i do not like my handwriting i do not think it is good
including it felt scary like showing a part of the work that is unfinished or exposed
it feels like putting something forward that is not polished enough or not resolved
but right now i want to say something about authorship about making something real tactile and clearly human
i am scared to show myself this way but i want the work to carry the artist inside it
Eli Samuel’s practice is grounded in a sustained curiosity for visual communication, patterns, and color. He moves between photography, design layout, printing and bookbinding, and the moving image. His work often begins with feeling, then a frame, chasing an emotional charge first to drive the viewer’s attention, then building the image around it, using tension to turn something raw into something intentional.
Through handmade books, he slows the viewer down, using sequence to control how meaning unfolds and to make the work physical and permanent. These books rely on raw, charged pairings, placing people living with something beside language used as both messaging and form. Handwritten diary notes and typography operate as image, building rhythm, pressure, and intimacy across the pages.
In commissioned work, he brings the same emotional precision and visual discipline to campaigns and editorial projects, shaping bold, cinematic images that balance authenticity with intention. He works closely with clients and creative teams to build clear visual narratives, creating photography and moving image that feels direct, elevated, and human.
His work extends across multiple ventures, including editorial and commercial photography, fine art bookmaking and printed editions, campaign and brand direction, and moving image projects.
eli samuel
hello@elisamuelphoto.com
+1 512 698 1257
