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About Elly
I have always been inextricably drawn to capturing and creating art. Growing up on a farm in regional Western Australia gave me a lifelong love of nature and a knack for seeking out its most beautiful (hidden) secrets, which is something I utilise often when shooting. My first passion was dance, and in 2011 I moved to Melbourne to train full-time at the National Theatre Ballet School. My years of training as a dancer have given me a deep understanding of the human form, a keen eye for lines and the ability to capture the most elegant shapes in every image - something that gives my photography its own unique style.
“Every story deserves to be celebrated, captured and preserved as cinematically and beautifully as possible. My driving passion is documenting real moments and emotions in a way that captures you fully in your element. The goal is artwork that is breathtaking not simply by being ‘a pretty photo’ but by using all the raw ingredients and small details that are uniquely part of your journey, and crafting photographs that are so deeply resonant with this this chapter of your life. ”
This combined with my avid love of painting is what has shaped my photography today, as I believe that what turns a moment into a work of art is the combination of a beautifully composed shot, and the masterful enhancement of colours, tone and lighting. Every photo should be an artwork that captures and suspends a moment in time.
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
Aside from my freelance photography, I am the resident photographer for Australian dancewear brand Energetiks, and frequently travel interstate to photograph dancers, performances and fashion campaigns. I have been working as a full-time photographer now since 2016, allowing me to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in outdoor, studio and performance photography to every session. A unique advantage of my background in dance photography is that capturing magic that happens in a split-second is ingrained in how I work, so I truly do thrive off capturing the exact moment you first lock eyes with your soulmate on your wedding day, and in the beautiful chaos that our little humans create. I have two of my own so I’m right there with you in the joy and the madness! Nothing moves too fast or is ‘too much’, I’ve got you (and your runaway toddler!) perfectly in frame.
Images courtesy of Energetiks, photographed by Elly Ford
More than anything, I am passionate about capturing stories as beautifully as possible. I consider it to be the greatest honour and a privilege to create stunning imagery that will last my clients a lifetime - and beyond.
If the wild, powerful, candid moments of life speak to you most, if you love the beauty of sunsets, the magic of nature and the thrill of adventure, then let’s tell a story together: yours.