Essential
$350 plus tax
90-minute session, studio or outdoor
- 10 professionally retouched images
- Guided posing
- Online gallery
- Print release
Portrait photographer in McAllen and EdinburgSenior, birthday and graduation portraits across the Rio Grande Valley
Vibrant portraits that capture your personality, in the studio or outside at golden hour. Let's create something unforgettable!
- 324K follow his work on Instagram
- Westcott Top Pro
Senior portraits, your way
Bring the letterman jacket, the stole and the college pennant. Studio sets or golden hour outside, with guided posing the whole 90 minutes.
From $350
Birthdays worth framing
Giant numbers, balloons, marquee lights and the dress. 13ths, 15ths, sweet 16s and 21sts, in the studio or out in the field.
From $350 · extra images $25
You earned the cap and gown
College graduation portraits on campus or in the studio. Your stole, your school colors and the light that makes them glow.
From $350
Light is his favorite tool
Optical spots, colored gels and beauty dishes. The studio looks his Instagram is known for, built around you.
Every session: studio or outdoor
Eli Infante by the numbers
- 324Kfollowers on Instagram
- 100K+subscribers on YouTube
- 14years teaching photography
- 90 minevery portrait session
Brand partner of
- Retouch4me
Every shot has a recipe
Watch the setup, then see the final photo, with the camera, settings and lights Eli shares in his captions. Tap one to watch it with sound.
It was raining bokeh
- Camera
- Canon R5 + RF 85mm
- Settings
- f/1.2 · 1/30 · ISO 125
- Light
- Westcott FJ80 II · 36" Manny Ortiz beauty dish
A Halloween studio set
- Camera
- Canon R5 + RF 24-105mm
- Settings
- f/7.1 · 1/200 · ISO 400
- Light
- Westcott FJ400 + 53" umbrella · Westcott FJ400 + optical spot
Feeling blue
- Camera
- Canon R5 + RF 24-105mm f/4
- Settings
- f/7.1 · 1/200 · ISO 400
- Light
- FJ400 + 53" silver deep umbrella · FJ400 + optical spot · FJ200 + 1×2 softbox and grid · 48×72" silver reflector
What really goes on behind the shot
- Camera
- Canon R5 + RF 24-105mm f/4
- Settings
- f/4 · 1/200 · ISO 400
- Light
- FJ250 + 48" Rapid Box Octa · FJ250 + 70° reflector · Silver reflector
Arcade shoot with the Ice Light 3
From the setup to the final photo.
The light wagon goes outside
- Camera
- Sony A7 IV + Viltrox 85mm f/1.4
- Settings
- f/1.4 · 1/1250 · ISO 100
- Light
- Westcott FJ400 II + 36" beauty dish
What an optical spot can do that a softbox can't
From the setup to the final photo.
One handheld light
- Camera
- Sony A7 IV + Viltrox 35mm f/1.2
- Settings
- f/2 · 1/125 · ISO 400 · 6-stop ND
- Light
- Westcott FJ100 + 15" octa · Pro Grip 2, no stand
Night portraits just hit different
From the setup to the final photo.
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro bokeh
- Camera
- Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro
Which one is your favorite?
From the setup to the final photo.
How he uses the Westcott FJ400
His free FJ400 lighting guide breaks this one down.
Golden hour at 135mm
- Camera
- Sony A7 IV + Viltrox 135mm f/1.8
- Settings
- f/1.8 · 1/2500 · ISO 100
- Light
- Westcott FJ400 II + 36" beauty dish · Westcott photography wagon
Portrait pricing, no surprises
The same two packages for birthdays, high school seniors and college graduates. Prices are plus tax.
Prints included
Premium
$500 plus tax
90-minute session, studio or outdoor
- 15 edited images
- The full unedited gallery
- A print collection: one 11×14, two 8×10s and four 5×7s
- Guided posing
- Online gallery
- Print release
Headshots
- Regular5 edited headshots$225
- Premium5 edited headshots + The full unedited gallery$400
Plus tax. For anyone updating their professional look.
Meet Eli
Portrait photographer, educator and content creator from the Rio Grande Valley. He makes lighting simple.
