Creative Work
I’m drawn to things that carry a story — whether it’s a person, a place, dry flowers, fallen trees, or a fleeting moment on the street. My work is really about noticing beauty, emotion, resilience, and meaning in places that people often overlook. My work is driven by curiosity about life, human experience, and the emotional layers that connect us.
I have been fortunate to earn awards for my fine art photography and to exhibit my work at the Image City Photography Gallery in Rochester, NY, State of the Arts Gallery in Ithaca, NY, Rochester Contemporary Arts Center (RoCo), My Sister's Gallery, and several other venues around Rochester, NY.
If you like any of my Fine Art images and want to purchase them, please email me.
Top 100 photographers in the world for 2023 and 2025 award
WPE International Professional Photography Competition
The Portrait Masters
April, 2025 Business of the Month
Elena Dilai Photography was honored by the Webster Chamber of Commerce
2025 "Preserving Heritage"
2025 PPA, ICON, and WPE awards
Metamorphoses of Hope
Silver Badge in ICON International Awards, Silver Badge in WPE International Awards
The Echos of Her Soul
Silver badge, ICON International Competition
The Reveal
Professional Photographers of America TOP 16; WPE Silver badge in Fashion category
Helianthus Gloria (Glory of Sunflower)
A celebration of a sunflower past its prime, the glory of aging and the exquisiteness of imperfection. This series is a reminder of the beauty often unnoticed, dismissed and overlooked.
Dresden
Silver in the WPE International Photography Competition
Just Passing By
Silver in the WPE International Photography Competition (Street photography category)
Enduring Spirit
Susan B. Anthony Award at RoCo, SILVER Badge at the WPE International Competition
The Soul of Generations
A series showing generational connection of Ukrainians
Invasion
A self-portrait symbolizing Russian invasion of Ukraine
Flos Post Vitam
A project to explore the beauty of dry flowers
Damaged by High Waters
A project to document damage caused by high waters in Chimney Bluffs park in North Rose, NY
Portrait Masters International Awards
Several Bronze wins in an international portrait competition
