Hi friend! I'm Morgan Elise!
Austin, TX based wedding photographer.
I feel like many people get anxious when they hear "documentary photographer." This image of me yeeting you in front of the camera with no direction, and shouting "DO STUFF!".
No. I use my time on our initial call to gather as much information as possible about you, your love story, and your vision.
I then curate my work to reflect an accurate representation of YOU.
I will be guiding and directing you every step of the way. You will never have to worry about posing yourself with me.
I am a firm believer in "less is more."
I am not interested in stiff posing, excessive props, or forced smiles.
The last thing I want is for you to look back on your photos and think: "Why do I look so uncomfortable?"
I want you to be in an environment that brings out your authentic self.
After almost 15 years of practice, educational courses, and pushing myself to learn and grow, I can confidently say you will be pleased with your photos.
I'm a Leo and an empath. I pride myself in my ability to SEE you and give you an experience that will have you feeling and accepting your highest self. Photography has always been about more than just money for me. This is my passion, heart, soul, and platform to help others grow in their confidence.
I want you to leave our session accepting and claiming YOUR power.
In another life, I am convinced I was a comedian. I have found a way to balance professionalism and pure feralness. I have failed at my job if I can't keep you laughing and having fun throughout your session. I am not your girl if you're not a fan of being hyped up for hours on end.
I promise there will be no silence- I'm a full-time talker.
In short, I love what I do, and I want to tell your story authentically.
Authentic, Timeless & Documentary photography
I'm
Morgan Elise!
I am a
storyteller
I bring that semi feral/eccentric, queer, witchy woo woo, empath, aunt energy.
Lover of travel (Kauai specifically), history, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson, Taylor Swift, Parks & Rec, old vines and memes, Liza Koshy, Vogue, Mean Girls, Napoleon Dynamite, "Jasper the Doll", the "F" word and potatoes.
I feel most aligned and alive when serving others and telling their story.
My love of storytelling started with my love of film (I'm a very annoying person to watch movies with btw).
I originally planned to go to film school to be a director, but I discovered along the way that I enjoyed the photography side of directing more.
I am a romantic at heart. I see the beauty and romance in all things.
I feel deeply.
I am passionate about PEOPLE.
I am passionate about ART.
What better combination?
Let's make some magic!
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“Amazing does not even cover the experience we had working with Morgan and her energy is just as wonderful as the pictures she takes. She captured our day exactly how we envisioned it being captured. Not only did she deliver us gorgeous photos that tell the story of our wedding perfectly, she was an absolute joy to be around and work with! She had our photos back to us so quickly as well. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Morgan for your wedding photography!”
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“I am absolutely in awe of the photos Morgan took of my wedding and so far I’ve only seen a sneak peek album! The engagement photos Morgan took were incredible and I was excited to see what she would do at the wedding. The photos are beyond stunning.
Morgan is exceptional at what she does. She is very kind and helpful and she made everyone feel super comfortable. Morgan is a great communicator and is quick on photo turnaround. I cannot recommend her enough!! I’m so glad I trusted her to capture my wedding!!”
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“I saw Morgan’s work online and loved it, so she flew to Seattle to shoot our wedding. Without a doubt, one of our best wedding decisions! She was so communicative, organized, and a fun/comforting presence when we were so stressed. Neither of us are good in front of a camera, and her directions helped us out so much! We love our photos so much, and she got them back to us sooo fast! Talking a huge preview within a day and a huge gallery within a week. She is the best!”
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“We we're incredibly lucky to work with Morgan. She shot the most beautiful photos, talked us through poses while also capturing the sweetest candids. She was caring, inclusive and we had the best experience with her. Can't wait to work with her again! Swifties unite 3”
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“I booked a boudoir session with Morgan & holy cow!!! I could not be more pleased with the results. She took time to fully understand my vision & executed it perfectly. She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera, confident, & sexy! She knows how to make her clients feel at ease & pose them in the most flattering way. She was super communicative & had speedy turnaround time! She really made the photo shoot of my dreams a reality! I highly recommend working with Morgan!!”
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“"My partner and I couldn’t be happier with choosing Morgan as our photographer for our wedding. From inquiring to the actual day, she was so amazing to work with. Our wedding was during the solar eclipse and she made sure she researched and was prepared with any special preparations needed for it. Every single photo we received came out perfect! We can’t thank her enough for making our day so special!"”
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“I honestly don’t have enough good things to say about Morgan, but the first that come to mind would be her energy, sense of humor, flexibility, prompt and professional communication, and sheer TALENT for capturing the most perfect moments we could only dream of. My (now) husband and I are so uncomfortable being photographed, but Morgan was able to help us loosen up and laugh along with us every step of the way. She’s so beyond patient and capable of wrangling a big crazy wedding party like ours!”
