Tom Ellis Photography Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
200 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Alayna S. Sent on 05/06/2024I was very surprised (In the best way) :)
I am the future bride to be, Tom took my engagement photos (and the best part, allll of it was a surprise). My now Fiancé was able to coordinate with Tom for the big question (Mind you this was VERY last minute impromptu weekend trip to Seattle)- and I could not have felt more comfortable and asked for better photos! He was able to capture the moment perfectly. I get all happy inside when I think about the experience and how lovely Tom was through the whole process! He is so friendly and provides the best direction for poses. I cannot recommend Tom enough, I guarantee you will be in good hands as I was OH and his turn around for photos, so fast! I was able to post by the time I was home :) -
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Samuel F. Sent on 09/11/2024
Engagement photography.
I contacted Tom last minute for a surprise proposal photo shoot for my now fiancée. Not only was he able to accommodate my last minute request, he was super helpful with giving me advice on the location and process. We were traveling from a different state and I was unfamiliar with Seattle and the area. Without Tom I could not have made this proposal as special and meaningful as it was. 5 stars across the board from price, to professionalism, to experience and quality. Highly recommend. Thank you again for everything -
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Kristin A. Sent on 09/05/2024Tom is a 10/10!
Tom did an amazing job photographing our proposal! I had no idea he was there for us until my now fiancé pointed him out after we had our moment, which Tom captured perfectly.
He was professional and friendly during our session, he directed us very well and we enjoyed chatting with him too!
His turnaround was incredibly quick - the proposal was on a Thursday and he had a sneak peek out to us the next day. The full gallery was edited and available for us to share and download by Sunday afternoon!
The pictures turned out amazing, we are so thrilled to have them so we can look back on this special moment for years to come.
My fiancé did all the coordination obviously, but he said Tom was incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process. His guidance led my fiancé to pivot locations and it worked out wonderfully.
If you are looking for someone experienced, pleasant, talented, and efficient to capture your special memories, Tom is your guy! -
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Jesse B. Sent on 07/05/2024Best Decision!
For a spontaneous trip from Colorado to Seattle, I wanted to surprise my now fiancée with a proposal. Knowing I needed to capture this moment perfectly, I discovered Tom Ellis Photography. His portfolio of surprise proposals on his website assured me he was the ideal photographer for the occasion.
Since everything was a surprise, I had to quickly coordinate with Tom via calls and texts. He provided invaluable recommendations for the gardens where I planned to propose, suggesting meeting spots and how he could discreetly capture the moment by blending in as a tourist. His guidance made the entire process effortless.
After she said yes, Tom spent ample time with us in the gardens, capturing stunning engagement photos that we could immediately share with our loved ones. Coming from Colorado, I wasn't sure what to expect, but now I confidently recommend Tom Ellis to anyone seeking a Seattle photographer for proposals, engagements, and weddings. His expertise and professionalism exceeded all expectations. -
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Erlan Z. Sent on 03/05/2024
Professional and very friendly experience
I had contacted Tom just a few days before I had planned to propose to my girlfriend, and he was able to help me thru it all. He was extremely helpful and discreet. He even pretended to be a fellow nature photographer so as to not give himself away. Afterwards he had great ideas for photos. Highly recommend!! -
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Valerie P. Sent on 09/16/2022Fantastic engagement shoot
My fiance and I had the best experience with Tom for our engagement shoot. He was professional, kind and had great idea for our shots. We are in love with the photos and highly recommend Tom as your photographer. -
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Don A. Sent on 12/02/2022A Great Experience
Tom did an awesome job of capturing the best moments of our wedding day. A very nice person to work with and he was very professional in all he did for us. Thanks Tom! -
Catherine Sent on 11/29/2022
Tom was absolutely perfect
Tom Ellis was amazing from beginning to end. So caring and easy to get a long with. He went above and beyond by helping the groom and groomsmen put their Boutonnieres on. Weddings are very busy for the Bride and Groom, I didn’t get to capture the memories as much as I wanted. The beautiful photos Tom took helped me see things I missed and gave me a chance to enjoy the wedding at a deeper level. He helped make my dream of being a princess for a day come true. Besides the bride, Tom was my husband’s favorite part of wedding! Well worth the money spent. -
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Rita D. Sent on 10/25/2022
Amazing experience!
