On your (wedding, elopement, session) day I’m your biggest supporter and there to make sure you're comfy, having fun, and living in the moment. That's when I pick up the camera and start documenting the good stuff. Those high-on-life moments, the teary-eyed or nostalgic moments, and that can’t contain your joy moments. Getting to chat with you and learning what makes you both who you are from the beginning is what makes capturing your story effortless.
I started photography way back in 2016 and as of 2022, I do this full-time, which is am absolute dream! You can often find me traveling or planning my next trip as I take on about half elopements and destinations weddings and half local Kansas City Weddings! I love doing a bit of both. The flexibility this job offers me is one of my favorite perks.
Hey, it's EMily!
Your Kansas City & Destination Wedding and Couples Photogrpaher
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01. Dream Wedding Destination to shoot?
02. My go to Starbucks Order?
06. Favorite Weekend Activity?
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Things you should know
Iceland!
Whatever series i'm reading Right now!
3 (wing 2)
New Girl
Sand Volleyball w/ Friends
Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew
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What started as me setting up stuffed animals and taking photos on my mom's Nokia in 2003, took me to getting my first 'real' camera for Christmas in 2013. I loved using that camera to take photos of everything, especially while hanging out with friends in high school! Then one day someone offered to pay me for photos, and the rest is history!
But not really, after high school I had NO idea what I wanted to do; so I took a gap year, worked at Starbucks, traveled, and occasionally got paid for taking photos. I did go to college for a semester, but between being a supervisor at Starbucks and beginning to take on weddings, school was a distraction, so I dropped out.
I did both wedding photography and worked at Starbucks until I built my business to a place where I felt comfortable leaving Starbucks to do photography full time in 2022.
I couldn't imagine a better job. What I do is a literal dream!
I get to work with people/ couples on some of the best days of their lives. Not only that but I get to capture memories, for them to cherish forever. I truly have met some of my best friends and favorite people through this career! The places this job has taken me and the opportunity to travel the world, are also high on the list of reasons this is the best job in the world as just under half of my work is destination-based!
I spend weekends at weddings and couples sessions and during the week, I live my happy little life; visiting and working at coffee shops with my friends, hanging out with my dog and boyfriend, reading and going to the gym, and spending lots of time working in my cozy little office!
In the future, I hope to do a bit more work in the wedding industry! I would love to open a venue in Kansas City, and continue to mentor other photographers working to grow their business!
The obvious answer I can give you is my, work. I capture and create earthy, romantic, and sometimes moody art. With special attention given to documenting the honest candid moments of your day, I also love getting creative and directing some artistic portraits that tell your love story.
But if you ask me on a deeper level, I would say I also really value creating a easy, positive, and fun experience for you and your partner. I want your day to be everything you hoped for and more! From booking to gallery delivery and beyond, I'm here for you!
For me my job doesn't stop with photos. It goes far beyond that. On your wedding day you will find me grabbing the fashion tape and dry shampoo for your girls from my emergency bag, pinning the boutonnieres on the guys (because let's be honest they don't know how to), showing grandpa how to take a video on his phone, and making sure you are hydrated, fed, and are having the best time.
