Documentary photographer — shooting exclusively on film
Street culture & sport, exposed by hand between the DMV and Panamá.
Author's note
No previews. No retakes. Just thirty-six chances to tell the truth about a block, a court, a crowd.
Every frame is exposed on film, developed and scanned — grain, light leaks and all.
Nº 01 — Contact strip
The work
Three sessions on one roll: Pan-AFRIK, Portraits and Sports.
S01 · S02 · S03 — 39 exp.
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Session 01
Pan-AFRIK
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Session 02
Portraits
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Session 03
Sports
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Between two coasts of the same story
I’ve always had a love for taking pictures. If you knew me growing up, chances are you remember me constantly taking pictures and videos of just about anything and everyone. I probably got on a few people’s nerves along the way, but I was fascinated by the idea of capturing moments and preserving them. Whether big or small, I always found something worth remembering.
My photography journey began in high school when my dad gifted me my first camera, a Canon T8i. From there, the rest is history.
I began to see myself as the painter and the world as my canvas.
— Elise Eversley
I started out photographing still life, using everyday objects as an opportunity to practice and understand the fundamentals of photography, particularly the rule of thirds. Most photographers know exactly what I’m talking about! Those early experiments helped me develop my eye, understand composition, and appreciate the thought that goes into creating an image.
As I became more comfortable behind the camera, I found myself exploring sports photography, which I pursued for several months. Eventually, my interests began to evolve into creative direction. I discovered that I wanted to do more than simply capture what was in front of me. I wanted to create something of my own. I began to see myself as the painter and the world as my canvas, using photography as a way to experiment, tell stories, and bring my imagination to life.
- Name
- Elise Eversley
- Base
- DMV
- Range
- DMV ⇄ Panamá · International
- Formats
- 35mm · 120
- Process
- Developed & scanned
Featured project
Pan AFRIK
One of my favorite projects to date is my Pan AFRIK project. As an Afro-Latina, this project holds a particularly special place in my heart. I’ve always been interested in the connections throughout the African diaspora and wanted to explore ways to bring those communities closer together. There are so many shared cultural traditions, histories, and similarities that often go unrecognized. Through Pan AFRIK, I hope to highlight those connections, celebrate our differences, and create imagery that encourages people to see just how much we share.
She has traveled to Panama and other international destinations for photography.
Album — Panamá · 03 exp.
Available for editorial commissions, campaigns and long-form documentary.
Model: Manuel Rodriguez
Ultimately, photography has become more than a creative outlet for me. It’s a way to explore my perspective, connect with others, preserve stories, and create images that leave a lasting impression. I’m still learning, experimenting, and finding new ways to challenge myself creatively, and that’s one of the things I love most about this journey.
My name is Elise Eversley, and this is my story.
Nº 03 — Contact
Let's make something that develops slowly.
Commissions
Editorial · Campaigns · Documentary
Phone
Now
DMV ⇄ Panamá
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