I explore the subtle relationships between built forms and natural landscapes, observing how architecture and interiors shape, adapt to, or impose themselves upon their surroundings, and how we, in turn, relate to the spaces we inhabit.
With a background in Interior and Graphic Design & Art Direction, I understand spatial thinking and approach space as a medium for emotion: something we don’t simply move through, but experience. This sensitivity informs the way I frame and compose images, with close attention to proportion, rhythm, materiality, and atmosphere, as well as to the small shifts in light, texture, and structure that allow a space to come into presence.
Rooted in the belief that the way we design and shape space reflects how we relate to the world around us, photography becomes a way of creating moments of pause, an invitation to look closer and engage more consciously with the built environment.
The resulting images evoke calm, clarity, and reflection. Through visual balance and quiet observation, they encourage viewers to slow down, notice what often goes unseen, and reconnect with the spaces they inhabit.
For features, collaborations, or portfolio inquiries, please get in touch at: contact@elen-casanovas.com
Education & Formation
- BA (Hons) Interior Design — Kingston University, London (2005–2007)
- Postgraduate in Interior Design — Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2002–2003)
- CFGS en Diseño de Interiores — Escola Massana, Barcelona (2000–2003)
Continuing Studies
- One-to-One Mentorship with Anna Galí — Grisart Lab (2026)
- Composició Fotogràfica i Creativa with Ricard Badia — Barcelona (2026)
- Photographic Journey Tras la Luz with Alba Duque — Morocco (2025)
Publications
Docu Magazine — Special Edition (December 2025)