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A woman with blonde hair standing in a green field of plants with a mountain background.

I’M EMILY

I picked up my first camera as a teenager, but what I fell in love with was never just photography, it was the way a single image could hold a feeling, a memory, a moment that would never happen again.

That fascination led me to study Fine Art Photography and to spend the last 16 years telling love stories with intention, emotional depth, and an editorial eye. My work is rooted in presence, in noticing the subtle, fleeting moments that give a story its soul.

At the heart of it all is my faith. I believe God is present in the quiet, sacred moments — in the way hands find each other, in tears, in laughter, in vows whispered softly. I pray over my work and my couples, asking for guidance, peace and clarity as I step into one of the most meaningful days of their lives.

Beyond the lens, I’m a mother, a romantic, and someone who believes deeply in the power of being fully here. That belief shapes how I photograph weddings. I don’t rush what’s unfolding. I don’t force moments. I hold space for what’s real — and guide it gently into something beautiful.

Over the years, my work has been published and recognized across the country and abroad. But what matters most to me is this: creating images that feel alive, honest, and enduring — photographs that become part of a family’s history.

This isn’t just photography to me, it’s a way of honoring love, memory, and the moments that become part of who you are.

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.

Bride and groom kissing under an archway at a wedding ceremony, with a photographer taking their picture.
wedding photographer mom and daughter

Where did Elle come from?

Elle is named for my daughter, Lily.

I took the “L” from her name and turned it into Elle, a quiet tribute to the person who changed my life in the deepest way. She is my constant reminder of why presence matters, why love is sacred, and why the moments we choose to preserve deserve care.

Elle Studios was built with that same intention: to honor what matters most, to create with heart, and to preserve stories that will be carried forward for generations.

This name is more than a brand.

It’s a legacy.

Awards & Recognition

A collection of logos from wedding-related magazines and media companies, including Junebug Weddings, Wedding Chicks, Philadelphia Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Lehigh Valley Style, Pennsylvania Weddings, WEDVIBES.MEDIA, The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, and Loverly.

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