Upstate New York & upstate South Carolina Wedding Photographer
More than just Photography
Friends first, photography follows.
Our goal is that you truly enjoy your wedding day without the pressure of what your wedding, "should be." We do this by deeply understanding you and creating a friendship. That way you get photographs which genuinely reflect your wedding and the moments that matter.
hI, i'm ELLEN jACKSON.
Your friend behind the camera.
My kids are the reason why I picked up a camera. I began by capturing all the little moments as my kids were growing and learning about life. Over time friends and family members wanted their special moments captured as well. So the business began to grow, eventually branching into weddings.
This experience has been one of life’s surprising joys for me, photography is such a gift. I love to share this gift with all of couples and families by capturing their most important moments, and preserving their legacy.
Being a wedding photographer has been amazing. There are so many beautiful sites, locations, and wonderful couples I get to see and photograph every day! I wouldn't trade what I do for anything!
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Our style is to create timeless, natural, and organic photographs that you will cherish on for years and decades to come. We believe in preserving your legacy beyond your wedding day.
Preserve Your Legacy.
Sculpting light as art TO
Portrait Photography
Wedding Photography
EMILY & MAX
Finding the right photographer is essential. I was immediately drawn to Ellen, due to her stunning artwork, talent, reliability and relatability. All of the vendors for our wedding have been chosen via Jackson Photography’s preferred vendors site, which was TOTALLY helpful through the planning process.
Ellen has a special niche in capturing priceless moments.
Stunning artwork...
Nicole & Travis
Ellen made our engagement session so easy and fun! My fiancé and I were nervous and we quickly felt at ease. After the shoot, Ellen took us to dinner. It was such a nice dinner and really let us get to know her! By the next morning, I had a sneak peek of our photos and absolutely loved them! We cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding."
Great relationship....
DARIAN & LANCE
Ellen was so easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable. Ellen's communication is fantastic, and she makes the wedding planning process easy with offer advice and ideas. She even took us out to dinner after our engagement session to really get to know us. Something very special! We are so grateful to have found Jackson Photography and are so happy with our beautiful photographs!
So grateful...
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Timeless & NATURAL
Our Experience
Creating timeless photographs begins with friendship. Our exclusive process begins with our first meeting where we begin to understand you. We bring you into our family so that you bring us into yours.
Upstate New York and Upstate South Carolina both hold a special place in my heart. While I have spent the past many years building my photography business and capturing love stories throughout Upstate, New York, I was raised in Greenville, South Carolina. Now, I am proud to offer wedding photography in both of the places I call home.
From the breathtaking Adirondacks, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Hudson Valley to Greenville, Travelers Rest, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charleston, and beyond, I absolutely love the unique beauty each location has to offer. Whether you're planning an elegant celebration at a historic venue, a romantic mountain wedding, or an intimate gathering surrounded by the people you love most, I would be honored to capture your story.
No matter where your love story takes you, I'm here to preserve the moments you'll want to remember forever.