Elena Tibbetts is a Washington, DC–based photographer and documentary filmmaker specializing in historic architecture. Inspired by a childhood in Europe and a family who taught her history through travel, Elena developed a lifelong passion for the stories buildings hold and the people who shaped them. Her poetic documentary style brings architecture to life as living history: blending atmosphere, memory, and narrative. Elena’s work has been showcased in film festivals, art galleries, and national publications, reflecting her devotion to exploring not only the beauty of historic spaces, but also the lives and legacies that give them meaning.