Digital Dreams by Elaina

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Digital Dreams by Elaina

Hi, I'm Elaina! I am a Charlottesville, Virginia photographer capturing memories to last a lifetime.

02/11/2026

This is *one of* my favorite photos I’ve taken recently because of the pure joy that emanates from it. I truly feel so lucky to be able to be around and capture this love and joy.

02/06/2026

Valentine’s Day giveaway with Alexandra Novogradac, Realtor is now open! You can enter until February 11 with this link: https://airtable.com/appv27jfvu3NVU8Jk/pagctIZOElTo9h6eB/form?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

01/22/2026

The Taylors • September 2025

It’s been almost 4 months since Kenzie and Vinny’s wedding and I am still reflecting on how much I loved this day and how grateful I am for The Taylors for taking a chance on me. This was my first wedding reception I had the pleasure of photographing and I learned so much from it and have grown as a photographer since. And of course, .j.taylor and Vinny are always so fun to work with!

Blossom Ridge Farm

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Throwback to a fall senior session even though I just got to snowy Buffalo to spend time with my family (it’s so good to be home!!!!) I’m so thankful for this business, to have this job, and for all of the amazing people who have booked with me. I hope everyone has a lovely day spending time with the people they love ❤️

10/16/2025

long time no see! I haven’t posted in ages but have sooooo many new and exciting things to share soon :)
In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite black and white photos from a family session in August

07/13/2025

Happy 23rd Anniversary to my parents!!!! We happened to be in the town where they got married, so we went to the steps where they did their wedding photos to take updated ones!

07/09/2025

a little mid summer blueberry picking!

06/22/2025

Happy 4 years of Digital Dreams by Elaina! When I picked up an old camera laying around my house in my freshman year of high school, I never imagined it would turn into my dream job. Being behind a camera is always when I feel my most calm and happy, and I’m so grateful to have turned that into what this business is today. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me, booked with me, and given me advice. 🩷

06/09/2025

Getting to work with content creators like .cowan is so fun! Collaborating on a vision with another creative mind brings out some of my favorite work. And, I always love incorporating cameras into photos 🙂

05/31/2025

Happy last day of Mental Health Awareness Month! This is my 5th year making mental health month posts, which I take great pride in doing. Having the privilege to use my voice, when many cannot, is something that I probably take for granted more than I would like to admit, and making these posts is a sliver of what I can do to advocate for those who can’t. I was diagnosed with depression at a young age, and anxiety even younger, along with other tendencies. I have seen more doctors than I can remember and gone through many treatments. There have been countless moments where my illnesses have made me feel weak, but talking about mental health has always given me power over it. This is why I think it is so important for everyone who can, to talk about mental health. We shouldn’t have to be scared to talk about it. We should also educate people on the real meanings of different illnesses and therapeutic terms so we don’t accidentally use them in insensitive ways, for example, “the weather is so bipolar.” Using these can diminish the real meanings of mental illnesses and strip the work that is done in therapy. The Culture Study Podcast’s episode “The Rise of Therapy Speak” is great to learn more about that. One way we can educate people is just by talking about our experiences. Mental health is so much more than people realize, and therefore is not always treated as seriously. Mental Health America’s slogan for this year was “turning awareness into action.” We can do this by, again, simply talking about mental health and our experiences. You can do this by speaking at events, or even talking to a friend. There are many places you can volunteer, in person and online. Also, call your local, state, or federal representatives and encourage them to vote for mental health initiatives. Mental Health America has good resources on this. Do as much or as little as you feel capable of, when you are ready.
I have much more to say, but would basically be plagiarizing John Moe’s “The Hilarious World of Depression,” so I’m going to recommend you read that amazing book instead.
Thank you for reading, and remember, mental health matters.

05/19/2025

Congrats to all of the 2025 grads!

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