Tom Ellis Photography

tle, finding someone skilled at capturing the moment was crucial for them since they wouldn't have friends or family present. Tom was the ideal choice! He sorted out all the details through a brief phone call and text messages, offering insights about the area and coordinating everything behind the scenes to maintain the surprise. Post-proposal, he skillfully captured beautiful engagement photos of the couple in the gardens. Everything unfolded seamlessly, and the photos are truly stunning. I wholeheartedly endorse Tom Ellis Photography for proposal, engagement, and wedding photography! Tom is personable, flexible, creative, professional, and an exceptional photographer!

, because he was all over it in the planning stage (what types of photos were we looking to have, how we wanted to feel on the day of so he could capture it all). They came out beautifully and he even researched Photoshop techniques for a particular photo we were looking for an effect on and he nailed it. Tom is amazing!

I wanted. The beautiful photos Tom took helped me see things I missed and gave me a chance to enjoy the wedding at a deeper level. He went above and beyond by putting the grooms and groomsmen boutonnieres on and he was a large reason the wedding flowed so smooth. He is more than a photographer; he is an amazing human being, and he made my dream of being a princess for a day come true. Besides the bride, Tom was my husband’s favorite part of wedding! Well worth the money spent.

we were unsure as to how the process would work, especially in such a small, confined space, however, Tom made the experience simple, fun and we didn’t even notice he was taking pictures. The spirit and emotion Tom captured throughout is so raw, brilliant, and the photos tell the story of our day perfectly. We will be forever grateful Tom was available to photograph our special day.

tures taken and Tom made both of us feel completely as ease from the first look, the ceremony, and through the reception. We couldn't be more pleased with our pictures. Tom captured the truly magical moments of the best day of our lives. For this, we are so grateful.

on of Indian and Western traditions, and Tom did a fantastic job in making sure he captured all the critical moments with a smile on his face! Our outdoors photoshoot in Bellevue beach park (Tom provides photoshoot in 2 locations) was just stunning. He made sure to capture longshots, close angles. Overall, we are very happy and satisfied with Tom's services and would highly recommend his work!

ly recommend. We are in love with our photos!

wedding day by walking us through the entire process. Being a camera-shy couple, we were a bit apprehensive about the photo shoot but Tom put us at ease, guided us through the poses and made sure he captured our best angles. It was raining the day of our wedding and he went the extra mile to get pictures on the rooftop that turned out great despite the weather :) He made the stormy skies look magical!! He was very prompt with providing us with a sneak peek photo and the rest of the album followed soon afterwards which was a huge hit with our family and friends. Thank you so much, Tom! Highly recommend him for capturing the best moments of your special day.

lable for questions, showed me photos during the shoot, and was just all around a nice guy. I enjoyed working with him a lot and would recommend him to anyone who wants beautiful and creative photos. 10/10

rints, and touch up) are some of the best I've ever seen. He is not only a great photographer, he offered much help trying to help us find a back-up venue when learned our venue was torn up with construction. He went up and beyond! If you want to capture the best moments of special day, whether weddings or anniversaries (in our case), do yourself a favor and talk with Tom first.

ly made the day one that will will never forget. We are also looking forward to hiring Tom for our wedding, when that comes to pass.

for our wedding couple pictures, which we gladly accepted. Tom has a calmness about him and made the picture taking stress-free. He has a great talent for taking candid pictures as he moved invisibly through the dinner and reception. His pictures captured the emotions and enjoyment of our wedding, and we will forever treasure our pictures. Thanks Tom!!!

nded to practically all of our emails within an hour even after 10 PM! He was able to touch up and share our wedding photos in less than a week which was such a treat. On the day of our wedding, Tom worked for 8 hours non-stop. He collected all of the photos we specified and had a knack for always being in the right place to capture the action!

ck to reply to any questions and happy to recommend other vendors throughout the planning process. He was very familiar with both our original and final venue and had lots of great suggestions of locations for various photos. On the day of our wedding, Tom was very on top of everything and made sure we got through all the photos on our shot list. Afterwards he had very quick turnaround, sharing a sneak peak in under 5 hours, having the albums online within a week, and surprising us with a video slideshow set to our last dance song. Thank you Tom!

king up a mountain with us, and his pictures turned out lovely.

s for people in our circumstance and it would not have worked out otherwise. All communication and follow up has been exceptional. On the day of our ceremony, he was extremely flexible and creative in how he used the available spaces to create beautiful posed photographs which we and our families will treasure. His narrative photos of our outdoor - pandemic conscious picnic are treasures as well. He was safe, we were safe, and no one got sick at our wedding. Tom is the best.

