Elena Bazini is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in portraits, events, and food. Her photographs have been published in Chicago Social Magazine, Today's Chicago Woman, CS Brides, VenusZine, and The Journal of Ordinary Thought. Her fine art prints have been exhibited in Chicago and San Antonio.
Elena holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Film Studies from Smith College, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Elena works closely with Step Up Women's Network in Chicago, providing instruction and mentorship to teenage girls in the fields of photography and journalism. She is also an active member of the American Society of Media Photographers' Midwest Chapter.