A bit about Ellen.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Ellen and I am the founder and visionary behind Ellen Charis Photography. For as long as I can remember, I have loved anything that has to do with creating visual beauty. Designing my dream room with magazine cutouts, illustrating historic events for history class, hand lettering quotes and Bible verses, crafting and selling jewelry, and many more hobbies attracted my time and attention throughout my childhood. I have a BA in Graphic Design from Charleston Southern University with minors in Business Management, Web Development, and Studio Art. Those who knew me when I was younger do not find it surprising that I pursued those interests.
Photography is one of my stronger passions. Creating visual imagery and preserving moments in beautiful ways are some of my favorite things to do. You can never replay a moment but you can photograph it to treasure forever. That’s the beauty behind photography and I love it! In addition to photography, I enjoy taking content and crafting it into something visually pleasing. Whether that be a website, poster, flyer, digital illustration, logo, or photo I love it all! And if I’ve never done it before, I’m ready to try. I’d love to connect with you! Shoot me a message or follow my photography journey via social media. I can’t wait to connect with you!
Behind the Name.
I have always been described as someone who is simple yet elegant. When designing my personal brand, these were two words that I kept in mind. The meaning behind my brand name is based off of my name. “Ellen” is my first name and means “bright, shining light.” My middle name, “Charis” (pronounced kār-iss), is Greek for “grace, kindness, and life.” I desire for my designs and photography to capture the light and life around me.