You deserve to be fully present in the moments that matter most.
I'm here to protect your peace, embrace the silly, and focus on
the authentic moments between the chaos with you and
the people that you love.
Weddings & elopements
i do, i do, i do
When you hire me as your wedding photographer, I become a part of your team. That means I’m here for it all. My background as a therapist means I’m super attuned to the energy of a room so, on your wedding day, I’m the calm one on the sidelines. I’m there to giving you confidence, remind you to breathe (and eat and drink), and supporting every decision you make because I’m there for you.
Engagement photos are one of the early and exciting steps in your wedding photography experience. They're so incredibly important (and included in most of my wedding packages for just that reason). These photos aren’t just about your save-the-dates, but about us getting to know each other before your wedding. By the big day, I want us to feel like old friends just shootin’ the breeze! Engagement photos make for the perfect practice run.
I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to feel like there was a stranger following me around with a big camera on the most beautiful and intimate day of my life, you know? By the day of the event, I’ll already be familiar, making you and your partner laugh and have the best time during photos. I'll be there to remind you how incredible you are and to support every single decision you make.
Let's make those wedding dreams come true!
COuples
celebrating your love
Taking photos together as a couple is truly all about fun. I work on getting to know my couples to make sure the photos match who they are and the life they live together.
I focus much more on silly prompts than on stiff poses.
We will embrace the awkward. The "good awkward" is where the real magic happens in my opinion. By using lots of goofy prompts, you'll be able to find the genuine moments of connection that are uniquely yours and your partner's.
I want you to feel comfortable and happy throughout our time together, so if my silly prompts ever feel unnatural to you- I encourage you to ignore me entirely. I would never want you feeling too posed or uncomfortable during your photos, I would much rather prefer to capture the most genuine and authentic moments.
Families
embrace the chaos
Seriously, embrace every second of it. I’m fully prepared for the craziness, the running around, the dirty clothes, and the giggles!
You may think a perfectly clean and posed photo is ideal (which I’ll still totally get for you), but I believe in capturing your family exactly how they are in that moment. One day, you’ll look back on these giggling images of your family playing, exploring, & embracing chaos and be so grateful to have those moments frozen in time (even if they get dirty).
When you’re preparing your kiddos to work with me, I always recommend treating your photoshoot like a play date. Tell the children that they’re going to meet their new friend Emily and that we’re going to have a lot of fun together. The more excited they feel (and the less pressure), the happier they'll be. I guarantee that’s always the source of the biggest & most authentic smiles.
Be prepared for lots of playing, exploring, and silliness in each other’s presence while my camera is out. The more you interact with one another, the happier me and my camera will be (and the better the photos) too.
