Couple embracing at the shoreline during golden hour

CENTRAL COAST & CENTRAL VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURING TIMELESS, SUN-SOAKED MOMENTS.

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Sun-soaked moments you'll treasure forever

Timeless photography for couples, families, and every season of life across California's Central Coast & Central Valley.

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Romantic couples session on the California coast
Ellie - Professional Photographer

About Me

Heart-Led Storytelling

HI, I'M ELLIE. I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE. WELCOME TO MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE INTERNET. I'M THE HEART & SOUL BEHIND SUNBLEACHED MOMENTS. YOU CAN USUALLY FIND ME CHASING GOLDEN HOUR SOMEWHERE ALONG CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST, CAMERA IN HAND, ALWAYS TRYING TO CAPTURE THE LITTLE MOMENTS THAT MEAN THE MOST TO YOU.

THERE'S SOMETHING SO SPECIAL ABOUT LOOKING BACK AT AN OLD PHOTO OR HOME VIDEO AND INSTANTLY BEING TRANSPORTED TO THAT EXACT MOMENT. THAT'S WHAT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH PHOTOGRAPHY, AND IT'S WHAT I CARRY WITH ME AT EVERY SESSION I PHOTOGRAPH.

I WANT YOUR PHOTOS TO TAKE YOU BACK TO THAT SEASON OF LIFE, WHETHER IT’S GETTING ENGAGED, CAPTURING YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY, DOCUMENTING SWEET MOMENTS WITH YOUR LITTLE LOVES, OR CAPTURING YOUR LOVE JUST BECAUSE.

I’VE BUILT THIS BUSINESS WITH INTENTION AND LOVE, WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND: CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MY CLIENTS CAN SHOW UP AS THEMSELVES AND RECEIVE PHOTOS THAT FEEL AUTHENTIC AND TRUE TO WHO THEY ARE.

My Work

Featured Sessions

A few of the stories that keep pulling me back to the camera again and again.

Engagement session
Engagement Session
Maternity photography
Maternity Session
Couples photography
Couples Session
Announcement session
Golden Hour
Newborn photography
Newborn Session
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What I offer

Custom Collections, Crafted Around You

Each collection begins with a signature experience and is customized around your people, your pace, and the moments that make your story uniquely yours.

COUPLES PACKAGE

Best for engagements, anniversaries, maternity, or simply documenting your love right now.

  • Up to 1 hour
  • 20–80 edited images
  • Bridals, engagements, couples, maternity
  • Outfit change
  • 3–7 day turnaround time

Thoughtfully crafted for natural movement, honest connection, and sun-soaked moments.

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For growing families

FAMILY PACKAGE

Best for families who want gentle guidance, playful prompts, and imagery that still feels natural.

  • Up to 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 20–80 edited images
  • Families & newborn
  • 3–7 day turnaround

A relaxed session flow that gives space for kids, laughs, and all the in-between magic.

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For milestones and portraits

PORTRAIT PACKAGE

Best for seniors, branding, birthdays, and meaningful one-person storytelling sessions.

  • Up to 1 hour
  • 20–80 edited images
  • Senior photos, branding shoot, birthday, etc.
  • Outfit change
  • 3–7 day turnaround

An editorial-feeling session with enough room for personality, variety, and intentional styling.

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Kind Words

What Clients Say

The part of this job I treasure most is hearing how these galleries keep living with people long after the session ends.

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Working with Ellie was an absolute dream! She made shooting my graduation pictures so fun and knew exactly how to help me feel confident in front of the camera. She was so friendly and patient and the pictures turned out amazing!

Kate Blevens Graduation Session

Ellie was so amazing during our babies 1st birthday shoot! The photos exceeded our expectations by far. She made us all feel so comfortable and most of all got my 10 month old to laugh and smile for the photos. She is the best and we can’t recommend her enough!

Annanicole Gabriel Baby's First Birthday Session

I had such a great experience with Ellie for a couples shoot! She was so sweet and really helped my camera-shy boyfriend feel comfortable posing for photos, which made the whole experience feel fun and natural. I booked her again for my graduation shoot, and she was incredibly accommodating and excited to try a new location. The photos turned out amazing, and she delivered them to me within a week!

Rachel Hendry Couples + Graduation Sessions

Working with Ellie was an amazing experience! My fiance and I can be a bit shy in front of the camera, but felt very relaxed and comfortable due to Ellie’s great communication and direction! Ellie prioritizes the vision her clients have for each session, while also taking any questions or concerns with stride. Ellie’s ability to capture such intimate moments is a gift unique to her, and our love has never looked so beautiful! We were so thrilled with the results, we got them framed for our home. I recommend Ellie to all my central coast friends looking for photos!!

Lily Cuyler Engagement Session

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These moments are worth holding onto.

Whether it's a growing family, a love story, or simply who you are right now, these moments are worth holding onto.

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