Planning a destination wedding can be tough, but Elley made our experience flawless. She asked excellent questions, and understood what we wanted almost immediately. Her photographs are so beautiful, and she is a dream to work with. She made both myself, my husband, and our wedding party feel comfortable during all of our wedding photos. We loved walking around Monterey before our nuptials for our first look and portraits, and seeing how creative Elley was in the process. We will cherish our wedding and engagement photos forever, thanks to Elley's excellent work. Elley sent us sneak-peek photos, and even put together a wedding slideshow for us to one of my favorite songs - it brought tears to my eyes. She is a must have for any wedding. read more

See all

I believe that we were Elley's very first "professional" wedding back in October of 2007. One word describes Elley: Fantastic. I took a chance on an enthusiastic woman with a big smile and I couldn't be happier. Her pictures are absolutely breathtaking and she caught every perfect moment at our wedding. Her pictures are beautiful. She knows how to capture emotions as well as moments-and does it all while being as stealthy as a ninja. We had so many compliments (and still receive them all the time) on our wedding pictures-and that isn't easy to do as we are not photogenic people! She goes out of her way to think of creative shots-and always manages some incredibly interesting and beautiful pictures as a result. We recently moved back to the Bay Area and had Elley take some photos of our twin babies. Once again she was nothing but a pleasure to work with. She had all kinds of incredible ideas for shots but yet we never felt awkward or like we were posing. The pictures of our family were incredible this time too. Having Elley take pictures is totally worth it no matter what the occasion. We will continue to use Elley for all of our photography in the years to come. She feels like more than a photographer-she's now a friend. read more

Elley Photography - Event Photography Near Me

Elley was our photographer for our July 2010 wedding...I can't believe it took me this long to remember to write a review! She was absolutely amazing the entire time - warm, helpful, and patient! Elley also photographed our engagement pictures. She made us feel comfortable with her and excited for the big day. She accommodated all my requests for poses and pictures for both the engagement and wedding, but to be honest - the ones that she arranged herself were the special ones! She really is an artist. We recently ordered our wedding album from her and it is absolutely spectacular. It's definitely not an ordinary (boring) wedding album! Elley took the time to arrange the photos in a creative and thoughtful way, and she even added in some details in our wedding color. Another important point in Elley's favor is that I didn't have to wait ages to see our photographs! She was able to send us a CD of all our prints much more quickly than I had expected. I know that in the future, when we will need a photographer for family photos, Elley will be the one we call! read more

Elley was better than we could've ever hoped!! Amazing! We were completely enamored with our photos, and she got them to us remarkably quickly after the wedding. She asked all the right questions so she knew what was important to us, made really helpful suggestions but was never pushy, and was very professional, reliable, and sweet. One of the big reasons we picked her was because we loved all the beautiful candid shots in her portfolio, but she also used her amazing people skills to set different moods and help us look natural in our posed shots. She was incredibly thoughtful and purposeful with her approach and really packed a lot into her time with us without taking us away from experiencing our day. Cannot recommend Elley highly enough! (check out her portfolio on her website - the yelp photos don't even do her justice!) read more

Elley is absolutely amazing!!! You have to book Elley for your wedding day! She is the sweetest human being you'll ever meet. She'll make you feel like you have nothing to worry at any given point. Elley is also such a wonderful partner when it comes to planning for the big day - she always provided such wonderful tips, suggestions, and creative ideas to the table. I literally couldn't have done it without her! She is so extremely organized and detail oriented. Elley also made me feel so at ease throughout the entire process. Her extensive knowledge on wedding planning, her extraordinary response time over email (always responded back within 24 business hours), and her joyous/warmhearted personality were all such wonderful and powerful qualities that made everything come together so flawlessly and perfectly. Elley has such a creative eye. Just from the few teaser shots that we were lucky enough to see, I'm already blown away and astounded at how incredible her photography style is. She has such a natural and raw talent for capturing the warmer moments such as genuine smiles. Needless to say, Elley is one of a kind. She is truly the best and our wedding day wouldn't have been successful without her professional guidance and graciousness. We can't thank you enough, Elley! We are so lucky and grateful to have met you! read more

