Hello, my name is Elisha

I’m a 23-year-old photographer based in Los Angeles, married to my husband, Cole Thlang-Deppe.

I’ve always been drawn to stories and the feeling of lived-in moments. Much of my work is shaped by memory—what it felt like, what stayed, and what quietly passed.

As a child, I remember the first time I picked up a camera, I knew I wanted to photograph people. People became the door to understanding the world. As someone naturally more observant than outspoken, I learned to notice when moments arrive—and when they slip away.

My work is drawn to connection and the quiet narratives of everyday life. I observe first, then document what naturally follows.