And it’s true. But for me, that’s not chalked full days or a house full of fancy things. It’s the ability to be fully present. To sip my coffee slowly, to plunge into the ice-cold ocean & reset my nervous system, to chase my children around our cabin. Soaking in the good stuff, staying grounded through the hard stuff, and finding beauty in every in-between moment.
With a little help from my camera, I learned that I can preserve even the smallest, purest moments of life. That I can allow others to be completely present in their moments, while I capture them from the outside looking in. And what’s more important to preserve than love?
say yes to all of your ideas, even the crazy ones
create a timeline that feels good to you
shower you with genuine compliments because you look incredible (I can’t help it, words of affirmation is my love language)
calm your nerves when stress creeps in
capture your love just as it is
remind you to soak up every last moment of your day
From now on, we’re in this together.
Raised on a cattle ranch in the middle of Montana, I grew up a free-spirited, nature lovin’ cowgirl. My roots instilled in me a need for space - room to learn, grow, and explore.
I first picked up a camera while studying journalism in college. And while that particular path wasn’t right for me, it showed me that there is always love and light in this world, if you just look for it. And the camera? It showed me that I could capture that love.
With that idea close to my heart, I went out into the world. My travels showed me the power of human connection time and time again. They taught me to celebrate what makes us different, to be grateful for this incredible Earth we live on, and to be present in every moment...
Those same travels also brought me home. Only this time, not a home I was given, a home I created. Now our little cabin in the forest is where I spend my days, soaking in every moment of this beautiful life.
My approach to photography has always been intuitive, guided by a gut instinct of when to click the shutter or noticing a feeling as it arises. For years, I saw that as a skill, just part of my creative eye. But when I began exploring energy work (first as a client, then as a student, and eventually as a practitioner), I realized it was something deeper.
That same awareness has naturally found its way into my photography. Whether we’re celebrating your elopement in Alaska or documenting your family in your favorite place, my goal is always the same: to help you feel seen, beautiful, and wholly yourself.
"Emily and family made our photo shoot an amazing experience."
"We both contacted multiple photographers. Not only does Emily's web portfolio speak for itself but she was the most personable from email, text, to phone consultation.......It was the wedding shoot that we wished for and more. They were welcoming and fun. We feel blessed to have new friends and we are all overjoyed with the results!"
"She made every part of our special day better in so many ways. From just being a calming presence to our children in the helicopter to providing us with gorgeous and magical wedding pictures- there just are no words to express how phenomenal our experience was with Emily. Any couple would be beyond lucky to work with her- she is superb on every level."
"I know it's common for the couple to be so busy on their big day that they hardly remember the details. Not only was Emily there through the whole process for advising, but when her photos came back, they washed all of that away. She knew exactly what pictures to take; from the decorations, the scenery, small candid gestures between friends and family, to the photos of us. I could go on and on. Do yourself a favor and hire Emily for your wedding, honeymoon, engagement."
I know it's common for the couple to be so busy on their big day that they hardly remember the details. Not only was Emily there through the whole process for advising, but when her photos came back, they washed all of that away. She knew exactly what pictures to take; from the decorations, the scenery, small candid gestures between friends and family, to the photos of us. I could go on and on. Do yourself a favor and hire Emily for your wedding, honeymoon, engagement."
"She made every part of our special day better in so many ways. From just being a calming presence to our children in the helicopter to providing us with gorgeous and magical wedding pictures- there just are no words to express how phenomenal our experience was with Emily. Any couple would be beyond lucky to work with her- she is superb on every level."