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“Choosing Morgan as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our wedding pictures are beyond anything we could have imagined. Morgan's talent goes far beyond just capturing images; she managed to encapsulate the emotions, energy, and love of our special day. The results are a true testament to her dedication and passion for her craft. If you are searching for a photographer who not only takes stunning pictures but also brings out the best in you, look no further than Morgan.”
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“Morgan is simply amazing! Not just from her quality of shots but her passion for what she loves doing. She values talking to you before actually booking to make sure she is the best fit for you but also that you are the best fit for her. She knows her worth and values finding the best fit for everyone. During the wedding, she made me feel so confident and comfortable and truly went for the authentic, natural flowing shots that honestly I think we all want.”
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“Morgan is amazing!! She made our engagement session very fun. I love that she was able to capture our silly, playful side. The pictures turned out gorgeous.
Morgan is also a great communicator. She was very quick to get back to me when I had questions and sent me lots of updates leading up to our shoot. She was early to the shoot and turned our photos around the same day. I absolutely recommend Morgan!!”
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“Simply incredible. Morgan's ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera is so so amazing. And the photos turned out stunning. I'll definitely be using Morgan again. Highly highly highly recommend.”
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“Morgan is so so incredible at what she does. I’ve never been in front of a camera before and she did an AMAZING job of making me comfortable. The pictures came out beautifully and it was evident she really cared how I was feeling and how I felt about the end result. 10/10 recommend her for ANY and all photography needs.”
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“Morgan is incredibly sweet and super talented!! she got our engagement shoot photos edited SO quickly and they were beautiful! i’m always nervous when i get photographed, and she completely eased my stress and made the whole process so fun. 15/10 totally recommend! :)”
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“Morgan is an absolute joy! She was very communicative and had plenty of ideas of how to stage us and pose us, which was great because my fiancé and I had never done a photo shoot before. Not only did she make us feel comfortable, but she edited and sent us our photos so quickly I was in shock! Do not miss out on an opportunity to shoot with her. 10/10 recommend!”
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“Morgan is a true artist with a sincere love of what she does. She’s the sweetest and sincerest human and makes you feel so comfortable in front of a camera. I have worked with her several times and each time she is so positive, friendly, and passionate about her job. Can’t wait to work with her again!”
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“We feel incredibly fortunate to have Morgan as our wedding photographer for our upcoming event in February 2024. Morgan is not only sweet and kind but also exceptionally talented.
Recently, we had our engagement pictures taken by her, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. Morgan not only captured beautiful moments but also created a warm and comfortable atmosphere that allowed us to truly be ourselves during the session.”
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“I was lucky enough to win a giveaway for a couples shoot in May of 2022 and the rest was history. We loved her art, passion, and energy! We are now about to have our 3rd session with her for our engagement and over the moon she will be photographing our wedding in 2024! She is so energetic and makes the whole thing so much fun and comfortable. You leave feeling confident and at ease!!”
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“Morgan's bubbly energy is contagious and is sure to uplift anyone who may feel a bit uncomfortable being photographed. We really appreciated her balance of enthusiasm and spontaneity while also providing the professional guidance and structure we needed (“where do I put my hands!?”) to feel confident, not only in ourselves, but also in Morgan photographing the most important day of our lives. We loved our photos and we are SO excited for the big day!”
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“Our engagement session with Morgan was an absolute dream! She brings such an amazing energy to the shoot and made us feel so comfortable behind the camera. The photos she captured truly tell the story of our love, and we cannot wait to work with her on our wedding day.
Morgan has been so communicative throughout the process, on time, and lovely to work with! Book her now!”
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“Morgan is not only a photographer, she is a true ARTIST. The way she sees the world is so unique and beautiful and it comes through in every photo she creates. It also doesn’t hurt that she has an amazing, hilarious personality that will immediately put you at ease. Hire her!!”
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“Best Photographer in ATX!
Morgan was the absolute best photographer! Her attention to detail and photography style is next level. She’s also generally just an amazing person with really good positive energy!
She was such a pleasure to work with and we will be hiring her for all of our photography needs in the future!”
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“Morgan is amazing!
I am so blown away by Morgan's talent! She did such a beautiful job of capturing our engagement photos and the beauty of our wedding day. Morgan was great at communicating quickly and clearly and made the process so stress free! She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and made sure we got exactly what we wanted! She has made everything that we had dreamed of and more come to life!”
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“Morgan is amazing!!
My experience with Morgan was honestly better than I could've hoped. She was friendly, professional, encouraging, and helped me feel very comfortable with the experience because I'm naturally an anxious person. She even asked if we had any suggestions or certain shots we wanted and went ahead with any we gave. She communicated well with our families and guests too for group shots. I would most definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who can make them feel at ease.”
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“Dream photographer!
