A LUXURY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN NORTH CAROLINA, CAPTURING EDITORIAL, EMOTION-DRIVEN WEDDING DAYS FOR COUPLES WHO VALUE CONNECTION, BEAUTY, AND INTENTIONAL EXPERIENCES.
BLENDING DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING WITH REFINED DIRECTION, CREATING IMAGES THAT FEEL ELEVATED, PERSONAL, AND UNFORGETTABLE.
AN EDITORIAL EYE, GROUNDED IN REAL EMOTION.
Xx, Ellie
Your wedding day deserves more than a beautiful gallery. It deserves to be experienced fully, without pressure or performance. Ellie McKinney Photography is rooted in presence, guidance, and deep attention to the moments that matter most.
Weddings aren’t just seen, they’re felt.
From quiet, emotional exchanges to fashion-forward portraits and artful details, Ellie and team approach every wedding with intention, empathy, and an editorial eye ensuring you feel incredible and fully present in every moment.
AS SEEN ON
New York Times, Style Me Pretty, Wezoree, Lovely Bride, Wed Society, Carats & Cake, Gay Weddings Magazine, Insider, + more
Testimonials
Picking Ellie as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made. It takes 5 minutes of scrolling through her portfolio to know she is incredibly talented behind a lens but what you don't see is everything behind the scenes. The constant support in the planning process and on the day of with her ability to bring your vision to life is unmatched. Her energy set the tone for our day. Members of our family and friends continue to tell us how impressed they were with her professionalism and talent. My wedding was ICONIC and much of that is because of Ellie.
KENDALL + NICK
LUXURY WEDDING TRENDS (2025)
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