In-the-moment imagery for the sentimentalist.

You HAVE to see how magical your family moments are:

The sweet, snuggly moments in the midst of mayhem.

The joy in the chaos.

You have to see your one-of-a-kind story that deserves SO MUCH MORE than a home on your dusty digital cloud.

Photography that celebrates the everyday moments you want to remember, forever.

Auburn, Alabama Motherhood & Family Photographer

I believe

Your family portraits should be joyful, relaxed, and full of life.

Perfectly posed? Nah, that's not my style.

I strive to capture images that show your family as you ARE — the quirks, the chaos, and the connection. Expect very little 'smile and say cheese' and lots of 'yes, let's see who has the best twirl'.

"I can’t say enough great things about Ellen!

She has been the most thoughtful and thorough photographer I have ever worked with. "

Kind words from

Katie, Repeat client

"Ellen is a breath of fresh air for family photos. From the moment she walked in, I immediately felt comfortable and at ease with her, like I had known her forever.

You won’t regret hiring her, she is worth every penny!"

Kind words from

Bridget, repeat client

I'm Ellen, and I'm ready to share your story.

I've created a delightful, one-of-a-kind photography experience the whole family will enjoy.

I'm not kidding...the kids will literally ask, "when do we get to take pictures again?"

How do I do it?

With an honest, casual approach that mirrors how I document my own family's memories.