wanted or what questions to ask. He was very patient and every few months continued to check in with us. Although, I told him he was the first person I contacted and intended to shop around he was nothing but cordial and encouraging. In the end, we didn’t end up booking with Tom simply because we had a smaller budget but Tom was very gracious and tried extremely hard to work with us and customize a package. I would highly recommend Tom not simply because he does beautiful work but also because his customer service was top notch. Thank you Tom, we appreciate every time you contacted us and all the wisdom you shared!

can be tricky, but he managed with an easy going grace that made everyone comfortable. The pictures are everything we hoped for and he was incredibly efficient about getting them on line quickly so we could share! I can't recommend Tom highly enough - if you need a wedding photographer, he is the very best you can get.

hiring Tom as your photographer.

was both gracious and efficient in managing all the arranging of groups and truly had an eye for what would look well at the end. Looking through the pictures is a joy - remembering both how the venue looked, small unexpected moments, and some beautiful artistic shots! My husband found Tom originally through the Knot and I'm so glad he did - I would recommend him to anyone.

s of energy too. I cannot think of a single negative aspect of our experience, and in several ways he went beyond our expectations. – Photo quality: much better than expected! He manages to find all the perfect shots without hundreds of extra bad ones. In general everything looks better in his pictures than I remember from real life. I simply kept thinking this is what happens when you hire a real pro. – Interaction: very timely and thorough. Always a positive attitude! Got to know us beforehand even while I was out of state. He inspires and deserves a lot of trust that he will simply take care of everything regarding the photos and more, if you need any advice from his vast experience. – COVID matters: Tom did not appear at all worried about his own health during the process, but worked to make sure everyone else was comfortable and was very understanding, willing to abide any preferences and policies according to our wishes. He was also flexible and worked with our complete change in the wedding date and reception venue! – Timing: Tom emailed us “sneak peak” photos to enjoy and share with family just a day or two afterwards, while on our honeymoon, and offered the whole set online within a few days. The hard copies/thumb drive came very early too, even though he said it was slowed down due to COVID impacts at the print service. – We were extraordinarily pleased with a summary slideshow that came as a complete surprise, it included the best shots set to our first dance song with a perfect transition between ceremony and reception. This was a great thing to send to all our guests before we had a chance to sort through the whole set of photos.

ured the moment perfectly for us. After that we went to a few other locations around the Falls to get some more great pictures. He even took us to another off site location to shoot some more photos at. Tom was very professional and fun to work with. He did a fantastic job and I would recommend him to anyone else who is going to get engagement photos done.

y clear to us that Tom was very experienced and knew exactly what to do, in terms of what photos to take, where to take them, and how the courthouse ceremony would go. He was also very speedy with posting the photos online, which we really appreciated! We would definitely recommend Tom to others interested in a courthouse wedding - and probably traditional wedding venues as well. Thanks for working with us Tom!

and came up with ways to make them work. We had a lot of fun with him and love the photos he took of us.

he chance to work with him! The pictures he caught are some of our favorite to date and we have many of them proudly displayed around our home. One of the great things about Tom is that he works with you as a couple – taking your suggestions or ideas you might have found from pictures you have seen – to get some really stunning shots, or if you have a particular word or feel you are going for you can share it and he has enough skills built up over his many years of shooting to pull out different tricks to help achieve what you want from your pictures. His style is realistic and in-the-moment, very much a journalistic style, but he can also do soft and loving, which is a wonderful range to have and captures some truly magical moments when you combine the two. He also can photoshop dragons into your pictures and who doesn’t want that?! :D His willingness to collaborate and work together, as well as how he explains the process of getting a shot (i.e. how lighting works, background, posing, etc. to achieve what we are after), is really what made us more comfortable; he has years of experience, which gives you confidence in his ability, but he also has a humility and easy going feel that puts you at ease and lets you know that you are in good hands. He also worked with us to create a custom budget within our price range and we never felt like we were being given lesser service because we weren’t paying top dollar. Personally, the thing I most appreciated is that I was able to share some of my concerns on my appearance during our engagement shoot and he helped coach me through how to hold myself so I could make sure I would be comfortable and happy with the pictures, which I certainly am! He was also very kind when I had reached my limit during posed shots during our pre-wedding pictures and he changed things up to help get me back into the swing of enjoying things once again. Tom is honest and straight forth, which is something we greatly admire in a person, and he is really just a fun guy to have around. His is the sort of presence you want on your wedding day; someone who is calm and in control while also being very competent at what they do and helping you capture the real and beautiful moments of your day.

me fun ideas and came out with great natural looking photos in front of gorgeous backdrops. He was on the ball when it came to communicating and describing the plan for wedding pictures weeks in advance. We were able to book him for not only the wedding but also the rehearsal dinner, which really captured some photogenic moments of family and friends. He managed to be discrete with photo taking and capture wonderful moments throughout our entire wedding and reception. After the wedding was over, his photo curation, editing and album design was also beautiful and thoughtful. Would recommend Tom 1000 times over!

