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_

A few days ago, a letter I had written myself a year ago popped up in my inbox. It’s crazy how those words speak right into this week just as much as I needed them a year ago. 😭 “In 2016, when I wrote a letter to my future self, I wrote about resting vs. striving. Something that I'm still working out in my own life. It's so much messier than I always thought it was and yet, I see God more than I did then. He's so in the mess. He's all up in it. And that's a motivating and encouraging truth. I will never have it all together. I will always need Jesus. That's the best place to be in.”
"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. 🤩