I started this because I believed brands deserved better than boring photography.
Not "better" as in more expensive equipment or fancier studios. Better as in — more intentional. More you. The kind of imagery that makes someone land on your website and immediately think "okay, I need to work with this person."
Because here's what I've noticed: most business owners are incredible at what they do. They're talented, passionate, and genuinely life-changing for their clients. But their photos? Their photos look like they borrowed someone else's brand for the day.
That disconnect costs them. Dream clients scroll past. Opportunities slip by. And the worst part is — it's completely fixable.
That's where I come in.
Hi, I'm Emery!
meet the photographer
Behind the LENS
I didn't start out planning to be a brand photographer. Honestly, I just couldn't stop taking pictures.
It started with landscapes. Then people. Then one day a friend asked me to shoot some photos for her small business and something just clicked — not just the camera shutter, but something in me. Watching her face when she saw the final gallery for the first time. The way she said "that's actually what my brand feels like."
That was it. That was the moment I knew.
Since then I've been obsessed with one thing: closing the gap between how incredible a brand actually is and how it shows up visually in the world.
I've had the privilege of working with entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, and small business owners who are doing genuinely meaningful work — and helping them look the part has become the most fulfilling thing I've ever done professionally.
My STORY
How a creative obsession became a calling
I know what it feels like to be on the other side of the camera. Awkward. Overthinking every expression. Wondering if you're doing it right.
My entire approach is built around making that feeling disappear as quickly as possible.
From the moment you reach out, I'm focused on one thing — making this process feel easy, exciting, and completely yours. We plan together. We communicate constantly. And on shoot day, my job is to make you forget there's even a camera in the room.
Because the best brand photos don't look posed. They look like you — on your absolute best day, doing what you love, fully in your element.
That's what I'm here to capture.
Photography that feels like exhaling.
my approach
Because you should know who you're spending the day with —
Beyond the CAMERA
a little more about me
I will always choose a beach location over a studio — there's something about salt air and golden hour that makes everyone look like magic
I shoot primarily on [camera brand/style] because [one genuine reason — keep it simple and human, not technical]
Every shoot gets its own playlist — tell me your vibe and I'll set the scene before you even arrive
I am completely non-functional before my first coffee and I will not apologize for it
My editing style leans warm, golden, and just a little dreamy — if you want cold and clinical I am lovingly not your person
I am absolutely available for destination shoots and will use any excuse to travel
Beyond the CAMERA
You're a creative entrepreneur, coach, or small business owner who has outgrown your current photos
You want imagery that actually looks like the caliber of work you deliver — not stock-photo generic
You care about the details — the light, the mood, the feeling — not just getting it done
You're ready to show up fully and trust the process even if being on camera makes you a little nervous
You believe your brand is worth investing in — because you're in this for the long game
We're probably a perfect fit if...
Is THIS you?
You need photos by tomorrow — great work takes thoughtful planning and I want to give your brand the time it deserves
You want heavily filtered, trendy edits that will feel dated in two years — my style is timeless and intentional
You're not sure what your brand stands for yet — I'd love to work with you once you have that foundation in place
we might not be the right fit if...
— MAYA REYES, Coastal Copy Co. San Diego, CA
I put off investing in brand photography for almost two years because I kept telling myself my business wasn't ready yet. Emery showed me in about thirty seconds of looking at my gallery that I was more than ready — I just needed photos that proved it. My website went from something I was embarrassed to share to something I'm genuinely proud of. The difference is staggering.
— SLOANE WHITFIELD, Sloane Whitfield Wellness Encinitas, CA
I've had professional photos taken before and they always looked like me trying to look professional. These look like me. That sounds simple but it's actually everything — when your photos look like the real version of you, the right clients find you so much faster.
— WAVERLY JAMES, The Slow Brand Laguna Beach, CA
Working with Emery was the first time I truly understood what brand photography is supposed to do. It's not about looking good. It's about looking like yourself — your best, most intentional self — and having that come through in every single frame. She nailed it completely.
— CAMERON ELLIS, Ellis & Co. Creative San Diego, CA
I booked my session on a Tuesday and had my sneak peek by Friday. By Saturday morning I had already updated my website hero image and gotten three DMs from people saying my brand finally felt cohesive. Three DMs. In one day. Emery's work does not play around.
Let's make your brand impossible to scroll past.
You've worked too hard and come too far to have photos that don't do you justice. Whether you're launching something new, rebranding entirely, or just finally ready to invest in imagery that matches your ambition — I'm here for it.
Let's talk about what your brand needs and build something that makes people stop, look twice, and reach out.
YEARS telling
brand stories
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CLIENTS who said they'd do it again
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CITIES Shot in
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Numbers don't tell the whole story — but these ones do.