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4 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Ellen Smiler
Encino, CA 91436
Encino, CA 91436
Category:
Interior, Landscape and Architectural Photography
Services Provided
Architectural Photography, Interior Design Photography, Real Estate Photography
Areas Served
Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Culver City, Encino, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Topanga, Universal City, Valley Village, Van Nuys, West Hills, West Hollywood, Winnetka, Woodland Hills
Awards
BEST OF HOUZZ 2015 BEST OF HOUZZ 2017 BEST OF HOUZZ 2018
28 Projects for Ellen Smiler Creative

Arcadia, CA - Chauvet Interiors
18 photos

Dana Point, CA
15 photos

Los Angeles, CA
Form Design
9 photos

Bel Air Estate
12 photos

Altadena Midcentury Modern
13 photos

Laguna Hills, CA
12 photos

Palos Verdes Estates, Interiors by Sara Balough
7 photos

Janie Kasarjian Interiors
9 photos

Beverly Hills, CA
Bruce Pody Interiors
2 photos

Liberté Chan
9 photos

Lariot & Aspen, Sara Balough Designs
6 photos

Santa Monica Landscape
15 photos
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11 Reviews for Ellen Smiler Creative
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Mar 2018
Project Price
less than $1,000
Working with Ellen was great!
I really appreciated her time management & the fact she started the photo shoot exactly at the time we arranged. The quality of photographs are excellent and not only that, the price is very affordable for the quality of work we are obtaining. She is wonderful to work with! Will def. use her again in future projects.
April 13, 2018
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Dec 2016
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen was very professional. She worked diligently and independently to capture the character of our work. She delivered the photos promptly.
February 28, 2017
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Feb 2017
Project Price
less than $1,000
I've hired photographers before and have been satisfied. But Ellen surpassed my expectations by far! Great sense of positive and negative space and beautiful use of light, she also was friendly, reliable and very professional. Plus, she got my photos back to me in a couple of days. I was very impressed.
Below, photos of a tiny room appearing much larger, one with a great use of light reflecting on a table, and wide-angle from one of my favorite projects.
She reached out to me via email, and I appreciated her subtle marketing skills that didn't try to sell me on her skills. What a find! I used her for 2 half-day shoots and I plan on using her for my next project to be completed in September.



February 18, 2017Last modified:February 18, 2017
Relationship
Client
Project Date
May 2016
Project Price
$1,000 - $9,999
Very professional and a delight to work with. Ellen clearly takes great pride in her work and I could not have been happier with the finished product. I highly recommend her!
November 28, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Nov 2016
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen is a talented photographer and a wonderfully kind person. She spent the afternoon at my condo, taking her time to thoroughly shoot each room. She clearly cares about her work and I was thrilled with the way the photos came out. I look forward to working with her in the future and would highly recommend her to any of my friends and family.

November 25, 2016Last modified:November 25, 2016
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Sep 2014
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen is a very professional and reliable photographer, and I really enjoyed working with her. She had a creative approach and strong technical skill. I would highly recommend her.
July 5, 2015
Relationship
Colleague
Project Date
May 2015
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen is a talented photographer who is a joy to work with! She is professional and easy going and is eager to get the best photos for the job. As a designer, I look for a photographer who understands what I do and can best show my work. Ellen does that --and is friendly and personable as well. I look forward to working with her again!
July 1, 2015
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Aug 2014
Project Price
less than $1,000
As a real estate agent, I work with photographers on a daily basis. Ellen was a DELIGHT. She was professional, timely and creative. Her work tends to be more "editorial" "architectural". I love her use of light to tell a story. Ellen has shot several high end homes for me and each time the seller was very pleased. You cannot go wrong with Ellen.
September 30, 2014
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Colleague
Project Date
n/a
Project Price
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Ellen has taken many photos of my daughter and her friends over the years at school events, birthday parties, and more. Every time, I'm amazed at how gorgeous she makes everyone look. She has the ability to use natural light and the environment to show off her subjects amazingly.
September 23, 2014
Relationship
Client
Project Date
Jul 2014
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen has photographed a couple of projects for me, and I have been very pleased with her work. Her easygoing presence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to getting the best shots possible make her a dream to work with. Ellen truly has an artistic eye, and surprised me by setting up some wonderful detail shots of my work that have become favorites. Ellen is also a person that is easy to bring along to a client's house - she knows how to be unobtrusive, and I can feel confident that her conduct as she goes about her work reflects well on my firm. I will definitely be working with her again.
September 17, 2014
Relationship
Colleague
Project Date
Jul 2014
Project Price
less than $1,000
Ellen's done 4 different projects with me so far - love working with her and love her work. She couldn't be more pleasant and professional to work with - always willing to pitch in and make the shot a winner. I think the pictures speak for themselves - so well done - artistic, well composed, clear and most importantly - makes my design look the very best it can be ! Call Ellen - you won't regret it.
September 12, 2014
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