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Immortalizing Stories Through A Documentary Lens, Capturing The Raw, Real, And Every Candid Memory In Between.
Let’s dive into the details: my photographic approach focuses on seeing your day through a documentary lens. But what does that ~really~ mean? I love being a fly-on-the-wall and letting you make memories with your people instead of looking down the barrel of a camera lens all day. I love capturing those small and in-between moments of you actually enjoying your time with your people instead of posing endlessly for hours.
I’m not the photographer for you if you’re looking for a completely Pinterest-perfect and manufactured gallery. My attention on wedding days is about letting moments unfold naturally and not over-directing your day - I prefer to let those TRULY candid moments and real emotion shine through above all else. If you’re picking up what I’m putting down then we are the perfect match🤍You can read more about my non-traditional approach here!
We might be the perfect match if:
- You want to make sure your photos are about your wedding day, not making your wedding day about the photos.
- You're dreaming about striking, raw images that capture real moments that can't be faked.
- You value the in-between moments just as much as the big moments.
- You love your people fiercely and want photos that reflect that love.
- You’re looking for an in-depth experience that results in photos that feel unique to you and your story.
Services Offered
Emma Petersen Photography offers a variety of services for engagements, weddings, and elopements, and proposals. Before your special day, you can meet Emma for a consultation to discuss your options. Her goal is to capture what's truly important to you to create an extraordinary time capsule that you will treasure forever. Whatever your budget or individual style, she will find a way to showcase your romance in a heartfelt way. Emma is also willing to travel to serve destination weddings and out-of-town celebrations!
- Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Natural
Photojournalism
What photography services do you offer?
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits
What photography items do you offer?
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Reviews of Emma Petersen Photography
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The photographer is professional, organized, and calming, keeping the day on schedule and helping with logistics beyond photos. Their documentary-style and posed images are praised for capturing candid emotion and stunning detail, with quick previews and recommended second shooters. Couples and guests rave about the supportive, joyful, and seamless experience.
Dana Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating
She’s the BEST
Emma was incredible. From the day we signed her for our engagement photos up to our wedding day she was professional, thorough, communicative, detail oriented, and made us feel comfortable and confident. She was a massive help on our wedding day, and our pictures were better than I could’ve even imagined. I cannot say enough good things about her!
Elena Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
I wish we could hire her all over again!
I cannot imagine our wedding day without Emma Petersen! She was an absolute godsend—as a photographer, as a chaos manager, as a person! My husband’s family has had plenty of weddings on their side and each and every one of them came up commending us on having “the best photographer.” Emma is so passionate about her work and that shines through how she approaches each photo. Emma truly cares about her clients, from helping us make a timeline for the day that prioritized our needs to running down the road and picking up our lunch for us when we had downtime. She was lightning fast to send us a generous amount of previews and we can’t stop looking at them. I want to get married all over again just so we can have Emma as our photographer again. I will treasure the photos she’s taken as well as the impact she had on our day for the rest of our lives!
Victoria Sent on 02/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Dreamy Photographer
Emma was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the very beginning, she brought such a calm, grounding presence that instantly made us feel cared for and at ease. Her documentary-style approach was exactly what we wanted, and somehow she managed to capture the day so beautifully while making it never feel posed, forced, or performative.
One of the most special moments of the entire day was something Emma recommended: an interactive gathering with our closest people before the ceremony. It allowed us to slow down, hang out, laugh, and actually be together before everything began. That moment not only set the tone for the entire day, it resulted in some of our absolute favorite photos. We’ll treasure them forever.
Emma has an incredible ability to keep things moving and keep you on track without ever pulling you out of the moment. She was present, intuitive, and so naturally in sync with our energy that it felt effortless. We were able to stay grounded, feel the love around us, and truly enjoy every part of the day because of her.
Our guests could not stop raving about Emma and her second photographer, Hank. Multiple people commented on how warm, professional, and seamless they both were. Emma truly felt like part of our family and our group. She matched our vibe at every stage of the day and blended in so naturally that we often forgot she was even there, in the best possible way.
