Powell, Ohio Family Photographer

Just show up, be yourselves, and I’ll take care of the rest.

Black and white photo of a smiling family lying on grass, with children hugging their mother.

I’m not too concerned with your untamed toddler or your stubborn tween, I care about reflecting your reality, complementing the beauty that’s already there. I know what it’s like to be in the thick of life, wandering around thinking “What the….?!” But between those moments are the sweet spots, the shoves that keep us going, the reminders of why we can’t help but feel the deepest kind of love.

Ultimately, that’s what I have to offer you— 

EVIDENCE OF THE UPS THAT MAKE LIFE BEAUTIFUL, BALANCING OUT The INEVITABLE DOWNS. 

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  • A family with three young children posing together in a field with tall grass and wildflowers, surrounded by trees.

    “Emily is warm, enthusiastic, calm, and has a talent for photography that one can assume could only be a gift from above.”

    -Megan

  • Group of three people smiling in an outdoor setting with autumn foliage.

    "Emily is such a talented photographer and an even more incredible person!"

    -Andrea

  • A person with long hair smiling and looking over their shoulder outdoors at sunset.

    "I would absolutely 100% recommend her!!!"

    -Kelly

  • Young girl in teal dress leaning on wooden fence with autumn trees in the background.

    “She has a way of making you feel so comfortable and natural that you forget she is taking your picture.”

    -Jessica

  • A smiling group of four children sitting outdoors on a rock. The older girl in the middle holds a baby, flanked by two boys on each side.

    “We had family pictures taken by Emily and it was such a great experience.”

    -Kiley

  • A family of four enjoying a playful moment in a grassy field with autumn colors.

    “The whole session was fun, no pressure, and filled with laughter.”

    -Rachel

  • "Em did a fantastic job for our family and newborn pictures!"

    -Jennifer & Kirk

Three family portraits taken outdoors. The first shows a woman and three children sitting in a field, embracing and smiling. The second features a young girl in a blue dress standing by a rustic wooden fence with roses. The third captures a woman in
Collage of three outdoor family and portrait photos. Left: Woman with three children in a grassy area. Center: Young woman in a light dress on a sunny path. Right: Woman in a hat and a girl in a dress in a field.
Collage of three images: a couple kissing by a river, a woman smiling and looking back on a pathway, and a man leaning on a bridge railing in a cityscape.
Collage of three images: A couple kissing on a beach, a family sitting in a field smiling, and a man leaning against a bridge railing in a cityscape.
Collage featuring a woman with long curly hair in a black sweater, a family sitting in a field laughing, and a black and white photo of a woman holding a child in a leafy setting.
A collage of three photos: a woman with long wavy hair smiles at the camera, a man holding a young girl in a blue dress with autumn trees in the background, and a black-and-white image of a woman holding a toddler in a park setting.
Collage of three outdoor family photos: a woman in a blue floral dress smiling in a garden; a mother with two sons in a sunlit meadow, all smiling; a black-and-white image of a woman holding a young child in a wooded area with fallen leaves.
Collage of three family portraits in outdoor settings, featuring individuals of different generations smiling and interacting.
A collage of three images: a family with parents and children walking on a path in a park, a woman smiling by a calm waterfront, and a young woman standing in a garden of yellow flowers during sunset.
Three images of people in outdoor settings. Left: A family of five walking on a path surrounded by trees, with three children and two adults. Center: Two boys embracing in a garden with flowers. Right: A young woman in a white dress standing among ye
Three photos: a family sitting under a tree with autumn leaves, two boys hugging in a garden, and two men embracing affectionately.
A collage of three scenes: a family sitting on grass under a tree with autumn leaves; a pregnant woman in a lace dress standing indoors; and a black and white photo showing a family lying closely together, laughing and interacting.

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Hi! I’m Em.

Photographer for the playful, the people who love without hesitation, those who pause on purpose, sensing the worth of what truly matters.

A woman holding hands and laughing

“A thing you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.”

-Annie Leibovitz

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I didn’t think it was possible for this fam to get any cuter, but they topped it when they added sweet baby Brea to the mix❤️ #ohiofamilyphotographer #columbusfamilyphotographer #powellfamilyphotographer #familyphotographer
A gorgeous mama + her boys💘 I’m the mom of a teen and even though he’s still a snuggler, I’m always pleasantly surprised when the older kids are okay with holding hands, hugging, etc. That’s all I hope for, honestly…a
Each time I opened my mouth to give them an idea, this little lady just did her thing! I should’ve known better, as I’ve been photographing them for the past 5 years. I’m convinced we’ll see her on stage one day, that personal
Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe the love between these two, and I’m so thankful to have been able to witness it.💗
Black and white photo of three people holding hands, with one wearing a floral dress, another person’s wristwatch visible, and a child in the middle.

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