Weddings · Portraits · Families

Photographs that feel like you.

Weddings and portraits in Charleston, and wherever love takes you.

Hello

I don't do stiff poses. I watch for the moments in between, and help you forget the camera is there.
Sam Ellis Photographer

What I photograph

Three kinds of story

Weddings

The whole day or the part that matters most. Calm, unhurried, and mostly unposed.

From $3,200 Wedding packages

Portraits

For a new chapter, a new business, or just because. Studio or outdoors.

From $450 Portrait sessions

Families

An easy hour outside, kids running around, everyone in the frame for once.

From $550 Family sessions

About me

Hi, I'm Sam

I've been photographing people for twelve years. I work alone, I answer my own emails, and I'll be the one there on your day, start to finish.

  • Every gallery edited by hand
  • Photos delivered within four weeks
  • Never more than 25 weddings a year

Kind words

How it works

From hello to gallery

  1. Say hello

    Tell me your date and a little about your plans. I'll reply within two days.

  2. We talk

    A call or a coffee to plan the day, the light and the places.

  3. I photograph

    I'm there from first look to last dance, or whatever you need.

  4. You relive it

    Your edited gallery arrives within four weeks, ready to share and print.

Now booking 2027

Is your date still free?

I take a small number of weddings each year. Send me your date and I'll let you know.