Elley Photography - Event Photography Near Me

See all

Not long ago I searched for a photographer in the San Jose area. When I came across the stunning photos on Elley's website, I was prompted to contact her. After we met in person, I was equally impressed with her kindness as well as her global vision as a photographer. When it came time to do the photo shoot, Elley recommended a beautiful outdoor setting. She captured a number of images with the natural/casual/professional look I wanted. I've worked with other photographers who literally pushed my head or shoulders into unnatural positions, trying to get me to look a certain way. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't this way at all with Elley. Not only does she have a great eye for her subjects, the background, the lighting and more, her sweet demeanor makes for a very pleasant experience. During the photo shoot, we glimpsed at some of the photos in progress and she asked for my feedback. This was really helpful since I was able to say what I liked or didn't like, and we made some adjustments in the next shots. She continued to shoot in a variety of settings until we came up with some images I really liked. Her turnaround time was terrific. Within a day or two, I had a number of images to choose from and in another day or two I had several beautiful touched-up images. If you haven't updated your profile shot in the past year or so, I highly recommend Elley as someone who can capture the best of you. Based on her portfolio, I feel equally confident in recommending her for all your photography needs. I've worked with a number of photographers over the years and I can truly say she's first class. Torn between what photographer to choose? Go with Elley. She's the best! You won't be disappointed. read more

We were in search of a photographer a few weeks before our mini-wedding ceremony last November, and we are so glad that our venue suggested we reach out to Elley. Elley is a delight to work with and wonderful at what she does. We wanted our day to feel relaxed and joyful, and Elley perfectly matched that energy. She has a warm and natural style which really put everyone at ease on the day of the wedding. Our event was only a couple of hours, and in that time Elley worked efficiently without ever making us feel rushed. She captured every moment we were hoping for, and also suggested poses/locations that ultimately resulted in some of our favorite photos from the day. We were and are thrilled with the final set of photos she sent. Thank you Elley for so beautifully capturing this joyful and important day for us! read more

We are so incredibly thankful for Elley and her partner!! They were there with us through the 115 degree heat wave, and it didn't stop them from capturing all of the best moments! She was so sweet and professional about the entire event and helped us and our wedding coordinator rearrange the schedule when there were little hiccups in the timing of events to make sure we got everything we wanted! Thank you Elley!!! read more

See all

Elley photographed my wedding in September of 2008. We could not be happier, not only did she take wonderful pictures but she was great to work with. She and her associate showed up early and started to work immediately. She got pictures I didn't expect her to get as I didn't really see her, but whenever I looked for her to get a "canned shot" she was right there. I loved how she captures the moments of our day without us even knowing it. She was open to our crazy ideas and when we were at a loss of what to do she was there with a suggestion. We also worked with Elley for our engagement shots and I was so excited to be able to take my dog along for the shots too. She and her associate "scouted" our location out before we showed up and was ready to take pictures. We got nothing but compliments on our engagement shots. Unlike some photographers, she sent us teaser shots for both the engagement session and wedding within days of taking them and Elley delivered our pictures to us promptly and enhanced the pictures beautifully. My husband and I actually had cards made in Germany from the teaser shots she sent us and sent them to our friends. When we got back from our trip, she had over 200 pictures waiting for us on her website which showcased the days event. When we got the DVD with the remaining pictures we discovered that we had over 700 pictures. I liked how they were unique pictures too. I have seen some photographers who send you over 700 pictures but you get 4 of the same shots so you really only get like 200 pictures. Elley looks through all of her proofs and picks out the best pictures and enhances them. She has a great eye and she knows how adjust the color to make the picture looks best. To tell you the truth, I would be happy with just the pictures she posted on her website, but I am so happy that I got so much more. I would definitely recommend Elley Photography to any bride (I have trust me), you will not be disappointed. Elley is sweet, professional, and seriously talented. read more

Elley Photography - Event Photography Near Me

See all

We hired Elley for our November wedding... after our first meeting my then fiance and I walked away saying wow, and just having a feeling to go with Elley. My husband is not always comfortable in front of a camera, so we opted to have an engagement session with Elley. The pics came out wonderful, and she is really good at making us comfortable in front of the camera. She gave just enough direction when needed but still allowed for our natural selves to blossom. As for the wedding, what a trooper, we had a small wedding and had to make a visit with Bride and Groom to visit Grandma in her living facility, she came along for photo-ops and we felt super comfortable with her coming along. Even with rain Elley was flexible and managed getting awesome, beautiful shots of our wedding day. Also she was very helpful with arranging a time-line and working with the brides ideas. We are so glad we found Elley, she is very talented and we get many compliments on our photos. read more

