Emma Gibbs Photography Reviews
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Nick Sent on 04/16/2026Photography Perfection
From the initial call, through an engagement shoot, and the entire wedding day Emma was incredible. Response time for any question was very quick and Emma makes you feel so comfortable during any shoot. The photos that have come from the wedding are absolutely incredible. She nailed getting all of the right moments from getting ready, to the alter, dinner and speeches, and on the dance floor. I'd hire and recommend Emma 10/10 times. -
Kristine Sent on 03/06/2026
Beautiful Wedding Pictures
There were lot's of beautiful photo! Both the photo's chosen by the photographer and the list requested by friends and family were great. There were many pic's to chose from, easily provided to us very quickly with options to buy photo's after.
The team were very professional, courteous and fun! A great value for our money. -
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Natasha Sent on 03/03/2026The best!
We had the most amazing experience with our wedding photographer, Emma. From the very beginning, she completely understood the assignment. One thing that was really important to us was being able to actually attend and enjoy our cocktail hour instead of spending a long time taking photos after the ceremony, and she made that happen so seamlessly. She kept everything moving efficiently while still capturing all the important moments.
She also had this incredible ability to take the lead when needed. Somehow she managed to get all of our guests to listen and organize for photos without it ever feeling stressful or rushed. She was so kind, friendly, and professional the entire day, which made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera.
On top of that, we received our photos so quickly, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Every image is so beautifully captured, and we know these are photos we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. -
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Madison Sent on 01/10/2026Emma Gibbs is the best wedding photographer in Southern California!
Emma Gibbs was outstanding! I want to recommend her to everyone. She was beyond professional but also kept it very fun and easy going. Emma was attentive to requests and emails ahead of the wedding, even making time for phone calls and shot requests on Pinterest. Emma was down for anything that day and took the most amazing photos across 3 locations on our wedding day (inside a brewery, at the venue and at a field). My guests and wedding party have complimented her attitude on the wedding day as well as the final images. Emma was friendly, on time, and made our day perfect!! -
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Evanna Sent on 01/07/2026Absolutely would book again!
I appreciated Emma's professionalism throughout the entire process. She was such a pleasure to work with. My photos turned out phenomenal. I cannot rave about her enough. Her associate photographers that worked with her were also a pleasure to work with. -
Eric Sent on 12/20/2025
Emma Gibbs the 🐐
We met with multiple photographers a year before our wedding, comparing them all to each other but not really loving any of them. During our search, my best man recommended a photographer he found on IG, it was Emma. We checked out her IG and without hesitation, set up a meeting with her. We loved her work, but my then fiancé and I wanted our vendors to match our energy. From that first meeting, Emma laid out her packages, we talked about our vision, and when the meeting ended, my wife and I looked at each other and knew it was going to be Emma. It's a big thing that our personalities matched and she was VERY easy to work with. She responded to all calls, texts, and emails in a timely manner, she worked with our budget, and she got along with EVERYONE in our wedding party on the day of. We knew the pictures were going to be amazing, but when the sneak peeks came, there were no words to explain the feelings that my wife and I had. The way Emma captured the moments, everything was authentic. When looking at the pictures, we could feel how we felt that day. We loved working with Emma and would recommend her to everyone who is looking for a photographer!! -
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Natalie Sent on 11/20/2025Danielson Wedding
Emma was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. Upon our initial inquiry call, we knew that she was the right fit for us - she has such a creative, fun energy about her and its proven through her work. We were looking for more in the moment photos, with natural lighting and she 100% delivered. She has the talent, personality, affordability, and quality that we had in mind.
We started out with an engagement photo session in the Glamis Sand Dunes that was included in part of our wedding package. This was a dream photoshoot location for my husband and I as it was where our story began. Emma ate it up! She knew exactly how to pose us and capture our energy so naturally. We asked for a few sneak peeks and she ended up editing and delivering our full engagement gallery within 2 days. INCREDIBLE.
