The Elena S Blair Education Facebook Group is more than just a Facebook group—it’s a thriving online community where lifestyle photographers can connect, learn, and uplift one another. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced photographer, this positive and welcoming space is thoughtfully designed to inspire both personal growth and creative development.
Each month, we host the Monthly Photo Cover Contest, giving members a chance to showcase their work and gain visibility within the community. Photographers can submit their favorite image, and the group votes by liking the ones they love most. The winning photo becomes the Facebook Group cover photo, and we proudly feature the top 10 most-liked images right here on our blog to celebrate the incredible talent and artistic vision within our group.
Join us today and be part of one of the most uplifting and inspiring photography communities online! But first, let’s find out who made it into the top ten this month!
Congratulations to Laura Tannenbaum for being the Winner of the Elena S Blair Education Facebook Group Photo Contest for April 2025.
Way to go Laura!
Laura is an Alumni of The Elena S Blair Mastermind! She is a lifestyle photographer located in San Antonio, TX! Let’s find out a little bit more about Laura!
What is your favorite thing about The Elena S Blair Education Facebook Community?
Everyone is extremely supportive, nice to one another, truly cares and wishes everyone the best. I have that type of community where I live and no that it’s rare to find so I’m glad that there are so many photographers who get to enjoy this type of positive community through Elena. So many of the women I’ve met through this group started as instagram friends and have grown into real life friendships.
If you could tell the version of you from five years ago one thing, what would it be?
Me five years ago was just beginning her business and managing a world with Covid shut downs. Keeping that in mind, I’d tell her to put herself out there more and take risks. I still struggle with putting myself out into the world as a homebody and introvert so I struggled with doing model calls and find people to photograph to help build up my portfolio and try new things. I wish I had done more of that in the early days. I also put off spending money on my education because I didn’t have a lot of income at that time. But if I had invested money earlier, I think I would have grown my business faster and feel more confident in myself. If anyone’s hesitating to sign up for that mentorship or course, do it!
What is your favorite lens and why?
Canon 35 mm 1.4. It never leaves my body. Every time I try a different prime lens, I always go back to using my 35. I love that I can get close to kids and create images that look like you are there in the moment with the family or capture the world from a kid’s point of view. It’s also extremely useful in in-home newborn sessions when you’re working in smaller, darker rooms.
You can see more of her work on Instagram and her website!
This photographers online community has so much talent and are so incredibly positive and encouraging! Check out the rest of this months top 10!
Here is the rest of the Photography Contest top 10 from the Facebook Group Photo Cover Contest for April 2025!
If you’re passionate about photography and want to be part of an active and positive photography community, we invite you to join the Elena S Blair Education Facebook Group. Come for the inspiration, connect with fellow photographers, and take the next steps on your photography journey in a welcoming, encouraging space.
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