Just had my engagement photo session with Elley and OMG, she is soooo at the top of her game. I met Elley a little less than a year ago after searching relentlessly for a wedding photographer. I emailed and interviewed a ton, before deciding that I would never find the perfect match. They say photographers for weddings should almost always be found through referrals. Wrong. I found Elley right here....on Yelp. Elley had just five reviews when I was searching and I have to say, I was just a tad bit skeptical....but after viewing her website I was quite impresses, as my amateur photographer brother was. I found myself staring at her photos day after day and finally worked the courage to email her. Why was I so scared? Because all the photographers that I encountered to date were 'ok' but they charged an arm and a leg. In the back of my mind, all I could think of was what Elley charged. But I guess that didn't matter b/c if she's good, she's well worth every penny right? I heard back from Elley almost immediately. I liked what I read in her email response and I liked her numbers. She has packages that she can tailor to fit your needs; this is something I found most photographers did not do. Who wants a 10-hour shoot, with two albums and all that stuff for $6,000? Not me! I made an appointment with Elley and this time I brought my fiancé b/c I had an inkling she was 'the one'. Unless I get good vibes from someone via email, I don't usually include my fiancé in the 'meeting'. We met at Santana Row inside Starbucks. Ten minutes had past and we call Elley, thinking this isn't good if she's going to be late to our first meeting. Elley had been waiting outside and I have no idea how we missed her. She's the most darling photographer I've ever met with and she insisted we sit outside to view her sample albums in the natural light. The minute we shook hands, I knew Elley was it! We talked a bit and secured our date ASAP; I'm not about to let her get away. Fast forward ten months later (8/22) we meet up for our engagement shoot at the Giants' Stadium in SF. We did a 2-/+ shoot around the ballpark and we did a quick shot at the Ferry Building. At 8pm, when the sun was down completely, Elley's lens was able to create a flash that made a night shot look like a day shot. It was INCREDIBLE. I cannot say how honored I am to having someone like Elley shoot my wedding. She is the sweetest person, the most professional photographer and most of all, she wasn't all in your face and bossy like some photographers I've encountered, and I've been IN seven weddings to date. I hope that you yelpers find this review helpful. If Elley is available for your big day, book her. You will not regret it!! If I could give Elley TEN stars, I would! Can't wait to take baby photos with her! read more

Elley was so approachable and genuine and very responsive throughout the whole process. She made me/us feel very comfortable during our wedding photo session and she captured some incredibly unique and gorgeous pictures of our love for one another. I would highly recommend Elley for special occasion photos. She's not only professional, but so sweet and kind. A gem! read more

Elley was absolutely amazing during our wedding as our photographer! Not only was she available on semi-short notice but she made an effort to get to know us and understand what we were looking for! She was very down to earth and was very easy to work with! We received many beautiful photos which were not only framed the way we wanted them, but in many other varieties that we hadn't even known she had taken! We both were very happy to see that she was able to capture the perfect moments at different angles while blending into the background! There aren't enough "thank yous" we can say that would accurate express how pleased and fortunate we were to have had Elley photograph our wedding. We hope to see her again for other family and friend events! read more

We just saw our wedding pics from Elley, and , as we expected, they were excellent and we couldn't be happier. Elley doesn't just take on a job but gets right into the spirit of the event and the emotions of the people attending. Forget about staid posed (and boring) pictures of the couple at each table, or in fairytale settings ....just let her loose among the crowd, with minimal instruction, and she'll surprise you very pleasantly with beautiful (and real!) moments from your friends and family. These'll be pictures you'll be proud to share, will never be boring for your guests to watch, and like someone told me, watching the results of Elley's work "is like living that special night all over again". read more

