Hello! I’m Ellie, and I love love.

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I’m such a sucker for a love story, so getting to capture them is the best job ever. I have been documenting people’s happiest days for around 7 years, and I still can’t get enough of the ‘I do’s’ and the first kisses.

My aim is to capture photos with feeling.

My photography style is artistic, contemporary, atmospheric, but above all natural. I love to play with natural light and shadows, and my final edit will be creative but still timeless. I believe that being conservative and considerate while taking your pictures will mean that everyone feels at ease, creating special and sincere photos. My biggest ethos is to NOT take over your day, but instead let the day do the talking. No ordering about, no taking over your timings- the memories come first, I’m there to capture them as they happen.

I produce black and white images and colour images, both to the utmost quality. I am fluent in both Photoshop and Lightroom editing applications, as well as a variety of photographic equipment which I own. Photographing weddings was one of my first photography loves, but I started off with nature and sports. I now shoot weddings along side teaching photography and studio work.

A teeny bit about me as a person:
I’m Ellie Merridale, and I live in Milton Keynes. I was born in Luton but moved here when I was about 3. I’m an only child but grew up with two cats who were basically my surrogate siblings. My mum worked in a school as a speech & language therapist, and my dad was a project manager for the government, both are now full-time retirees. I loved school, and owe a lot of the start of my photography career to some fantastic teachers I had at secondary school, I feel very fortunate to have had an education I loved. So far I have worked in a restaurant for 3 years, in secondary schools for 3 years, and in a marketing company as an account manager for over 2 years, but through-out I have always had my photography business, and I am lucky enough to do it full-time. I have the most wonderful family, and love spending time with them. When I’m not wedditing (my word for editing weddings), I am an avid Netflix watcher, I listen to audio books and a lot of music, I like to draw and paint, do pottery, go for runs and do yoga, pop to the pub with friends, explore new places and cities, and eat good food. My ideal weekend would be spent at the seaside with loved ones, going for long walks and driving to new places.

What’s your story? I’d love to hear yours, and help you capture it x

“I cannot put into words how grateful I am to Ellie for making my wedding day so special. Her service was outstanding. Not only in the months and weeks leading up to it but the quality of care she provided on the day was exemplary. She brings a unique personal touch to your wedding with her keen eye for detail and great personal skills. All my guests commented on her incredible service, explaining how she was able to make people feel at ease whilst also taking great initiative to ensure she captured the perfect shot. She went above and beyond and I’m so grateful to her, for making our day so special!”

“Ellie was a wonderful photographer. She was gentle, caring, discreet and utterly professional. Our Wedding day was captured beautifully, the photographs show the laughter and love perfectly. Our family and friends our thrilled with our wedding photos and of course we will all recommend Ellie to anyone who wants a stunningly professional photographer. Thank you so much.”

“Ellie was absolutely wonderful in every way ranging from the skilful, gracious and creative was in which she orchestrated the group shots, to the wonderful artistic flair and atmosphere she brought to the candid shots.”

“Thank you for making our day so special, so many people commented on how lovely you were and how discreet you were. You offered more than just photos on our very special day. ”