The Person Behind the Lens

Maya Ellis

Atlanta native, documentary photographer, and analog darkroom enthusiast shooting assignments across Georgia and the Southeast.

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Studio & Appointments

Studio: 412 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Hours: By appointment, Tuesday through Saturday. Planning calls on weekday mornings.

Service Area: Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, and destination assignments across the Southeast

How I Work

I grew up in Decatur and still shoot most weeks within a few miles of the BeltLine. Red Clay is a one-person studio. You work with me on the planning call, on the day, and when the gallery lands. I am not chasing a look that expires in a year. I am after color, movement, and the version of you that your people already recognize.

What Every Client Receives

Every session delivers a focused gallery of edited, high-resolution photographs, ready to print, share, and keep. No watermarks and no surprise per-image fees.

Working Method & Gear

  • Light Direction: No awkward robotic posing. We move naturally, talk, and let moments unfold organically.
  • Film-Informed Color: Graded to match real Kodak and Fuji medium format film stocks, not muddy automated presets.
  • Archival Delivery: Private online proofing portal with 100% full-resolution JPEG and TIFF downloads for life.
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