If you want stiff, posed, and forced snapshots, (and who does?) don't go to Elley. But if you're looking for natural, flowing, candid moments to be captured in time forever, Elley is a pro. She prefers to do real life photography in natural settings/on location, capturing life as it happens. The outcome is simply amazing, she really utilizes natural light and can take beautiful pictures no matter what the environment is. Elley came to my house to shoot pictures of me and my rabbit (of all things!) for the Humane Society's calendar, which they asked us to be a part of. I had never met Elley beforehand and assumed the shots would be simple, straightforward, and boring, with a photographer who gave either too much direction or forced some awkward poses. Add a persnickety rabbit to the mix? Forget it! But I felt completely comfortable with Elley's ideas and everything just unfolded naturally without too much or too little direction. She has a warm and laid back personality, which made Ted & I feel completely at ease. She did all the work! She picked out a few backdrops in my house where she felt the lighting and colors worked the best, and I played and cuddled with Ted like I normally do! When I saw the finished product, I could hardly believe they were shot in my own home. They were classic, timeless, breathtaking. It's funny- I thought I'd be most excited about Ted's claim to fame in the Humane Society's calendar. But after seeing the lovely photos Elley took of us, I'm more excited to share them amongst friends and family, and above all, to cherish them in our home forever. Thanks Elley. read more

I cannot stop crying....I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out ! Elley, our photographer told us that our wedding slide show was ready. Now I'm still sitting here all emotional and the tears won't stop. She captured all the moments! It looks soooo good. I don't know how she did it, but somehow she even made the black wet ground look good. That was one of my worries before that we were all standing on asphalt instead of the grass, but the grass was just too wet. But let me tell you, she made it look good! We had so much fun and was so happy on our wedding day and Elley captured all of it ! I was very interested in journalistic photography style rather than the normal pretty poses type pictures and Elley was right on. Her photography is very life like and the natural candid moments that she captures are just so beautiful. She did a mixture of both color and black/white and they are simply breathtaking! I have been showing off our pictures on the slide show left and right and just can't stop talking about it. Everyone advised that we should have 2 photographers but we just could not afford that, so it was just Elley. But having Elley is like having multiple Elley.....I don't know how - but she was able to photograph every single detail along with all the big moments and everything else in between. She is so sweet and made us feel so comfortable with her that I was able to forget that I was constantly being photographed. Bottom line - I am extremely happy with Elley and all our photos. She is worth it and so much more! I would recommend her to be the photographer for any occasion!! read more

I can't believe it has taken me SO long to write this. It has been nearly a year since our wedding and I feel terrible that haven't posted a review for Elley. Where do I begin? Elley is simply FANTASTIC. I thank my lucky stars every time I look at our wedding pics that she was our photographer. My husband and I didn't have a traditional wedding. Aside from Elley and our videographer, it was just the two of us. We married in San Francisco's City Hall, but wanted to make a day of it. There were shots in the motel room beforehand, and shots after the ceremony on a gorgeous hilltop where we read private vows to one another and had cupcakes and champagne. It was magical and a huge reason for that was Elley. Aside from the amazing pictures (seriously incredible), Elley is so sweet. I can't imagine anyone not getting along with her or not being at ease. Looking back I must've driven her crazy with all of my emails. I had so many questions and ideas....questions about the city (we're from out of town), about timing our day, about what pictures we wanted. I had no help from friends/family in the planning, but I knew I could always shoot out an email to Elley if I really needed to. She answered all of my emails promptly and put up with me when I changed my mind about some things. What a sweetheart. Another huge worry for my husband and I was feeling comfortable with our two vendors and not feeling propped up and positioned like mannequins. A biggie for me was that our vendors not create staged situations and fake spontaneity like I see in so many other weddings. While I love looking at other wedding photos with that style, my husband and I couldn't imagine ourselves being goofy on cue especially with all the nervousness. Elley understood this and was GREAT with us. There were moments when Elley gave us just enough guidance when needed (to capture the kind of pics your parents adore), but she mostly captured us interacting with one another (candids). Because of this, we totally eased up anyways and had the best time. BEAUTIFUL pictures and adorable personality to boot! She's a true professional. On our wedding night, my husband and I were sitting on our motel bed eating take-out, laughing, smiling, and reminiscing about our little wedding day. We were exhausted, but so happy. When I started planning the whole thing, a big worry of mine was how we would feel on such a special but very private day with two complete strangers and no one else. After all, we wouldn't get to meet Elley and the videographer until the day of. As we sat there, we couldn't stop talking about Elley and the videographer. They truly felt like our friends that day and we couldn't have spent our wedding with better people. Thank you Elley! read more

