Elena Jeffries Photography

13/06/2026

She said "yes"❤️



MUAH: Nadezhda Hardiman HMUA

09/06/2026

She came to the studio after a separation feeling lost and convinced she was “not enough”: not adventurous enough, not ambitious enough, not interesting enough. During the shoot, I asked her to show me who she was now… and then who she wanted to become a year later.

The photos allowed her to look at her present self with compassion, and at her future self with hope.

A year later, she had become her own safe place.

A client story about heartbreak, and how a simple photoshoot became a powerful step towards healing, self-worth, and a new beginning.

08/06/2026

If you’re thinking about giving your groom a beautiful and unique present on your wedding morning, bo***ir photos of you are hard to beat.

One of the most common questions I get before a bridal bo***ir photoshoot is: “What should I wear?” Over the years, these are the brands/looks I often recommend to brides (aren’t they gorgeous?):

https://www.annsummers.com/lingerie/bridal-lingerie/

https://www.bluebella.com/collections/bridal

https://www.agentprovocateur.com/lingerie/bridal

Send a message to learn more

01/06/2026

Most women walk into my studio saying they're not photogenic.

Most leave wondering why they ever believed that.

Come and see yourself through my lens. Studio in Gloucester city centre. Prices and packages: www.elenajeffries.co.uk/bo***ir-photoshoot

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20/04/2026

Thinking about getting into modelling but not sure where to start? I’ve explained exactly what you need (and kept it simple).
Have a read and see if it helps.

Build a strong model portfolio with the right photos. A guide for beginners, plus professional portfolio photography in Gloucestershire.

13/04/2026

“Should I wait until I lose weight?”

I hear this all the time. And honestly - I understand, as a woman, I really do. We can be so hard on ourselves, always thinking we need to change something before we’re “ready”, "right" and "perfect".

But here’s the truth: you don’t need to feel confident before your shoot, that’s what the experience is for. I’ll guide you through everything: posing, angles, lighting, so you feel comfortable and look your best.

You deserve to feel beautiful now, not "one day".

09/04/2026

Getting married soon? Looking for a meaningful gift for your groom on the wedding morning?

Imagine him opening his gift on the morning of your wedding and seeing you: beautiful, confident… the woman waiting for him at the end of the aisle.

A bridal bo***ir photoshoot is a beautiful, personal way to create a gift he’ll never expect - and never forget.

My studio in the centre of Gloucester, and I guide you through everything: posing, angles and expressions - you don’t need any experience at all.

Packages start from £245, with options to include printed photos and a personalised photo box, perfect for presenting your images on the wedding morning.

Send me a message and I’ll talk you through everything❤️

26/01/2026

Dave & Anne
Married for 51 years.

“We met at a party more than fifty years ago, back when there were no phones, so if you agreed to meet someone you really had to mean it. There was no texting, no checking where someone was. You said a place and a time, and if they weren’t there, that was it.

We got engaged quite quickly. I was only 21 at the time, but we didn’t overthink it or analyse everything. We just decided, and we got married the following year.

I made my own wedding dress, and the bridesmaids’ dresses too. That was normal then. You bought some fabric, found a pattern, and got on with it. Our parents organised the wedding, so all we really had to do was turn up and say yes.

We didn’t have much money when we started out. At one point we couldn’t even afford to have a telephone. When interest rates went up, Dave worked three jobs to keep things going. Everyone we knew was in the same situation, so it didn’t feel like hardship exactly. It was just how life was.

We’re very different people. Chalk and cheese, really. One of us tends to worry more, the other lets things go, and over time we learned that there’s no point arguing about the small things. If something isn’t going to matter in the long run, it’s not worth turning it into a fight.

When it came to raising our children, we tried to give them space. If they wanted advice, we were there. If they didn’t, we stepped back. We never wanted small disagreements to turn into lasting damage, especially within the family.

Looking back now, there hasn’t been a big secret to it all. No grand formula. Just working together, being considerate of each other, and allowing each other to be who we are.

If we had to give advice to a younger couple, it would be this. Work hard. Be kind to each other. Let the small things go. Tomorrow always comes.”

18/01/2026

“We met at a mutual friend’s 21st birthday party when we were students. Martin nearly didn’t come - he was feeling unwell and almost stayed home. Sometimes we think about that. One small decision, and our whole lives could have gone a different way.

I’d noticed him before, from a distance, at a university Christian Union meeting. So when I saw him at the party, I went up and introduced myself. I was quite forward for the time. He says he looks better from a distance. I disagree.

We’ve been married for nearly forty years now. Like any marriage, there have been ups and downs. Some of the hard times were life happening to us together. Some were disagreements between us. And some were unbearably painful, like losing our son to cancer. When you go through something like that, you either fall apart or you cling to what you’ve built together.

For us, our shared faith has always been the thing we come back to. Not rules. Not obligation. Just a deep commitment we made early on - to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. When things get tough, we return to the basics and rebuild from there.

What do I love about Martin?
He’s gentle. He’s kind. He shows love in practical ways — making sandwiches for work, doing small things that add up to something big. That’s his love language. And he makes me laugh. Mostly, I love him for being exactly who he is.

What does Martin love about me?
He says I’m strong. Tenacious. Honest. That I don’t tolerate nonsense. He says I’ve been challenging at times - but good for him. That I’m forgiving. Committed.

Forty years later, we’re still here.

Not because it was easy.

But because we chose, again and again, to stay."

02/10/2025

It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to photograph Cordelia and her beautiful animals! Those hours together were filled with so much love, joy, and laughter. The vision was to capture the timeless chic of Grace Kelly’s world and era, and Cordelia absolutely nailed it.

(And I have to confess: Harry the horse has completely stolen my heart. Such a character! He kept giving me the side eye, as if I were personally to blame for him not being out in a field, grazing on grass.)

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