Evansville, Indiana Wedding Photographer for Couples Who Want to be Present
Because your wedding shouldn’t be a performance.
My approach is simple: I’ll give you thoughtful direction when you need it, plenty of space to just be in the moment together, and will deliver beautiful, artful photographs of the day as it actually happened.
“I was so nervous for my session, but Ellie made me feel so confident in front of the camera.”
“My photos made me cry, and my jaw dropped! More than a year later and I still look back smiling, so grateful that I was able to book my session and gain a lot more self confidence than I expected from this sort of thing. Ellie is the absolute best there is. Just book it already!!!”
— M.D.
Wedding Photography That Lets You Experience the Day
You spent months planning this. You should actually get to experience it.
Your wedding day goes by ridiculously fast; I don't want you spending it recreating Pinterest photos. I want you eating the dinner you paid for. Hugging your grandparents. Dancing with your friends. Being married.
I document the day as it actually unfolds, and will step in when a little direction will make the experience easier. I’ll wrangle your family for formal portraits and will guide you through sunset photos so you don’t have to wonder what to do with your hands.
Documentary-Style Wedding Photography for Real Couples
Whether you're planning an intimate backyard celebration, a cool warehouse wedding party, or something just for the two of you, I'm here for it. You don’t have to follow traditions or trends. Your wedding day is about you.
Your relationship matters more to me than your wedding aesthetic.
I Guide
I’ll guide you through portraits, organize family photos, and help when the day needs a little more structure.
I Disappear
When the moment belongs to you, I’ll step back and document it as it unfolds, the way it is.
I Notice
Because you can’t be everywhere at once, I’ll capture the in-between moments and little details you didn’t catch.
You can say goodbye to feeling awkward in front of the camera
As your go-to photographer, I promise to care just as much about how you feel in front of the camera as I do about how your photos look.
I'm Ellie, a wedding photographer who cares about documenting real moments, your favorite people in beautiful light, and all the little things you didn’t get to see because you were busy getting married.
Let’s Get Comfortable Before Your Wedding Day
Choosing me as your wedding photographer means you get a built-in practice run with a complimentary engagement session!
We'll hang out, take some pictures, figure out how you two naturally interact, and you’ll get comfortable with me and the camera before the big day. And by the time your wedding day rolls around, it’ll feel less like “photographer we hired” and more “Ellie, our professional third wheel who we’ve been hanging out with for months”
90 minute session in my studio or on location
enough time for two outfits!
Planning assistance
Professionally edited gallery
images delivered via downloadable online gallery for easy printing and sharing
Sessions take place Monday thru Friday within 40 miles of Evansville, IN. One Saturday per month available with additional $100 weekend fee.
If you aren’t a wedding client but still want me to take your engagement photos or capture your proposal, the session fee is $499!
How This Works
You’re juggling about a thousand things on your wedding planning to-do list on top of having a life. Let me help you make this process as easy as possible.
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First thing’s first: let me know you’re getting married!! You’ll fill out the contact form to give me some basic info about your big day, and I'll be in touch within 48 hours via email!
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We’ll get on the phone to talk about your dreams for your wedding day. If we both feel like it’s a good fit, then we’ll make it official! A signed contract and $1000 retainer secures your date.
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We’ll kick off by planning your engagement session to celebrate! We’ll choose a location that you love and spend about an hour together on a date while I third wheel with my camera. You’ll have a gallery back within two weeks!
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The biggest to-do on our list is planning your big day. I’ll help you with the timeline, will send some questionnaires to make sure I’m prepared, and am always available for any q’s throughout the process as we gear up for your wedding!
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It’s here, it’s here!! I’ll be by your side from start to finish to make sure every little detail is documented and you’re completely taken care of. I can’t wait to celebrate with you!!
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You’ll have a sneak peek of a few images from your big day in your hands within a week, and the full gallery will be ready for you within 6 weeks, ready for you to relive all the moments that went by way too quickly.