See all

Elley photographed my husband and I wedding in early October. As soon as she arrived she got started right away. She was so friendly, extremely easy to work with, and never once felt like she was in the way. As we enjoyed the day with friends and family, Elley was able to capture all moments of the day, even those that I did not recall her being around for. That is a wonderful feeling to have a photographer be everywhere, and get amazing photo's without feeling as though they are in the way. Our pictures came out SPECTACULAR, with wonderful effects that just enhanced beautiful shots of my husband and myself, our bridal party, and our attendants. If you are looking for a photographer, I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY, recommend Elley. You simply will not be disappointed in her work!!! read more

I'm shuffling my feet with excitement as I view the pictures Elley took for my wedding! She captured the essence of our day - the emotion, the energy, the surroundings and most importantly the joy. I am overwhelmed with the quality in wish she shoots and look forward to enjoying these images for a lifetime! On the day of our wedding, Elley was the perfect complement - calm, professional and take charge when needed. Elley captured every meaningful moment, yet I had no idea she was there. I've been to many weddings where the photographers are getting in the way or all up in your face - so I appreciated Elley's natural instincts to blend in. I am forever grateful for your tireless efforts on the day of our wedding as well as for the hours of editing. You produce an amazing product! read more

Elley is one of the photographers I first met since I started my business. Her photography has been impressing me even up to date. She has the vision and personality to compliment the beauty of life. I enjoy referring Elley to photograph your unique moments. read more

Elley is simpley OUTSTANDING. My fiance and I had our engagement shoot with her last week. We did 2 locations - Santa Cruz Pier and the Natural Bridges Beach. The beach itself was stunning but Elley's pictures were truly mind-blowing. My fiance and I are just regular people, and my fiance is kind of on the shy side. She made us look like models in the pictures and the natural chemistry that she captured in the pictures is incredible. I think its because she is so laid-back and lets you do your own thing and feel comfortable. I think that thats one of the most important things in a photographer - to make her subjects feel comfortable enough to feel natural and spontaneous. We also were in a little bit of a rush for the pictures and Elley was super-fast in getting the pics ready. We actually had a lot of the pictures ready within 2 days for a sneak-peek! We will definitely be using her services again for any future life-events. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Elley sooner! Elley photographed my March wedding at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA. She also did our engagement shoot. Let me tell you, Elley is spectacular. She's kind, caring, extremely professional, and has the best eye. We loved how she focuses on emotions rather than posed photos. With this style, she captured the essence of our wedding day so that we could actually FEEL the emotions of the day as we looked through our photos. Elley even spent a considerable amount of time with me during my bridal portraits before the ceremony and helped me stay calm and collected (despite me breaking into tears several times from being so excited and happy about my day). Seriously, if you want a photographer who will create the most memorable photos possible and capture the EMOTIONS of your big day, you must meet Elley; she does not disappoint. Thank you Elley for allowing us to remember our wedding day forever! We will absolutely be using Elley for my pregnancy photos (when the time comes), baby photos, and all of the big life events to come. read more

I used Elley for my August 2008 wedding in Sonoma CA. Myself, my husband, our families and friends have all been so impressed with how our pictures turned out. We love Elley's work. She has quite a talent. She was very friendly and professional, and most of the time, we did not even know she was there. I had a vision of a very "in your face" wedding photographer, and Elley is definitely not that. She puts her personal touch on some of the photos with digital enhancements, which I think was a great added bonus. I would highly recommend Elley for weddings and other events. read more

We're so lucky to have found Elley here! After getting referrals from friends and researching for a photographer, we choose Elley because she's not only immensely talented but also flexible and easy to work with. Her portfolio speaks for itself. Our wedding was a 20-people ceremony & a sit-down lunch. We thought there would be very little to be photographed but Elley was able to capture more details & moments than what we thought was possible. Each picture tells a story, captures an emotion candidly & beautifully. We love the perfect photos of our family & wedding! Thanks Elley! read more

"BEST PHOTOS EVER!" This is literally the response I get from every person that I show our wedding photos to, including those friends that are professional photographers themselves. We could not have been happier with Elley and we are 100% pleased with our decision to use her for our wedding. Elley was absolutely fabulous to work with. I actually signed our contract and made a deposit before I even met her (I was that confident after looking at her blog). When I did finally meet with her in her San Jose loft I was certain that I had made the right choice. Her work is inspired, to say the least. She was on time, professional, and downright friendly. All of my guests complimented on how genuine and sweet she was. I love my photos and I love that every time my mom looks at them she cries. Elley's work is artistic and she has a keen eye for the truly memorable moments . Thank you Elley for capturing all of the love and happiness from our wedding day! Now I can't wait to have babies so that she can photograph them! read more

