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Hey there! I'm Elly, and the things you need to know about me are few. Know that I am there beside you throughout your most amazing wedding day, know that I have your back, and that I will be cracking jokes throughout the entire experience.
As for my photography style, it came out of a desire to capture authentic emotions. Real humans who are in love. I developed my style of photography & editing through many years as a portrait photographer first before diving deep into weddings. Throughout that time I realized that the intimate moments in between the poses were the ones most cherished. My wedding work has been seen in places like The Knot, Wedding Wire, The Carolinas Magazine, Embrace Beauty Magazine and many other leading industry publications. I'm sincerely grateful for every single one of them, and for the others yet to come.
But none of that matters without the experience, the fun, and the results that everyone feels when they look back through their photographs.
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The experience you have on your wedding day means everything. And when booking me as your wedding photographer, I feel that quality should be equally as paramount as the experience when working together.
I want you to be smiling, laughing, and feeling at ease throughout the entire process. I want you to trust in me 100%, and I want us to be friends. I'll be celebrating with you every step of the way.
The experience is so important for personal reasons as well. After all, your wedding photographer is the one person who will by your side more than any other person on your wedding day (other than your husband/wife, of course)! So, hiring a photographer who has not only the style of photography you are wanting to cherish forever, but also a fun, outgoing attitude is so important - and that's exactly what you get with me.
And not to worry - I will coach every couple through their portrait session, I will help you keep on track with your schedule on your wedding day, and will I be cracking jokes with you all day long. Simply, we will have so much FUN together with everything along the way. And that's the way it should be.
Let's have fun!
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Q: So, What's the Investment?
A: Totally Your Call.
Build Your Custom Collection
Everything I do is custom.
Simply build your own collection.
Step-by-step.
Optionally, Add More Hours of Coverage
First, start with the Number of Hours of Coverage
THE FINE PRINT
*** Prices are subject to change and are only valid for 30 days
*** I photograph 99.99% of weddings solo. A second photographer is $600.
*** Custom payment plans are available
8 Hour Minimum on Saturdays
(Any less & you would miss important details from your special day)
$400/hour
(or $0 extra if no additional hours desired)
Add Your Optional Engagement or Bridal Session
$350 (regularly $650!)
Here is where we will create some gorgeous images for your save-the-dates, invites, website registry, guest book, and of course your Facebook & Instagram for your friends and family to "ooh and aww" over.
Prints & Fine Art Heirloom Albums
Prints from only $30
Albums from only $850
The decision to purchase products is handled after your wedding day, and it's 100% optional, but you can certainly add an album now. I want you seeing your photographs before you commit to making a decision to purchase a certain number of prints and wall art. It's an investment, and it's one I want you feeling 110% excited about.
Don't Want the Extras?
No problem at all! I want you to get exactly what you want. The most important decision to make right now is to simply lock me in for your wedding date. Bookings are first-come, first-served. Make sure to get your day reserved on my calendar ASAP.
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Elly was an absolutely amazing wedding photographer. She did my engagement photos and wedding, and I could not be happier with the memories that she captured for us.
My husband and I were nervous about being in front of the camera, but Elly was very professional and kept the whole experience fun!
Lexa & Tyson
I can't begin to express how happy my husband and I were with out pictures. She went above and beyond to help make our day truly special and memorable.
Our pictures are truly breathtaking and surpassed our expectations. Thank you again for everything!
KRISTA & SERGIO
We had the GREATEST time with Elly and she treated us SO incredibly.
My (now) husband is not a picture taker, and he has said so many times since the session he would love to do it again. And the photos turned out incredible. She instructed as so well that our love and personalities came through every picture!
Ashley & Jake
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
A: I first picked up a camera seriously when I was in college ,and I fell in love with documenting moments and life's story as I traveled around with my husband. But it wasn't until I graduated with my Bachelors of Business that I took it on as a full-time career as a portrait photographer. So, we're talking 8+ years now as a profession. Man, now I feel old. Haha!
Q: Do I need an engagement session?
A: That totally depends on your needs. You can use the photos for your save-the-dates, invitations, website registries, guest books, framed prints for your guest table, bar, and your house... and of course Facebook & Instagram! Plus, it's a way for you to get a little practice in front of the camera before your big day and it gives us an opportunity to get to know each other. :) Personally, I highly recommend it. And heck, it's also a really great way to add to your experience as an engaged couple. Make the most of it!
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: This might start getting a bit technical, but I personally use two Nikon D850s with a 24mm, 50mm, 85mm, 70-200mm and 300mm lenses. Both are literally on me at all times throughout your wedding day so I never have to worry about changing lenses, switching memory cards, or changing batteries. Every moment matters - and this is where the 8+ years of experience really kicks in.
Q: Do you offer any albums, prints, canvases, guest books, etc?
A: Totally! But I want you feeling 1,000% comfortable and excited about the quality of your photographs before placing orders on those. That way, you only order exactly what you want, when you want, and when you know with confidence that they are going to look amazing on your walls and in your fine art heirloom albums. And all of this is done & ordered right through your online gallery!
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! My retainer to secure your date is a flat rate of only $500. The remainder of your total is paid in installments throughout your journey with me.
Q: God forbid, what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, either I have a list of colleagues that I can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, I have never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
Q: How do I book you for my wedding day?
A: Love that question the most! To book me for your special day, simply let me know what you want included in your custom collection: 1) Number of hours of coverage, 2) Engagement session (optional), 3) Second photographer or none (optional), and 4) What payment plan option works best for you.
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