Doug was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was able to accommodate our wedding on a short notice, arrived on time, was extremely personable and energetic and overall helped make our day absolutely amazing. He took the time to really make sure we had some great photos to cherish forever. We loved all of the pictures we received from Doug and would 100% recommend him to anyone in the area that is looking for a fantastic photographer. Thank you Doug!!!
Doug Ellis Photography
Great value
- 193 hires
- Based in Santa Barbara, CA
- 26 years in business
- 2 employees
- Background checked
About Doug Ellis Photography
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
Reviews
We decided to get married on our 10th year anniversary and it was very close to the date when you made the decision. We needed to quickly find a photographer and we saw that Doug had great reviews and we liked his body of work when we looked at his portfolio. On the day of the event, Doug was punctual, professional and got some great shots. We were very happy with his flexibility in taking pictures with us at the wedding site and also some at the beach in Montecito five star experience and highly recommend recommended!
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Doug was amazing to work with. I came to him with an idea and we were able to collaborate to make the vision come to life. He is extremely great at what he does and makes you feel at ease the whole time. I highly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity.
Doug's photos for portraits and action shots were amazing! He understood the brief to a T and captured our model beautifully.
Doug gave us an excellent memory for entire life with our pregnancy photoshoot. He captures perfect lifestyle moments, very easy to work with an positive. He also is very good in capturing pets, which is a gift not every photographer has!
Doug took some beautiful pictures of my office space that I am using for marketing. He is a true pro and talented and I wish I had had a better gig for him. He deserves it!
Working with Doug, was far beyond Amazing! He was very responsive to all the questions I had. He is professional, and his work quality is great. I received my pictures very quick. My husband and I are super happy with the pictures.
I contacted Doug Ellis because I wanted some maternity photos taken with my family. I love Santa Barbara so I asked him if he could help us find the perfect beach location. He found the most amazing location with tons of spots where we were able to take the most beautiful maternity photos. On top of that, he was so sweet and patient with our almost 2 year old little girl who isn't the biggest fan of photo shoots. We were able to get so many beautiful photographs and wonderful memories. I couldn't be happier. Thank you again!
The experience was great from start to finish. We met downtown, and simply walked around while Doug took pictures. Easy and casual. It's clear he has been doing this for many years, and is good at it. I highly recommend Doug. Great photographer and an overall good guy!
Doug is professional and fun to work with, and I absolutely love the headshots he took, highly recommended!
Doug was great ! Having pictures taken can be so stressful, but his relaxed manner, easy banter, and knowledge of what makes the best shots was great. Not to mention that he's easy to look at, too ;)
Excellent
Doug’s ability to capture the true nature of people and the moment is magical! The images that Doug captured during our wedding are beyond words. With a definite photojournalism style, his images told the story of our special day thru all the happy tears, smiles and laughter of our friends and family. When we look at the photos we are immediately transported back to that day. Additionally, our friends and family have never been more impressed with the images. Both Doug and his staff are incredibly professional and so easy to work with. We loved his fun and relaxed approach! Can’t wait to work with Doug again in the future!
Doug was AMAZING!! He was so easy to work with and had great communication. After our small wedding ceremony, both our families commented about how much they loved working with Doug because he made them feel great while shooting photos. The photos turned out amazing - he captured the silliness and joy of our group. So happy that we were able to work with Doug!
I was looking to have a modeling portfolio done. I read reviews on thumbtack about Doug. I liked what I read so I hired doug to shoot my portfolio. I could not have been happier with the results. The location He chose was perfect for what I needed. He is very easy to work, he does not rush you and he makes you feel very comfortable. You will have good time during the session. The results speak for themselves. Thanks Doug. Jeff
For the natural yet professional head shot that I wanted, Doug knew exactly what was needed and made the whole process so easy, from scheduling and pricing to contacts for hair and makeup, to location and wardrobe solutions. With his warm and generous direction during the shoot, putting me completely at ease, it was clear Doug had the experience and vision to connect with the best in me. Doug is a true pro and I would highly recommend him.
Amazing photographer!
Doug Ellis exceeded our expectations for head shots!! My daughter is twelve, and he managed keep her relaxed and smiling for two hours! Doug was patient and creative while moving to a few different locations for the shoot. The pictures turned out beautifully and really captured my daughter's personality and style. He is very professional and had the pictures ready to view quickly. Can't wait for Doug to do our family pictures this fall!!
Doug was outstanding! I had a business photo shoot with him and he made me feel comfortable and relaxed. He suggested great locations and captured a variety of looks for my business marketing material. The photos were excellent. I will use him again in the future. I highly recommend Doug!
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