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Hello!!
My name is Chris Ellis and I am a Los Angeles based photographer, born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley.

I have been lucky to find that my passion has become my full time job. Everyday I get the chance to shoot my clients, meet amazing new friends, and share my passion with those around me.

I have learned that everyday moments; moments between people, are what I really loved most. I want to capture your perfect moments, and help you keep those memories forever.

Over the last few years, I have shot everything from big charity events with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, to intimate backyard weddings where I was the only invited guest. My clients range from Miss California contestants to my elementary school friends. Pasadena is my hometown, and my favorite place to shoot. I treat all my clients like they are my friends, because really that’s what they are.

I am a Canon fanboy at heart and a total geek when it comes to gear. I love my camera and I love my lenses even more. I love my clients, and I love my job.

So drop me a line! Send me an email, give me a call, whatever you’d like! I would be happy to answer any and all questions you might have for me. ~~

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,550

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Chris Ellis Photography

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Lauren R. Sent on 05/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

I cannot recommend Chris highly enough! In addition to my wedding in April 2023, he has now shot my mom and stepdad’s wedding, my brother’s wedding, and 3 rounds of headshots for me. There is no one else I would trust more to capture these milestone events!! Chris’ calm energy is so helpful during the wedding planning and the day-of. I always knew I was in good hands. His second shooter Lizzi was also a complete delight, and I loved working with them both. In particular, I love how Chris captured all these mini moments throughout the day that are extremely meaningful to me. I love how his photography style is so balanced. He can shoot fantastic portraits of the family and also give beautiful artsy shots of me and my husband. He captures light beautifully, but never over-exposes. He isn’t trying to switch around constantly with the trends; he has a classic style that will stand the test of time. I cannot wait to frame some of these shots to enjoy forever!
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Julia I. Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Can't recommend highly enough!

We hired Chris to photograph our wedding after seeing him in action at the weddings of several friends, where he not only shot gorgeous photos but managed to capture the people we love looking happy, comfortable, and like themselves—not a given on a sometimes high-stress day but so, so important. Now I know firsthand how he does it: he is simply one of the kindest, most competent people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and both his experience and his genuine enjoyment of what he does really shines through.

Shooting with Chris and his second shooter, Lizzi, felt like hanging with friends and getting world-class photos as a bonus. I’m relatively self-conscious and had been quite nervous about photos, but they found the perfect balance of directing me and my husband into flattering poses and fading into the background to capture organic moments of affection. The result: photos we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives—of us, and of our loved ones, who they did a fantastic job of corralling during the post-ceremony chaos. I’m embarrassed to admit that I didn’t give Chris much of a shot list in advance, and even then, he was able to manage a total stampede of friends and relatives with authority and ease. Remarkably, given the lack of direction, we ended up with basically all of the shots that we wanted!

And then there are the candid moments that we wouldn’t have thought to capture—teary hugs with loved ones, our friends breaking it down in unison on the dance floor, plus some wild action shots from our welcome party, which included live horses and a mechanical bull! Somehow, Chris and Lizzi were in the right place every time, popping up to catch the looks of surprise and joy at the exact right moment. They not only captured our whole weekend beautifully, they actively made it better with their professionalism and positivity. Can’t recommend highly enough!
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Nancy K. Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Organized, responsive, professional photographer

It is difficult to believe, yet, taking the family photos before our son's bar mitzvah party was fun and a relaxing part of the evening. The pictures show the happiness we were all sharing. Thank you Chris
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Lizzi Photography Lizzi Photography Wedding Photographers

Chris brings a perfect blend of innovative and classic wedding photography. His images are crisp & timeless... attributes of photos that will last a lifetime. What I appreciate the most about Chris is his professionalism. He is always willing to help & assist clients and industry peers. I definitely recommend Chris and his team to capture your beautiful wedding day!

Cherie Starke Photography Cherie Starke Photography Wedding Photographers

I love Chris. I have had the privilege of working with Chris on several weddings and I hope to work with him on more to come. He's super friendly and fun. I have seem him work with brides and grooms and he's professional and he makes them feel very comfortable. He's a fantastic photographer, is great with natural lighting, where to set up a shot so you get the most amazing natural light (and that is HUGE in our photography industry) and he is also great with a flash. So, not only have I worked with Chris, but I have also hired him to take our family photos. We loved them and love his work, and I know you will too.

Details by Oksana Details by Oksana Wedding Invitations

Chris is, simply put, amazing at what he does, in addition to loving what he does for a living, which shows in his work. Attention to all of those details you had spent time creating for your event is what you want in a photographer and Chris will deliver that for you on your day.

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Chris Ellis Photography frequently asked questions

Chris Ellis Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Chris Ellis Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Chris Ellis Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Chris Ellis Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Chris Ellis Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Chris 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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