all about

Praised for my warmth and ability to win over even the grumpiest of family members, I navigate family portraits the same way I approach documenting my own family - playful, engaged, and in-the-moment.
More how my family inspires my client work...

You've got plenty of digital images. You need family heirlooms.

That's my super power.

Everyday Moments

My imagery focuses on everyday moments that tell your family's story.

Looking back over my short motherhood journey, honest, authentic imagery wins out over posed family portraits every.dang.time.

Inspired by

Film Photography

My first photographic medium, and the one that crashes waves of nostalgia over me.

Whether the creative medium used in the moment is digital or film, those film photography roots have imparted intentionality and discernment in both my personal and client work.

Inspired by

Printed Albums

My goal for each client is to walk away with a printed album - a tangible heirloom to revisit year after year.

Our time together and your gallery composition is guided by storytelling imagery; so when you flip through the pages of your album, it is like revisiting a chapter of your favorite book.

Inspired by

Meet Ellen.

A ray of sunshine.
warm and welcoming.
Effortlessly entertaining.
An old friend.
Made for this.

The above are all words my clients have used to describe me - Ellen, the photographer.

I'm a Child of God who was unexpectedly called to use my artistic gifts to serve others with heartfelt imagery of their families.

Each family I've worked with has been meant for me, and I can say, without a doubt in my heart, that my life experiences and previous career beautifully prepared me to serve families in this way.

Truly, thank you for being here and making my dreams come true.