Fast forward to the wedding - we, along with our families could not have more positive things to say about Emma. She made not only us, but all sides of the family and guests feel so comfortable throughout the entire day. From the detail shots, to the portraits, to the family photos - Emma absolutely nailed our vision. She captured pure, authentic moments that we will cherish forever that truly encapsulate the magic that we felt on our wedding day. And she was back at it again with the turnaround time - sneak peeks to us by 9am the day after the wedding...MIND BLOWN. And then our full gallery within a month.
We are so incredibly grateful to have stumbled upon Emma, who photographed an acquaintance's proposal/engagement/wedding. Selecting Emma as our photographer for our biggest life moments to date was the best choice we could have made, and look forward to working with her for our next big moments. -
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Brittany Sent on 11/11/2025Emma Gibbs is perfection from start to finish!
I really don’t even know where to begin, I feel like I can't put into words how grateful we are to have had Emma as our wedding photographer — Emma was just perfection from start to finish. After scouring the internet for an obscene amount of hours (as I’m sure most brides do!) trying to find the perfect photographer, we finally found her.
We showed up to our engagement shoot — which we almost skipped because I didn’t think we really needed it and I’m not someone who loves having my photo taken — but right when we met her, I knew we’d made the right choice. Emma has such a warm and sweet presence; she’s the perfect mix of fun and professional, and we felt comfortable with her immediately.
When we got our engagement photos back, I was blown away. They looked like they belonged in a magazine — and she sent us so many incredible shots that I couldn’t even decide which ones to use for the wedding! I’m so glad we did the engagement shoot, because by the time our wedding day arrived, I had zero worries about her capturing it perfectly… and she absolutely nailed it.
I had even sent her inspiration photos beforehand, and somehow her shots turned out even better than the ones I sent. The morning after the wedding, we already had a sneak peek waiting for us — and I was obsessed!
If I could afford it, I’d honestly hire her as my personal photographer to follow my family and me around for the rest of our lives. She has this amazing ability to capture genuine moments while staying completely unobtrusive, and she knows exactly when to offer a little direction to bring out the best in every shot.
I couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire her, and we’ll definitely be using her again for any future milestones. Thank you, Emma — we absolutely adore you! 💕 -
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Hp Warren Sent on 10/21/2025Best Wedding Photographer in San Diego!!
Emma is so kind and amazing to work with!! She made our wedding day so perfect and I never had to worry about anything. She took some of the most beautiful photos of us. I have never felt so pretty as I did looking at these wedding photos. Thank you for such an incredible day. We appreciate you so much! She took film and regular photos, and she took pictures from the coolest angles at the venue. I will be using Emma for any important future events too! -
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Julia Sent on 07/15/2025
Wedding to family photographer! The BEST
Emma captured my surprise engagement, engagement photos, wedding day and now family photos! She truly does it all and will be our photographer for everything! We have the photos she has taken all over our house. Her professionalism and talent are unmatched. Anytime I hear of a friend getting married she is the first recommendation I make. We couldn’t be more thankful for the beautiful pictures she has taken for us! Book her now!! -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/14/2025
Amazing overall experience
Emma is professional and has a warm and welcoming demeanor which made our experience such a joy. She brought my vision board aesthetic to life and I could not be happier with the outcome. Without hesitation, she was willing to add new dynamics and ideas of photos on a last minute request. She is a true visionary and so talented with her passion. -
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Shelby Sent on 07/07/2025Emma is the best!!
If we could give Emma 6 stars, we would!!
We had a very short engagement, just 2.5 months, so we were on a tight timeline to find and book a photographer. I spoke with several photographers online, but the moment I got on the phone with Emma, I instantly felt a connection. Her relatability, warmth, and easygoing vibe made me genuinely excited to work with her.
She went above and beyond from the start, meeting us at our venue a few weeks before the wedding to walk through specific shots and locations. Emma truly listened to our vision and made us feel confident and cared for heading into the big day.
On our wedding day, Emma was the perfect balance of kind, respectful, assertive, and accommodating. She made us feel so comfortable and fit in seamlessly with our family and small bridal party. It felt like having another friend with us. Throughout the big moments such as the ceremony, speeches, and dances, she was everywhere and nowhere at the same time... like a ninja! Emma was always in the right spot, never intrusive or obvious, yet we could feel her presence and trust that she was capturing even the smallest, most meaningful moments.
