Elora Daphne Turci Viano was born in Windsor, Canada in 1980. She was raised in a small town near Vancouver, then moved to Genoa, Italy where she lived for 14 years. She now lives in Derby, UK.

She discovered photography in high school and has been passionate about it ever since. With the discovery of photography, first film, now digital, she has been able to communicate her thoughts and ideas to the world. The camera is an extension of her creative self. Thanks to the internet and the world of blogging and photoblogging, Elora manages to combine her photography with her life experiences and share them with the world. She has been Guest Photographer on The Carey Adventures and has participated in various competitions.