We had a low key wedding with a bunch of ragtag hooligans, and Morgan was an absolute dream! She was patient, made us feel comfortable, took our special shot requests, and didn't miss a beat. She delivered all of the images with lightning speed and we will treasure them all for the rest of our lives. I highly, highly recommend.”
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“Morgan was easy to work with, and the session was so much fun! I was amazed how quickly she sent us the photos back, and when I first saw them, I teared up because she truly captured “us.” We absolutely love our photos!”
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“"Morgan is such a joy to work with! Her personality is so inviting while still keeping the professionalism you want in a vendor. Her art is absolutely stunning and I cannot recommend her enough!"”
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“Great photographer with unique beautiful style.
It was a wonderful time working with Morgan. She is so flexible and friendly to work with. She asks good questions to get to know us and made the elopement experience smooth and sweet. She is also happy to take a few still object photos as required. Her photo style is unique and beautiful for the private intimate feeling we'd like. Recommend anyone to consult and work with her”
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“Hire Morgan for Your Unique Engagement Shoot!
Morgan shot our engagement photos in October 2022 around the South Congress area and on the roof of a parking garage in downtown Austin. We had such a good time and the poses she put us in look very natural. She took some really artistic and unique photos and we were absolutely thrilled with them. We can't wait to work with Morgan again for our reception this coming October.”
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“Morgan was a true pleasure to work with and she made my fiance and I feel super comfortable. We're getting married later this year, we're both introverts and a bit camera-shy, but she has such a grounding, calming presence and a real eye for catching moments that are genuine and organic. I couldn't stop looking at our gallery after she sent it to us, since with the pandemic it's just been ages since we've had someone else take our picture together. I'm excited to get some of them printed and framed so that”
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“Perfect from start to finish.
Morgan was such a pleasure to have for our photography. Would highly recommend.”
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“My photo shoot with Morgan was magnificent. She is a super talented photographer, who brings a smile and warmth with her presence wherever you are. I had an absolute blast working with her. She made the whole experience a delight and something I will want to return to again. Her work and professionalism exceeded my expectations. Thank you Morgan! I highly recommend!”
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“"Morgan is such a joy to work with! She takes the most beautiful photos and took the time to make sure we were comfortable with various poses. She is kind, attentive, and supportive and will make you look fabulous! Her photos are gorgeous and was so quick to get them back to us which was great! We can't recommend Morgan enough when it comes to capturing your special day!"”
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“Morgan was a great photographer to work with. She was energetic, engaging, and a lot of fun! I am obsessed with my pictures!”
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“after decades of exploring Austin myself, this shoot was true joy for me because it allowed my husband and I a moment to be together while Morgan captured our memories. She is personable and professional with easy directions on how to pose and where to go. She has a lot of experience in this field and it showed. The photos came back to us quickly and are flawless.I absolutely loved going through them and am so grateful for the opportunity for the shoot. I highly recommend Morgan Elise Photography”
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“Morgan was so responsive and easy to coordinate with. My fiancé and I had never done a photo shoot before, but she was so warm and made the entire experience so fun and comfortable for us. The photos turned out so beautiful and I’m so thankful that we found her and she so perfectly captured our love.
Highly recommend booking Morgan, she’s the best!”
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“Morgan's photos capture raw emotion--sadness, confidence, ecstasy, happiness. She is a wonderful person to work. She has an amazing attention to detail and absolutely ensures you have a fantastic experience AND beautiful photos. You will not regret booking a session with Morgan”
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“Morgan is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to photography and planning out the day. Because she is a model, she can pose you where you look like one too! I love her style. If you need wedding or boudoir, I'd highly recommend!”
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“Morgan is absolutely amazing!!! I went into my photo session nervous and scared that “my type of body” won’t look good in any sense of boudoir. Girl, was I so WRONG!!! She made everything so comfortable and had me laughing the entire time… plus the pictures turned out absolutely amazing!”
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“Morgan is so fun to work with! She’s always hyping you up during sessions. The photo’s turned out so good!!”
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“Morgan is such a talented photographer! She is also so kind, fun and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!”
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“Morgan did our maternity shoot and she did not disappoint! The photos turned out better than we could’ve imagined & more importantly made us feel so comfortable and really enjoy it! Highly recommend!!”
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“Morgan did our photos for our wedding in October 2022 and we are more than grateful for the wonderful, beautiful and creative moments that she captured for us. My husband and I are not very photogenic and kinda awkward but she made us feel comfortable and gave us a beautiful album to remember the day. If you want a caring person to take photos for a special moment, she is totally worth booking.”
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“I would love to thank Morgan Elise photography for capturing my sister’s wedding in such short notice due to our father battling cancer. She did a remarkable job in capturing every intimate moment”
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“Morgan Elise: What can I say? Her work definitely speaks louder then my words. I haven’t had the opportunity to be photographed by her. Although I have worked with her on a professional level. She is a phenomenal photographer and she is very attentive and caring to the craft and to her clients.”