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I love all things wedding-related, I adore hearing my clients' love stories, and I am still giddy before each wedding day. Watching the magic of all the planning unfold and capturing the moments; it is a thrill and a blessing. I get to be with people on the happiest days of their lives and I get to call this "work!"

Emmy Jay is actually my heart and soul. This company is collectively named after my daughters: Maggie, Emilee, and Josslyn. (M-E-J) These girls are my heartbeats and without them this company and my love for photography would not have blossomed into what it is. I started my professional career as a high school English teacher and it wasn't until Maggie made me a mommy, and I had the full support of my personal Prince Charming that I had the courage to take the leap from teacher to professional photographer. I started a company with my twin sister and we learned so much in such a short time and had a blast doing it. Together, we shot our first wedding in 2011 and shortly after I caught the bug for wedding photography.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Emmy Jay Photography

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Jacqueline Sent on 08/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We chose emmyjay photography for both our engagement and wedding photos! Leslie was super sweet! She did an amazing job with everything! She is talented and creative, and has perfect ideas for great shots. Our photos turned out awesome and a super quick turnaround time! Highly recommend.
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Clay Sent on 06/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie just in a couple words was Extremely amazing.

Leslie was chosen to shoot our wedding photos based on her doing a relatives wedding. So already knowing how amazing she is, we chose to have her do our wedding. She’s just such a wonderful individual and can make your experience so relaxed and comforting and not at all dictating. Almost as if she’s been a friend forever. She certainly is now and will always be asked to Do any other work as our family grows.
Thanks Leslie!
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Lara Sent on 05/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Emmy jay is perfection

I came across Emmy Jay Photography a year ago while browsing and searching Instagram for an engagement session photographer in South Florida. EVERYTHING about her photos, colors, poses, etc. stuck out! The photos were very personal, natural, beautiful, intimate and absolutely gorgeous! I knew she was the right choice! Our engagement session went super smooth and better than I could’ve ever imagine! My fiancé was nervous upon arrival, Emmy Jay made it fun and he felt as comfortable as ever! The photos came back flawless and fast! We were soo impressed with EMMY JAY Photography, that we called the minute we booked our wedding venue to lock in the date! She was AMAZING threw the whole process, beginning to end. She answered all calls/texts and was always willing to meet in person to chat and go over details! The day of the wedding she showed up early and worked with us while calming our nerves. She is not only talented in what she does, but also a complete SWEETHEART! Our photos came back fast and flawless as EVER!!! All our guests raved about our photographer! I HIGHLY recommend EMMY JAY Photography! You have one wedding, do it right! Photos are forever!! SHE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST!!
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Cat P. Sent on 11/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie is Amazing!

From our first meeting I knew this was going to be one of the easiest parts of our big day. Leslie knows her stuff and was able to help us anticipate things we hadn't even thought of, like how to get the family portraits done without causing family drama. She was sensitive and thoughtful to our unusual family dynamic. I did not once have to worry about the photography on the big day.
And the pictures are incredible. They make me happy every time I look at them. Leslie really captured the whole day perfectly and beautifully. Thank you, Leslie! I hope to work with you in the future for our family photography too!
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Brittany Sent on 10/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional photographer... Friend... BOTH!

We would highly recommend choosing Emmy Jay Photography for your wedding! We met Leslie at a wedding expo, but meeting Leslie was like you had run into a old friend at the expo and not a vendor. Leslie is incredibly friendly and becomes your friend right away! She was engaging in conversation and focused on both of us and our interests for the wedding, but not only that she asked about our everyday lives and seemed truly interested in us. She is easy to work with and makes you feel so comfortable. She is extremely accommodating. Detroit was a huge part of our relationship and she was willing to take our engagement pictures downtown. We were in love with the engagement pictures and couldn't wait for her to capture our wedding day! On a very exciting and busy day, she brings a calming effect to the day. She makes everyone, especially the couple, feeling incredibly comfortable and always encouraging them to have fun! She will even join in on the dancing and singing on the party bus! She captured the day beautifully and her attention to detail was impeccable. We are so impressed by the results and incredibly grateful that we have the day captured to remember forever! Leslie, we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work, love, support throughout our wedding process and we are forever grateful to have gained another friend!
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Emily Sent on 10/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

EmmyJay did an amazing job!!

I'm so happy EmmyJay photographed our wedding! She did an amazing job, and I highly recommend her work! She was personable and willing to play with all of our creative ideas!! She got all the shots we asked for, plus some beautiful candid moments! I was beyond pleased! I also LOVED the wedding album she helped us put together! It was absolutely stunning and something we will treasure forever!
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Alison Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie was amazing!

I found Emmy Jay Photography at the Novi wedding expo and I felt an immediate connection. She was effortless to work with and made me and my husband feel very special on our wedding day. She went above and beyond in making our wedding album exactly how we wanted it. Very responsive and a quick turn around time. Loved every bit of my experience!
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Katie Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and Joyful Experience

Leslie was a true joy to work with for our wedding. For the moment I met her at a wedding show in Plymouth, I felt very comfortable and felt understood by her calming presence. My husband and I both have physical limitations and when I explained that to her, Leslie didn’t miss a beat and said that everyone has a photogenic angle or position that makes them shine and we would work as a team to find ours. She helped us feel our true selves which can be hard sometimes in a world where we can seem different to others. Our joy and love for each other shown through in her gorgeous photographs. Any couple would be lucky to have her on their special day. I know that my husband and I were!
I hope that my husband and I can reconnect with her in the future on another special day in our life together!
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie captured the BEST moments

EmmyJay Photography brings beautiful creativity, energy and organization to your event, she made our wedding memorable and captured all the happiness!
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Kristen Sent on 03/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend Booking Emmy Jay Photography

We didn’t know upon meeting Leslie/Emmy Jay at a wedding show that we would be making the best decision ever when we later booked her as our wedding photographer, but we are so glad we did!!! We fell in love with the idea of having Leslie as our wedding photographer after our engagement session with her where she kept us laughing, energized, and relaxed even in the cold Michigan winter weather! Upon receiving our engagement photos we couldn’t be happier and immediately booked her for our wedding! Leslie far exceeded her role as a photographer the day of our wedding; she was a coordinator, a spirit-lifter, and a friend! From the second she met us in the bridal suite before the ceremony; she assisted my bridesmaids with last minute dress alterations, and then jumped right into capturing each and every moment of our special day! We treasure each and every one of the photos she captured as the day was truly a once in a lifetime experience. She joked with us the whole day that our wedding was straight out of a fairytale, but looking back, she captured exactly that – our fairytale! I had many of our friends and family come up to me to express that they have never experienced or met a more Amazing photographer! Leslie, went above and beyond the call of duty and catered her expertise to making our dream a reality! Our bridal party couldn’t get enough of her, Leslie was an absolute joy to work with, and we hope to stay in touch with her for years to come!! Do yourself a favor and book Emmy Jay Photography for your wedding day, you will NEVER be disappointed!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Emmy Jay Photography frequently asked questions

Emmy Jay Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Emmy Jay Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Emmy Jay Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Emmy Jay Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Emmy Jay Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Emmy Jay 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.
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