Curates and coordinates clothing and accessories to create cohesive, visually appealing looks for individuals, photo shoots, or media appearances.
Creative Director
Oversees the visual and artistic direction of a brand, project, or campaign, ensuring a cohesive and compelling creative vision across all platforms.
Producer
Manages the planning, coordination, and execution of a project, overseeing logistics, budget, and team collaboration to bring a creative vision to life.
I’m Deanna Durbin, owner and founder of Elva Mae, LLC, a wardrobe styling studio dedicated to helping individuals and brands express their identity with confidence, clarity, and style.
I launched my professional styling career in 2019 after being invited to collaborate on a photo shoot with award-winning photographer Montoya Turner of Made You Look Photo & Film. That opportunity opened the door to a wave of creative projects and branding campaigns. My journey continued when I joined a project with renowned celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, where I met celebrity stylist Ryan Christopher. I asked Ryan to shadow him and I was able to assist him with high-profile clients including Tami Roman, Drew Sidora, and Pooch Hall.
Since then, I’ve built a diverse client portfolio spanning entertainment, fashion, branding, and commercial projects. My work has included Anthony Hamilton, Playboy Magazine (Digital), Zoo Atlanta, Bear & Honey Candle Co., and more. I produced and styled the Spring ’25 campaign for Nigerian fashion brand Ace Kouture, styled a music video for Hymn Logic that earned more than 110K organic views on YouTube, and styled Vinrelo for the 2024 BET Awards as well as high-profile NYFW shows, including Sergio Hudson, Fashion Bomb Daily, and Christian Siriano.
Originally from Philadelphia and raised in Atlanta, my creative perspective is shaped by a blend of city energy, Southern grace, and a lifelong love of classic cinema. Summers in Philly introduced me to bold self-expression, while films like Singin’ in the Rain sparked my fascination with timeless glamour, intentional fashion, and storytelling through wardrobe.
The name Elva Mae honors my grandmother and the values she instilled in me—affirmation, love, and community. Those values are at the heart of my work. Through styling, I strive to Embrace, Love, Value, and Affirm every client, creating an experience where they feel seen, confident, and empowered.
I’ve also cultivated an exclusive creative network of designers, photographers, videographers, makeup artists, hairstylists, models, and set designers, allowing me to bring creative visions to life with intention and excellence.
At Elva Mae, we don’t just style outfits—we style legacies, stories, and the future you want the world to see.
XO, Deanna
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