Before you know me as a photographer, I want you to know me as a person.

MEET THE GAL BEHIND THE LENS

meet ely

With piggyback rides, champagne pops, and every candid shot in between, this is a space for those who love joyful and natural moments. Whether assisting in wardrobe styling or providing posing direction during our session, I promise to comfort you at every step so you can relax and be yourself. Your comfort is my top priority to achieve genuine imagery that screams you!

As a part of the ELP family, your gallery will feel bright in emotion and color. Each image will encompass all that your season of life embodies while extenuating your personality and spirit. Rather than staging picture-perfect photos, my approach is focused on providing guidance when necessary, but also allowing the moment and emotion to play out, uninterrupted.

I hope that you leave here feeling audacious to experience the extraordinary, free to run wild, encouraged to welcome something new, and confident in who you were made to be.

It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to document your memories and milestones, no matter the season or walk of life. Thanks for being here, friend, and allowing me to be a part of your story.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY Values

My Why.

the heart behind what I do.

Beyond taking photographs and capturing your joyful seasons of life, I have so many interests and passions. Why I am not behind a camera, you can easily find me...

  • cuddling with my cat Dottie
  • dreaming of my next trip with my husband
  • reading a fantasy novel
  • finding outfit inspo on Pinterest
  • listening to my Taylor Swift vinyls
  • growing in my faith
  • devouring queso and chips
  • laughing with my three brothers
  • daydreaming of being a horse girlie
  • binge watching The Office for the sixth time
  • shredding up the ski slopes (awkwardly, but still)

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY values

My Favorite Things.

the small things that make me, me.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY Values

The art of freezing a moment in time has always captivated my heart. I fell in love with looking at a photo and admiring God's wonders and the experiences He places in front of us. By learning the art of photography--playing around with different angles, compositions, lenses, poses, etc.--I've become obsessed with how the craft allows us to experience a single moment in a variety of ways, each telling a different story. It is a one-time investment that gives you the gift of a thousand emotions to cherish and relive for generations to come. 

To me, photography embraces everything for all that it is. It is not chasing perfection. It is capturing connection, emotion, and energy as authentically as possible. Photography is personal, and I take every stage of my client's experience as-so.

My goal is to create timeless, joyful imagery that captures your spirit and sentiment. There is no season or moment too small to photograph; your life’s moments are precious and deserve to be cherished for years to come through photographs.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY values

What Inspires Me.

smitten couples. nature-based photos. joy.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY Values

I am a huge believer in being of and exemplifying good character. The way one things, feels and behaves is fundamental in how we navigate the world, engage with others, act and make decisions, as well as what values we reinforce. Sure, it's easy to be kind to others who are just like you and easy to encourage others when you feel fullfilled. But how one encourages, accepts, and supports others who are different and share alternative opinions or beliefs is crucial in making the Earth a better place. 

I strive to always exemplify a welcoming heart and aim to be a joyful, accepting presence during my client's experience, as well as outside of my profession as a photographer. I want others to know that that are worthy and their value is not determining by what society says—it's rather the complete opposite of these societal messages and expectations. 

My personal values pour into the foundation of ELP. I value authenticity, encouragement, trustworthiness, joy, and creating a supportive environment for others to be who they were made to be—regardless of their background or if their beliefs are the same as mine.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY values

My Values.

central values of ely lynn photography.

MY WHY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY Values

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

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More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

confidant

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

personal stylist

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

dress bustler

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

weather stalker

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

hype lady

More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

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More than just your photographer.

I know thAT booking a photographer is an investment. and I promise that I'm invested too, friend.

encourager

Two of my highest values in life are being genuine and kind to all. These values are the foundation of ELP--from emails to wedding Discovery Calls, I value deeply connecting with my clients and cultivating a safe, accepting space for all. My hope is that you feel encouraged, seen, and valued before, during, and after your experience with ELP.

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Photographing the real you.

I married the love of my life, quit my corporate marketing agency job, and took ELy lynn photography full-time. WHAT A DANG YEAR IT WAS!

2022

I officially launched Ely Lynn Photography, focusing on photographing weddings AND senior sessionS in the carolinas. ALLEN ALSO ASKED ME TO MARRY HIM, EPP!

2020

I graduated from Clemson University, earning my B.A. in Communications and completing a full semester studying the Spanish language in San Sebastian, Spain.

2019

I joined my high school yearbook club and bought my first DSLR camera. I began photographing my friends SENIOR PHOTOS and our family's adventures.

2012

I turned seven and my parents handed me a digital camera for the first time during our years living in Germany. an artist's Love is born.

2004

OVER THE YEARS

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With piggyback rides, champagne pops, and every candid shot in between, this is a space for those who love joyful and natural moments. Whether assisting in wardrobe styling or providing posing direction during our session, I promise to comfort you at every step so you can relax and be yourself. Your comfort is my top priority to achieve genuine imagery that screams you!

As a part of the ELP family, your gallery will feel bright in emotion and color. Each image will encompass all that your season of life embodies while extenuating your personality and spirit. Rather than staging picture-perfect photos, my approach is focused on providing guidance when necessary, but also allowing the moment and emotion to play out, uninterrupted.

I hope that you leave here feeling audacious to experience the extraordinary, free to run wild, encouraged to welcome something new, and confident in who you were made to be.

It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to document your memories and milestones, no matter the season or walk of life. Thanks for being here, friend, and allowing me to be a part of your story.


Give me all of the joyful, bright moments.

ABBY + KARSTON

“Oh my gosh, Ely!!!! We are so overwhelmed by how amazing these photos are. These are over-the-top beautiful! Thank you for being such a fun, authentic, and awesome person to work with.”

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CAROLINE + JacOB

“OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! These are incredible!!! I'm OBSESSED. I cannot thank you enough for these!!! You are so talented!”

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ADRIANNA

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“Thank you so much for my senior photos! I am OBSESSED!!! You are so talented and I am so thankful to have gotten the opportunity to shoot with you!”

I would love to share about working with ELP! Fill out my inquiry form to share your hopes, dreams, and vision for your wedding/session and I will send my investment guide with everything you need to know.

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