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Ellie McKinney Photography

Ellie McKinney Photography

Winston Salem, NC
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    Andrea P. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    The best photographer and videographer team in the industry!

    Ellie and Taylor are the best in the buisness! We hired Ellie and Taylor for our daughter's wedding last weekend. Ellie and Taylor we absolutely amazing, they were everywhere the whole entire day, from getting ready, the limo ride, the church ceremony, the venue they captured the entire wedding from start to finish!

    Their communication, their vision, and their photos are spectular. Ellie brought Andrea's vision to life and soon we can relive the entire day with the wedding video over and over again.

    We started communicating with Ellie about a year before the wedding, Ellie has a questionaire, she studies the bride and groom! She wants to gets to know the couple she is photographing! When we saw the engagement photos Ellie took we knew she is truly the best photographer in the industry!

    It was a pleasure working with Ellie and her team! We highly recommend them!

    If you need a photographer Ellie McKinney was recommended to us over and over again. We are so glad we chose Ellie and her team!
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    Ondrea C. Sent on 05/03/2022
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    Absolutely amazing!

    Ellie and her husband Taylor exceeded everything I could have imagined on our wedding day. Taylor provided videography services and Ellie photography! Ellie blended in with our family/friends and I felt like I’ve known her forever! She not only provided a quality service but was fun, easy going and flexible! They both made sure we were having fun, all of our pictures we desired were completed all while Having the best time! You guys are the best and would recommended them both over and over again!
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    Allison M. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    Unique and edgy, yet timeless

    Ellie was first recommended to me by my wedding planner, Aneesa Glines (Harmony Weddings), after I described the overall vibe I was going for for my wedding-- classic, romantic, with a flair of modern. Ellie’s photos immediately caught my eye because not only were they unique and edgy, but they were also timeless. I didn’t want the typical engagement/wedding photographs with the cheesy poses or overdone backdrops, and Ellie was the perfect fit to make magic happen! She is so sweet and down to earth and was able to get my now husband to actually enjoy having photos taken and got him out of his awkward poses. Our engagement photos received so many compliments from friends and family because they were unique and we also looked so natural which is all thanks to Ellie! At our wedding this past weekend, Ellie was able to capture every photo we could have ever wanted and was so flexible as we were saying hi to all our guests and getting impromptu photos during it. She also worked beyond seamlessly with our other vendors and was able to help guide the day in such a smooth manner. So much so that I never noticed what all was going on to get the shots and was just able to relax and do my own thing while knowing Ellie was capturing everything I wanted at the same time. The sneak peeks we were given are absolute perfection and have me SO excited to see the rest of the album and get to relive the best night ever every time we look at them! I so look forward to working with Ellie to capture more of our life moments after our wedding. Hire her!!!
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    Meagan B. Sent on 12/01/2021
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    Ellie is a definite must for your wedding!

    Ellie is so sweet, she was a bright light on our big day and I was so happy to have her there. I had to reschedule my wedding because of COVID and messaged her to see when she was available. The sneak peaks she’s provided are absolutely amazing. She sent out emails throughout the whole process asking if I needed anything. Her artistic abilities are out of this world, she is a must! ♥️ Thank you again for everything Ellie!

    Ellie McKinney Photography's reply:

    Oh my soul this means the world!!! Thank you so so much Meagan!!
    Your day is certainly one I'll never forget and I'm just so thankful to have been a part of it. :)
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    704D73199B2C3346C103B045895E3B9Cabd2Feb5 Sent on 03/11/2022
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    Absolutely hire Ellie!

    Booking Ellie as our photographer was one of our favorite decisions from our wedding! She has incredible energy and is so authentic that she puts you at ease immediately. We did an engagement session (highly recommend!) and she made us feel so comfortable the entire time. On the actual day of the wedding, she did an amazing job of coordinating all our loved ones for photos and made our first look feel incredibly special. We absolutely loved our photos and even got a sneak peak 24 hours after our wedding while everything was still so fresh. I can not recommend her enough!

