Business Details
Timeless Portrait Photography in Nashville, TN
Scott Ellis Photography has dedicated over three decades to preserving life's most meaningful moments through timeless portrait photography. Founded on a passion for capturing authentic human connection, our studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create heirloom-quality images that span generations. With a background in art and advertising design, we bring a unique creative perspective to every session, whether photographing infants, families, or professionals. Our Nashville studio features both indoor and outdoor settings, including a historic garden space that provides natural beauty for portraits.We specialize in personalized experiences, offering services like heirloom baby panels, hand-tinted portraits, and oil portraiture that reflect our commitment to traditional photographic arts while maintaining modern relevance. Our 30-year legacy demonstrates both industry experience and technical mastery, with a focus on client satisfaction through transparent communication and flexible scheduling options.
Services
Heirloom Baby Panels
Family Portraits
Infant Portraits
Business Headshots
Oil Portraiture
Hand-Tinted Portraits
Outdoor Portraiture
Santa Sessions
School Orders
Classic Black & White
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized portrait photography experience
- Our artistic approach combines traditional techniques with modern innovation
- We provide access to unique outdoor settings at our historic Nashville studio
- We offer customized session experiences tailored to client needs
- We include digital files with qualifying print purchases
What people say
Timeless portraits
Cherished memories
Technical skill
Natural expressions
Exceptional experience
Services
Heirloom Baby Panels
Document your baby's first year through our traditional Southern heirloom panels. Featuring four milestone sessions at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, these seamless portraits capture developmental stages in black and white, color, or hand-tinted oils. Each $600-$800 investment creates a timeless art piece designed to be passed through generations. Our 30-year expertise ensures consistent quality across all sessions.
Family Portraits
Create lasting family memories with our customized portrait sessions. Available in studio or our landscaped outdoor garden setting, we focus on natural interactions that reflect your family's unique dynamics. Sessions include planning assistance to ensure authentic compositions that celebrate generational connections, with options for both traditional and contemporary styling approaches.
Business Headshots
Establish professional credibility with high-quality headshots starting at $200. Choose from multiple studio backdrops or outdoor settings to create the appropriate image for your industry. Each session includes one retouched digital file, with additional poses available at $50 each, ensuring you get the perfect representation for your professional needs.
Outdoor Portraiture
Utilize our historic 150-year-old garden setting for natural portraits. Featuring century-old trees, waterfalls, and formal gardens, our property offers diverse backdrops for family, infant, or individual sessions. The shaded environment works particularly well for summer photography, with multiple scenic elements including ponds, archways, and flower beds.
Oil Portraiture
Transform photographs into fine art through our oil painting service. Using traditional techniques, we transfer images onto canvas and apply hand-painted details to create depth and dimension. The final product combines photographic accuracy with artistic interpretation, resulting in a unique wall art piece that showcases subjects with rich textural quality.
Questions
What portrait styles do you offer?
We provide heirloom baby panels, family portraits, business headshots, oil portraiture, hand-tinted images, and outdoor sessions in our historic garden setting.
What are your pricing options?
Heirloom baby panels range from $600-$800, business headshots start at $200, with various packages available for different portrait types.
Do you offer digital image files?
Digital files are available with qualifying print purchases across all portrait categories.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit/debit cards and checks for our portrait services.
How long does the portrait process take?
Session durations vary by type, with infant sessions typically lasting 1-2 hours and business headshots completed in 30-60 minutes.
