Smile.
Shoot.
Repeat.
Smile.
Shoot.
Repeat.
CraftinghoneststoriesthroughthelensofElianLäch.Aneditorialapproachtohumanconnection,basedinBaku.Everyframeisasilentconversation.
CraftinghoneststoriesthroughthelensofElianLäch.Aneditorialapproachtohumanconnection,basedinBaku.Everyframeisasilentconversation.
the face behind the lens
the face behind the lens
inspired by 90s minimalism
inspired by 90s minimalism
loyal to the grain of 35mm film
loyal to the grain of 35mm film
chasing light since 2018
chasing light since 2018
35mm / strictly analog
35mm / strictly analog
capturing silent stories
capturing silent stories
in Focus
01
People & Stories
Portraits, Couples, Personal Brands
Every person carries a story. I frame it before it fades.
01
People & Stories
Portraits, Couples, Personal Brands
Every person carries a story. I frame it before it fades.
02
Portraits
Portraits, Editorial, Events, Lifestyle
Real faces. No masks. No overthinking.
02
Portraits
Portraits, Editorial, Events, Lifestyle
Real faces. No masks. No overthinking.
03
Commercial & Events
Events, Campaigns, Social Content
Clean. Sharp. Intentional. Built to stand out.
03
Commercial & Events
Events, Campaigns, Social Content
Clean. Sharp. Intentional. Built to stand out.
The
Professional
Timeline
2026
Shadows of Baku
Curated Gallery
2026
Shadows of Baku
Curated Gallery
2026
Editorial Excellence
Honorable Mention
2026
Editorial Excellence
Honorable Mention
2025
Emerging Storyteller
Official Nominee
2025
Emerging Storyteller
Official Nominee
2024
Portrait Awards
Finalist Selection
2024
Portrait Awards
Finalist Selection
2024
Visual Narrative
Special Jury Prize
2024
Visual Narrative
Special Jury Prize
2023
Sony World Awards
Shortlist Selection
2023
Sony World Awards
Shortlist Selection
2026
Shadows of Baku
Curated Gallery
2026
Shadows of Baku
Curated Gallery
Between the Lens
Between
the Lens
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Get in the frame
Get in the frame
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Get in the frame
Get in the frame
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Get in the frame
Get in the frame
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Ready to make memories?
I promise I won' t make you say 'cheese' like it’s 1998.
Get in the frame
Get in the frame