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Hi, I'm Shelby 👋
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"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller
If you're looking for a highly experience photographer who's photographed 130+ weddings, then I might be the one for you. I specialise in capturing authentic moments and emotions on a wedding day, and my couples often say they barely noticed I was there. My wedding photography style is natural, informal and, above all, about capturing the day as it unfolds. After all, everyone looks photogenic when they're having a good time!
Shelby Ellis Photography Pricing & Costs
£2,000 - £2,950
All packages include full day wedding coverage - I'll work with your schedule, so there's no limit on number of hours covered. My packages also include a pre-wedding shoot, and a private online gallery to download and share your beautiful wedding memories. Upgrade to include albums & prints!
Full day package
From
£2,000
Confetti Collection: digital only package with images provided via an online gallery. No set number of hours. No albums or prints included but these can be purchased via the gallery shop if you wish!
What's included
Full Day Coverage (Prep to First Dance)
Pre-Wedding Shoot
Private Online Gallery
Lace Collection
From
£2,450
Upgrade to the Lace Collection to receive a beautifully designed 10x10" lay-flat heirloom wedding album as well as your online gallery. You choose the photos and I'll create the layout!
Champagne Collection
From
£2,950
Go all out with this package - receive a beautifully designed 10x10" lay-flat heirloom wedding album, two mini 6x6" duplicate "parent" albums & 20x quality prints of your favourite photos. Best value!
Shelby Ellis Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Documentary
Modern

Products and Services

Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Second Shooter Available
Large Group Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Photo Printing
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Online Shop
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Shelby Ellis Photography Full Description
UK & Destination Wedding Photographer based in Kent. If you're looking for a highly experience photographer who's photographed 130+ weddings, then I might be the one for you. I specialise in capturing authentic moments and emotions on a wedding day, and my couples often say they barely noticed I was there. My wedding photography style is natural, informal and, above all, about capturing the day as it unfolds. After all, everyone looks photogenic when they're having a good time! All of my packages include full day coverage from morning preparations to just after the first dance, with no limitations on a set number of hours. I also offer bespoke micro-wedding coverage up to 3 hours on off-peak dates/weekdays. Contact me for a tailored quote!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Shelby
Hello, and a very big congratulations on your engagement! Thank you so much for taking the time to view my profile here on BrideBook. If you like what you see, please get in touch to check availability for your wedding date. I can't wait to hear from you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(24)
Brooke & Michael
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
Shelby is fantastic!

Shelby was the perfect photographer. Very laid back and relaxed, friendly, punctual and confident. Listened carefully to what we wanted, made some great suggestions and was really fun to have there on the day of the wedding. The results speak for themselves...we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shelby for your event or wedding.

Polly & Jack
Happy couple married in October
June 2023
CAPTURED THE HAPPIEST DAY OF OUR LIVES PERFECTLY

Shelby…. Just WOW. Thank you x1000000! We have just finished looking at the INCREDIBLE photos you have captured of our wedding day. We had smiles ear to ear looking at every picture. You captured the happiest day of our lives perfectly. Even the way you captured the shots of our guests ….just pure joy and happiness from them all. You are a real talent. We can’t thank you enough for being their on our special day. The pictures are perfect and… Well I don’t know how I’m going to narrow them down!

Gwen & Nick
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
SHELBY IS A GENUINELY LOVELY INDIVIDUAL

I can’t recommend Shelby enough. The pictures were lovely and she went out of her way to give us some magical photos which we are very grateful for. They were simply outstanding. Shelby was so good with me being very nervous and anxious at times and I really owe her many thanks for this amount of kindness and patience, as it could have been easily dismissed by others. Shelby is a genuinely lovely individual who is very good at her job and I’d truly recommend her.

Toby & Emily
Happy couple married in October
June 2023
SHE BECAME MORE THAN THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Cannot recommend enough, been great from when we first got in contact discussing what we were after to the day of the wedding. Like many, we postponed due to covid and this was not a problem for Shelby. On the day, she became more than the photographer and was helping with the day and even fixed my buttonhole! Will definitely use her for any events in future.

Emma & Terry
Happy couple married in August
June 2023
SHE CAPTURED ALL THE MEMORIES YOU FORGET HAPPENED

I cannot recommend Shelby enough! Her calm and relaxing nature means you don't feel anxious or nervous or even notice she is there at times but still capturing amazing images and memories. She captured all of the memories you forget happened. The pictures are perfect, edited well and she got them back to us incredibly speedily! If you are looking for someone to help you feel relaxed, and capture all of those relaxed, happy moments then Shelby is the photographer for you. Absolutely incredible!

