one to bring to life.

This was one of them.

Inspired by one of Nadine Lustre’s shoots, I immediately felt like this concept was made for Precious. The look, the mood, the earthy feel. It just fit her.

We built the set entirely with fake moss, flowers and greenery, then played around with warm lights and smoke until our little studio started looking like a world of its own.

From a Threads comment to this. I think we did pretty good. 🤎

EARTHBOUND | Portraits by Elay
In frame:
HMUA:
Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto
Co-Photographers: Maku Montecer | Kariza Gayoso
Videographer: Gayoso

A little wild, a little otherworldly. 🌿In frame: Precious Antonio HMUA: Shelasbeauty Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto Co-...
09/09/2026

A little wild, a little otherworldly. 🌿

In frame: Precious Antonio
HMUA: Shelasbeauty
Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto
Co-Creatives: Maku Montecer | Gayoso
Photo: Elay Pabico

Softness, but with presence.Grace, but with power.An angel, reimagined through our lens.One of those concepts that start...
07/09/2026

Softness, but with presence.
Grace, but with power.
An angel, reimagined through our lens.

One of those concepts that started as an idea and became something even more beautiful in front of the camera. 🤍

Portraits by Elay | Cainta, Rizal

In frame: Weinberg
HMUA: makeupbyvianca

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