Isle of Palms Beach Photography is owned and operated by Gillian Ellis. Gillian is a 2009 graduate of the College of Charleston and worked alongside her father, Richard Ellis a three-time Pulitzer Prize nominated international photojournalist for 8-years before taking over the family photography business in 2018.

Gillian has been a photographer for the past 15-years capturing happy families in the picturesque Isle of Palms. Her photography has been featured in many major publications including The Washington Post, Charleston Weddings Magazine, The Everygirl, and Brit + Co. A former wedding blogger, her photography and styling work has taken her to Maine, Jamaica, and Colorado as well as an on air appearance for The Weather Channel!

Your family beach portraits are too important to trust with just anyone with a camera. Gillian Ellis brings her 15 years of experience and talent to your beach portrait session capturing the finest images that will last a lifetime.