I’m an award-winning photographer based in Auckland, with a lifelong love of art, people and colour.

I studied art history at university before later earning my diploma in photography, and that background still shapes the way I see and create images today.


My photography is colourful, expressive and full of personality. Whether I’m photographing a family, a wedding, a theatre performance or an event, I’m always looking for the moments that happen naturally, the expressions, connections and little details that tell the real story.


While you’re busy living it, I’ll be there to capture it, so years from now, your photographs can take you right back to how it felt.


But don't just take my word for it. Here's what some of my clients have to say.



"Hands down best photographer I've ever worked with. We had a black tie event on and needed help, she came in with short notice and absolutely smashed the job out of the park. Jelena was the perfect photographer and she got some amazing stills which will be cherished for a life time. Highly recommend. 10/10

I will be working with her whenever I get the chance!!!"

Finnigan Fiebig
Filmmaker

"Yelena was great managing my family of mixed aged kids, especially the wild two year old. I honestly thought that we have failed every single photo but Yelena did solid 35 photos of my wild family, which is a miracle, considering I have 4 boys and a husband who don’t like taking photos, but here we are. Yelena is a magician."

Sascha Hunter

"Yelena at Enchanted Photography was amazing! Yelena kept the whole session fun which was great with little kids. We had a big group and I was stoked at how she managed us all, and the photos are amazing! Thanks so much!!! We will definitely use Yelena again!"

Jessica Tutty

"We had such a wonderful experience with Yelena on both our traditional and wedding ceremony photoshoots.So friendly with a great sense of humour.

My husband and I are so thankful for making our days more beautiful than could have imagined! Thank you Enchanted photography."

Mulenga Kafuti

We had the absolute best time!!! Our child is very shy and reserved and yet Yelena was able to draw her out and we even got a few smiles!! She really put all of us at ease immediately, was unflappable and so so so accommodating!! We will definitely be back next year for more Christmas photos and cannot wait to do other shoots throughout the year. Thank you again! We love love love the pictures!!

Gabriel Harrison