01Lighting made simple
Off-camera flash and studio light, broken into repeatable setups that just work.
02Every kind of portrait
Seniors, sports, editorial and creative work, all built on intentional light.
03A teacher at heart
Years in the classroom, now workshops, live demos and online lessons for photographers.
Trusted by the industry
The brands he shoots with and the biggest photo conventions in the country bring Eli on stage to teach other photographers. The same skills go into every session.
Top Pro
One of the photographers Westcott chooses to show what its lights can do, with lighting tutorials on Westcott University.
- 324KInstagram followers
- 100K+YouTube subscribers
- 12tour stops in 2026
Brand ambassador, live at the NAB and Imaging USA booths
Instructor, 2026 and 2027
Presenter, Las Vegas 2026
- Imaging USA
Speaker, 2026 and 2027
Workshop with Sony and Westcott, Los Angeles 2026
Guest speaker, Atlanta 2026
Photographers, learn the light
Catch Eli on tour in 2026 and 2027, or book a 1 on 1: $150 an hour or $1,600 for a full day, in person or online. Lessons, guides and gear codes
- Taught
Imaging USA
Nashville, TN
Live demos at the Viltrox booth
With Viltrox
- Taught
ASMP
Los Angeles, CA
Creative studio portraits: the process behind the perfect shot
With Sony + Westcott
- Taught
Precision Camera
Austin, TX
Camera store workshop
- Taught
Westcott Master Class
Live event and webinar
Perfecting one and two light studio portraits
With Westcott
- Taught
PhotoCon KC
Kansas City, MO
Friday night hands-on VIP experience
With Bedford Camera
- Taught
ShutterFest
St. Louis, MO
His class: Todo El Pedo
- Taught
NAB Show
Las Vegas, NV
Presenting at the Viltrox booth
With Viltrox
- Taught
The Camera Exchange
San Antonio, TX
Camera store workshop
- Taught
TCPPA
Delano, MN
The art of light: mastering portraits in studio and on location
- Taught
Unique Photo
Philadelphia, PA
Studio and outdoor portraits at the Creators Challenge
- Taught
Bokeh Academy Photo Summit
Atlanta, GA
Guest speaker
- Next up
Dallas PPA
Richardson, TX
Master the light: create consistent portraits anywhere
- Upcoming
Imaging USA Pre-Con
Charlotte, NC
Pre-convention class
- Upcoming
ShutterFest
St. Louis, MO
Back as an instructor
- Upcoming
PPGH
Houston, TX
Registration coming soon
More from the gallery
Seniors, birthdays, graduates and studio portraits from across the Valley. See the full gallery
Questions before you book
Still wondering about something? Send a booking request and Eli will help you out!
How long is a portrait session?
Birthday and graduation sessions are 90 minutes, in the studio or outdoors, with guided posing the whole time.
Studio or outdoor?
Either one. Pick the studio for colored light, backdrops and props, or go outside for golden hour. Outdoor sessions usually start about 90 minutes before sunset.
Where do you photograph?
Eli is based in Edinburg, Texas, and photographs in McAllen, Edinburg, Weslaco and across the Rio Grande Valley, the 956.
How many photos do I get?
The Essential package includes 10 professionally retouched images. Premium includes 15 edited images, the full unedited gallery and a print collection: one 11×14, two 8×10s and four 5×7s.
Can I print my photos?
Yes. Every package comes with an online gallery and a print release, so you can print anywhere you like.
Can I add more photos?
Yes. On birthday sessions, extra images are $25 each.
How much are senior and graduation photos?
Graduation sessions are $350 for Essential and $500 for Premium, plus tax. Birthday sessions are the same.
How much are headshots?
Headshots are $225 for 5 edited photos, or $400 for 5 edited photos plus the full unedited gallery, plus tax.
Do you teach photography?
Yes. Eli has taught photography for 14 years. Book a 1 on 1 lesson for $150 an hour or a full-day workshop for $1,600, in person or online.
Let's create something unforgettable
Pick your session, your package and the day you want. Eli confirms it with you.