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Amy Ellis has been photographing weddings for nearly a decade.This storyteller believes that your wedding day shouldn't feel like a photo shoot, but should be full of genuine moments that are unique to your love story. As a fly on the wall with a photojournalist style, she is less concerned about "blog worthy" shots and more about the candids that show who you are and who you love. Check out her website to learn more about her love of preserving fleeting moments and the importance of printing photos, not just letting them live in an online album.

She loves nontraditional celebrations, whether they are at an art musueum, historical property, or a dinner party in a backyard. Intimate weddings with personal touches are her favorite.

Services Offered

Amy uses she/her pronouns and wants to make all love stories from the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities feel welcome and listened to. She is based in Charlotte, NC but frequently shoots in Asheville, Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, Charleston SC and Savannah GA. She is always eager to travel for destination weddings and has a bucket list of locations to photograph all around the country.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Amy Ellis Photography

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Sarah Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You couldn't ask for a better photographer :)

We would give Amy 1,000 stars if we could!! Amy is the absolute best! We were so fortunate to have her take both our engagement and wedding photos and couldn't be happier. She has such a wonderful, calming presence and made us feel so at ease, helped us bring out our silly sides, and made us look amazing! Her photos are so so beautiful and capture our story and the happiness of our special day. She is so kind, thoughtful, and talented. We cannot recommend her enough!!
Beth
Beth Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amy is Amazing!

Amy was so wonderful - she is amazingly organized, thoughtful, has an awesome attention to detail. She was there with us throughout the entire process - from the very beginning checking in all the way through. Day of she was both organized and laid back. She was always there, never in the way, and always supportive of us. There were a few curveballs day of and she rolled with them easily. I cannot recommend Amy enough - she is completely worth it! You will not regret hiring Amy for your event!
Lauremiah
Lauremiah Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Amy!

Working with Amy was the best decision we made for our wedding. We are two people who don't know how take good photos together, but Amy somehow made us look great. She was extremely communicative and thoughtful throughout the whole planning process. She was very open to our wishes for our pictures, but we felt very confident letting her guide us to the best options. 10/10, would recommend.
Laura
Laura Sent on 12/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amy is the best!

Amy photographed a couples session for us, and she absolutely blew us away with how kind, sweet, and funny she is. Both of us usually feel very awkward when being photographed, but our whole session felt so natural and our photos we got back reflect that. We left our session feeling like friends. I absolutely recommend bringing your fur baby for your session because Amy will fuss over them just like they are her own. Our dog, Max, was as smitten with her as we were. The turn around time was super quick compared to other photographers we have used, and we had so many favorites to choose from. We love how authentic all the images feel. Everything looks so natural as opposed to forced smiles and poses. The colors are vibrant with true to life skin tones. We 10 of 10 recommend hiring Amy for your photo needs. She deserves all the stars!
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Maria Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You want Amy to be your wedding photographer!!

I was referred to Amy by a friend and I could not be happier with the experience she provided and the photos! She is especially great at being discrete and getting great candid shots. She is incredibly responsive and communicative. Amy is also just a joy to be around. Our photos came out stunning. You will not be disappointed!!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible, authentic photos from a genuine and amazing photographer

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Amy from consult to finished product delivery. Amy is genuinely invested in capturing the most beautiful and authentic images that truly reflect the nature of any occasion, and it shows in the quality of her work. From my bridal portraits to the wedding and reception, to a family photo session years later, the work Amy did for us is some I will cherish forEVER. I look forward to continuing to hire her to document our family for years to come and cannot imagine going to anyone else. As someone who feels so awkward in front of the camera, she has made all experiences fun and relaxed, resulting in my absolute favorite photos ever captured of me, my husband, and our family.
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Ericka Sent on 12/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Photographer

Amy did such an amazing job with both our engagement and wedding photos. My husband and I are not good at posing & rarely take photos. Amy did a wonderful job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and giving us prompts to capture real moments. The wedding photos were incredible. She not only captured so many wonderful moments but did an amazing job editing to bring the photos even more life. 10/10 would recommend.
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Chelsea Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Amy!

As a bride who planned to get married in 2020, I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Amy was flexible and accommodating when we rescheduled our wedding and even had a backup plan for the backup plan.

Amy was excellent at creating an open line of communication, offering suggestions, and incorporating your ideas. She got every shot! We love the memories of our day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision Ever

One of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning process was to hire Amy as our photographer. I had been a fan of Amy's for years before I even got engaged because I loved her style of photography and the way she captured people. Amy took the time to get to know me and my fiancé, which I really appreciated and we both loved her genuine and friendly personality. Amy is also incredibly funny and witty and made both of us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Amy was so supportive throughout our wedding planning process and captured our wedding day so perfectly. Amy is a gem of a person and a talented photographer. I highly recommend her!
Claire
Claire Sent on 12/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Photographer (and human). Ever.

First off, Amy is an amazing human AND an incredible photographer. Posing for photos can often feel so strange and unnatural, but Amy made us feel so comfortable throughout our engagement photoshoot. Amy is so thoughtful with her photography and enjoys catching the moments as opposed to forcing perfectly posed photos. It really felt special and intimate and we ended up having so many laughs throughout it, too! It was a really fun time and made for a great memory for when we look back at the beautifully natural photos that Amy captured. On our actual wedding day, we felt like we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy with Amy as our photographer. We knew she was there, but yet she blended into the moment instead of pausing the moment to catch a photo. She was also great at organizing when needed, especially with larger groups of people! And she was really great and patient with the kiddos! Amy sent us several previews within 24 hours of our wedding day and WOW, they were unbelievable. It was so lovely to get these back so close to the event when emotions were still running so high. All of our friends and family were overjoyed with her work.

Amy, thank you for capturing our day in a way that fully represents our personality and the community around us. You are so talented and it was so lovely to work with you. We love you!
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Awards

16
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Elle M Events Elle M Events Wedding Planners

Amy is such a talented photographer. I recommend her to all of my clients and have even booked her personally for our family photos. She is a calming personality, so even those not comfortable in front of the camera can be at ease.

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Amy Ellis Photography frequently asked questions

Amy Ellis Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Amy Ellis Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Amy Ellis Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Amy Ellis Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Amy Ellis Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Amy Ellis Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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