guided documentary-style wedding photography based in North Carolina
LOVERS
COUPLES
weddings
ELOPEMENTS
My Philosophy
My why is simple: I want to preserve your story in a way that allows you to look back on it for years to come. It’s not just about the photos, it’s about taking a snapshot of exactly how you're feeling in the moment. I’m driven by the authenticity of your day: the quiet exchanges, the laughter, and the spontaneous connections. My goal is to create timeless images that transport you back to the essence of your love and the emotions that made your day uniquely yours. Because these aren’t just photos - they’re the story of your life, and it deserves to be remembered.
what I do and why I do it
emotion
Presence
CONNECTION
storytelling
true to life
Meet Emily
My approach to documenting weddings is focused on capturing the genuine connection, the quiet glances, and the unscripted emotions, while also guiding a few posed moments when you need. I prefer to blend into the background, letting your love story unfold naturally, with the goal of preserving your day exactly as it was meant to be:
true to you.
photographer | creator | Observer
ABOUT ME
The Galleries
weddings | courthouse elopements | film | couples
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In the galleries, you’ll see how love stories naturally unfold. No forced poses, no contrived moments. Just real people, sharing the love and laughter that make their stories unforgettable. These images aim to capture the true energy of each day, from quiet connections to high-energy celebrations.
If you're looking for photography that’s as genuine as your love story, you're in the right place.
"I have always dreaded times I needed to be in front of a camera. Emily made it easy to enjoy our time as a couple, while somehow capturing our personalities perfectly. Every single photo was great (we had such a hard time picking out our favorites). We ended the day feeling very confident and actually excited."
Emily and Monique
"Hunter and I moved to Raleigh after getting engaged and wanted some photos to capture that special time in our lives. We found Emily and absolutely loved her work. She captured the most beautiful and dreamy photos for us we absolutely had to have her with us to capture our courthouse elopement. We cherish the photos she took and appreciate how flexible she was with us and open to anything. She gives great direction, has an incredible eye for special moments and details, and really understands what you're looking for. We can't thank her enough for the gift she has given us capturing some of our most special memories through her fantastic work!"
Kimberly and Hunter
"Emily was the PERFECT photographer for our surprise engagement. From location scouting a place she’d never been to before to being easy to coordinate with to picking the perfect shots for the shoot after the proposal, Emily did an incredible job. We are OBSESSED with the final product and could not recommend her more strongly."
Katarina and Turner
"Emily did an amazing job as our photographer! She was quick to put us at ease with her kind and calm personality. During our time together, she was so encouraging and constantly worked to make sure we were having a good time. She captured our energy and relationship perfectly. Truly the best experience that we could have had!"
Megan and Eric
"I am beyond thrilled with ow the photos came out! Working with Emily was so much fun, and my husband and I felt so comfortable with her. She had so many ideas and prompts when we needed them, which led to a wide variety of photos. We love how natural we look, and she really did an amazing job at capturing our love."
