Eli Samuel, Australian photographer and DP based in Austin, Texas

Editorial, fashion and commissioned photography

Model Rikki Caite in extreme close-up, red-lit double exposure of her eyes and lips, July 2017, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Fiona Briseno in a fringed sequin dress for Sherri Hill, Baja California Sur, Mexico, May 2024 (Eli Samuel photography)
Models Lluc Duran and Albert L. V. close together against the sky in Barcelona, Spain, photographed by Eli Samuel for Verano, a personal photo and video project directed by Charles Grant, with talent represented by Blow Models and View Management.
Model Jess Tanner mid-stride beside a lake in a tan cape and black boots, July 2017, photographed by Eli Samuel. Wardrobe by Seoyoung We, make-up by Lucy Whelan, hair by Chevelle Sullivan-Pont, with Jess Tanner represented by Que Models.
Model Sarah Moore in a pointed hood, double-exposed with tree branches, City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, April 2017, photographed by Eli Samuel. Wardrobe styled by Josie O'Hanlon, make-up by Yasmine Dwyer, with Sarah Moore represented by Vivien's Model Management.
Model Zoe Powley in extreme close-up, warm golden light across her face, March 2017, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Scarlett Leithold in a pleated gown for Sherri Hill, reflected in wet sand at El Castillo de Arena Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico, May 2, 2024, photographed by Eli Samuel. Make-up by Jessica Chan, produced by Cody Hill.
Model Michelle Bagara covered in glitter under moody studio lighting, in black and white, 2016, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Lilli Heintz's gloved hands holding a black leather The Row Margaux 15 bag, February 2025, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Déji Saka's face under teal studio light, paint on his skin, June 2014, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Film negative, bent knee and resting hand Model Constance Bailey in a nude figure study, bent knee and resting hand, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, May 2019, photographed by Eli Samuel.

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Mereana Tupangaia, windswept portrait in black and white, Brisbane, November 2018 (Eli Samuel photography)
Model Rikki Caite in a sheer black top and light trousers, seated on concrete, Brisbane City, November 2017, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Sapphire Degoede in monochrome, 2017, filmed by Eli Samuel on a RED Monstro 8K Monochrome with Cooke Panchro lenses.
Film negative, soft studio light across a bare torso Model Sass Kia in a nude study, close crop across the torso in soft studio light, Bondi Beach studio, Sydney, August 2019, photographed by Eli Samuel on a Phase One IQ3 Trichromatic, printed on paper and rephotographed. Sass Kia on Instagram at @sasskiapoetry.

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Jake Dyson silhouetted at dusk on the Ram Trucks set in a limestone quarry outside Austin, Texas, August 2026, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Mereana Tupangaia in a black bikini, lying on sun-warmed rock and sand, Brisbane, November 2018, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Zaya Sabara wearing a snorkel mask at the beach, Tossa de Mar, Spain, Summer 2026, photographed by Eli Samuel for Modibodi Swim.
Film negative, patterned wrap draped over shoulders Model Rikki Caite in a printed sheer wrap, hair blown back at Fort Lytton, Queensland, January 2018, photographed by Eli Samuel.

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Model Mario Volpi resting on a Barcelona rooftop against the sky, Summer 2026, photographed by Eli Samuel for Verano.
Model Fiona Briseno in a metallic pleated dress for Sherri Hill, arms raised in a double-exposed shot at El Castillo de Arena Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico, May 2, 2024, photographed by Eli Samuel.
Model Caitlin Sanderson in black and white, wet-look styling, arms raised in a dark textured blouse, photographed by Eli Samuel for Latest Magazine. Wardrobe by Matt Taylor, make-up by Leigh Dempsey-McCoy, hair by Michelle Eileen, with Caitlin Sanderson represented by Chic Management.
Film negative, head tilted back Model Beti Chuol, head tilted back, powdered light across her face and shoulders, Brisbane, October 2018, photographed by Eli Samuel.

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