Photography at my wedding was so incredibly important to me- wedding photos are what you use to remember and relive your wedding day, what you eventually show your future family/kids. I could not have been more pleased with my choice of photographer than I was with Elley. I can't begin to describe how wonderful she is except to say that her photography is exceptionally unique and, at the same time, artistically beautiful. While she takes the time to take the 'must have' photos she also captures all the organic candid moments that you wouldn't otherwise have known exist. She floats around seamlessly throughout the wedding, blending into the crowd capturing everything. I've had an overwhelmingly positive response to my wedding album, everyone has commented on how beautiful and stunning ALL the pictures are. Please do yourself a favor and check out her sample albums. She's incredible, timely with her finished product, and very lovely to work with. read more

My wife and I recently celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary and over that time we now have a 3-year old, a 1-year old, and a dog. We really wanted to capture this moment of our lives with some updated family photos. Elley was just awesome throughout the whole process from when we first reached out to her to when we received our beautiful photos! She recommended locations for our shoot and was super flexible with our changing schedules. During the shoot, she was so great with our girls and our dog. We know first-hand that it's not easy trying to get a toddler, a baby, and a dog to all cooperate for photos, but Elley made them laugh and was super patient to get those perfect shots. Our family had a great time working with Elley. We'll definitely look to her in the future and would recommend her to friends and family. read more

After Elley did such a great job photographing our wedding, we had her back twice to take pictures of our family! The results were comparably terrific. Elley made our 3 year old son feel at ease and got some wonderful images of him smiling and looking at the camera - a difficult feat. We will treasure the photos she took for a long time to come - thank you Elley! read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Elley for our engagement photos and our wedding. The photographer was definitely one of the vendors that we considered a major priority for our big day, and we have absolutely no regrets with choosing Elley. When we first met her for our engagement session, she was extremely easy to work with. She made us feel very comfortable and relaxed, and the pictures turned out absolutely amazing. For our wedding, she and her assistant did a great job of capturing all the moments that we wanted. During the ceremony, she did a great job of going unnoticed while still managing to capture those memories from all the different angles. Her style matched exactly what we were looking for. The photos looked natural and real and did a great job of telling the story of our day. read more

As soon as my husband and I met Elley and stepped into her condo I knew she was the photographer for our wedding. She is so laid back and really wanted to get to know us as a couple to determine the right style for our photos. She had some amazing ideas for our engagement shoot and really made it fun and relaxing for us. On our wedding day we took some posed shots but primarily did candid, in the moment pictures which is exactly what we wanted. Elley is wondeful and I would recommend her to anyone! read more

We had Elley for both engagement photo and wedding. She is so professional, friendly and talented. We LOVE all the pictures from her. We felt so comfortable in front of her camera during the engagement section and all the pictures turned out very very nice. We also have a photo guest book with the engagement pictures for our wedding. I have received lots of compliments for this guest book and cannot stop looking at the beautiful pictures and the cute notes from friends and families who attended the wedding. As many of you already know, the wedding goes by very fast for the wedding couple especially the bride. You barely have time to say "Hi" to most of the friends that you have not seen for a while. Many of the wedding details are blurry to me until I saw the pictures from Elley. She helped to captures all the precious moments of your friends and family. I cannot stop smiling when I saw they had a good time at the event that you have planned for months. We really love all the pictures that she took at our wedding and had a hard time to decide the 50 pictures for our wedding album. However, we finally did it and we cannot wait to see the album when it is ready. I am sure that I will receive lots of compliments when I show that to friends and family :D In short, Elley is AWSOME! If you like candid shot, she is the one to go. read more

She did my wedding. She was great with the unruly relatives and fidgety three year olds. Take a look at her blog, You will be sorry if you don't. She even managed to do a great portrait shot of me just running around in my dress. I usually hate photos of myself. Need I say more? She was also willing to travel a short distance to Monterey from her home base which was great. I'm so glad I found her by accident. She's also reasonably priced. Oh, and if you are looking for staged, plasic smile Sears portrait shots, she can do that too, but it is a waste of her talent. read more