We were blown away when she sent us sneak peek photos less than 24 hours after the wedding, and they were absolutely incredible. We literally gasped as we looked through each one. On top of that, she graciously fulfilled a special request for one more specific photo we wanted to use for our thank-you notes, so we could get them out in a timely manner.
We’re beyond excited to receive our full gallery in a few months; if it’s anything like the sneak peek, it will be perfectly us. Emma is an absolute gem, and we cannot recommend her enough! -
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Alisa Sent on 07/04/2025
Emma is a joy to work with!
We chose Emma as our photographer for our January 2024 wedding. We happened upon her through Wedding Wire, and were immediately drawn to her style. She was so easy to communicate with from day 1 and it was so fun to bounce ideas off each other. She was always enthusiastic, and was down to run all over town with us to execute our (maybe too) ambitions engagement shoot. Our wedding day also ambitiously spanned about 12 hours of coverage, and Emma was friendly, helpful, and professional the entire day! Emma can really hang! She knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and has a super sweet and fun personality - just the perfect person to have following you around on the big day. Without exaggeration, we look at our photos every day, and she was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. We plan to call Emma for all our future photos!! We love Queen Emma!! -
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Kathryn Sent on 07/03/2025
Emma is LITERALLY the best.
Emma is so amazing in every way. She is so talented, kind and makes everything so comfortable. We use her for all of our big events on our family and highly recommend her to anyone wanting the most gorgeous pictures! So thankful for her and her work! -
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Mayra Sent on 07/03/2025Best photographer!
The best photographer ever!! Have been working with her for our family yearly portraits for several years! Now has started doing graduation pictures for my kids! We love her!! -
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Sonora Sent on 12/11/2024
A Wedding Day Dream - Captured and Curated Perfectly by Emma Gibbs
Emma was a delight to work with. I was thrilled that she was available to take on our October wedding. She and I were able to chat ahead of time about photography styles and what details were important to us; I was already familiar with her work, so I knew she was the photographer for us. She and her assistant were so kind and organized and professional, especially when getting big group photos. Her focus on capturing real moments with our family and closest friends, along with adorable candids, plus truly "getting our good side" during a quick portraits session made for beautiful memories that we'll be able to look back on for years to come!
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Angela Sent on 11/08/2024
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Emma blew us away! All of our pictures turned out so beautiful and she made the process so beyond easy. She captured every beautiful moment of our big day and we are forever grateful for her. I would choose her a million times over. -
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Nicolette Sent on 09/09/2024Best wedding photographer ever!
Best photographer ever! We first met Emma at our “engagement shoot” and she immediately made us feel so comfortable! Taking photos is not natural for us and Emma gave great direction and had so many great suggestions. These photos turned out absolutely amazing!! Then, for the wedding day Emma was so professional and fun, really helped ease my nerves. I provided a list of Imust haves and she got every single photo we wanted! Group family photos can be so stressful and she helped make these so easy. The photos of our wedding were incredible. My family and friends love the photos too! I’m so grateful. You must hire Emma for your wedding!! She’s the best!! -
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Courtney Sent on 10/31/2023Emma is an EXCEPTIONAL wedding photographer!!
From the moment we met Emma, it was evident that we were in the hands of a true professional.
Emma's organization and attention to detail were absolutely remarkable. She ensured that our wedding day went off without a hitch, sticking to the schedule and making sure everything ran seamlessly. Her ability to coordinate with everyone involved, from the videographer to our family members, was nothing short of impressive.
Working with Emma was an absolute pleasure. She has a warm and friendly demeanor that put us at ease, making it easy to relax and enjoy the process. Emma's experience and expertise were evident as she guided us through each shot and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her talent for capturing candid moments and genuine emotions was truly awe-inspiring.
But what truly sets Emma apart is her extraordinary skill in photography. The photos she produced are nothing short of stunning. Each image tells a story, preserving the beauty, emotion, and love of our wedding day. We are absolutely in love with every single picture and will cherish them forever.
Thank you, Emma, for going above and beyond to make our wedding day a memorable one. Your professionalism, talent, and the incredible moments you've captured are a gift that we will treasure for a lifetime. If you're searching for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations, Emma is the one to choose. We can't recommend her enough!
