Doug Ellis Photography
Doug Ellis Photography

Doug Ellis Photography

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Introduction
Enjoy magazine-quality photos by an experienced portrait photographer and have fun in our beautiful fair city with glorious golden California light. I keep things light and moving and will never let you look like a dork or make you stew in an awkward pose. I truly believe that play is at the heart of good work. A great photo is an all over body experience. We get to have a lot of fun and feel more alive by showing the real you, the authentic you and those you care about. I'm Doug Ellis, a Santa Barbara branding, headshot, and family portrait photographer who helps people feel at ease no matter the occasion. I have a career and Masters degree in branding/marketing and use somatic coaching and positive psychology and other energetic/body based tools to help you embody and express your best. I have been a full time professional photographer in Ojai, Santa Barbara, and Montecito for 15 years and you can read more about me at dougellis dot com. My images have been published in national magazines and broadcast television programs, including People, Spirituality & Health, Travel + Leisure, Success, National Geographic, and Oprah's Super Soul Sunday and the Today Show. "You see..its neither pride, nor gravity but love that pulls us back down to the world. The soul makes a thousand crossings, the heart just one." John Glenday
Overview

Hired 176 times

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2 employees

25 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Featured Projects

167 photos

  • Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding Photography

    Engagement Photography

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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John C.
1 month ago
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5/5 stars! He had great suggestions and ideas for the proposal. Incredible photographer, photos all turned out amazing. Highly recommend Doug.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • My home, venue, etc.

Doug Ellis Photography's reply
Thanks John, enjoyed seeing that lunch and surprise all come together at the beach in Montecito. You two were adorable together and I can tell you are going the distance!
Engagement Photography
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Ashley M.
Dec 22, 2024
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My husband and I got eloped at the Santa Barbara courthouse and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Doug! He was professional and experienced and knew the courthouse like the back of his hand. He was our witness as well and he made us feel very comfortable. We are so glad we had Doug as our photographer on our wedding day!

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Doug Ellis Photography's reply
Thanks Ashley, loved co-creating with you two at your courthouse micro wedding and basking in the glow of your love. Seasons greetings to you both and look forward to a sequel on an anniversary or other special occasion in the future.
Wedding and Event Photography
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David D.
Oct 17, 2024
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I can't overestimate what a fantastic experience it was working with Doug as our wedding photographer throughout the entire process and how pleased we were with the quality of his photos from our wedding day. Entrusting anyone to capture your most special day is a huge leap of faith, but from my first email communication with Doug, I immediately sensed his professionalism, his interest in gaining our trust and confidence, and even his sense of empathy. Since we live in another part of the state, we did not have the chance to meet him in person until the day before our wedding. Our confidence and sense of comfort in working with him was confirmed and even more solidified during that meeting. He was a calming presence throughout our wedding day - a day filled with both excitement and moments of anxiousness. Best of all, he provided us with an AMAZING gallery of beautiful photos that exceeded all of our expectations. I can't recommend Doug strongly enough for any photo session you might want to book him for.

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Doug Ellis Photography's reply
Thanks again you two for your sense of play and joy and obvious devotion and heart. All that definitely outshone any nervousness on your part. And the Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room is always a dramatic location for it..so grateful to be part of it. Doug Ellis
Wedding and Event Photography
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Cynthia P.
Sep 27, 2024
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Great Photographer! My wedding pictures came out so beautiful! The day of my ceremony he was so professional and made sure he got great shots and also made sure everyone from the ceremony was included!

Details: Bridal portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.

Doug Ellis Photography's reply
Thanks Cynthia, appreciate your kind words and yes we always try to think of all the different options and groups and subgroups for those family portraits at the wedding ceremony..don't want anyone feeling left out. Blessings to you both and hope to capture some new looks in 2025!
Portrait Photography
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George A.
Jan 28, 2024
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Doug is a great photographer! He was able to get us booked somewhat last minute for our courthouse Wedding photos in Santa Barbara. The photos came out fantastic. Doug is professional has a good creative eye for posing and making the best out of the environment.

Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Doug Ellis Photography's reply
Thanks George, really enjoyed celebrating and showcasing your microwedding at our courthouse. I enjoyed the chemistry between the two of you and how you had the right combination of class and sass...a potent combination indeed and one we showcased visually.
Engagement Photography
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