about me

Storyteller. Visual thinker. Deep feeler.
Quiet observer.

Hi, I’m Eleni,

The storyteller behind Yātravue — a space born from my love for travel, emotion-led visuals, and the art of intentional living.
I’ve always been drawn to the quiet beauty of everyday life — the way light moves through a room, the warmth of a fleeting glance, the stillness that lingers between moments. Photography became my way of seeing — a way of slowing down, of remembering, of honouring what’s real.
Yātravue is a blend of Yātra — a sacred journey — and vue — a way of seeing. Together, they hold what this work means to me: to witness gently, to create with care, and to tell stories that feel true.

A Dharma Journey

I met the Dharma many times over the years — in conversations, books, and passing encounters — but it wasn’t until 2024, during a ten-day course at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, that it truly took root.
That experience opened something deeper — a sense of clarity, compassion, and belonging that had been quietly waiting beneath everything else.
Since then, I’ve spent time volunteering and working in monasteries and Dharma centres across Nepal and New Zealand, learning, serving, and deepening my practice. It’s taught me the importance of offering my skills in service — of helping the Dharma to flourish, rather than chasing the next project or profit.
Through it all, my creative work and spiritual path have begun to weave together — both grounded in awareness, intention, and the wish to illuminate what matters most.

What Guides My Work

Presence over perfection
I believe in showing up as we are — unpolished, real, enough.
Stillness and soul
Quiet moments matter. They carry depth, emotion, and truth — and they deserve to be seen.
Beauty with purpose
Every frame, word, and tone holds intention — created to honour, not to impress.
Story as offering
Creativity is a form of service — a way to connect, uplift, and make meaning visible.

If something here resonates with you — a feeling, a phrase, a sense of being seen —
you’re in the right place.
I’d love to connect and hold space for your story.

“Eleni is an amazing and skilled photographer. Her ideas and creativity is what makes her work special. I absolutely recommend her I’d anyone is looking for any kind of photoshoot.” – Sumith