Tom was amazing to work with! He was up for the adventure of our hot air balloon elopement and embraced it with enthusiasm. My fiancé and I have never taken professional photos and we were unsure as to how the process would work, especially in such a small, confined space, however, Tom made the experience simple, fun and we didn’t even notice he was taking pictures. The spirit and emotion Tom captured throughout is so raw, brilliant, and the photos tell the story of our day perfectly. We will be forever grateful Tom was available to photograph our special day. -
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Kenny H. Sent on 10/30/2021Tom Ellis is a wonderful photographer!
I totally recommend Tom! He helped me plan a surprise engagement in Sept 2021, held stellar professionalism, and took absolutely wonderful photos of us. We are looking forward to hiring Tom again for our wedding, when that time comes! -
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Kelly E. Sent on 09/11/2021
Wonderful photographer!
Tom was professional, organized, and went above and beyond to make our photos everything we could want and more. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants an amazing photographer! -
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Matthew M. Sent on 09/02/2020True seasoned professional; energetic; capable and trustworthy.
Photos much better than expected! Completely positive experience. Selfless regarding COVID risks but happy to abide our expectations. Very fast turnaround despite print service delay from COVID. Tom made a beautiful surprise slideshow that was perfect to share with all our guests before receiving the thumbdrive and hard copies. -
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Seumas G. Sent on 11/25/2020Photographic Hero in the Era of COVID
Tom did an exceptional job of meeting us where we were as we struggled to make our wedding happen in the midst of the pandemic. He pivoted his whole business model to create options for people in our circumstance and it would not have worked out otherwise. All communication and follow up has been exceptional. On the day of our ceremony, he was extremely flexible and creative in how he used the available spaces to create beautiful posed photographs which we and our families will treasure. His narrative photos of our outdoor - pandemic conscious picnic are treasures as well. He was safe, we were safe, and no one got sick at our wedding. Tom is the best. -
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Dorothy A. Sent on 01/13/2020
The Wonderful Tom Ellis
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Tom for both our engagement pictures and our wedding and I can say without a doubt we were so lucky to have found him and gotten the chance to work with him! The pictures he caught are some of our favorite to date and we have many of them proudly displayed around our home.
One of the great things about Tom is that he works with you as a couple – taking your suggestions or ideas you might have found from pictures you have seen – to get some really stunning shots, or if you have a particular word or feel you are going for you can share it and he has enough skills built up over his many years of shooting to pull out different tricks to help achieve what you want from your pictures. His style is realistic and in-the-moment, very much a journalistic style, but he can also do soft and loving, which is a wonderful range to have and captures some truly magical moments when you combine the two. He also can photoshop dragons into your pictures and who doesn’t want that?! :D
His willingness to collaborate and work together, as well as how he explains the process of getting a shot (i.e. how lighting works, background, posing, etc. to achieve what we are after), is really what made us more comfortable; he has years of experience, which gives you confidence in his ability, but he also has a humility and easy going feel that puts you at ease and lets you know that you are in good hands. He also worked with us to create a custom budget within our price range and we never felt like we were being given lesser service because we weren’t paying top dollar.
Personally, the thing I most appreciated is that I was able to share some of my concerns on my appearance during our engagement shoot and he helped coach me through how to hold myself so I could make sure I would be comfortable and happy with the pictures, which I certainly am! He was also very kind when I had reached my limit during posed shots during our pre-wedding pictures and he changed things up to help get me back into the swing of enjoying things once again.
Tom is honest and straight forth, which is something we greatly admire in a person, and he is really just a fun guy to have around. His is the sort of presence you want on your wedding day; someone who is calm and in control while also being very competent at what they do and helping you capture the real and beautiful moments of your day. -
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Laura L. Sent on 09/25/2020Best Photographer Ever.
Tom is the best. He is very attentive to details and makes sure to capture ALL of the photos that are most important along with a ton more that you will LOVE. You will not regret hiring Tom as your photographer. -
