Eley Shoots In Greece
Chasing Light in Greece: A Journey of Trust and Storytelling
When I boarded my flight to Greece, it wasn’t simply for another assignment—it was a continuation of trust. One of my longtime nonprofit clients, Darkness to Light, had entrusted me before with the tender task of telling stories of those who survived childhood trauma. In that work, I learned how deeply photography can hold space, how it can honor silence and transform pain into resilience. That trust extended across an ocean, carrying me to the luminous island of Milos.
Capturing the essence of Greece’s beautiful ruins and history
This assignment was different. A vow renewal—something I don’t usually shoot—became the canvas. It wasn’t just about vows exchanged; it was about capturing the heartbeat of a woman who believed in my vision enough to invite me into one of her most intimate celebrations. With her family and friends gathered in the Mediterranean sun, she asked me to see not only the people but the space itself—to weave the island into the story.
So I chased light across Milos. I followed the way it slipped across whitewashed walls and clung to volcanic rock formations, how it carved shadows into winding paths and painted the sea in shades of infinite blue. I searched for texture—in stone, in fabric, in the quiet gestures of hands held and laughter shared. Each frame was less about documenting and more about witnessing: the tenderness of trust, the poetry of resilience, the beauty of presence.
My heart felt at peace on that island. There is a kind of clarity that comes when work no longer feels like work, but like communion—between place, subject, and storyteller. This journey reminded me that the greatest gift a client can give is their trust. Trust to see them fully. Trust to share my unique perspective. Trust to tell their story as it deserves to be told.
Capturing the vow renewal celebration of Katelyn and Ada
I carry deep gratitude for these opportunities—to travel, to create, to reflect light back into the world. Each assignment becomes more than a project; it becomes a reminder of why I pick up the camera in the first place: to illuminate the extraordinary within the ordinary, and to honor the stories that ask to be seen. <3
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Rocking the 360 hat cam and the Nikon to capture the perfect shot while in pure bliss. This is my happy place - sun, fun, and photography.