About Us

Photography being my passion. I have been taking photos for many years as a hobby. Then one day, one of my friends, dear to my heart gave me a gift of a Nikon D-50 and suggested that I should consider becoming a professional photographer. He reminded me of how many of my photos whether scenic, family, a special occasion or someones pet were hanging on several walls for others to enjoy.
At that point I attended NewYork Institute School of Photography.
I Love to photograph anything that catches my attention that I can see a story and or put music to it.
As an animal lover I’ve been blessed to have owned many pets. Although their memories will never leave my heart. Its a treasure to have captured their personalities with many photos and to be able to create books, calendars & CD’s of them. “My Princess’s” story in in this web site under the Pet category.
“God” has created so much Love and Beauty in this world. The proof of that evidence of his work is in my heart. I have been blessed to appreciate it and love to share it through my images.

I continue to photograph a varirty of images and now I have turned my hobby into a business which I am one of the owners of Inspired Shots Photography. as the professional protographer. I have taken many photos of scenic views, special occasions such as Weddings, Quinceaneros, Christenings and many other events.

At a very early age my mother would sit and sing to me, but not like all the songs mothers would sing to there child. She wrote her songs and sang them to me. I can still hear her a beautiful voice. Music has been and will always be in my soul, which is filled with notes, rhythm, lyrics and harmony. When I put music aside, it seems that it chases me and I find myself humming and before I know it I’m singing. All I can do then is smile. My mother and myself sing together and I have put some of her writings’ to songs that I now sing. I have recorded a CD :
“Elvia y Mynor” Paso a Paso Hacia el Futuro in 2007
There is a song that my Mother & Myself sang together on this CD. What an amazing feeling that is to share with her.

I have always Loved Music along with Photography.

“Thank You Lord for the gifts you have given me.” - Elvia Dejesus

At a very early age my father took many photos through the years of family, friends, business and gatherings. My mother would place the photos in albums with titles, years and comments. It always was, and still is, a pleasure looking back at all the memories that helped to shape my life. I believe everyone has special memories. I’d like to help capture more of them for you through photography.

I was drawn to sports, animals, business and nature.
Sports:I have played and coached in a variety of sports, basketball being one of my favorites. I also enjoyed softball & soccer which were also very competitive. Maybe it was in my blood as my cousin Harry Agganis was a well know athlete who's legacy lives on today.
Animals: From the time I was a youngster, I seem to have a deep connection with animals. Most of my dogs throughout my lifetime have come to me "in need". They have either been abused or abandoned. My dog "Angel" was no different, having been left as a puppy on the side of a roadway. She is and always will be my "special gift". She is featured in her own gallery on this website in the Pet category under "My Angel".
Business: I have always been surrounded by business as my father owned restaurants and of course being "Greek", I worked for him.
As time passed, my Dad retired from the restaurant business and I pursued a career in industrial manufacturing. I worked in a variety of departments, from customer service ultimately managing quality control for various corporations.
Nature: There is nothing like walking along the ocean or hiking a trail. This seems to give me a sense of peace.

While having dinner together and discussing our mutual passion for photography, My Friend and Business Partner Elvia Dejesus suggested that we should start our own business and help others preserve their happy and loving memories through photography... it was through this inspirational moment that "Inspired Shots" was born!

Elayne "Greek" Agganis