Commercial Photographer based in Curaçao

Biography

Art has been in Elton’s blood since childhood. From paintings, he transitioned to making wooden figures with a coping saw, and he went on to photography. His love for photography started when Elton’s mother gave him a Diana camera and he never looked back since. Elton’s passion is commercial photography.

His fascination with emphasizing color and form to illustrate the beauty of his surroundings drives Elton daily to photography. This is also evident in his images. In his group of luminous pictures, there is a sense of sarcasm and mystery. The pictures are also provocative so that the viewer can make their own interpretation.

His first studies were at the New York Institute of Photography. Elton received his Bachelor's Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in photography from the Academy of Art University.

As a former airline captain, Elton likes challenging assignments, likes to collaborate, and likes to listen to experts to complete an assignment. The products in his images are accompanied by colorful surroundings that evoke the viewer to remember that product.

“I make the products speak to customers.”