Portraits by Elay

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

Warm tones, old souls, and quiet moments.
18/08/2026

Warm tones, old souls, and quiet moments.

In a garden of memories, time is just a distant whisper.In frame: Cat Tejada HMUA: makeupbyvianca Photographer: Elay Pab...
18/08/2026

In a garden of memories, time is just a distant whisper.

In frame: Cat Tejada
HMUA: makeupbyvianca
Photographer: Elay Pabico

There are moments that feel borrowed from another time.A room filled with old stories, faded flowers, forgotten pages, a...
17/08/2026

There are moments that feel borrowed from another time.

A room filled with old stories, faded flowers, forgotten pages, and the quiet rhythm of a clock. And somewhere between what was and what is, she simply existed, unhurried and still.

Perhaps that is what makes certain moments timeless.

They do not belong to the past or the present.

They simply linger.

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The Hours Between | A New Theme by Portraits by Elay

For the woman who wants more than a portrait, but a story she can step into.

Now part of the Portraits by Elay experience.

In frame: Cat Tejada
HMUA:
Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto
Photographer: Elay Pabico

15/08/2026

There’s something about old things that feels a little more alive. Some things are simply beautiful because they refuse to feel modern.

Old souls. Timeless stories.

In frame: Kariza Gayoso
Videographer: Akiza Salcedo
Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto

Happy birthday to the bunso of our little studio family, Kariza Gayoso!On the day of her interview, I handed her my phon...
15/08/2026

Happy birthday to the bunso of our little studio family, Kariza Gayoso!

On the day of her interview, I handed her my phone and asked her to create a behind-the-scenes video right there on the spot. No questions asked, no hesitation. She just did it. And right then, I knew my gut feel was right. This girl has potential.

Two months later, all the videos you’ve been seeing on our page have been made by her. She’s also the reason you now see more of me in our behind-the-scenes content.

And while teasing Kariza has somehow become a major part of my daily routine, I hope she knows that behind all the pang-aasar is so much love and pride. It’s been such a joy watching her learn, grow, and become more confident in her craft.

Kariza, I hope you never lose that curiosity and that fire to keep learning. You have so much potential, and I hope you always remember that you have our full support as you continue to grow.

Happy birthday, bunso! We’re so lucky to have you as part of our little studio family.

Now go enjoy your day. Tomorrow, balik na tayo sa pang-aasar. Hahaha.

14/08/2026

Some stories are not meant to be told in daylight.

Nocturne is a study of quiet beauty, soft shadows, and the kind of femininity that lingers long after the frame fades.

A little piece of the night, now in motion.

In frame: Raine Aquino
Hair and Make Up: Shelasbeauty
Set Design: Lyka Arabala Docto
Videographer: Kariza Gayoso
Photographer: Elay Pabico

Ballerinas will always be one of my favorite subjects to photograph.Maybe because there is something almost poetic about...
12/08/2026

Ballerinas will always be one of my favorite subjects to photograph.

Maybe because there is something almost poetic about the way they move. Strength disguised as softness. Discipline made to look effortless.

They remind me that sometimes the most beautiful things happen in between stillness and motion.

In frame: Dapjoira RT
Photographer: Elay Pabico
HMUA: Shelasbeauty

Somewhere between an old-world romance and a story she was meant to be the center of.Soft tulle, faded florals, velvet c...
12/08/2026

Somewhere between an old-world romance and a story she was meant to be the center of.

Soft tulle, faded florals, velvet curtains, and the kind of elegance that never really goes out of style.

In frame: Kate Aquino
HMUA:
Set Design: Arabala Docto
Photographer: Elay Pabico

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