I’M emily
Hey darlings!
i’m a queer photographer based in san diego, documenting love stories, soft chaos, loud laughter, and all the in-between moments that feel like they glow a little warmer every time you remember them.
i’m a little alty, formerly emo, very golden-hour obsessed, and very likely to hype you up relentlessly while quietly tearing up behind my camera because your love is doing something to me. like.. actually.
i will be cheering for you the entire time, probably smiling too hard, and absolutely pretending i am not internally screaming at how cute you are while you two are slow dancing like nobody else exists.
my work lives somewhere between nostalgic and real life.
golden, glowy, genuine.
i’m not here to stage perfect moments, i’m here to notice the way your hands find each other without thinking, the way your people look at you when you’re not watching, and the tiny almost invisible things that end up meaning everything later.
i believe love is never something that should be hidden or made smaller to make other people comfortable. i believe in kindness that actually does something. in showing up for each other. in community. in art that tells the truth. i support marriage equality, bodily autonomy, trans rights, no human is illegal on stolen land, libraries, teachers, healthcare for all, livable wages, and treating people like they matter. because they do.
i believe in dancing hard at weddings, crying during speeches, hugging your people like you mean it, and documenting life honestly instead of perfectly.
when i am not behind the camera, i am usually chasing golden light, planning a little escape somewhere outdoors, or trying to find the best iced vanilla (oat)latte in san diego. i quote random shows at the worst possible times and somehow still convince people to laugh with me anyway.
if you’re here, i hope you feel welcome here. truly. and if you’re one of my couples, just know i’m showing up like your biggest fan from the very first hello to the last dance.
i believe wedding photography should feel like art, memory, and emotion all at once.
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this space has always been for everyone. all races, all bodies, all identities, all love stories. i care a lot about people feeling safe, seen, and fully themselves here. no shrinking, no editing yourself down, no performing anything that isn’t true to you.
Will I wake up at 5AM to get shots of you getting ready?
DUH.
Will I hike a mountain with you to photograph the first look you always dreamed of?
CAN I GET A HELL YEAH!?
Will I hold your bouquet, offer you the jacket off my back, and fix your falling veil?
ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY.
Will I share in the excitement and joy as you marry your BFF and lover?
HECK YES!!
"i am so much more than 'just' your photographer!"
I’m here to tell your story exactly as it unfolds, with heart, honesty, and a whole lot of hype.
Know I got you, am here for you, and we’ll hopefully become besties by the end of it all.
cElcius sun, alkaline water moon & Tequila rising
Okay i'm half joking but here are a few facts about me only my besties would know!
- My packages are named after my nieces and nephews, they’re my whole heart. (I have 3 nephews and 4 nieces now, i just don't have enough packages to name after them all!)
- I’m an Enneagram 9w8, which means I’m super go with the flow.
- A Gemini (okay this time for real) if that’s important to you.
- A sunrise over sunset kind of girl every single time.
- My go to coffee order? I’m so glad you asked. Iced vanilla latte with oat milk, always.
I’m also proudly queer and forever grateful for the journey that brought me here. For a long time, I didn’t see love stories like mine being celebrated, which is exactly why I document them now.
Whether your love is loud or quiet, queer or straight, I’ll capture it with the same warmth, respect, and joy it deserves.
I’m also proudly queer and forever grateful for the journey that brought me here. For a long time, I didn’t see love stories like mine being celebrated, which is exactly why I document them now.
My wife and I built our love on friendship, laughter, and showing up for each other every single day. That’s the kind of love I believe in, and the kind I’m honored to photograph.
Whether your love is loud or quiet, queer or straight, I’ll capture it with the same warmth, respect, and joy it deserves.
Love is love, and every version of it deserves to be celebrated in golden light.
“For a long time, I didn’t see love stories like mine being celebrated, which is exactly why I document them now.”
-Golden hour light and salty air
-Road trips with my wife Lia and my camera gear in tow
-Camping, hiking, and finding hidden spots off the beaten path
-Iced vanilla lattes, always
-My Doberman Pinscher, Vale and my son J, my favorite adventure buddies
-Real laughter, honest love, and the kind of moments that make your heart race
She arrived early, spent time with the groomsmen, and was able to take beautiful photos while also chatting and making the people she was snapping shots of feel at ease. At least six people complimented me after about her, and around seven more asked for her information or social media so they could see about booking her in the future. She was professional, kind, easy going, and able to work around the hiccups we had (I was almost late to my own wedding because my hair artist took twice the time she was supposed to!)
-Bri
“Emily was a breeze to work with. She offered amazing location options, and communication! We are extremely happy with our pics and can’t wait to hire her again!
Thank you, Chloe, hands down the best investment we could’ve made."
— Jennifer H.
“"She is such a genuine person on top of her absolute killer photography and editing skills. Not only did every shot turn out exactly what I wanted and so gorgeous, we had the best time working with her!""
— Shannon
“I cannot recommend Emily more with my whole being. I found her through someone else I follow and started with a little family shoot on the beach and have never looked back. She does our holiday pictures, she did my engagement and wedding and I’m sure one day she will do my maternity pictures as well. Not only does she take the most beautiful pictures, but you can see her work and heart in them. She has gone from photographer to friend and I send everyone who mentions pictures her way. You will not regret putting your lifelong memories in her hands🤍”
-Catie & Chase
"From the attention to detail with organizing and planning the session to making it totally pain free and easy during the shoot. She really finds little things to make the entire experience above the rest and it shows. I loved the attention to detail in the information packets. It gives so much ease to know that you are thinking about all the things. Extremely thorough and professional. Put trust and faith into her, because she’s got it."
-A+A
"We are so happy that we hired Emily for our wedding, it was truly the perfect day and she captured it in such a beautiful form! I absolutely fell in love with her editing style through Instagram and after chatting with her I knew that she was the right choice. She is kind and patient, helpful in awkward situations and extremely talented. Our photos are incredible and we cannot stop staring at them!!! We love them so much.
Thank you!!!"
-L + J
"I found her through someone else I follow and started with a little family shoot on the beach and have never looked back. She does our holiday pictures, she did my engagement and wedding and I’m sure one day she will do my maternity pictures as well."
- C + C
all good humans welcome here
As a proud member of the 'rainbow mafia', creating space for every human who connects with my work means the world to me. It’s an honor to hold a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples can show up exactly as they are, loved, seen, and celebrated.
You never have to wonder if I support you, because I already do! fully, loudly, and with so much love. If you feel connected to my work, I’ll show up for you with my whole heart. No hesitation, no judgment, just genuine warmth and golden light capturing your story exactly as it deserves to be remembered.
TWO SOULS, ONE STORY
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