Eli's Photography Blog

Krystina + Cullen – Marlsgate Plantation Wedding

Posted: November 22nd, 2010 | 3 Comments »

At the beginning of this month I had the wonderful opportunity to photography Krystina and Cullen’s wedding. I feel really honored to have been a part of their big day! Krystina and Cullen are one of those couples that make you smile just watching them together! Congrats you guys! Here are just a few of my favorites from Saturday. Enjoy!





















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My Big Sister – My Biggest Fan!

Posted: November 13th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Today is the fifth year anniversary of my big sister’s wedding! I just wanted to take a second to thank my sister and her husband Nick for all their love and support over the years. Elana was there with me in the beginning of my plans to be a big time wedding photographer. She supported my dreams and let me take lots of pictures of her to help build my portfolio. I can tell you that without a doubt, I’m no longer the same photographer that I was 5 years ago. A lot has changed.  If I was getting married five years ago, I probably would have considered other options for my wedding photos other than Eli Murray photography, but not my big sis. I was completely under qualified and without experience, but she still trusted me and wanted me to be there to capture her special day. This was probably the most loving gift I could have received at that time in my life. After shooting her wedding, I gained so much courage and confidence to begin the next steps of my life. Like I said before, no doubt, I’m not the same photographer that I was 5 years ago. But that’s my story. Happy Anniversary Nick and Elana! Here’s to 50 more! Thanks for being my biggest fans! I love you both!

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Lindsay Davis – Little Rock Bridal Portraits

Posted: June 19th, 2010 | No Comments »

Today Lindsay and Brian are getting married! Lindsay was so incredibly easy to photograph, she was laughing and having a good time the whole way. I just couldn’t wait to show off her bridal portraits that we shot in the downtown, so here you go! Enjoy!

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Adam + Erin – Pleasant Valley Wedding

Posted: June 13th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Adam and Erin decided to tie the knot at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. The ceremony was held outside on the terrace overlooking the greens. Pretty amazing location. The reception was inside the country club with full catering from Pleasant Valley and a DJ service from Ugly Ed Johnson from Alice 107.7. I was happy to have my good friend Allen from Partridge Lane second shooting with me. Here are a few of my favorite photos! Enjoy!
Chenal Country Club Reception
Bride getting ready
Groom getting ready
Applying makeup
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Bride and Groom Portraits
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Groom in Tux
Chenal Valley Wedding
Bride with Father
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Adam and Erin Goyne wedding

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Josh + Alex Reception – Little Rock Wedding Photography

Posted: May 21st, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Yesterday I blogged the first part of Josh and Alex’s big day! Here are some of my personal favorites from their wedding reception.
Reception: Albert Pike Hotel
Lighting/Sound: Leopard Productions
Catering: Catering Creations

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Modern Wedding Portraits
Wedding Cake
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Albert Pike Hotel Little Rock
Couples First Dance
Little Rock Wedding Reception
Couples in Love
Grand Exit with Sparklers
Little Rock Carriage Wedding
With a little help from the bridesmaids, we put some LOVE in the air!
Light Writing LOVE

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Josh + Alex Ceremony – Albert Pike Wedding Photography

Posted: May 20th, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Josh and Alex got married last weekend at the Albert Pike Hotel, downtown Little Rock. I had such a great time at their wedding. I was happy to have my good friend and fellow wedding photographer Allen Hyslip with me. Josh and Alex are such a great couple. Alex was radiating with love and excitement! I love me some happy brides! Josh had some of the coolest dudes for groomsman ever. These guys were having a blast the whole time. Here are a couple of my favorites from the first part of the day. Stay tuned for the second half of the blog tomorrow. Enjoy!
Groom getting ready
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Groom Wedding Day
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Wedding Day Preparations
Josh gave Alex some pearls before the wedding. He sent his best man up to deliver her gift. I guess he knows how to do it! She lit right up when she saw them!
Peal Necklace
After exchanging gifts, they read the love letters that they both wrote to each other.
Love Letters
Alex’s grandfather performed the wedding ceremony.
Marriage Ceremony
Albert Pike Hotel Wedding Ceremony
Happy tears of course!
Top Arkansas Wedding Photographers
Albert Pike Little Rock Wedding
Modern Arkansas Wedding Photography
Eli Murray Wedding Photographer
Groomsman Wedding Photos
Beautiful Bridesmaids
I decided to save the best for last! Look at these dudes! Crazy! I forgot to tell you that they were all huge fans of action movies.
Groomsman Superheroes

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Alex's Bridal Portraits – Arkansas Wedding Photography

Posted: May 14th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Today Josh & Alex are getting married. I’m working hard right now photographing their big day, but just couldn’t wait to show off Alex’s bridal portraits. So I decided to set up my blog to post today durning their wedding. Pretty cool stuff. I’m looking forward to sharing their wedding day photos soon, but until then, here are a few of my favorites portraits from Alex’s bridal session. We shot these at the Harper-Alexander House in Little Rock. Enjoy!
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Arkansas Bridal Portraits

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Justin + Sarah – Little Rock Engagement Photos

Posted: April 22nd, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I’m so excited to show off these engagement photos that we took on Monday. I met up with Justin & Sarah downtown Little Rock near Sticky Fingers, FYI I’m a big fan of their chicken. We had a great time and I promised them I would make it easy on them. Nothing to difficult, just hanging out taking some photos right? Truth is, they made it easy on me. What a great looking couple, and Justin kept us both laughing with all his jokes, haha. Here are just a couple of my favorites! Enjoy!
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Sarah & Justin Engagements
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P.S. Sorry about missing my Tuesdays with Eli blog post this week. I’m going camping this weekend with Leslie and family so I have so stuff to share next Tuesday.

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Rachel's Bridal Portraits – Little Rock Wedding Photography

Posted: April 17th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Today my good friends Brent and Rachel are getting married! I’m actually photographing their wedding today, but I just couldn’t wait to show off Rachel’s bridal portraits that we shot back in March. So I set up the blog to publish today while I was working, making technology work for me, yeah. Brent is one of my closest friends and the first one in our circle to get married. He’s mighty lucky to marry such a beautiful woman as Rachel. I’m happy to be a part of their big day, and I can’t wait to hang out as married couples together with my bride-to-be, Leslie…

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Also, here you can check out Brent and Rachel’s engagement portrait

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Kele & Jonathan Luigs – Arkansas Wedding Part 2

Posted: March 5th, 2010 | No Comments »

As promised, here is part two of the Luigs wedding!

All the photos from the entire wedding can be viewed/purchased here.

Luigs First Dance

Reception Floor

Luigs Wedding

Football Wedding Cake

Cutting the Cake

Father's Speech

Garter Toss Reception

Bouquet Toss

Bride with Groomsman

Wedding Reception Little Rock

Sparkler exit wedding

Newlyweds leaving reception

Greek Orthodox Church Little Rock

All the photos from the entire wedding can be viewed/purchased here.

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