    Ellie McKinney Photography's reply:

    Oh my goodness!! Thank you so so much Jamie this means the world!!!
    You two are such a joy and pleasure to be around.
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    Allie M. Sent on 08/03/2021
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    Ellie is the BEST!

    I could go on and on about my love for Ellie McKinney, so I'll try to keep this short. I found Ellie through our wedding planner, Aneesa Glines (Harmony Weddings and Events), and from the second I saw her photos, I immediately knew I had to meet her. We had a few other things in common that made me realize it was fate for our paths to cross!

    Ellie is the most organized, detail oriented person I know. She strives for perfection in all that she does, and boy, does she deliver! My husband and I had never had professional photos taken before, but you would have no idea from looking at Ellie's pictures. She made us feel comfortable, but more importantly, brought out our authentic selves. Her photos are moody, sexy, and edgy, yet whimsical and deeply romantic at the same time. She captures raw and real love- nothing ever feels too posed.

    Apart from our wedding planner, Ellie is the best money we spent on our wedding, and I cannot wait to work with her again someday soon!
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    Hollie D. Sent on 07/27/2021
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    I can’t imagine booking with anyone else!!

    Ellie is amazing!! All of our photos turned out breathtaking and perfect. She took all my suggestions into account and made it happen. We got our photos back quickly and could not be happier. For me photography was one of my most important venders and she went above and beyond. She is so nice, organized, and great to work with.
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    Courtney Sent on 08/27/2020
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    Ellie is amazing!!

    Ellie has been amazing though every step of the way!! She did our small ceremony my bridal portraits and our big wedding! Being a covid bride she was amazing, support and gave me hope when everything was going down hill. She worked with me through multiple wedding date changes and has been so kind through all of it!! Our pictures came out amazing and she made me feel beautiful every step of the way! I could not have asked for a more supportive and genuinely kind woman! I will definitely be working with her again and again with all the mile stones we will have going forward!! Thank you for everything Ellie!!
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    Michelle M. Sent on 09/01/2019
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    Photo shoot

    We had a wonderful experience. Ellie was very professional and enthusiastic about creating a wonderful and lasting memory for us to cherish for years to come.
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    Abigail Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Amazing!

    I can not recommend Ellie enough!!! She is the biggest sweetheart & her work is amazing. I have mad love for her & she will be my photographer for life. She went out of her way to help me enjoy my wedding day to the fullest from start to finish. She never made me feel awkward or anything other than beautiful & that she truly cared about me, my husband, & our families. She is the BEST! Book her!
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    Colleen Sent on 09/07/2019
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    You will be so happy with your choice in Ellie!

    Ellie is a stunning photographer! She made us feel comfortable from the moment we meet her. We did an engagement shoot with her and I would highly recommend doing that because it was then such a relief to see her on our big day because she was already a friend. She captured some amazing moments for us! It was raining on our big day and she was right there to calm me down and offer new photo locations as well as taking us outside the moment the rain let up. We are so incredibly happy with our choice to have Ellie as our photographer. We will definitely be going back to her for our family photos in the future. If you book Ellie, you are booking a friend.

    Ellie McKinney Photography's reply:

    Oh my goodness Colleen the feeling is mutual! You and Moses were such a pleasure to capture. Even as wedding vendors, you made us feel so special. I couldn't have asked for a better day with you guys and loved every bit of it!!
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    Rachel Sent on 01/09/2019
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    Bengali Garden Party

    One word ... Ellie McKinney is phenomenal. Honestly there aren’t enough ways to express how much we LOVE her and her work. We are so thankful to have had her shoot our garden party, our engagement and are super excited she will be coming with us to Ireland this summer to shoot our western ring and Irish blessing ceremony. She is beyond professional, has the sweetest personality and is truly an artist in the way she captures a moment in time with her lens. We will forever highly recommend Ellie McKinney Photography!
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    Sara W. Sent on 04/23/2019
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    Beyond exceptional

    Ellie is beyond exceptional, both on a personal level and professional level. From the engagement pictures, bridals and then wedding, she helped capture the greatest, most memorable moments of my life. I not only gained a photographer for every event to come in life, but a great friend as well. Photography isnt just a profession for Ellie, it's a passion, and boy does it show! BOOK HER NOW!
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    April Sent on 11/20/2018
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    Just book her already!

