I am a twenty-something with a great love for art and people. I have been an artist in one form or another since I can remember—rearranging my color crayons by hue as a toddler, drawing with colored pencils as a kid, making clothing as a teen, and sketching with charcoal and pen in addition to playing music as an adult. I am inspired by fashion, joy, movement, the human condition, and true love in all of its forms. I approach my work with a photojournalist’s eye and a romantic’s heart, always striving to capture those unscripted moments of emotion. I believe that authentic portraiture is what transforms our moments into memories, and our memories into stories.

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Photos of Elena Bertolo

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zaryokay says:

RIGHT;; so i haven't spoke to elenaa that long; but her photostream speakes by itself. she has the biggest creativity i've ever seen; and she can pull up together these amazing photos. i'm such a fan of your work :) loveees

November 24, 2009
Mik says:

Light light light.. she's like a shining snowflake ... cause she's the light! This I think when I come to see her photos! She can play with light... I think when we take some photos that a part of our soul is in there. If I think to Elena's photos.... I'm sure her soul is plenty of a wonderful, warm light. “Photo… Read more

Light light light.. she's like a shining snowflake ... cause she's the light! This I think when I come to see her photos! She can play with light... I think when we take some photos that a part of our soul is in there. If I think to Elena's photos.... I'm sure her soul is plenty of a wonderful, warm light. “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” by Aaron Siskind quotes and when I saw her photos... I feel, I touch, I love.... she have the wonderful capacity to let me in in her photos, in her world... and when I watch her photos I would like to be there to share the feelings she's feel in the photos.... “There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” by Ernst Haas quotes Elena have no limits.. 'cause she have an unlimited soul, an universe inside... so ..... the limit of the camera doesn't exist... “Whether he is an artist or not, the photographer is a joyous sensualist, for the simple reason that the eye traffics in feelings, not in thoughts.” by Walker Evans quotes (American Photographer. 1903-1975) “A photograph is a portrait painted by the sun” and I really think that those quotes are perfect for you and your style! she is really beautiful.. I love her long hairs, her shining eyes...... she is elegant and she can be very sensual. She's a child, she's women! “When I say I want to photograph someone, what it really means is that I'd like to know them. Anyone I know I photograph.” by Annie Leibovitz quotes then .. I WANT TO PHOTOGRAPH Elena ... I love her stop motions.. they are wonderful, romantic, sweet, dynimics.. thanks, thanks a lot to share your photos and you ... cause they are awesome, wonderful, great and make me feel happy everytime I watch ...

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October 4, 2009

I have enjoyed each and every one of this wonderful photographers images all in a different way. They are beautiful and soft and rough and strange and cute and weird. She knows how to put something interesting together whether she thinks its good or not. everytime i see that she has uploaded a new image i immediately … Read more

I have enjoyed each and every one of this wonderful photographers images all in a different way. They are beautiful and soft and rough and strange and cute and weird. She knows how to put something interesting together whether she thinks its good or not. everytime i see that she has uploaded a new image i immediately slide over and click on it knowing that i won't be disappointed in what i end up seeing. Keep Growing and becoming better and better and what you recreationally do. -isabella m.

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September 9, 2009

Elena is a beautiful young woman who takes some really amazing photos.

July 26, 2009

i feel like i should write elena a testimonial to remind her how talented i really think she is. well, yea. i just said it. she is SO talented. and SO beautiful! and sweet and.. and.. i just love her!

March 24, 2009

I have been friends with Elena for almost five years. Sadly she moved away from Jersey to live in North Carolina a few years ago, and I miss her terribly. Elena is one of those people you meet who impact your life in such a way that you never forget them ever. She is the most beautiful person I have ever met, and I d… Read more

I have been friends with Elena for almost five years. Sadly she moved away from Jersey to live in North Carolina a few years ago, and I miss her terribly. Elena is one of those people you meet who impact your life in such a way that you never forget them ever. She is the most beautiful person I have ever met, and I dont just mean appearance. Her heart is as beautiful as her face. Her personality is golden. She lights up every room she steps into and leaves footprints on everyones lives. She is my forever friend. No matter what has tried to come between us, we always pull through in the end, stronger than ever. Nothing, not even miles can separate our bond. Her personality shines in her photography. She is truly talented. I am in awe of what she has accomplished. I love you baby girl.

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February 24, 2009
David says:

Elena puts her heart and soul into her photography and it shows. She is so honest, thoughtful, intelligent, observant, talented and so much more i cant help but visit her photostream just to see the new amazing photos she has posted. if ever you need a smile or a thought to make your day, talk to Elena. She never lets … Read more

Elena puts her heart and soul into her photography and it shows. She is so honest, thoughtful, intelligent, observant, talented and so much more i cant help but visit her photostream just to see the new amazing photos she has posted. if ever you need a smile or a thought to make your day, talk to Elena. She never lets me down and i've learnt alot about photography and life from Elena. I sincerely hope we'll be friends for a long long time :o)

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August 31, 2008