Hi, I’m Emily
I’m here to help you share your business, your offers, and your story with the world.
I am passionate about collaborating with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. When creating a gallery for my clients, I approach their project vision with intention, creativity, brand strategy, and attention-to-detail. This is what sets Emblem apart. Here’s a little about me and my brand story.
emblem’s origins
I’ve always been a creative soul.
Growing up, I drew on sidewalks, learned to paint, wrote songs on my guitar, always cooked without recipes, and doodled through my classes. I didn’t just enjoy creative outlets — I thrived through them.
Somewhere along the way, my mom introduced me to photography. I don’t remember when I learned to take photos, but my family’s camera was always around – and I used it a lot.
In high school, I took my first photography class, and that was it. What started as another hobby turned into years of learning, experimenting, dreaming, and saying yes to every opportunity.
My “No Bookings” Era
In the beginning, I photographed everything...
weddings, seniors, couples, maternity, families, headshots, etc.
I quickly learned an industry standard that would help me book more photoshoots: Consistency.
By keeping my shooting style, editing, and posing consistent, I would build trust and my clients would know what to expect when working with me.
But I wanted to experiment.
With every shoot, I’d switch things up, try new ideas, explore different moods and shooting styles. I felt inspired… but my audience felt confused and my decreased bookings reflected that.
I felt the tension between how I wanted to create and how others wanted me to and I wasn’t sure I could both meet my client’s expectations and find fulfillment in my work.
But then I discovered the perfect niche for my personality:
Brand Photography.
Where I am today
Today, I collaborate with local entrepreneurs
The ones who are ready to invest in their brand identity and the future of their business. When working on branding galleries, I’m not just the “photographer.” I get to come alongside my clients as creative director, fellow visionary, and session strategist.
Every entrepreneur, business, and brand story is different! So I get to create each gallery differently too (which is the most fun part for me!). The imagery I capture is completely personalized to align with the business it’s created for. The shooting style, the editing, the posing…all fresh, authentic, and scroll-stopping.
Professional brand photos are such a powerful tool, and the business owners who know it are the ones a step ahead of the rest.
And I get to be a part of that.
By diving into brand photography, I haven’t just found my creative niche. I’ve found my people.
