Relaxed, Emotive & Modern Wedding Photography in Kent

CAPTURING LOVE STORIES WORLDWIDE

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Emotion-filled wedding photography you’ll love to look at again and again.

 As a Kent wedding photographer I’ve been capturing gorgeous weddings for over a decade now, and my approach blends warm, natural storytelling with a relaxed editorial feel. I work with couples who value genuine moments, beautiful portraits and a fun, easygoing experience from start to finish.

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Shelby Ellis Photography kent wedding photographer and destination wedding photographer holding a camera

I’m Shelby.
Serial explorer. Dog person. Addicted to sweets. Total foodie.

Welcome! I’m Shelby, experienced wedding photographer based in Kent but available worldwide. Since starting my business in 2015 I’ve been fortunate enough to capture love stories all around the globe, over 180 of them in fact – I feel so incredibly lucky that I get to do what I love!

MY PORTFOLIO

My style is a combination of documentary and editorial. I adore natural light and beautiful landscapes.


LOOK MUM, I MADE IT!

She managed to naturally capture so many precious moments, without us even realising! We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

– Lauren & Adam

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WHERE DO I WORK?

 Most of my couples find me while planning weddings across Kent — from elegant manor houses in Canterbury, to garden weddings in Tunbridge Wells, orangeries in Maidstone or coastal celebrations in Hythe and Ramsgate. I also regularly photograph weddings in London, Surrey and across the UK, and I take on destination weddings each year too.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding abroad, I’ve photographed celebrations across Europe, as well as sun-soaked Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. My passport is always ready!

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USEFUL LINKS

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FEATURED BLOG POST

Why you should have an “unplugged” wedding.

What is an “unplugged” wedding, and why should you have one? In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about having an unplugged wedding and why it’s such an important topic.

FEATURED IN PRESS

ELLE UK Feature

In at number 3 in this article titled “29 Wedding Photographers In The UK That Will Capture All The Love On Your Wedding Day”

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Whether it’s an outdoor ceremony in Canterbury, a manor-house party in Maidstone or even an adventure abroad, I’ll be there to capture warm, relaxed, story-led images for you to treasure forever.