Skip to main content
Weddings

Sam Ellis Photography Reviews

Sam Ellis Photography

Sam Ellis Photography

Ocean View, DE
5.0 out of 5 rating, 62 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
62 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

62
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner
  • K
    Kimberly B. Sent on 09/22/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding 9/16/22

    Sam Ellis or as I call him Mr. Ellis. I've known his man was going to shoot my wedding for a long time. He made the day so simple and pulled off next day sneak peeks. I cannot wait to see how he captured my day but I just know from using him prior it will be amazing. Best photography around, BOOK HIM!

    Sam Ellis Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Kim!!! It's always special when I get to photograph a former student's wedding :) I love seeing you so happy and doing well!
  • Carolyn
    Carolyn Z. Sent on 06/28/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Super Sam!

    We booked Sam for an engagement session on the beach. He was easy to contact and timely with all of his communication. Our originally scheduled day got rained out and he was able to rebook us for a new day not long after our original. As two people who are camera shy we went into this session with some nerves but Sam made us feel very comfortable. He gave great direction and prompts for the poses and had us shoot at a variety of locations in the state park. He even spent some extra time waiting at the end just to make sure the sunset wasn't going to throw us any beautiful surprises as it dipped below the horizon. We appreciated his thoughtfulness in every shot and we are thrilled with our photos! Would recommend him in a heartbeat and look forward to the next time we are able to work with Sam.
  • Haley
    Haley Sent on 09/19/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We could not be happier with our wedding photos! Sam captured every amazing moment of our big day so well! We are so excited to have such incredible photos to share with friends and family. Sam was very responsive even with his busy schedule. Even with last minutes changes to our ceremony location, Sam was quick to adapt. He got our photos back to us only ONE WEEK after the wedding!! We will cherish these pictures forever!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • Liz
    Liz R. Sent on 07/21/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exceeded All Expectations!

    From start to finish of our daughter’s wedding day, Sam Ellis was outstanding. He delivered everything we asked for and more in a timely and professional manner. He captured every moment of the day and the images are breath-taking. You hardly knew he is there, but the results are amazing. Sam will definitely be doing our next daughter’s wedding and all our photography needs in years to come!
  • M
    Meredith Sent on 10/13/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam was AMAZING!! I actually had not spoken with him prior to our wedding, but didn't have to! He was so detail oriented in his emails and responded quickly which was much preferred since we both are busy at work during the day. His pricing and packages are very accommodating and customization as well. We ended up adding an associate photographer which was great to get multiple angles and shots. The day of our wedding he was right on time, super professional, and had a great plan to make sure each photo was taken. Thanks again Sam! You were such a pleasure to work with!

    Sam Ellis Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Meredith!!! We had a blast shooting your wedding, it was awesome. I am so glad that you are happy with my work, but you really made everything so easy. I wish all my clients were as fantastic as you (and I have a lot of really great client) :)
  • J
    Jill Sent on 07/13/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam has an amazing eye for finding the right spot and capturing the moment! He is super easy to work with on your wedding day! Highly recommend!

    Sam Ellis Photography's reply:

    Jill,
    I appreciate your kind words so much!!! You guys were a blast to work with :)
    Sam
  • A
    Alycia Sent on 11/01/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    From the first time I had contact with Sam I knew he was a great choice. He was very responsive and easy to work with. We picked our wedding venue because of the view of the DE bay, and I was hoping for Sunset picture on the dock. The day of my wedding it poured and I was so worried about the pictures. He was very flexible and set up the pictures beautifully.
    I am sharing one of my favorite picture from that night. It's hard to pick because all of them were fabulous. I highly recommend Sam Ellis for Weddings, engagements or any event.

    Sam Ellis Photography's reply:

