Ellys Photography 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
Specializing in Weddings! Serving all of the USA
7800 holliswood ct, charlotte, NC 28217
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Services: Photography
Established: 2005
Employees: 4
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About

Elly and her team have used the art of photography to capture weddings for many years. We try to make every experience personal and get to know each client so that we can evolve our style to fit your special day. A wedding day is all about the bride and groom and we want to make sure they have the best day with memories to show from it.

We provide many different package options to choose from or you can build your own. Many of our packages include a second photographer to the event, this will ensure every special moment is captured. Most wedding events include anywhere from 800 to 1500 photos after editing for you to choose from.

We offer many styles including: photo journalistic, traditional, romantic, fun, artistic and many more. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from other photographers. Many photographers only focus on one style missing essential parts of your wedding day. We combine these styles we give you the best all around coverage to help capture every emotion, portrait, and fun highlight from your occasion that are sometimes missed by only having one style of photography.

One of the most distinctive qualities our company has is the fact that we bring a studio set up to each wedding. That means you get the best lighting possible. Many photographers find it too demanding to lug around such heavy equipment for such long hours. While we agree it is very demanding, Ellys Photography holds itself to the highest standards and we believe that this is what it takes to be the best.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We offer extensive photo editing and retouching. Don't worry about any blemished on your wedding day, we've got you covered. ;)
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We only shoot weddings and we've shot over 150 weddings in the past 3 years giving us a lot experience in all lighting situations from complete darkness to 12:00 in the afternoon when the sun is the brightest
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital only, we take anywhere from 500-1500 photos which is virtually impossible with film.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Myself (Elly) another very experience photojournalistic photographer will accompany me.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I absolutely will not shoot more than one wedding a day, however it is not uncommon for us to shoot a Friday and Saturday wedding or Saturday and Sunday wedding
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes I have 4 photographers that work for me so if there is an emergency then they should be able to take my place.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
absolutely this is a very important day, we can't miss a moment!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
I have different packages that come with different times, but if you want to add more time you can add it for an hourly fee.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Yes but its a very reasonable fee and we'll go anywhere. Contact us for a quote!
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
It depends on how many photo's we take (which depends on how long you book us). Also what is going on at that time. We go through and individually edit each photo. Going through 1500 photo's can take over 40 hours. With that being said it can take between 2-5 weeks depending on the volume we are receiving at that time.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
4x6 proofs, CD, and/or your own personal website
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
forever, they are theirs to keep
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Most of my packages include a DVD with all the high resolution files and the rights. Its all in preference
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes. Obviously we are very sensitive to our clients and wouldn't publish anything they didn't want us to.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, absolutely!
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Absolutely, it makes it very convenient for ordering re-prints and for relatives to get what they want.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Traditional (5x7, 8x10), flush mount collage style, and Coffee books/Story books.

Tips and Advice

-Don't get stressed out the day of the wedding.  Things don't usually go as we plan, if it doesn't make the best of it.  A lot of time the "suprises" make the best memories!  Don't let anything or anyone ruin your special day!

-Go get a facial or massage the day of the wedding to keep you relaxed. 

-For lighting purposes the best time to have a wedding ceremony is about 1 1/2 hours before the sun sets

-Don't be afraid to break tradition!  Some of the most intimate and special moments I have ever photographed were before the Ceremony between the bride and groom.  Many brides today are breaking tradition and seeing each other before the Ceremony.  Most of them still create a special moment of seeing each other for the first time by going to a secret or secluded place while the groom is blindfolded.  It is the most precious moment when the blindfold is removed and the groom see's the beautiful bride for the first time.  One thing I've noticed when they do this is that both the bride and groom are much more relaxed and calm if they see each other before.  They also actually have some alone time the day of the wedding.  Weddings are usually so crazy that the bride and groom don't even get to spend any time together untill they dance at the Reception.  This allows a sweet moment to tell each other how much you care and want to spend the rest of your lives together.  Not to mention the beautiful pictures that always come from it.  As an added bonus you can do all the photo's before the Ceremony allowing you to just go strait to the reception, no more frustrated guest who have been waiting and waiting.