
Elvira Nisman is a Berlin-based photographer and visual storyteller working across portrait, fashion, and film. Born in 1989 in Moldova, she moves fluidly between commercial and artistic practice — campaigns and lookbooks for fashion and lifestyle brands alongside shootings with artists and culturally influential personalities, as well as independent projects shown in exhibitions and at renowned art fairs.
Her visual language sits at the intersection of strength and fragility, presence and absence, the tension between a person and the world around them. The result is imagery that feels intimate rather than staged; clean and minimal on the surface, with a poetic, sometimes bittersweet undertone underneath.
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Testimonials
★★★★★
Sehr tolle Fotografin!! Sehr offen und mit Toller Energie dabei. Ich lieb die Bilder und sie setzt alles direkt um was man möchte und ist dabei noch kreativ!! Bilder werden zudem noch super schnell bearbeitet! Ich würd immer wieder mit Ella zusammenarbeiten 🫶🏽
María Plass, Dj artist — Google review
★★★★★
Danke fur Deinen Support bei Der PINK STYLE TOUR 2025. Tolle Energie, spontan und super sympathisch.
Maike, Pink Style Club — Google review
★★★★★
If I could I’ll give thousands stars for this artist. When we shooted she made me feel very comfortable besides the fact that she’s an amazing director as well. She puts so much energy in the project, I’m not a professional model but when I saw the results, I felt like one, thx to her :)
Patricía, Fashion Designer — Google review
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Elvira on our video shoot and the experience was excellent. She was extremely flexible and adapted seamlessly to last-minute changes without compromising the quality of the work. Her visual style and overall look and feel were perfectly aligned with the creative brief (raw, football edgy). She showed a strong ability to transform candid behind-the-scenes moments into editorial-quality images, with thoughtful composition and an intelligent use of natural light. She handled framing, depth of field, and shot timing exceptionally well, capturing authentic content while maintaining a polished and cohesive production aesthetic. Her attention to detail, specially the product and ability to integrate smoothly into the production workflow were also outstanding. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a natural yet highly professional approach
Eddie, One Football — Google review
★★★★★
Really loved working together with Ella! The pictures were ready the same week and we took even more photos and videos than originally planned, can only recommend her to everyone
Latisha, Model — Google review
★★★★★
das Shooting mit Elvira war wunderbar und krass empowernd! Die Ergebisse sind wie sie selbst auch - bezaubernd und ich hoffe es war nicht das letzte mal❤️
Elzan, Model — Google review
★★★★★
I had the best time with Elvira and her assistant during our quick and efficient shooting. I felt very well taken care of and I am so in love with my new portraits! Thank you so much! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Nika, Dj artist — Google review
★★★★★
Omg ich habs geliebt bei Elvira vor der Linse zu stehen. Ihr Style ist unglaublich. Sie hat mich genau so getroffen wie ich bin und ich mag mich auf jedem (!) einzelnen Foto. Die neuen Fotos treffen genau den Vibe meiner meiner neuen Brand Identity. Gerne bald wieder!!!!
Corina, Business Coach — Google review
★★★★★
I absolutely love working with Elvira. She has such calm, positive, and professional energy. Always makes the models feel super comfortable and relaxed, and the photos have always come out perfect. I look forward to collaborating more in the future!
Nora, Model Agency — Google review
★★★★★
I had a great time with Elvira during our product/mood shooting in Berlin. She was very professional and really reactive in delivering high quality pictures. Thank you so much for your support 💪.
Maxime, Designer of Beláplume — Google review
Limited edition prints, each one a moment caught between honesty and beauty.