What’s Included in Your Wedding Photography Experience
For couples who want their wedding day documented from getting ready for the day to getting down on the dance floor
Total Investment: $3800 ($3000 for 2026 dates)
Engagement session
Wedding day timeline assistance
8 hours of documentary style photo coverage
two photographers
Professionally edited and thoughtfully curated gallery images
delivered via downloadable online gallery for easy printing and sharing
custom layflat photo album available as an add-on
Payment plans always available–more info in the FAQ section below!
your questions 🤝 my answers
How far in advance should we book?
I take on a limited number of weddings each year in order to give you the best experience possible. For that reason, I’d encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later to secure your date!
We’re awkward in front of the camera. Will you help us pose?
If I had a dollar for every time I heard “I’m not photogenic,” you wouldn’t be reading this right now, lol. YES, I’ll guide you through with simple, natural posing prompts so you never feel awkward or unsure. My goal is to document the day as it unfolds, but I’ll never leave you hanging when it comes to what to do with your hands in portrits.
Our wedding isn’t local; do you travel?
Absolutely! My passport is up to date and I love to travel. Any weddings or engagement sessions further than 40 miles from Evansville, IN will incur an additional travel fee, calculated on a case by case basis.
Can we give you a list of must-have shots?
I’ll help you create a specific shot list for the formal family photos, and I’ll ask you what you’re most looking forward to seeing in your gallery and keep that in mind as I document your day! I find that a structured shot list (especially from Pinterest) curbs creativity and presence in the moment and doesn’t allow for the best documentation of your wedding day.
We’re having a micro-wedding and don’t need a full 8 hours of photography. Is that an option?
Of course! Your wedding day should be whatever you want it to be. Just let me know on the contact form that you’re having a more intimate celebration and I’ll send you a custom booking proposal. Micro-weddings and elopements are generally in the $2000 range.
How much editing do you do?
I keep things real. I’ll edit for lighting and color and remove any background distractions, but I won’t do much more than that. I believe real photos are better than digitally perfected ones.
Can we add more hours of coverage later on?
Of course! You can add up to 4 additional hours of coverage. I know as the day gets closer, timelines can shift and we can adjust before the big day. If you need more hours of coverage on the day of, I’m flexible and happy to stay longer! You’ll receive an invoice for the extra time afterwards, no big deal.
How many photos will we receive?
For an 8 hour wedding day, you can expect anywhere from 300-600 images in your final gallery. I include all of them in color, with a curated selection in black and white as well!
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely! A $1000 retainer is due upon booking to secure your date on my calendar. The remaining balance is due 60 days before your wedding, and we can divide that balance into up to 10 monthly payments. If you’d like to set up a payment plan, let me know on our connection call and we’ll talk specifics!
“Ellie is a true artist and is fabulous at what she does!”
“She made me feel absolutely gorgeous in my engagement pictures! I can’t wait. tohave her shoot my wedding in just a few weeks. Not to mention: she’s the sweetest human being ever!!”
— K.B.
More About Your Wedding Photographer
We’ll Be a Good Fit If…
You care more about your marriage than your table linens
You’re most looking forward to having everyone you love in one room
You'd rather have a real photo than a technically perfect one
You don't want your wedding to feel like a photoshoot
You want beautiful photos and time to actually enjoy your wedding
Sure I'm a photographer, but I'm also the person who's going to spend eight hours with you, your family, your friends, and probably your drunk uncle.
I treat people like we're already friends, which tends to make the whole "stranger with a camera" thing disappear pretty quickly. And not to toot my own horn, but I'm good at reading a room. I know when you need direction and when you need me to be a fly on the wall.
And I care a lot about creating photos that are beautiful without asking you to become someone you're not.
Want me on your team for your big day?
Fill out the form below and I’ll be in your inbox with my booking guide asap! Tell me about your dreams for your wedding: what you're planning, who will be there, what you're excited about, and what you absolutely don't give a shit about.