Lauren & Adam
Happy couple married in August
June 2023
MANAGED TO CAPTURE SO MANY PRECIOUS MOMENTS

Shelby recently photographed our wedding, stepping in at very short notice. We honestly couldn’t be happier with our photos! We don’t really like having photos taken and rarely like them, so we would have been happy with just one good picture! But Shelby gave us too many to choose! Shelby was also such a lovely, friendly person, even helping me with my dress. She managed to naturally capture so many precious moments, without us even realising! We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Mark & Dan
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
WE DIDN'T KNOW MOST OF THEM WERE BEING TAKEN

After looking for a while for photographers for our wedding, we chose Shelby because we liked her style. We didn't want fussy, posed photos and Shelby captured our day perfectly. When our pictures arrived we can honestly say we didn't know most of them were being taken. If you want someone to capture the moment and not be in your face then Shelby is the one for you. Very accommodating and did exactly what we wanted. We recommended her to some friends and they're also delighted with their photos.

Bernie & Dan
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW PERFECT THEY ALL ARE

She had the perfect balance of natural and romantic shots. She was so relaxed and friendly yet professional and so nice to have around for the day. She was so helpful and went above and beyond, from being on hand to fix the grooms broken button hole, to constantly ‘floofing’ my dress to make sure it looked perfect in every shot. We love every photo and there are no words to describe how perfect they all are, they are more than we could have wished for and we will treasure them forever.

Sophie & James
Happy couple married in November
June 2023
THE PHOTOS ARE INCREDIBLE, WE GOT THEM SO QUICKLY

We chose Shelby as our photographer for our wedding in November 2022 and we were so happy with the whole experience. I’ve got a squint and spent most of my life anxious about photos, especially how this would look/feel on the wedding day. Shelby was incredibly understanding about this. On the day, Shelby was kind, thoughtful, helpful and I loved having her around. She was such a calming influence. The photos are incredible and we got them back SO quickly. Would recommend Shelby to any couple.

Andreea & Lucas
Happy couple married in September
June 2023
SHE INSTANTLY MADE US FEEL COMFORTABLE

Shelby is amazing and we cannot recommend her enough! She photographed our wedding and did such an incredible job; the photos blew us away and we cannot stop looking at them. She was fantastic on the day, a true professional and she captured the day so beautifully. We also did two couples' shoots with her before the big day - she made them so much fun and she instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We will treasure all of our photos forever and we cannot thank her enough!

Shelby Ellis Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

After photographing 130+ weddings to date I couldn't possibly name just one - but it's the wedding days that are the most fun and less conforming to tradition that I like to think back on!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, Romantic, Emotive, Relaxed, Documentary.

What about your business are you most proud of?

I am so proud that I get the honour of capturing so many beautiful memories for my couples that I know they and their families will cherish for generations to come. As a photographer, there's not much that beats knowing your work is on display in happy homes all over the world!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Do whatever YOU want to do - don't feel pressured to stick to traditions or doing things to please others. It's YOUR day!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

One of my 2022 brides had made a wedding newspaper to be placed on all the tables for guests to look at - it included photos from their couple shoot, articles on the pair and how they met, as well as a personal crossword puzzle!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

All couples who book with me get a pre-wedding shoot, regardless of which package they choose. This will take place in either the Spring or Autumn before the wedding day, outside of peak wedding season. This session is invaluable, not just for me but for the couple too - it's our chance to meet before the big day, talk through your plans and for you to get to see how I work so that (hopefully) those camera-nerves will surpass by the time the big day comes along. In the run up to the wedding I'll send you a questionnaire, this is where you can detail all the information I'll need including timings and group shot list. On the day itself I tend to begin around 2hrs prior to the ceremony to capture the morning preparations, and will be with you throughout the whole day until a little after the first dance. Don't worry - I leave you to enjoy the party after that! After the wedding I'll usually send a small selection of previews within a couple of days whilst you wait for the full gallery - not that you'll be waiting long, as my average turnaround time is about 10 days! You'll receive an incredible gallery of photos online where you can view, share and even order prints of your favourite pictures with ease. What more could you ask for?

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

I love the couple portraits - not just for the pretty pictures, but for the couple it's often the first time on the wedding day where they can be 'alone' without being surrounded by guests which allows them to really take it in. The day will go by so fast, you'll really appreciate those few moments together.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

This one is tough, because I really do believe that every wedding is different and unique in its' own way. Why not head over to my website and decide for yourself?

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

I always recommend couples choose a venue with beautiful interior as well as exterior, so that worst case we can still get some lovely photos indoors. Failing that, I always have a couple of pretty umbrellas in my car if you want to brave the wet weather!

Describe how you got into photography.

I've always loved photography, and would often commandeer my dad's digital camera on holidays when I was young. I was lucky enough to go to a secondary school with a dedicated photography department including a dark room, where I learnt about the more in-depth processes of film photography as well. I got into weddings because someone in my local area had posted on Facebook looking for an assistant for a wedding they were photographing - I absolutely loved it! From there I spent a couple of years finding as much second-shooting work as I could until I eventually took the plunge and started taking my own bookings.
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