AC Ellis Inc. Blog

Shelby Turns 5

Cory Ann — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:12:02 +0000

Leah from Envision Wedding Studio, Angelique from Platinum Imagination and I got to partner for a something other than a wedding. Envision designed the decor and paper materials for the party, Angelique did Miss Shelby’s hair and make up and I got to collaborate and photograph. Shelby was the cutest little thing. It was so fun to see her come up and see the finished table. That is my favorite image from the day.
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A table fit for a princess and her court.

I want one of these cute little cameras. Shelby’s mom used it to take pictures of each of the girls to put in their frames.

Mmm cupcakes.

Dress-up and picture area.

Details:

South Dakota Party Decor by Envision Wedding Studio
Sioux Falls Hair and Makeup by Platinum Imagination
South Dakota Photography by AC Ellis Inc.

Annie + David: Marshall, MN Wedding

Cory Ann — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:13:45 +0000

This will be the last wedding on the blog for a while. It is a great one to end on. So here is a big post for all you wedding watchers with little text because through the images you will see how fun the day was, how beautiful the bride was, how handsome the groom was, how cool the sky was…
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Details…

Michaela + Brian: Jamaica Wedding

Cory Ann — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:04:18 +0000

What an incredible couple and family for me to spend time in Jamaica with. Michaela’s brother and I weren’t too smart when we swam out in the dark to the big boat that was way farther out than we thought. But it was still fun. And snorkeling with the family was great. I could get hooked on snorkeling the coral and the fish were beautiful. Of course the wedding day was great as well. I love the slow pace of destination weddings. It brings things back to the vows, couple and family. And there is something refreshing about that.

Thank you for bringing me along to Jamaica. I had a wonderful time with you two and your family!

While the girls were at the spa the guys had the room to get ready in. Brian looks handsome just sitting here.

Michaela and Brian weren’t afraid to get a little wet for something different.

A few details:

Country Pattern Wedding Style

Cory Ann — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:12:30 +0000

Another collaborative effort between Envision Wedding Studio and I. We decided it was time for a small county wedding concept to come to life. Here are the images.
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Special Thank you to all the South Dakota vendors who contributed their services and products to the shoot.
Sioux Falls Wedding Attire by Interlude Bridal
Brookings Wedding Attire by Fergen’s Menswear
Ice Cream by SDSU Dairy Bar
South Dakota Wedding Decor by Envision Wedding Studio
Brookings, SD Hamburgers by Nick’s Hamburger Shop
South Dakota Wedding Photography by AC Ellis Inc.
South Dakota Farm located in Colton, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Cupcakes by O My Cupcakes
Sioux Falls Wedding Floral by House of Green

S Family

Cory Ann — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:21:29 +0000

I love this family! They are loving, giving, welcoming, gracious, big, fun and keep coming to see me or bringing me to see them. Just last month I witnessed and recorded the birth of T. He’s the littlest one and this was his newborn session. Of course what is a baby with out his family and family this little one has. All his brothers and his sister were ready to give care and attention at a moments notice.

The S Family…

The whole crew.

Little T welcome to the world and to a wonderful family.

This is the one that started me photographing this family. It was his one-year portraits. My how we have both grown.

My little helper. This boy makes me smile

Naughty…

Miss A: The only girl

Tessa + Klint: Minnesota Wedding

Cory Ann — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:02:49 +0000

Tessa and Klint got married in the country a little church I was afraid I wouldn’t find. But alas I did and to find such a natural beauty for a bride. Tessa had a smile on her face almost the entire day, it’s no wonder Klint loves her. Klint and Tessa were also fortunate that a storm rolled in and created an amazing backdrop for portraits.

A country wedding isn’t complete with out wild flowers.

The straps on Tessa’s dress allowed for the open back and lower neck line. Beautiful.

From the moment we walked in the church I loved the light. So soft and with a quick fall off coming in the side windows. After meeting Tessa I knew she had the long lines to make this a classic portrait.

One of the perks to being on the altar is to get this exit image, where you can see the entire congregation on the expressions on the parents faces.

These guys were not camera shy.

Hello second photographer, you just earned your keep. : ) I heart this image. Can Anyone guess where I am shooting from?

As the storm was rolling in we managed to create this in the parking lot before going into the reception. I love storms for pictures.

The first dance and some cuddle time during the slideshow.

Once the storm rolled by we got back outside for these two.

Details: (The wedding favor was strawberry rubarb jam and it’s yummy. I’m going to be sad when I’m all out.)

Miss L

Cory Ann — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:15:20 +0000

Another little cutie. The last time she came in she slept through the whole session no matter what we did with her.

Erin + Andrew: Brandon and Sioux Falls, SD Wedding

Cory Ann — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:00:15 +0000

These two just make me smile and I hope they come back to see me for many years to come. Such a wonderful couple!

The images:

It makes it fun to edit when I have a second photographer covering another area of the wedding. Because then I find images like this.

Loved the headpiece.

Mom was a bit teary eyed.

A quick grab while waiting for Andrew to meet us.

Look at the smiles. This is what I hope for all of my couples on their wedding day and throughout their marriage.

A pit stop after the ceremony to Palisades State Park.

The parasols were a nice touch!

Some of the details:

Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis
DJ Jer, Sioux Falls Wedding DJ
El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wedding Venue

Intimates™ of M

Cory Ann — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:11:14 +0000

Miss M came in to create a one year anniversary gift for her hubby. Here is a little peak at her session.

Maria + Rebecca: South Dakota Family

Cory Ann — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:32:35 +0000

Maria and Becca needed some updated images. So we took a few minutes in the backyard one evening. Pretty girls.