Biography
Elsa Espino (she/her) is a multifaceted creative professional with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She has extensive experience across the film, television, and photography industries, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the arts. Elsa has appeared in TV audiences for popular shows like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Oprah Weightloss Special on Hulu, and she has starred in several Rocket Money ads.
Her behind-the-scenes expertise is equally impressive. Elsa has worked on various film and photo sets, contributing to seamless productions through her attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Notably, she supported the cleanliness and organization of the set for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 and All Stars Season 8, ensuring a professional and efficient environment for cast and crew alike.
Elsa’s photography has been exhibited in esteemed venues such as the Soho Photo Gallery, Fuji Wonder Photo Shop, and Milk Studios. Additionally, she has collaborated on notable photo projects, further underscoring her creative capabilities and passion for the visual arts.
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ELSA ESPINO PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographer, Editor, Digital Asset Manager | 2018 - Present
Produce high-quality images and designs for elsaespino.com
Daily workflow includes shooting, image editing, retouching, frequency separation, archival scanning, creating graphic layouts, website maintenance, and communicating with clients
Maintain social media platforms daily: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TiktokMILK STUDIOS
Studio Manager | 2021 - 2022
Manage high-end rental house & studio in LA
Manage and direct tasks to the equipment and painting teams Oversee interns and provide them with the equipment knowledge
Facilitate client interactions and create their production orders Monitor emails and respond promptlyAMERICAN SOCIETY OF MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHERS
Board Member | 2019 - 2021
Helped create quality programming for the New York photo industry and generate event ideas at the monthly Board meetings
Worked in the Sponsorship Committee to raise funds for art fairs, portfolio reviews, and community events
Built relationships with print shops, art galleries, and curators in NYC -
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DOVA STUDENT FACULTY EXHIBITION
https://larsongallery.org/dova-student-faculty-exhibition/
B&H PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GROUP EXHIBITION https://www.sohophoto.com/2019/06/01/july-2019-exhibition/
PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES GROUP EXHIBITION
https://wonderphotoshopnyc.eventsmart.com/events/planes-trains-and-automobiles-pop-up-gallery/ -
AD/CAMERA OP
https://vimeo.com/333449087
ACTRESS
https://youtu.be/JHCH5sdpQhE
COVID COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Mike Posner Music Video - 2020 -
PHOTO ASSISTING - 2022
Balboa Bay Resort
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Welcome to the What‘s Your Legacy? Podcast, where we dive into the legacies of those shaping our world for the better. Each episode, we sit down with inspiring guests from diverse fields—scientists, artists, activists, and more—who share the values,
experiences, and wisdom they hope to leave behind.
I’m your host, Elsa Espino—a fine art photographer, aspiring producer, and creative force in theater and TV. From behind the camera to onstage, I’m here to bring you stories of impact and legacy.