wedding photographer & vendor web designer

based in charleston, sc, always up for travel

After college, I spent time in Alton, NH, Dallas & Austin, TX, Whitefish, MT and Santa Fe, NM building my career in creative direction and marketing. I worked across many different silos:  social media, content creation, branding, and influencer management.  These gave me the foundation I now lean on with clients. But Texas wasn’t just about work: it was horseback lessons,  Pride & Prejudice re-watches (the six-part version, of course), and coffee-fueled mornings. I’m playful at heart, but I’ve always been drawn to timeless, classic, elegant aesthetics. That mix is what I now bring into my photography.

where i started

hi, i'm ellie!

I grew between the East Coast and Texas as the oldest of four sisters, which basically means I’ve been practicing leadership (and patience) since day one. Two of my sisters live abroad now, and two of us are stateside, but family and community have always been central to how I move through life. I grew up riding horses... English at first, then Western once I lived in Austin. 

how i got here

where i am now

I recently moved to Charleston to be closer to the ocean. There’s something so grounding about being able to slip away to the beach on a Tuesday, catch a sunset, or even edit reels for properties right from the sand. (Yes, I really did that while writing this page.) Charleston feels like the perfect blend of tradition and energy! My personality is warm, welcoming, and a little playful, but my work leans toward the timeless, with quality and storytelling at the center.

in five years...

In five years, we'll see - but I'd love to be a thriving wedding photographer. With every project, I approach it as a partnership, because the best work comes from building something together that lasts.

“Ellie helped my friends and me pose for a few shots, but more than that, she made us feel confident and beautiful in every image. She’s also just so much fun to hang out with — it never felt like a spotlight was on us. She brings such a calming, supportive energy.”

“We loved having Ellie with us in Steamboat! She blended right in. It’s so rare that our entire extended family is together. It was amazing having her team there, quietly working in the background to document it all.” AMANDA, BHR

“I first found Ellie’s work on Instagram and loved her editing style — y’all!! She was so fast! We had our full gallery in just 48 hours. She’s talented, thoughtful, and such a joy to work with. Highly recommend.” ELIZABETH FREY COACHING