Hi, I’m Em!
Capturing the big and small moments that make up your story.
My passion is to capture your great moments. The big ones and the little ones— the ones you will cherish for generations to come.
Wedding
Your story- captured through authentic connection.
Equine
Capturing the bond between horses and the people who love them.
Portrait
Families, Couples, Pets, Commercial.
ABOUT
Hi there, I’m Em!
I was the girl with my 3.2-megapixel point-and-shoot tucked into the back pocket of my skinny jeans everywhere I went. When introduced to my first film camera, you could find me spending countless hours getting lost in the high school darkroom. But it wasn't just the photographs I was developing. My passion for storytelling continued to flourish as I traveled the world. I was photographing incredible experiences in Peru, Ecuador, Uganda, and South Africa. I snapped my way through Europe and collected moments from every coast of the United States. My devotion to fine arts was commemorated with a degree in Art Education from the University of Iowa in 2011.
I perfected my craft for years, taking photos for myself, friends, and family. In 2018, I invested in my first truly professional camera and launched my business. I went from traveling the globe to making home my whole world- capturing every moment with my family on our small farm in McHenry, Illinois. I've learned that turning those fleeting intimate home moments into permanent ones are what I cherish most.
This is me. And I would love to meet you.
You want pictures of the real stuff, both the raw moments + the in-betweens, because you know life isn't perfect, and the imperfect stuff is what makes it so beautiful. Less traditional- more authentic, comfortable, and ultimately YOU. This is my story and how I learned that those genuine, intimate moments are the ones worth preserving.
WORD ON THE STREET
“Emily has an exceptional eye and captures the beauty of any moment.”
– Jennifer Rodgers
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