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Meet Ellie in Florence

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I am Texas born and raised, though my heart and life is in Florence, Italy. I am passionate about embracing life wholeheartedly, finding reasons to laugh, and pursuing creativity and authenticity. From street photography in Brooklyn to documenting quarantine time in Florence, I enjoy becoming immersed in an environment and capturing life. With a studio art background, I love seeking out color palettes, interesting lighting/textures/compositions and finding the beauty within the mundane. I love allowing a shoot to transform into what it needs to be, letting the moment be fluid and genuine, and truly capturing a moment in time. My hope is to convey the essence of the people I am photographing and use my camera to translate their unique qualities and aspects of their relationships that make them, them!

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    Languages Spoken: English and conversational Italian
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    Favourite Place to Shoot: The Oltrarno tends to be less crowded, and more "off the beaten path" (plus it has some of my favorite cafes and gelaterias, so I am never opposed to a pit stop).

Three Things

  1. I love to explore the city and its surrounding jewels. Almost nothing brings me more joy than spending a Saturday going to a local market and seeing the work and produce of local artisans/vendors. Whether it’s a vintage store, flea market, or antique shop, I also love hunting for unique pieces of clothing and decor, just waiting to live another life. And of course, being in the epicenter of the Renaissance, I am never opposed to going to a museum or wandering into a historic church or garden. If I’m feeling more adventurous, I love exploring the outdoors, biking, rock climbing, etc. If it’s more of a rainy day, you’ll find me working with my hands, sewing, drawing or painting. On a Friday evening, I love any outdoor live music and sharing an aperitivo followed by a long dinner with my friends. Enjoying the daily joys of life!
  2. I cannot live without my morning coffee (admittedly also usually my afternoon macchiato).
  3. I once decided to do stand up comedy in Austin, TX. In case you were wondering, yes - it was a disaster. I haven’t decided if I did this to make a fool of myself or simply to have a fun fact, but, hey, look now!

More Information

Ellie is sometimes also available for shoots in the Tuscany area. Please note that Ellie is only available for a minimum of 90-minute sessions outside of Florence.

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Ellie is warm, friendly and incredibly talented. She gave great advice before our shoot to we were properly prepared. Her positive energy made the shoot fun and engaging. I highly recommend Ellie and we are very happy with the array of great photos she took during our family vacation.

Richard
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Ellie was so great to work with and we love her photos. Very communicative in the planning process with super helpful recommendations and local knowledge. During the photoshoot, we had such a wonderful time and that really showed in the final result.

Mason
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Ellie was such a joy to work with- she was patient, warm, and a thoughtful resident of Firenze which was important to us. Her talent speaks for itself, but I absolutely wouldn't hesitate to hire or recommend her to others. Grazie, Ellie- speriamo di rivederti!

Carina
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Sarah
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We had our daughter's senior photos done in Florence. Ellie instantly made my 17 year old comfortable and all anxiety over the shoot instantly fell away. She was incredible. Not only was she warm, friendly and helpful, she knew all the best spots and lighting and how to time the shoot best around people. We received our photos days later and they are perfection. My daughter loves to have pictures taken of her wherever she travels (and I'm usually the one taking them) and she can be very selective. For her to instantly be thrilled with the results says a lot. We truly loved our experience! Thank you so much!

Leanne
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