Meet Ellen
Specializing in photos that are gentle, honest, and full of heart. I’m honored to help you tell your story.
Charleston, South Carolina
Honoring the moments that make your story yours.
Long before I ever picked up a camera professionally, I was drawn to understanding people — what makes them light up, what brings them comfort, and how love shows up in the everyday. Photography became the way I could honor those moments.
As an elementary school teacher, wife, and mom of 3 boys, I’ve learned how meaningful it is to slow down and notice the little things: a laugh between siblings, a quiet moment before “I do,” a family growing through each season. These are often the little things that become the big things.
I understand firsthand how meaningful it is to have images that feel honest, not just beautiful, but true to your life.
When you choose me as your photographer, you’re inviting me into a meaningful part of your story, and I don’t take that lightly. My approach is simple: slow down, connect, notice the real moments.
I want your session to feel calm and comfortable, like spending time with a friend. Because when you feel at ease, the truest moments appear — the soft smiles, the in-between glances, the joy you didn’t have to force.
That’s the heart behind everything I do.
