ABOUT VANIA

A brand photographer expressing who you are, not just how you look.

As your creative partner, I believe that we co-create so much more than pictures. VIDEO + Photography is a powerful, profound container for storytelling, designed to express your deeply-held vision for where your brand is meant to go.

Together, we’ll craft your imaginings and ideas into imagery that captures the visionary essence of your brand.

I know you want your audience to understand and feel your perspective.

You want to express things you may not even yet have the words for.

And you don’t have to be a model to feel free and comfortable in front of my camera.

Step into my world of visions so we can create yours together.

I’m here to help create your world.

A brand photographer expressing who you are, not just how you look.

Meet your visual magic-maker I’m Vania Elise, your brand photographer + Film Maker and creative director.

As the artist behind Vania Elise photo + film , I spend my days imagining and creating brand imagery for aesthetically-driven creatives & fashion brands, across Florida’s beaches and beyond.

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MY Story

Before I first picked up a camera I worked in front of it as an actor and model, but I quickly fell in love with being behind the lens. Photography became a powerful form of self-expression for me, making it possible to create the visions that danced around in my head, and my professional transformation happened in a flash.

But as a right-brained, intuitive business owner, I soon realized that making artistic images was only part of the full picture. I also had to completely retrain my mind and work through the familiar limiting beliefs that echoed within me.

Who am I to run a creative business and be paid as an artist?
Will anybody care about what I have to say or what I have to offer?
I want to be seen and heard, but I want to do it differently and don't know where to start.

Now, as a professional photographer, videographer and educator, it lights me up to use my gifts to help other creatives overcome doubt and succeed. We all need a little nudge of confidence or something that shifts our perspective to move us in the right direction. I believe to my core that that’s what my photography and video offer — a different, powerful way to truly see yourself and bring your brand fully to life.

Behind my lens and behind the scenes

Take a peek inside my colorful life.

→ I've walked a unique path, from living out of my car to becoming a working actress, a pro photographer, a yoga instructor, and now a photography educator and entrepreneur.

→ I cherish the abundance of the simple life. In my spare time, you can find me painting and exploring life with my 3 vivacious boys and husband.

→ I’m a student of yoga and Breathwork and I'm a certified teacher of both. I'm also an avid reader, immersing myself in anything about personal development, spirituality, science, philosophy, and psychology.

→ I grew up hiking in the deserts under the hot Arizona sun, and now I live by the beach in Florida where surfing is what locals do for fun.

→ Although I wear many hats and some would describe me as an artist, a free spirit, and a dreamer, being a wife and mother takes the cake. These roles have helped my soul to grow and my heart to soften.

I believe that being free is your birthright.

Here’s how I make sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of my camera

We begin by defining your vision and crafting a plan. As your mind runs wild and you share your inspirations and dreams, we create a mood board that aligns with the character of your brand and fits hand-in-hand with your brand message.
Your photoshoot is a truly inspired, expressive experience. I’m not only your photographer but also your creative director and partner in your vision. I guide you with everything from styling and props to the perfect shot list, and we share a creative, stress-free day guided by your bespoke brand story.
After careful selection and creative photo + video editing, I share your gallery of timeless, artistic images. The final result lets you slip seamlessly into your vision, see yourself in a powerful new light, and invite your clients to truly feel what you’re all about.