We felt deeply loved, supported, and taken care of by Emma. She didn’t just document our wedding, she understood it. If you’re looking for someone who will capture your day honestly, beautifully, and with so much heart, Emma is it.
One of the most special moments of the entire day was something Emma recommended: an interactive gathering with our closest people before the ceremony. It allowed us to slow down, hang out, laugh, and actually be together before everything began. That moment not only set the tone for the entire day, it resulted in some of our absolute favorite photos. We’ll treasure them forever.
Emma has an incredible ability to keep things moving and keep you on track without ever pulling you out of the moment. She was present, intuitive, and so naturally in sync with our energy that it felt effortless. We were able to stay grounded, feel the love around us, and truly enjoy every part of the day because of her.
Our guests could not stop raving about Emma and her second photographer, Hank. Multiple people commented on how warm, professional, and seamless they both were. Emma truly felt like part of our family and our group. She matched our vibe at every stage of the day and blended in so naturally that we often forgot she was even there, in the best possible way.
We felt deeply loved, supported, and taken care of by Emma. She didn’t just document our wedding, she understood it. If you’re looking for someone who will capture your day honestly, beautifully, and with so much heart, Emma is it.
Libby Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
We made the perfect choice
Emma was absolutely the perfect choice for our big day. She took our engagement photos in October of 2024, and we knew we made the correct decision in making sure she was behind the camera for our wedding one year later. Emma truly got to know and understand our vision through multiple talks. On the day, she was not only our photographer but our coordinator/logistics extraordinaire, and even a friend checking in, the handful of times we needed it most. We would hire Emma a thousand times over if given the chance. A wonderful photographer, and a terrific human being.
Maxine Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Emma is the absolute BEST!
One of the first and best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring her as our photographer not only because we fell in love with her photography style but because we got a real sense that she would be a great teammate (really, asset) to have, the day of the wedding.
She not only met but completely EXCEEDED these expectations. All of her structure, communication, and preparation ahead of time made us feel very aligned and prepared for the wedding day so during the actual day we were able to be present and enjoy every moment. In addition to capturing all of the photos we asked for, Emma was also great support to have the day of the wedding, helping with all the little things like last minute hair adjustments, shoe slips, and whatnot which were definitely outside of the scope of her job. We knew we could rely on her to keep everything and everyone in order all the while keeping a calm, cool, and joyful demeanor. Our wedding party, family, and friends all spoke about how wonderful she was based on their interactions with her. We feel so grateful not only that we’ll get to cherish her photos forever but that she was part of our special day.
She not only met but completely EXCEEDED these expectations. All of her structure, communication, and preparation ahead of time made us feel very aligned and prepared for the wedding day so during the actual day we were able to be present and enjoy every moment. In addition to capturing all of the photos we asked for, Emma was also great support to have the day of the wedding, helping with all the little things like last minute hair adjustments, shoe slips, and whatnot which were definitely outside of the scope of her job. We knew we could rely on her to keep everything and everyone in order all the while keeping a calm, cool, and joyful demeanor. Our wedding party, family, and friends all spoke about how wonderful she was based on their interactions with her. We feel so grateful not only that we’ll get to cherish her photos forever but that she was part of our special day.
Ryan Sent on 06/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible Photographer, Even Better Human
We truly can't say enough amazing things about Emma. From our very first meeting, we knew she was the photographer for us. She immediately made us feel at ease, and we trusted her vision completely. She took the time to really listen to what was important to us and was incredibly mindful of the parts of the day we anticipated might be stressful—her care and thoughtfulness meant the world to us.
On our wedding day, Emma went above and beyond in every way. She was incredibly organized and kept everything running smoothly and on time, all while making the experience feel relaxed and joyful. Her calm, confident presence helped set the tone for the day, and her ability to gently direct and encourage made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Her creative eye and attention to detail resulted in photos that are not only stunning, but also deeply personal and full of emotion. She captured both the big, unforgettable moments and the quiet, candid ones we’ll cherish forever.