nd graduation pictures that he always found a way to fit into his schedule. He always makes us feel comfortable and gives us the most amazing pictures.

technically perfect what really stood out was his ability to capture the special moments.......several of his pictures did indeed speak a thousand words, saying it all. We particularly enjoy the candid shots that show family and friends unaware, just being themselves in the moment. All in all a huge success- we highly recommend Tom for any occasion that needs a talented photographer. Thanks, Tom!

te sensitivity and care. He is easy to work with and knows his stuff. What's more, he will find ways to record your wedding in ways that reflect your unique personalities and relationship. When I occasionally pull out and look at our wedding album, I am still amazed at how he made us look our best and how he captured all the love and fun that was shared that day.

ut the feelings of those in the photos. I HIGHLY recommend him to one an all!

s to take and was adept at improvising to take advantage of the unique features of the venue. Tom was punctual, professional, and most importantly, the pictures came out beautifully. We're very happy with how everything turned out and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to our friends.

him as the photographer at our wedding. Our photos turned out amazing. If you are looking for a photographer for your big day, look no further, Tom is your guy.

nd was very open to new ideas and suggestions, going above and beyond to make sure the result is beautiful and what we wanted. We are very happy with the photos and definitely recommend Tom!

that courthouse. It was so nice being able to talk to him and know what to expect when we showed up. We arrived at the courthouse at the time he recommended and were the first couple called that day. Tom arrived promptly and was able to get several shots before we were called into the judge’s chambers. It was a rainy April day, so we did the ceremony inside the jury selection room. What a view! Afterward we braved the drizzle and went on to the rooftop deck to get some more spectacular photos with the city behind us. My husband and I now have some wonderful pictures of our ceremony and our friends/family who were with us that day! Tom was so easy to work with!

ake the photos of our special day perfect! Tom produced lovely photos of our private courthouse ceremony. If I had to pick one favourite thing about Tom's photographs, it's that nothing looks staged... He offered some direction but never got in the way... He just let us be and captured THE BEST FACIAL EXPRESSIONS!!! I didn't even know I made faces like the ones Tom caught. I know just what I said or heard at the time, based on what his photos portray. Tom is just lovely to work with. I was never confused or concerned about where he was or when we would meet. He communicated everything very clearly from the beginning. (I worked with another photographer for day after photos, so I have someone else to compare him to.) Even thought wedding day photographs can be quite pricey in general, I found Tom's investment options very reasonable... Tom's experience and interpersonal skills made the photos of our wedding day just perfect.

rted person and the thought of being the center of attention, even at my own wedding, made me incredibly nervous; Tom was excellent at understanding this and ensuring that everything was calm and broken down into chunks when it came to stand front and center. We just got our photos from the ceremony back and couldn’t be more thrilled. We can’t recommend him enough!

we wanted, and also spotted tons of other opportunities along the way. It's 100% true that weddings pass by in a blur, and it’s impossible to be everywhere at once. I knew that going in, so I made a point of soaking in as much as I possibly could and don’t at all feel like I missed out on anything important, but it was still so much fun to look through Tom’s pictures after the fact and see that he had captured several great moments that I didn’t see live, like our ring bearer turning around halfway down the aisle so he could throw flower petals from his sister’s flower girl basket, and my husband being followed by 10 little kids like ducklings as they headed toward an open space for a javelin demonstration. We loved working with Tom throughout the entire process, and cannot recommend him highly enough!

on we hired and we couldn't have made a better choice. He's been in the wedding game for so long he was able to run us through all the steps needed to achieve a perfect wedding, and was able to recommend what to do and what to avoid. He was very professional and was able to capture every special moment on film we needed. He made the whole process as fun and enjoyable as possible and we couldn't be happier with Tom as our wedding photographer. If you want someone who loves what they do and has many many years of experience in wedding photography, Tom is the man for the job!

As a same-sex couple we had some worries about hiring the needed professionals for our wedding - Tom treated us with warmth, respect, and a great sense of humor. We couldn't be happier! As a bonus, when we told him we were having difficulty finding a boat for our reception, he recommended a company we ended up booking with. Thank you. Tom!!

photographs did not include leaving the venue for any of the shots; but Tom's proposal of spending time at Volunteer Park prior to our ceremony was a wonderful idea, and he ended up providing some great shots of us there in the park. Tom is a joy to work with and we would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. Lizzie and Tony, Seattle

competitive than most photographers we looked at, which is definitely a good bonus. I whole-heartily recommend him as a wedding photographer.

to take since we were clueless. He was also great at communicating with us and always replied to our questions within the day. Overall we really recommend Tom as he has a great eye and is awesome to work with.