Elley is truly an amazing photographer. After hiring her to take photos for my wedding, she has taken photos for my sister's wedding and most recently my father's birthday celebration last month. Every time we work with her it feels like having a family member there to capture these precious moments. Elley is amazing with babies/kids and photographing little ones in their element. I don't know how she does it, but she continues to impress us with her talent, professionalism and passion for her craft. We cannot recommend her more highly and will continue to have her photograph our special events for years to come - thanks so much Elley! read more

I highly recommend Elley to photograph your special events! I hired her for my son's first birthday party and she did an EXCELLENT job. One thing that she offers that not many photographer has is what she calls "FUSION slideshow" which is videography and photography combined. I absolutely LOVE the fusion slideshow that she created for our family. It is beautifully put together and we will treasure it forever! Elley is very professional, friendly and super talented!!!!! She is great with babies, children and adults! I feel so blessed to have found her through Yelp and I will definitely be using her again!!!! read more

Just got my first look at my wedding pics and I couldn't be happier. Our venue was an elegant old mansion and Elley captured the mood and feel of the space in every photo. From the start of the day at my house to the end of the evening we have one fantastic shot after another. The candid pics I wanted is what I got. Thank you Elley! read more

Being an individual who never feels like they take a good picture I was really worried about photos for my wedding. Lucky for me the site where I got married had Elley listed as one of their preferred photographers and boy were they right. When I explained to her I am not really good at posing for pictures and tend to be camera shy, her reply "No problem, don't worry it will be like you don;t know I am there". All I can say is she is fantastic. From the moment she arrived when I was getting ready I never felt awkward or weird with her, she gently guides you along and her pictures are fabulous. She captures all the joy, tears, love and laughter of the day. Her photos are above and beyond any "box" wedding set. All I know is there is not one picture of me that made me cringe which is HUGE! We endearingly nicknamed Elley and her assistant, "the paparazzi" because every now and then you would see her behind a bush or her assitant quietly near a tree taking a candid photo. Our online wedding slide show is awesome and I watch it all the time. I can't say enough about Elley and would use her again in a heartbeat!! read more

FANTASTIC! Our daughter was about to graduate from Santa Clara University so I skimmed the web looking for Photographers in the area. I settled on about 6 that looked promising and called each one. I was most pleased with Elley's personality and willingness to work around our requests. We ended up changing the meeting time last minute and it did not create any problem. When we arrived, Elley found the best places around the campus for photographs. Elley is a pleasure to work with: Easy going, creative, accommodating and she has a personality that brings out the best in everyone being photographed. I had looked at all the positive reviews and that helped me decide on which photographer to use. Elley deserves all the perfect 5 star ratings. Thanks again, Elley Robert read more

We had the good fortune to have Elley Ho as the photographer at my daughter's wedding 8/31/14 in Monterey, CA. Elley took the most wonderful photos and was a joy to work with from the beginning to end. She cared about which things were most important to us, and was quick and unobtrusive throughout the ceremony and reception. Everyone loved her. We had photos from her in an unbelievably short time and we couldn't be happier with them. We chose Elley after we saw the photographs she has done in other countries, particularly those documenting the lives of children. She is a beautiful person inside and out, and her love and caring for these children shines through her photos. The fact that she chooses to use her photography skills to help others, shows what kind of a person she is. Elley, we think you are fabulous and we would recommend you to anyone, and choose you again in a minute! read more

This chick knows her stuff! I have worked with several photographers over the years, but none can compete with Elley. My husband and I hired her to capture our 3 month old daughter and we will forever have AMAZING photos of this very precious time in our lives. Not only did Elley offer to come to our home for the shoot, she showed up early and stayed late as well. She was very efficient, getting digital files back to us in just 3 days! Elley was also very accommodating to all of our requests, and just an all around super sweet lady. Her work speaks for itself. I absolutely love the simple, modern look that she has mastered so beautifully (unlike other child photographers that use silly props and unnatural settings). My only complaint is that she doesn't offer mini sessions for milestone pictures; we can only afford to use her for special occasions, and I want her for everything! read more

We hired Elley to do a on site photo shoot for publication because she was located near a customer of ours. Her communication and expertise throughout the process was professional and the end results turned out beautifully. We used her images to be published in Massage & Bodywork magazine for our high profile back page along with an image which will appear on our website showcasing our member. She captured the essence of our member perfectly and insured that we'd get the product we needed. read more