Hi, I’m Elinor Jayne, a photographer and storyteller with a passion for capturing the world’s most genuine moments.
I have spent my whole life taking photos, I was always the one to carry that little digital camera to every social event. My favourite photos have always been those candid moments. I later discovered that I love photographs that tell a story. My memory is not the best, that’s why you will always find me revisiting moments from my past through the magic of a photo.
I grew up in sunny Tenerife, a beautiful Spanish island where everywhere you look there is a different landscape. This is where my love for photography started, my dad is like me, always ready to snap a photograph, and I followed in his footsteps.
I moved around quite a lot over the years, which I think has let me appreciate the uniqueness of each place and the cultures and differences in people from around the globe, giving my photographs deeper meaning. I am now settled in Suffolk where I find my inspiration in the beautiful countryside.
Becoming a mum has made photography even more meaningful. Time goes so fast and we grow up so quickly, that’s why I understand the importance of capturing special moments for everyone before time slips away. I believe in keeping things simple, letting the moments speak for themselves.
This year I have started my second year of photography with the Open College of the Arts (OCA). My goal is to continue developing my voice as an artist and to experiment with new techniques, pushing the boundaries of what photography can communicate.
I’m also excited to share some of my work and stories through my website, www.thetruthinframe.com. It’s a place where I dive into the heart of everyday life, capturing moments that often go unnoticed and telling stories that matter. The site focuses on photojournalism, with articles, interviews, and personal projects that explore the beauty in the ordinary.
One of the things I’m particularly passionate about is Cyanotype photography. My journey into cyanotype printing has been a transformative experience, allowing me to connect with both the history and the magic of photography. Cyanotype, one of the earliest photographic processes, uses sunlight to create rich, blue-tinted prints that feel timeless and uniquely organic. For me, it’s more than just a technique, it’s a way of bringing something old and raw into the present.
I’m drawn to its unpredictability and the way it turns simple objects into works of art, each with its own narrative. Cyanotype allows me to step away from the digital world and embrace the tactile beauty of photography, offering a new way to explore and capture the world around me.
Speaking of displaying my photographs, it’s been a dream of mine to share my photography in a more public way, and I’m thrilled to see this coming to life.
After my first exhibition experience in The Bank, Eye, I exhibited my Cyanotype work in Beyond The Image Gallery in Thornham Walks, where they offered me the chance to become a permanent member of the gallery!
I’m really looking forward to sharing my creative journey with others and seeing how people respond to the art.
Balancing being a single mum, work, photography, and my studies isn’t always easy, but it’s what keeps me going. Photography is my passion, and it allows me to connect with others and share something meaningful. I’m so grateful for the opportunities to grow as an artist and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me.