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Lauren Sent on 10/22/2023
BEST Wedding Photographer Out There!
We were absolutely thrilled with Emma's work on our wedding day! From the very first meeting to receiving the final photographs, everything was top-notch.
Emma was incredibly professional, yet also personable and made us feel at ease from the start. She took the time to get to know us, which was evident in the photos - our true spirits and love/excitement for each other and the future!
On the big day, Emma and her second photographer arrived well-prepared and on time. They seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments we didn't even realize were happening. The posed shots were equally impressive, and they had a knack for making us feel comfortable in front of the camera.
The final photographs were breathtaking!!!
What sets Emma apart is her ability to capture not just moments but emotions. Looking at our wedding photos, we can relive every smile, every tear, and every laugh. It's truly a priceless gift that we'll cherish forever.
In addition to their photography skills, Emma also excelled in communication and organization. She kept us informed every step of the way, and she was quick to respond if we ever had a question.
We highly recommend Emma to anyone in search of a wedding photographer who not only captures moments but also creates memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you for making our special day even more memorable! -
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Helena Sent on 10/19/2023The most talented photographer around!
If you are looking for a photographer STOP RIGHT NOW.
Emma did an amazing job capturing the most candid and loving moments of our wedding day, engagement session and family session.
I immediately started to tear up when I opened the galleries with our photos. These photos capture the emotion of the moment. She is an artist able to transport you back to that exact moment and make you feel like you are back to where the picture was taken.
When I look at my images, I feel so grateful to have found Emma. Someone that made me feel beautiful, confident and made us have so much fun when the both of us are camera shy.
Working with Emma was A BLAST. She is so organized, so professional, so talented and I literally could not stop saying thank you to her for all she did on our wedding day.
My favorite part of working with Emma was her joyful personality, how calm she was and how she made us feel so relaxed taking our photos.
BOOK YOUR PHOTOS WITH EMMA!!!!!!!! -
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Abigail Sent on 09/25/2023Amazing Wonderful Experience
Emma is wonderful! She made my husband and I feel at ease during our engagement shoot & wedding photos. The experience was fun & engaging. Emma is responsive & friendly. She took amazing shots during the wedding & I know we will be coming back to her for any future photo needs :) 100% Recommend going with Emma Gibbs :) -
Katherine Sent on 09/01/2023
Amazing!
Emma is AMAZING! We found Emma through a recommendation and we are beyond happy about it! She did our engagement photo shoot and we were so pleased with our photos that we did not even hesitate to ask her to be our wedding photographer. Emma is so friendly, and kind, has a positive attitude, and communicates very well. On our wedding day she made me feel so beautiful and treated everyone so respectfully. We received our wedding photos in a very timely manner and we could not be happier with them! We highly recommend Emma! -
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Crystal Sent on 08/12/2023
Emma is the best!
Emma is literally the BEST! We couldn’t be more happier with our wedding photos and our experience working with Emma. She is attentive, detailed, professional and creates a warm and fun environment for her clients. Within 24 hours we received our wedding sneak peeks and they were amazing (our venue even reached out to comment on what an amazing photographer Emma is and how great the photos turned out)! Emma was also so helpful in the timeline planning process and on the day of, she ensured everything ran to schedule, she was able to capture everything we discussed and everything just ran so smoothly. If you’re looking for a photographer, we couldn’t recommend anyone better! -
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Dominic Sent on 04/09/2023Our first choice!
