interior design

I truly believe that a beautiful home can transform your life. Actually, I know this for a fact, because we’ve spent the last few years renovating our home, and to come home every day is a joy! There's just something about walking through your front door every evening and...seeing that piece of art that you could stare at all day, or that funky chair that you love to plunk down in, or that chandelier that lights up the room just right. Whether it's warm and cozy, moody and comforting, light and airy, or whatever it may be— it's you. 

photography

There are few things more humbling than having the honor of documenting the best day of someone's life. And I can't help it, I just love love! The kisses, the cuddles, and warmth, and the light that emanates from the two people who have made each other their world, their gravity...There's nothing like it. That's why I specialize in weddings, engagements, and family sessions— because of all the things in the world that can be photographed, your love is my favorite. 

meet ellie

Hi there! My name is Ellie, and I'm the founder of Silver & Slate, based in sunny Austin, Texas, loving life with my husband, Kevin, and our fluffy baby Lilly. I am an interior designer specializing in New Construction for my day-job, plus a freelance interior designer and photographer on the side.

After earning my degree in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, I went out into the real world and promptly made an unexpected career change, landing a job at an interior design studio. I love interior design— the colors, the furniture, the light fixtures...I just adore watching a space transform from dated or dark or dingy to beautiful and bright! But even with a new job that I totally loved, I could never fully shake photography. Then, I realized I didn't have to, and here we are! 

I'm living out a dream right now, and I can't say enough how truly blessed and grateful I feel that I can pursue both of my passions in this big crazy world of ours. I'd love to be a part of your life, to make your house into the home that you've always envisioned, or to document your most beautiful moments, or hey, maybe both! I look forward to meeting you soon!

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@farewell.ellie