a wedding + love photographer based in tulsa, oklahoma

 

THE ELLIE BE MANIFESTO

Photography for the people who:
snuggle under blankets
stargaze until the wee hours of the morning
enjoy eating good food
love to explore off the beaten path
& love movie nights at home.

Photography for those who:
love passionately and deeply
think life is an adventure, something to be savored and lived well
participate in family traditions
& add on some of their own.

Photography for those who:
believe in authenticity
take great risks
step confidently in the direction of their dreams
& are simply, utterly, beautifully, *human.*

 
 

instagram is my insta-jam / @elliebe_

"I'm learning that transition is a beautiful opportunity to let go of my expectations and see what God will do. It isn't easy to wait, but there's always a reason and I know my Father's timing is the best timing. He isn't a God of confusion. He's a God of overwhelming, all encompassing peace, even in the confusion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whatever season of life you are in, you have an incredible opportunity to stand on the platform God has given you and declare His victory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even when you're confused, even when you're overwhelmed, God is holding your hand and guiding you to where He wants you to be." / I had the honor of writing an article for the most recent issue of @delightandbe magazine! I’m right next to some of my favorite people in this one, I can’t believe it. You can pre-order your copy right now! 🤩
In the grand scheme of things, we are so tiny. And on its own, that feeling would be so unsettling and discouraging. But when it’s coupled with being seen and known by the Creator of the Universe, it’s the most fulfilling feeling in the world. To know that the world doesn’t revolve around your mistakes or successes, and to see how big the world truly is, it’s a gift. Colorado, I’m obsessed with you. 🤩 (Also, being here with best friends doesn’t hurt either.)
It was time to press the refresh button on life. This long weekend in the mountains with friends is just what the doctor ordered. 🤩
I remember walking into the very first wedding that was *my own* and feeling like I was on top of the world. Everything was exciting, no detail was left out, every moment of the day felt exceptionally beautiful. I couldn’t stop smiling, or taking photos of absolutely everything (twice), or asking myself, “How do you get to do this?” This month marks the eleventh anniversary of starting a little blog that I named Ellie Be Photography. And as they say, the rest is history. 🤩 As I put my camera down at the end of the year, after one more wedding, and move into something that gets me just as fired up as photography did all those years ago, I’m overwhelmed, again, by thankfulness. This job is so special. It’s beyond what I could have dreamed up for myself. It’s an amazing gift. If you’re just starting in photography, or any field that you’re passionate about, hold on tight. The journey is incredible. (Photo of 19 year old me at that first wedding by @labirdie ☺️)