    I appreciate your kind words, Alycia!!! I'm always bummed when it rains on the wedding day, but I do my best to provide great images for my clients no matter what :)
  • K
    Kathryn Sent on 12/31/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam Ellis was punctual, fun and flexible! I could not have been more happy with his services! He has various packages to choose from and gives discounts to teachers! He took so many wonderful photos, I am having trouble picking my favorites. He even suggested a videographer that he has worked with before, and she was just as wonderful as he was. I would recommend Sam Ellis to any one looking for a great photographer!
  • L
    Lisa Sent on 12/28/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam was great because he was creative. Lots of different backgrounds & loved all the shots getting ready.
    He had a list of shots with names of all participants so we didn't waste anytime & could hang out with or guests!
    Best of all... Got me the pics before Christmas!
  • C
    Corey Sent on 12/27/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam was amazing to work with. He understood my wife's apprehension about photo's and worked with us to make it as easy as possible for her. He was everywhere getting amazing shots, but never felt like he was in our face. The quality of his shots was amazing. Sam's pricing, professionalism, and quality make him a must choose for your wedding.
  • K
    Kelly Sent on 12/26/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam Ellis was a great photographer for our wedding at Baywood Greens Country Club. It was a beautiful venue so I wanted a photographer that was experienced with Baywood Greens and was able to capture every detail and moment, in which Sam succeed! Sam was on top of it and very organized. He had excellent communication during the planning process leading up to the wedding. We had fireworks at our wedding and he got great shots of such a special moment. Sam arrived a few hours prior to the wedding and stayed until the very end! He also gives discounts to teachers, which was very thoughtful and a plus for us teachers! We had our engagement pictures with Sam on the beach. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Sam and his style prior to the wedding. Sam posted a few preview pictures from the wedding that night and the next day, which was really exciting. He also brings an assistant to help him capture every moment! We were very happy with the custom wedding album that was delivered a few months after the wedding. Each page is custom made with amazing layouts, great quality, and is beautifully bounded which we will cherish forever. Sam is also working with bridal magazines to showcase our beautiful wedding pictures. Sam is a "5 star" wedding photographer!
  • Melanie
    Melanie Sent on 08/14/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I reached out to Sam to schedule engagement pictures on the beach! He was very responsive and very nice! We had our engagement pictures taken Mid July on a Monday evening by Fenwick Island State Park. The scenery was beautiful and Sam's professionalism showed. We had a ton of fun and we are very happy with our Pictures! I would highly recommend Sam!
  • A
    Alex Sent on 11/20/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam is a good friend of mine, great guy, and an even better photographer! I have hosted many weddings at our restaurants and worked with him professionally numerous times and he always remains professional, compassionate, and patient with weddings. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to have him work with us on our actual wedding day. Capturing moments, the ones that you think are just you and your wife/ husband, is what he does best. We never felt he was over-bearing and barely noticed him....but he was always right there next to us to catch every moment...big or small. I highly recommend using Sam! Also suggest going with the best package he offers, as having two photographers only increases the chances of catching truly amazing-candid photographs.
  • User2330178 Sent on 09/23/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam is a great photographer, and just a downright awesome guy. We are so lucky to have found him for our wedding. He was responsive to my many emails, professional, and fun. Prices are fair and he has several packages to choose from. His photobooth was a hit with guests because it's an open-air booth that can fit tons of people and he provides several props. The wedding photos are gorgeous, and what I think I like the most about him is that he gets genuinely excited when he takes a great shot! You can tell he really likes what he does. I highly recommend him.
  • A
    Amanda Sent on 05/17/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I think the best decision I made when planning my wedding was choosing Sam Ellis as our photographer. He is phenomenal. First, he is friendly and prompt with his replies, while maintaining professionalism. He made us feel very comfortable while being photographed. Sam does anything to get a good shot: he stands on things, he'll lie down on the ground, and he'll even balance in the sand to get something special! I really suggest getting your engagement photos with him so you have a chance to interact with him prior to your wedding. It's a great experience!
    Our wedding photos are beyond wonderful. We are SO SO happy with them. We had numerous compliments on Sam after our ceremony and reception and even more when our friends and family viewed our photos. It was cold outside the day we got married, snow flurries actually, and Sam was so creative in making our indoor photos look amazing and unique. Sam encouraged us to go outside for sunset photos and it was well worth being cold! Trust him! My oldest brother told me that our photos are the best wedding photos he has ever seen...and he does not dole out compliments easily!! I am still just amazed at how many beautiful and memorable photos we have to look at and peruse!
  • J
    Jason Sent on 11/07/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam Ellis was an outstanding photographer, & I would recommend him to EVERYONE! He was very professional, & his second photographer, Brandon Shockley, was awesome too! They both ensured that all of our wedding day was captured by camera.

    Sam was always accessible by email/phone, & was prompt in his responses. He answered all questions and helped to ease all of our stress with regards to the wedding day.

    The photobooth he provided us with during our reception was AWESOME! Never in my life have I ever been somewhere that had so many props for the photobooth. Everyone loved the photobooth & I would strongly recommend people adding this to their package!