Emma didn’t just photograph our wedding—she elevated the entire experience. We’re endlessly grateful to her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
On our wedding day, Emma went above and beyond in every way. She was incredibly organized and kept everything running smoothly and on time, all while making the experience feel relaxed and joyful. Her calm, confident presence helped set the tone for the day, and her ability to gently direct and encourage made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Her creative eye and attention to detail resulted in photos that are not only stunning, but also deeply personal and full of emotion. She captured both the big, unforgettable moments and the quiet, candid ones we’ll cherish forever.
Emma didn’t just photograph our wedding—she elevated the entire experience. We’re endlessly grateful to her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Madeline Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible wedding photographer
Emma was sincerely the best part of our wedding, apart from actually getting married! Throughout the entire planning and preparation period Emma was very organized, guiding us along the way on what our vision is ensuring we were on the same page. Even more so, she was intentional and truly wanted to get to know us as a couple. All of this led to the perfect day and even more perfect pictures capturing our memories. Emma helped make us and our family so comfortable the entire day, with somehow the perfect balance of a calming presence and also your biggest hype woman. Every single one of my family members and bridal party raved about how amazing she was. Going into the wedding planning process we were nervous to find a photographer that made us feel comfortable and also capture our love and relationship like how we feel it, Emma made all of those happen and we could not thank her enough.
Roger Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect blend of authentic and posed pics
Emma was so much fun to work with! I really felt like Emma captured all of the important moments of our wedding day and going through our preview gallery we were able to reminisce on some of the tender and hilarious moments of the day. Her style seamlessly blends the posed-glam shots we are all looking for and the candids that we will look back on nostalgically. Emma has an ability to help keep moments playful and authentic which allows her to capture the essence of her couples. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will make you feel truly seen in the moment and through her photographs, book Emma!
Mia Sent on 05/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you, emma!
If I hadn't just married my husband, I would marry Emma! She did an unbelievable job for both our engagement shoot & wedding. I don't know how she did it, but all the lightning is perfect, everyone (including tiny children) are captured lovingly, the focus of each picture is stunning - how she was able to capture ever glimmer of my engagement ring, I will never understand. Her documentary style allowed the real love and joy from the day to shine through so spectacularly and we truly cant thank her enough. Not only is the output of the photography everything we could dream of, but Emma is amazing to work with - making everyone feel so comfortable and truly understanding what her couples are looking for. We got so many compliments on how organized and kind Emma was from all our guests. If you need a photographer for literally anything, you cant find anyone better than Emma. WE LOVE YOU, EMMA!!!!
George Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The ultimate hype woman, gifted photographer, kindest human
We worked with Emma for our engagement photoshoot and wedding day and cannot recommend her enough!
She did an incredible job directing us into the best poses for all of our shots while also making things feel natural. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm throughout the entire day was infectious. She stayed cool, calm and collected throughout the entire day even as certain things threw off plans a bit (e.g. horrendous traffic). We were especially impressed getting all the candid shots back in our first look gallery - I remember these moments through my eyes, and was totally unaware of her capturing many of them at the same time through her lens. Our family members all raved about their experience with her as well, before they even saw any of the beautiful photos.
We had full trust in Emma heading into our session, but she still surpassed all expectations. She is the ultimate hype woman that you need in your corner on your wedding day!
She did an incredible job directing us into the best poses for all of our shots while also making things feel natural. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm throughout the entire day was infectious. She stayed cool, calm and collected throughout the entire day even as certain things threw off plans a bit (e.g. horrendous traffic). We were especially impressed getting all the candid shots back in our first look gallery - I remember these moments through my eyes, and was totally unaware of her capturing many of them at the same time through her lens. Our family members all raved about their experience with her as well, before they even saw any of the beautiful photos.
We had full trust in Emma heading into our session, but she still surpassed all expectations. She is the ultimate hype woman that you need in your corner on your wedding day!
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Emma Petersen Photography frequently asked questions
Emma Petersen Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
Emma Petersen Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
- 2nd Shooter
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
Emma Petersen Photography offers the following photography styles:
- Natural
- Photojournalism
Emma Petersen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
- Additional Hours
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Wedding Portraits
Emma Petersen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Prints
Emma Petersen Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.