I'm a southern girl at heart who loves the beach and a crispy diet coke. My approach to photography, and business, is bright, joyful and authentic, which matches my personality. My work has been featured in Southern Bride Magazine, Saint Louis Bride, Design STL, and Chic Vintage Bride.
I'm Emily!
hi friend!
a st. Louis photographer, studio owner, wife & mom
Literally what I'm doing!
Diet Coke, pink Starbursts, Chick-fil-a
Madewell, Lululemon, Anthropologie. Sigh.
Finding the perfect gif.
Always the beach.
Anything country! Don't judge!
Dream job
Guilty pleasure
take my money
secret talent
Beach / Mountains
Personal Jam
get to know me
No joke, I woke up one day and asked myself this exact question. Then I got to work! Researched every single thing I could about being a photographer. Became an online education junkie. And started photographing anything and anyone who would let me!
"I wonder if I could be a photographer?"
2015
WHERE I AM NOW
FINALLY MAKING $$
I FOUND MY FOOTING
THE EARLY YEARS
THE BEGINNING
The early years included a lot of families, kids and babies. I quickly learned that I was NOT a newborn photographer. I was honing my craft on families and kids but couldn't shake the feeling that I needed to try photographing a wedding. So I found a photographer willing to take a chance on me as a second shooter. I will never forget that first wedding!
Families, kids, babies and my very first wedding.
2016
WHERE I AM NOW
FINALLY MAKING $$
I FOUND MY FOOTING
THE EARLY YEARS
THE BEGINNING
I came home from photographing that first wedding and KNEW to my core this is what I wanted to do. The passion was ignited, and I went all in. I rebranded to being a wedding photographer only, and went full speed ahead! Best. Decision. Ever.
Went all in on being a wedding photographer only.
2018
WHERE I AM NOW
FINALLY MAKING $$
I FOUND MY FOOTING
THE EARLY YEARS
THE BEGINNING
There's no better industry than the St. Louis wedding industry! As my business grew, so did my community. Then came creative collaborations and new connections: co-hosting styled shoots for photographers, flat lay play days, mentorships, masterminds and vendor meetups.
Connections. Community. Collaboration.
2019
WHERE I AM NOW
FINALLY MAKING $$
I FOUND MY FOOTING
THE EARLY YEARS
THE BEGINNING
I continue to be amazed at the truly remarkable couples that trust me with their memories, and the incredible industry friends I have made along the way! And we've really only just gotten started!
Living my best life, doing what I love!
2023
WHERE I AM NOW
FINALLY MAKING $$
I FOUND MY FOOTING
THE EARLY YEARS
THE BEGINNING
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Not only is Emily a skilled photographer, but her energy and bubbly personality makes the whole process easy and enjoyable
- Annie and Price
There isn't enough praise in the dictionary I could give to express how much I love my photos from our special day.
- Abbey and Leo
Emily is kind, easy to work with, professional, and the photos turned out beautifully!
- Ellen and Davin
I couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer!! Emily by far outdid herself and my expectations throughout the entire wedding process. I would recommend her to absolutely any and everyone.
- Dani and Ryan
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