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Becoming a legitimate photographer can be a little intimidating! Even if you don’t plan on going full time right away (or at all) these are the things you absolutely need to have in place when you start taking on real clients. Heck, these are things you should have in place even when you’re portfolio building! […]

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Deciding on a gallery delivery program can be a little intimidating! To be honest, they’re all generally the same, but some are more robust or comprehensive than others, some are more user friendly on the backend, some are easier to navigate than others, but at the end of the day they all deliver photos. After […]

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Picture-Perfect Memories: Strike a Pose in Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island! If you’re on the lookout for a picture-perfect location that radiates charm and offers a laid-back vibe, look no further than Harbour Town in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. This not-so-hidden gem nestled on the marina will captivate you with its diverse scenery […]

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Oyster Factory Park in Old Town Bluffton, SC is the perfect spot for any kind of session. Engagement, Maternity, Senior, Family, even a wedding! (Speaking from experience of course, this is where Mat and I had our own wedding ceremony!) There’s a long dock, oyster shells, palms, greenery, a walkway, and a quaint little museum […]

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Today I’m being joined by Cameron & Tia and we’re going to be talking about the power of AI and the impact it can make in your business (for the better!)   Meet our guest: Cameron & Tia are wedding photographers and photography business coaches based in Minneapolis, MN. They met in second grade at […]

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My first year as a full-time photographer was kind of a crapshow, not going to lie. Honestly, even before I went full time it was kind of a disaster. I didn’t set money aside for taxes, I couldn’t even give you a ballpark amount of how much I “paid myself” or put back into my […]

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  I’m so excited to have Lauren share all of her decision-making expertise with you! I met Lauren earlier this year at Laylee Emadi’s creative educator conference in dallas and was blown away by the talk she gave! This is where I was formally introduced to the idea of Decision Fatigue. Everyone meet Lauren: “I’m a […]

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When this photography thing stops working out for me, I really think I’m going to become a party planner! As my cousin’s Matron of Honor, I was of course tasked with planning her bachelorette party. The Perfect Nash Bash. A Nashlorette. Whatever you want to call it, we had SO. Much. Fun. And I can’t […]

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I love when I show up to a session and I just click with the family. That’s exactly what happened with the Andersons! We had to reschedule our original date because of rain, and I didn’t find out till we got there that their son had just gotten his eye irritated! Even with that, we made the […]

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Say hello to my second favorite place to photograph in Hilton Head Island. Iconic Southern Oaks The second most requested place for a session is somewhere with spanish moss and those big pretty, southern oaks. Most people think they want to shoot at the Wormsloe Historic Site, but what they don’t realize is the hassle […]

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... and everything in between! Fueled by equal parts coffee and chickfila, I spend my days capturing the kinds of images that make you stop, smile and ask time to please slow down. Your story, your love, is beautiful and I can't wait to capture it in images you will treasure for years to come. 

I believe in real moments and heartfelt conversations on the front porch. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together. Keep reading to see how I became the Hilton Head Photographer

I’m Elle. Elementary teacher turned lifestyle photographer...

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