Elūl is a hand-bound photobook about love, loss, and the quiet work of returning to yourself. Through photographs and prose, it traces the emotional landscape of a relationship and the reckoning that followed. The camera became a window, a shield, and a bridge between two people struggling to stay connected. Years later, the photographs became a mirror – reflecting what had been seen, but not understood.

Named after the Hebrew month devoted to repair, Elūl offers an intimate portrait of self-deception, reflection, and transformation.

First edition of 100 signed copies, printed on archival Munken Lynx with copper-foiled Colorplan covers and singer-sewn binding by Taylor Brothers, Bristol.

Special Edition – Signed book + signed A5 print
Regular Edition – Signed book only

BIO
Gabrielle Motola is an award-winning photographer, writer and educator with a background in psychology and filmmaking. Born in the USA, she immigrated to the UK in 2001. She holds a BSc from the University of Miami and a postgraduate qualification in counselling and therapeutic photography from Robert Gordon University. She has previously worked with eminent photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and is Association of Photographers’ Photography Awards 2023 ‘Portrait’ Gold winner and a British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Humanity and Portrait of Britain winner. She is the author of An Equal Difference (2016) depicting how Iceland navigated the intersectionality of 2008 financial crisis and gender equality. Motola's practice focuses on an in-depth exploration of human interaction and self-perception, applying the camera as a tool for personal growth, reflection, and social change. Her work delves into the intricacies of collective uncertainty and individual identity, emphasising the camera's role in capturing moments and fostering personal and societal relationships.

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