Colleen Elise Photography

10/16/2026

After 26 years of knowing one another, dating 3 times, and both of them battling cancer, Hillary and Matt are married!

They met 26 years ago while living in South Florida, dated for a time, and then went their separate ways. Then they dated a second time and again went their separate ways. Until life brought them back together for good, but not without trials and tribulations.

See…they were supposed to get married in 2024 and rescheduled to 2025. Then decided to move postpone. Life really said “hold my beer.” Hillary was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, and while she was going through treatment, Matt got a recurring cancer diagnosis. Thus the wedding was put on hold…twice, BUT it finally got to happen in a very small ceremony with their closest family members at the cutest Airbnb.

Here’s to another 26 years for them and a lifetime of happiness and HEALTHINESS!!

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10/14/2026

My lack of posting has resulted in a lot of cool stuff not being posted, including this maternity session from earlier this year! Baby girl Zoe has actually been earth side since late June. ✨

Also you guys have no idea how much it means to me when you recommend me to your friends and they hire me. 🥹 Sam and Marcus were recommended to me by one of my coolest wedding couples. It’s truly an honor!

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08/29/2026

Hey-oooo, fall mini sessions are here and will be at the gorgeous Richards Family Farm in Cu***ng, GA!

Families, couples, maternity, and senior sessions welcome

15 Minutes | 15 Edited Digitals | Print Release | Online Gallery + a polaroid to take home :)
$250
50% non-refundable retainer required to book

Booking link below!
https://portal.colleenelisephotography.com/public/appointment-scheduler/68e44bd245253693c39ff1e1/schedule

05/19/2026

Real talk: do you actually read captions?

As someone who has ADHD, if I’m fully reading a longer caption, I’m probably skimming it. I also just don’t like posting on here with a caption that says “look at this cute lil fam 🫶” because it requires no effort. I sure as s**t don’t want to come across as a photographer who doesn’t put in effort!

Also if you’re a non-photographer and DID read this, feel free to elaborate on what catches your attention in the comments!

North Georgia Family Photographer

04/28/2026

Because being a photographer who cares deeply about your experience is more than photographing, editing, and marketing.

And while my business isn’t my entire life, it is a big part dang part of it, which means that my day to day impacts how I show up for and serve my clients!

I’m currently booking for the rest of 2026 and 2027. Let’s chitty chat about your wants and needs!

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04/24/2026

Planning a destination microwedding or elopement?

+ me = 🤝 dream team

We planned this destination styled elopement last March that took place in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah! (PLS take the term styled lightly because these are quite literally Shelby and Courtney’s wedding photos.)

Lily handled all of the styling, vendors, general logistics, and traveling with multiple dresses and shoes. I put together the timeline, which included researching locations within the park, hike times, and time in between each location. Normally Lily would do that, but I wanted to contributed something. 😂😂😂

Aaaand no hate to Lily, but I do offer elopement planning in some of my elopement packages if hiring a planner doesn’t feel conducive to your plans!

Soooo whatcha waiting for? Reach out to us today so we can plan something EPIC. It will be tons of fun.

PS all of these are film photos ✨

04/20/2026

“What happens if it rains on our elopement day?”

You’re having an outdoor elopement with no covered backup options. Here for it! Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather, and certain seasons are more prone to rain than others! You have a few options…

Option 01 | Grab some umbrellas and embrace it! As long as there’s no chance for severe weather, why not?! I have clear umbrellas that I always have with me, and I will never mind getting rained on. But hey, I totally understand if this isn’t your vision or vibe.

Option 2 | Have flexibility with timing day-of. If possible, we can move things around based on the timing of the rain, when it’ll be the heaviest, etc., and I will quite literally stare at a radar for an hour straight or check the weather every 5 minutes if I need to for you!

Option 3 | Have a backup day! I would say this is the least ideal option, as you’d have to ensure your vendors can be booked for multiple days and willing to shift, BUT it is an option.

Option 4 | Shift to an indoor or covered location! I know, I know. You planned something you dreamed of and are having to shift it entirely. S**t absolutely sucks, but there are options for this option. Dress up in your attire again and do photos in your first location. Do anniversary photos at the first location. We can make it happen!!

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04/16/2026

HOT TAKEEEEE with all the peace, love, and support 🫶

You don’t have to do anything for your wedding (or even have one for that matter) that you don’t want to do, especially if you’re feeling pressured or maybe even manipulated by family members into doing so.

Your wedding. Your marriage. Your choice!

I totally understand it may feel scary or may even cause conflict to stand your ground and say no, but SHAWTY, you got this. It’s about you and your partner. How you choose to celebrate is YOUR choice, nobody else’s.

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