Welcome to Portraits with a Purpose

Elise Campbell Photography's Portraits with Purpose is more than a photography project—it's a movement of visibility, dignity, and belonging. Through intentional portrait sessions, I work with individuals and communities who are often overlooked, underestimated, or unseen. Each session is about more than capturing a face—it's about honoring a story.

This work lives at the intersection of art, empathy, and empowerment.

Hello there, I'm Elise.

I believe everyone deserves to be seen in a beautiful light.

I’m a portrait photographer and educator creating intentional photo experiences for people whose stories are too often overlooked. Through Portraits with Purpose, I work with teens, LGBTQ+ individuals, women over 50, and others—offering portraits that reflect not just how you look, but who you truly are - and to gently remind you that you belong.

ABOUT ELISE

You Belong

Whether you're...

The parent of a teen who is learning to love herself,
A woman over 50 stepping fully into your power,
A member of the LGBTQ+ community celebrating identity or family,
Someone whose racial or cultural identity hasn’t always been fully represented—until now, seen on their own terms,
A nursing home resident sharing your legacy,
An family preserving memories in the face of uncertainty,
A small business owner building something with heart, or
A devoted pet parent with a story only your animal could help tell…

You belong here.

Natural Light

For teen girls and nonbinary youth (aka She is Love(d)

A portrait experience that uplifts confidence and self-worth—no filters, just your natural light.

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True Colors

For LGBTQ+ individuals and families

Portraits that honor who you are, how you love, and how you choose to be seen.

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This is where you belong.