Activism

In 2016, Elias created the worldwide campaign "I'M NOT A TROPHY"  dedicated to creating greater awareness of the rapid extinction of endangered species, around the world. For the campaign, Elias created a series of photographs with fashion icon and actress  Cara Delevingne and singer Suki Waterhouse. The awareness initiative achieved worldwide recognition, featured in outlets such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Times, El Pais, and Paris Match to name a few.

 In September 2019, Elias was invited to speak at the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he discussed animal welfare and sustainable development. 

 In 2018, "I'M NOT A TROPHY" began collaborating with the art publisher YellowKorner to further raise funds and awareness for the cause. This partnership featured a series of unsigned "photo posters" offered at affordable prices, reproducing the original painted photography. YellowKorner boasts a global network of 130 galleries and attracts millions of visitors each year. 

 The "I'M NOT A TROPHY" initiative has also formed partnerships with various brands, personalities, and wildlife organizations.