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Meet Elenita

Elenita Makani O’Malley is a queer Filipina and Irish American storyteller based in the Bay Area. With a background in cultural anthropology and museum studies, her work is grounded in curiosity, care, and a deep respect for the many ways people build connection, community, and meaning in their lives.

Elenita wears many hats as she pivots between work as a science communicator making complex topics accessible and engaging, as a producer and editor supporting filmmakers’ projects, and as a photographer and video producer documenting life’s special moments from weddings to family milestones.

Across film, photography, and social media, Elenita’s approach is thoughtful and unobtrusive, shaped by a documentarian’s eye for real moments, relationships, and the feeling of being there. Whether collaborating with couples, families, or creative teams, she approaches each story with intention and care.

Let's Work Together
Let's Work Together

Photo & Production Team

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Elenita Makani O’Malley (she/her)

Lead Photographer, Videographer, and Communicator

Elenita leads with a documentarian’s eye and a deep commitment to storytelling. With a background in anthropology and media production, she approaches each project with care, intention, and curiosity—capturing moments as they naturally unfold while shaping stories that feel honest, grounded, and lasting. Most importantly, she’s a good hang and working with her always a fun time full of deep belly laughs.

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Caitlin O’Malley (she/her)

Production Assistant, Marketer, and Illustrator

Elenita’s wife Caitlin brings creative support across every stage of the process. By day, she works as a professional marketing and brand strategist, with experience in grant writing, campaign development, and audience engagement. By night, she draws portraits (and film posters) by hand, bringing a strong visual sensibility that carries into her work as Elenita’s assistant—capturing social video and vintage camcorder footage that extend each story beyond the moment.