• San Francisco Bay Area based underwater portrait photographer

    Erena Shimoda, a San Francisco Bay Area based underwater portrait photographer provides photo shoot for engagement, beauty, maternity and family.

    She is also availalbe to work with survivors of cancer, domestic violence, PTSD and physical disabilities.

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"No water, no life. No blue, no green."
- Sylvia Earle
  • "I explained to her what I wanted and why; an underwater shoot as I had almost drowned as a child, I wanted to conquer my fear! During our first skype consultation, I felt as if I had known Erena all of my life. I give all thanks to Erena because she made me feel comfortable and I was able to put my face under water after 36 years! I am so glad she captured these beautiful memories for me and my unborn son."
    Drina
  • "Erena is a true professional! She is so awesome and made my fiancé dreams come true. We traveled from Los Angeles area just to work with her. Her work is amazing and she really is a true artist. She was on time/ready and really made it feel effortless. We would recommend her to anyone anytime! She even made us cookies!!! Thank you so much Erena!!!"
    Chris
  • "Working with Erena was fabulous! She was patient and warm and had a great eye. She made me feel comfortable instantly. Shooting underwater was more fun than I expected, and it was a unique, empowering experience."
    Sarah
  • "Erena was amazing to work with. My husband and I came all the way out from Chicago and she was fantastic to work with. She is calm, nurturing and very personable. Our photos turned out amazing and she was such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!"
    Elle

Ikelite Ambassador, Erena practices photography as healing transformations for cancer and trauma survivors. The transformative photo sessions help her subjects regain lost confidence and self esteem.

Please contact Erena to find out more about the underwater photography session.

erena.shimoda(at)gmail.com