    Ellie is wonderful! We hired her for our wedding and although we didn't get to meet in person beforehand, the second she walked into the venue she was so personable and sweet. She made me feel like we had been friends for ages. Her photos are to die for and I will use her for all my photo needs in the future!
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    Erin Sent on 12/03/2018
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    Exceptional

    Using Ellie was one of the best decisions my husband and I made when choosing our wedding vendors! We had so much fun with our engagement photos and wedding photos. Ellie does such a good job with making her shoots so much fun and comfortable! We can’t wait to use her in the future!
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    Alex M. Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Ellie is your photographer for any occasion!

    Ellie is an absolute dream to work with. She is so kind, patient, and communicative. Perhaps most importantly, she will really understand the vision that you have for your special day. We could not have been happier with our pictures and she truly captured the essence of our love and of our celebration. The wedding album she compiled for us was stunning and we were amazed by how many options she offered. There is a style available for everyone!

    She also allowed us to take family photos instead of doing an engagement shoot (at no extra cost) because we are a blended family, and she made the experience fun (even for our initially less than excited kids). The pictures are gorgeous and made perfect gifts for family members.

    I also did a boudoir shoot with her and literally told her I'd hang out in my underwear with her any day. Ellie made the experience so comfortable, like chilling with one of your girl friends, while also managing to make me feel beautiful and sexy.

    Ellie is a gem and you will be so glad having her capture any moment or event for you!
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    Amber Sent on 05/04/2018
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    I contacted Ellie less than a month before my wedding. Instead of flat out refusing to shoot our wedding she rearranged her schedule so we could have a photographer at our ceremony. Ellie arrived early the day of the wedding to check out potential locations to photograph the wedding party. From the moment she arrived until the moment she said goodbye I don't think she slowed down a bit. She was constantly running around taking photographs. She also provided us with more photos of our wedding then we initially thought we would receive. So many beautiful memories to cherish thanks to Ellie. Her easy, relaxed, friendly demeanor put everyone at ease. Although I didn't know Ellie before the wedding I feel my husband and I feel through this experience we have a new friend. I have included a few photos Ellie took of our day which perfectly demonstrates her talent.

    Ellie McKinney Photography's reply:

    Oh my goodness!! Thank you for this kind review, it means more than you know! I couldn't have been more honored to photograph your wedding. You two are perfect for one another and I feel as though I got to experience that first hand. I appreciate your kind words and want to say thank you AGAIN for choosing me:)
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    Sydnie Sent on 09/06/2018
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    We absolutely loved having Ellie do the photography for our wedding! She is super sweet and amazingly talented at what she does! We requested to travel a good distance for our engagement photos and she was happy to travel for us. She made it easy to be ourselves in front of the camera when it can sometimes feel awkward (especially for my husband). We were more than happy with the photos we received from our engagements, bridals, and the wedding! She took the time to get to know us and our vision. We would highly recommend her for your big day! We've loved her and her work so much that we have used her several times since our wedding to photograph our growing family!

    Ellie McKinney Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Sydnie!
    I loved photographing such a special time for you two and feel extremely honored to be capturing your growing family.
    You guys are special to me and I appreciate all of you support!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 03/19/2018
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    Ellie McKinney Photography made our wedding day possible and stree free! We appreciated the level of detail and ideas to make our photos meaningful. Look forward to more sessions with our family.
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    Brittany Sent on 03/15/2018
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    Ellie is AWESOME!!! She is excellent at what she does & made our wedding extra special!!
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    Emilee Sent on 03/16/2018
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    Ellie captured our wedding day perfectly. She was able to work from a list that I created, but also throw in her own twist and style. Half of the time I didn't even realize she was there. Her flexibility and calm nature made me feel at ease on my wedding day and that alone is more than I could have asked for! Thanks, Ellie!
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