    All in all, I would strongly recommend Sam Ellis to everyone!
  • User1672036 Sent on 06/21/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We enjoyed having our photography done by this vendor very much! Brandon, of Sam Ellis Photography, was professional, very organized but also so much fun to have with us for our special day. He followed the requested checklist the company asked for but worked so efficiently that we also had time to add in extra photo opportunities that were not on the list. We got to be spontaneous which we loved along with the planned and posed pictures. We felt like we could still be with our guests and actually enjoy our wedding day! As the bride, I loved having him take photos while I was with the bridesmaids and my Mother before the ceremony. Although this is usually a very personal time for a bride, the photographer, Brandon, was fun and created a nice and relaxed atmosphere for photos! Since the wedding, we have been contacted to let us know the progress of how the photos are coming along which was very courteous and an added bonus. I would highly recommend this photographer for your event! We had a great day with them and can't wait to see the pictures!
  • K
    Karen Sent on 06/25/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Sam Ellis is amazing! He was so flexible with the long shot list I gave him prior to our wedding! He and his assistants were so great at getting so many wonderful shots without being intrusive during our ceremony or reception. The photo album and prints are wonderful! Everyone who sees them can not stop raving about how amazing everything looks. He has a quick turn around time when prints and albums are ordered. Pictures were very important for our wedding and I am so glad we went with Sam because the pictures are perfect!
  • User1476642 Sent on 12/18/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I got engaged in September 2012 and was married in September 2013. After we had locked down our wedding date, I went online and researched several photographers as we were to be married in Rehoboth Beach.
    My fiancé and I met with Sam on the same day after interviewing 2 other photographers, who were both lacking the professionalism I was looking for.
    When we got to Sam's studio we were blown away. He had music playing, wedding photos displayed everywhere, and he literally sold us with his affordable wedding day packages and easy going attitude.
    He was extremely responsive the months leading up to the wedding day - AND afterwards.
    One piece of advice I received when choosing a photographer was on your wedding day you want someone who isn't going to cause added stress. Not only did Sam and his team take amazing pictures but we all had a lot of laughs together throughout the day and into the night.
    He also had our wedding photos posted up on the website in a few weeks - the turnaround was awesome.
    I couldn't recommend Sam Ellis more.

  • K
    Kristen Sent on 08/19/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    There are so many wonderful things to share about Sam! Sam did our engagement photos, wedding photos, as well as the photo booth at our wedding. Brandon, Sam's second shooter did a phenomenal job! Sam was always available to answer any questions I had and always offered up suggestions. Sam always remained professional and it was clear that he loves photography. He was extremely flexible with weather changes and was available to do more pictures when our first shoot was cut short due to rain. My guests loved all of the pictures that were posted on his website. The pictures of our wedding were up upon our return from our honeymoon (only 9 days after the wedding!). My husband and I are super happy with all of our pictures and cannot wait to hang them on the walls to admire for years to come!
  • K
    Kate Sent on 12/18/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We have nothing but great things to say about Sam from start to finish. I felt relaxed and comfortable the whole day and some of his best shots were the candid ones! Sam has a great eye for detail and light. We looked at a lot of photographers in the area and by far Sam was not only the best value, but the best guy for the job - hands down. My husband and I look forward to getting pictures taking with Sam for years to come!
  • K
    Kylie Sent on 04/11/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Originally, we were not going to budget for a photographer as our budget was very tight, but after talking to numerous people we decided it would be worth the expenditure. I found Sam online and set up a meeting. Before I found him, I had met with another photographer who was extremely unprofessional (refused to give references or sign a contract and more) and I was very wary. Sam was very kind and very professional and put me at ease at once. He was able to show me a good array of his work, which I was very impressed with. He takes beautiful pictures! He helped me put together a shot list for the formal portraits. We were only having him shoot the ceremony, so he did candids before and during as well as formal posed portraits. On the day of, he was great. My husband absolutely hates taking pictures and I was so surprised and happy to see that Sam was able to get such great shots of him. For the formal shots, he was quick and efficient and dealt with some pretty tired and grumpy people very well. When I saw the pictures (not too long after the wedding, he was quick!) they were incredible. I am so happy with the results and would definitely work with Sam Ellis in the future. Check out his website, the work speaks for itself! http://www.samellis.com/ My wedding was the Fitzgerald/Plummer wedding in 2013 :)
  • C
    Caitlin Sent on 01/11/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Although BOTH of his assistants called out sick the day of the wedding, Sam Ellis pulled everything together and did an amazing job. we even took some shots out side, just beating the rain. Ellis also had a unique photo-station set up for the guests to put on silly hats, mustaches, etc. and it was a hit! I've known Sam Ellis for a long time and overall he is a great person, he did an amazing job for a great price.
  • User1029245 Sent on 11/28/2012
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I have nothing but great things to say about Sam. My wedding was a few weeks ago. Sam and his second shot, Brandon, did a fantastic job. Sam was extremely helpful months before the wedding and recommended vendors, many of which I used for the wedding. He was very professional and responsive any time I had a question throughout the planning process. He went above and beyond to get great shots of everyone and really capture the day. Not only is he a great photographer, but he is very friendly and easy to work with!
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth Sent on 12/17/2013
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We are so glad that we chose Sam to be our wedding photographer! Sam is an excellent photographer and a pleasure to work with. He helped us create a package that would work for our day and meet our needs. On the wedding day, we were incredibly happy with how organized, professional, and non-invasive Sam and his assistant were. They were very efficient with the family photos after the ceremony, and they were flexible about making last minute changes to the locations where we took wedding party photos. Sam is creative, flexible, easy-going, and fun to work with. We were very pleased with the photos and we love the album! I was very impressed with how quickly Sam sent us a preview of our photos, and the quality of the prints we received were excellent. I would highly recommend Sam to any couple looking for an outstanding photographer for their wedding day!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message