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BETWEEN PAGES · Portrait Story · Santa Barbara
Ánima X
by Elias Mendoza
Photography · California
Real moments.
Honest stories.
Made to last.
Portraits, couples, families and creative photography with a natural, personal approach.
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Behind Ánima X —
Photography that feels personal, natural, and alive.
I'm Elias.
I started Ánima X because I genuinely enjoy capturing people as they are — not forcing poses, not making everything feel too serious, just creating something that feels real.
I'd rather you laugh, move around, be yourself, and forget there's even a camera there. At the end of the day, I just want you to look back at the photos and actually feel something.
Selected Stories —
Stories that still feel alive.
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GOLDEN SOLITUDE · Portrait Story · California Coast
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Nineteen by the Sea · Birthday Portrait · California Coast
Ways to work together —
Pick a starting point. We'll figure out the rest together.
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LET'S COLLAB
Open to ideas
Got a concept, a mood, a place, or just a random idea you want to try? Send it my way. If it feels right, let's make something together.
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PERSONAL SESSION
$100 – $250
For portraits, couples, graduations, or a simple personal session. Usually around 1–2 hours, relaxed, easy, and focused on you.
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CUSTOM PROJECTS
Custom Quote
Families, groups, events, celebrations, or anything that needs more time and coverage. Tell me what you need and I'll build a quote around it.
Recent Sessions —
More stories.
Let's talk —
Let's make
something together.
Tell me a little about what you have in mind. It doesn't have to be completely figured out yet.