I’m Elana, a commercial and portrait photographer specializing in arts & entertainment.

For more than a decade, I’ve photographed artists and storytellers in their element, becoming a trusted presence backstage, on set, and in the studio.

Today, I work closely with creative teams across branding and production campaigns, crafting images that help shape visual identity and emotional impact.

Based in Toronto, I’m available for entertainment, commercial, and editorial commissions locally and internationally.

contact: hello@elanaemer.com

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Dance Nation shot for @coalninetheatre & @outsidethemarch & @rockbottommovement . What a show. This was probably my favourite of the 25-26 Toronto theatre season, and choosing only 20 images to share was no easy task. What a pleasure it was t
Happy World Theatre Day 🎭 Five years photographing this beautiful community . . . #torontotheatre #theatrephotography #torontophotographer #worldtheatreday
Sharing stills from Eureka Day as the show heads into its final weekend of performances. Congratulations to everyone on this stunning production!
The cast of Eureka Day shot for @coalminetheatre . Another amazing show I was lucky to photograph at multiple stages of production. Here’s a few frames from our promo shoot & first rehearsal…production stills coming soon. . . . Pro
Charlotte • 2025 . A few of my favourite shots from @charlotte_dennis’s birthday shoot 💕 A lovely way to close out the year. . . . #bnwportraiture #actorportrait #torontoportraitphotographer #madeintoronto #blackandwhiteportrait
Happy opening to the cast, crew, and creative team of Fulfillment Center, which opened last night at the Coal Mine Theatre. Here’s a few frames from our promo shoot in June (which are very unfortunately missing @gitagritz). . Once again thank y
Sharing some production stills from Waiting for Godot ahead of its final performances this weekend 🪾 . . . #coalminetheatre #waitingforgodot #samuelbeckett #torontotheatre #torontoartsandculture #torontophotographer #theatrephotography #liveperforma
There Are No Words • dir. Min Sook Lee . I was extremely fortunate to spend time on @minsooklee’s deeply personal documentary over the last 3+ years. It was a privilege to watch the film take shape, working alongside @iris.ng.cinematograph
We love a table read (especially in black and white). . . . . . #coalminetheatre #waitingforgodot #torontotheatre #torontoartsandculture #torontophotographer #theatrephotography #rehearsalphotography
Waiting for Godot opens tonight at Coal Mine Theatre 🪾 . It’s been a pleasure to photograph this cast and crew in the studio, the rehearsal hall, and, finally, on stage. Here are a few shots from our promo shoot back in June. More to come! .

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