A marble Carnegie library building with classical architectural columns, adorned with sculptures and inscriptions, featuring an Apple logo on display in Washington, DC. Washington DC Carnegie Library historic property photograph by Elena Tibbetts

Architectural films and visual documentation for place, culture, & legacy

Films and imagery designed for exhibition, education, and record

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Hi, I’m Elena, a heritage filmmaker and photographer working with historic architecture, cultural landscapes, and the people connected to them. My work combines a poetic documentary sensibility with clarity, accuracy, and long-term institutional use, creating films and imagery designed to preserve meaning and context over time.

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Institutional Work

Cinematic media created for historic institutions, cultural organizations, and heritage partners. These projects are designed for longevity in their support for public engagement, storytelling, and archival preservation.

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Creative Media Services

Available for architects, heritage organizations, and cultural projects seeking high-quality photographic and cinematic documentation.

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