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- WHAT TO EXPECT - Weddings

You deserve a photography service that will make your wedding planning and wedding day as stress free as possible. I am here to be a helping hand through your entire wedding planning journey; a resource to any information you need help finding along the way and someone who will be the calm in a storm on your wedding day! There is a lot of work behind planning a wedding, so you deserve to sit back and enjoy your wedding day when it finally arrives. I will be there to help ensure your day runs smoothly and will make sure you get to live in the moment!

The final deliverable from my services will be high quality photos that will allow you to relive this amazing moment in your life over and over again.

My goal is to capture the formal photos your family will want to hang on their walls, but to also capture all of the little moments through your day that make you smile, laugh, and bring happy tears

Emma was absolutely perfect for us. Her [wedding and engagement] packages were exactly what we wanted. Her photos are consistently high quality no matter the circumstances. She is professional, respectful, and easy to work with. I felt confident expressing what we wanted and also confident in letting her have professional creativity in her work. I would absolutely recommend her for any occasion!!
— Brianna M. (booked both wedding + engagement)
 

- WHAT TO EXPECT - Portraits

My goal as your photographer isn’t just about making you look good - although that is definitely part of of it. It’s also about capturing who you are and what is important to you!! I’m here to hype you up, bring out your confidence, and give you an experience that puts a genuine smile on your face. I know for most people (including myself) being in front of the lens can feel uncomfortable, which is why my mission is to help you feel at ease and confident that you are going to look amazing in those photos! Before your session, I will be there to offer assistance with anything your struggling with (outfit ideas, props, location options, samples galleries, & anything else you can think of.) By the end of the session, you will be walking away with a confidence boost and your high quality images.

 
 

- WHAT TO EXPECT- Family

Family is one of the things I value and appreciate most in life. I grew up with 3 sisters, and our parents taught us the importance of making family time a priority. That’s why, as your photographer, I will create a fun and safe environment during your family session. You will get the formal photos that you can hang in your home and send to grandma, but I will also capture the candid moments you have with your family too! Your family’s moments of play, laughter, and spontaneous loving embraces are things worth documenting so you can look back and cherish always.

 

- The Process -

Step 1: Contact Me

Fill out the form on the contact page. Once you submit the form, I will reach out to learn more about your needs. I will provide you with basic packages to choose from, or we can customize a package tailored just for you.

Step 2: You are Booked

Yay! We have figured out a package that works best for you - To book/reserve a date, I require a signed contract along with a 20% retainage fee (the remaining amount is due 14 days prior to the wedding/session).

Step 3: Pre-Wedding/Session Consult

This meeting can be through email, phone, or in person (I hope you like coffee!). We will discuss the final details of your wedding day, and I will write a timeline for your approval.

For portrait, family, couple sessions - this is where I assist with outfits, props, and any other details you want to discuss.

Step 4: Wedding Day/ Your Photos Are Ready!!!

Yay! Its your wedding day!! This is where you get to relax and just live in the moment - I will take it from here. After the wedding day, you will get a sneak peak from me within 48 hours (don’t worry - I offer this to my other sessions too!). You will have the complete gallery within 4 weeks.

Family, portrait, & couple sessions will be delivered within 3 weeks.

 
 

Meet the woman behind the lens

To those of you who are into enneagrams - I am a 2! This means I have a very serving heart, so I mean it when I say my photography business isn’t just about the final product, but also about giving you an experience/service that is there for you every step of the way….