Chicago wedding photography that captures the big feelings and blurry in-betweens without pulling you out of the moment.
WEDDINGS MOVE FAST. I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SLOW IT DOWN AND KEEP THE BEST PARTS FOREVER.
You’re planning a day that actually feels like you
A day full of real emotion, your favorite people, and the kind of moments you want to remember forever (and actually print). You’re not planning a photoshoot.
You care about your photos a lot. Not because they need to look perfect, but because they need to feel real.
I’m not here to pose you for hours or interrupt a good moment, and I’ve never told anyone to fake laugh (and I’m not about to start). I’m here to keep things calm, help you feel fully present and taken care of, and deliver photos that feel like art and look like you.
Because this isn’t just one day, it’s the start of a whole story — and it deserves to be documented like it actually matters.
MY SERVICES
Weddings
FOR COUPLES WHO CARE ABOUT THE PHOTOS AND THE EXPERIENCE. YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE AND HAVE YOUR PHOTOS DOCUMENTED WITH A MIX OF INTENTION, ARTISTRY, AND THE KIND OF CARE THAT SHOWS UP EARLY AND STAYS LATE.
Couples
ENGAGEMENTS, ANNIVERSARIES, OR JUST A FUN EXCUSE TO HANG OUT AND GET GREAT PHOTOS. THESE SESSIONS ARE RELAXED, LOW-KEY, AND DESIGNED TO CAPTURE THE TWO OF YOU BEING YOU IN A WAY THAT ACTUALLY FEELS FUN.
Families
MOSTLY RESERVED FOR PAST CLIENTS (BECAUSE I GET ATTACHED). IF I PHOTOGRAPHED YOUR WEDDING, I’D LOVE TO CONTINUE TELLING YOUR STORY AS YOUR FAMILY GROWS. NEW HERE, BUT STILL FEEL LIKE WE’D CLICK? LET’S TALK.
Hey, I’m Emily
A CHICAGO-BASED WEDDING AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A TYPE-A BRAIN AND A LAID-BACK HEART WITH A SOFT SPOT FOR TELLING STORIES LIKE AN ARTIST WHO HAPPENS TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH.
I’m the one who memorizes your timeline, learns your parents’ names, and makes sure you feel completely seen without ever making your day about the photos.
I work closely with every couple to make sure their photos are more than just beautiful — they’re honest, emotional, and rooted in how everything actually felt. You’ll get direction when you need it and space when you don’t.
I believe your wedding should feel like your version of a good time, full of inside jokes, emotional people, and vibes you’ll want to bottle up.
I’ll get to know you, walk through every piece of the day, and then fade into the background like a friend who happens to have a camera and an excellent sense of timing (...and a 10 tab spreadsheet).
Everyone’s welcome here.
THIS IS AN INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE ALL LOVE IS CELEBRATED — EVERY RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND STORY. IF YOUR DAY IS ABOUT JOY, CONNECTION, AND BEING SURROUNDED BY YOUR PEOPLE, I’D BE HONORED TO PHOTOGRAPH IT.
You don’t have to love being in front of the camera. You just need someone you trust behind it
YOU WANT SOMEONE WHO FEELS LIKE A FRIEND, HANDLES EVERY DETAIL LIKE A PRO, AND DELIVERS A GALLERY THAT MAKES YOU GO, “OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SO US!”
