get to know ME.

E M I L Y

At my core, I’m an artist—always have been. Photography found me early, through the grain of film and the magic of captured moments. That passion led me to earn my Bachelor’s in Fine Art Photography in 2010, grounding my creative spirit with a deep foundation in artistry and intention. It’s not just what I do—it’s who I am.
But beyond the lens, *who am I*?
I’m a mother to a brilliant, spirited daughter—my greatest joy and constant inspiration. I’m someone whose life is anchored in faith, guided by a beautiful relationship with God and the peace that comes from trusting His timing.
I’m fire and feeling—an Aries sun with a heart full of dreams, a Capricorn moon keeping me grounded, and a Leo rising that embraces the spotlight when passion calls. A true Enneagram 4w3: the creative soul with ambition woven into every heartbeat.
I believe in the power of *presence*—whether that’s getting lost in a sunset, stargazing in quiet wonder, or hopping on a plane to chase the feeling only new horizons can bring. Travel renews me. Home comforts me (you’ll often find me in sweats, with good food, a movie, and my favorite people). Music moves me—if you know, you know… Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, The 1975, Post Malone—my playlists are the soundtrack to both my life and my editing sessions.
Professionally, I’ve been honored to have my work published both locally and nationwide, capturing love stories across 10 states and abroad in Ireland, France, and Italy. But accolades aside, my greatest achievement is creating art that makes people *feel*—images that stand the test of time because they’re built on emotion, intention, and soul.
This isn’t just photography.
It’s a reflection of life, love, and everything worth remembering.

Working intuitively to tell love stories is my gift. Foundational fine art training and over a decade of wedding experience has given me an edge and helps me continue to stand out.

values:

At the core my priority has always been providing beautiful images that make you feel something, with a creative edge that focuses on connection. I recognize what is most important to you and capture it in a way that will take your breath away. I truly see people for who they really are, and let the images speak for themselves. I’m super easy going and as real as they come. I’m invested in your story from the moment you inquire so if you’re looking for someone who gives a shit, you found her.

the experience:

It starts and ends with you. From the moment you contact me I’m invested in your story. I provide a level of comfort and trust that makes you feel completely at ease. I’ll walk you through every step of the process with communication and guidance so you can be yourself when we’re together. If we’re traveling somewhere, I’ll help pick the best locations with the best light and secure any permits needed. I’ve got you! Connection is so important to me and we want this to feel like we’re friends from the very beginning. I get to know you with in depth questionnaires, over phone calls, connecting on social media, and even texting about exciting parts of your planning process. This is so much more than just beautiful images.

Where did Elle come from?

That little girl mentioned above? Her name is Lily, so I took the letter ‘L’ from her name and made it ‘ELLE’. My daughter has the most brilliant spirit and is the reason behind everything I do and my ultimate life inspiration. She brought light to dark times in my life and I will always see her as my driving force, so I named my business for her.