I have had the pleasure of knowing Emma since she was in 2nd grade and witness the beginning of her love of photography in middle school. Her work and artistry have always been so beautiful and creative. Emma was the very first vendor we contacted and booked for our wedding. Even though I have known her as a student she maintained the utmost professionalism and excellent customer service. She reached out to ask what our priorities were, had a back up plan in the case of XYZ situation, and was such a joyful presence at our wedding along with her 2nd shooter for the day. Emma and Pete made everything so easy/smooth/not awkward and was able to command the room especially when we had family photos. She sent us highlights in less than 2 days!! after the wedding day, and we received the full album in under 2 months. We've obsessed over each and every photo -- Emma managed to capture the emotions of the day and we have loved reliving our celebration seeing the smiles on the faces of our friends and families. Can't say enough how much we love Emma and working with her. -
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Jose Sent on 07/11/2022Photographer review
If I could give Emma more starts I would ! She was Amazing ! From the very beginning she was very easy to get a hold of and communication was never an issue. I planned my own wedding, never had attended one I needed a lot of guidance and Emma guided me through what is customary for wedding yet she was very open to my ideas and desires . Her price is extremely fair for the service she provides . We got a sneak peek of the photos the very next day which I’m already so in love with. Emma was very professional, approachable, and friendly and managed myself and my wedding party with grace and regard. I couldn’t be happier with Emma and her service ! -
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Sarah Sent on 01/19/2022An amazing photographer in San Diego
Emma has been so incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our journey in planning our wedding from England. Her communication has been outstanding throughout. She suggested the most beautiful venue at Windansea Beach, which was absolutely perfect for our ceremony. She worked so well with our celebrant and made our day feel so special. Emma made us feel completely relaxed, gave clear instructions but offered us the chance to make suggestions too, and is a lovely smiling face behind the camera. We are so pleased with our photos and can’t thank Emma enough for capturing all the aspects of our special time forever. A really progessional, talented photographer and highly recommended. -
Jordan Sent on 09/27/2021
Absolutely amazing!
We hired Emma to do our engagement pictures and we immediately knew we had to have her photograph our wedding. My husband and I are not very comfortable in front of the camera and Emma knew exactly how to pose and work with us so that our pictures turned out so natural. Emma is truly so talented and we have had multiple people tell us how our photos looks straight from a magazine. Not to mention, Emma is a extremely sweet, professional, flexible, and attentive. She can capture any vision you have and is very patient. You will not regret having her capture your special day! We even had Emma come back to do our pregnancy announcements and we plan to have her for every special moment in the future! -
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Taylor Sent on 09/27/2021Fantastic and Flawless
Emma did both our engagement photos and wedding photos. Both experiences were absolutely amazing. She was completely open to my ideas and really wanted to capture my vision, but she brings her own beautiful artistic eye to each photo. She's also calm in an emergency (we had medical emergency) and she powered through staying kind, supportive, and thoughtful. She got first looks so quickly! She's super easy to get a hold and really matched my vibe. She knows when to give control and take it. Absolutely wonderful. 10/10 would recommend. -
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Keira Sent on 01/03/2021
Seriously Amazing!!!
We could not have been more happy to find Emma as our photographer. Our wedding was short planned, in Julian in the afternoon of December. Not only did she come so prepared but she was so friendly and made us all feel so comfortable. We first got a sneak peek of our photos and I just knew how amazing they were all going to be. Our jaws dropped and of course I teared up. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone. She had our timeline, a list of people we wanted specific photos with and did an amazing job throughout the whole wedding and reception! Very much worth it. -
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Alyssa Sent on 05/09/2020
Amazing!! Book now!
Emma Gibbs is an amazing talented photographer and you need to book with her! She is fun and makes you feel so comfortable while she is shooting photos with her!! Please please please don’t hesitate she is worth every penny spent!! Her work speaks for its sole take a look! You get what you pay for and I’m so happy with every penny I spent for Emma to shoot my wedding! -
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Paige Sent on 12/07/2019Breathtaking photos and great professionalism
Great time and beautiful pics! -
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Jv Wayne Sent on 06/25/2019Beautiful Pictures by Up and Coming Photographer
We chose Emma after looking through the wedding galleries of many photographers. Emma's photos captured so much love and joy in the bride and grooms, the lighting and framing were always just right, and the variety of shots are great.
Emma was professional and responsive to deal with. She was flexible and attentive and made everyone feel so comfortable about being photographed. Emma's communications were consistent and helpful. She met with the wedding coordinator at the venue to ensure she knew where the best photo spots would be before the wedding.
On the day of the wedding, she was organized, hard working and pleasant to have around.
The day after the wedding she sent us the first sneak peeks at the photos and they are absolutely beautiful. We can't wait to see the full set.
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