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Emma Nicole Photography

Emma Nicole Photography

Santa Barbara, CA
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    Abigail S. Sent on 02/29/2024
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    AMAZING, could not recommend her more.

    Emma was phenomenal! Extremely personable and professional. She handled our families with such grace during the family pictures and returned our sneak peak images to us in a timely manner so that we could share some photos of our day before the entirety of our gallery was ready to view. Not to mention her work is STUNNING. I have never felt prettier than in the photos she captured. Could not recommend her more.

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    Awwwwww 🥹😭 Thank you so much, Abby!! I had the best time getting you two married and meeting your sweet (and hilarious) families 🤍 Congrats again on your elopement! Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness and success. If you're ever back in California and need more photos, don't be strangers!!
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    D Ward Sent on 12/14/2023
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    A Trusted Photographer to Capture Moments from your Special Day

    Emma is an absolute joy to work with and I will trust her over and over again for capturing any future milestone events in our life. She is responsive, on-time, professional and organized. Additionally, she is just so talented at photography, has an elevated aesthetic and eye, plus, she delivered beautiful shots of moments on our important day. I loved that she effortlessly guided us through movements and poses that she knew would result in the best photographs and she allowed us to collaborate on some shots that we personally wanted to capture too -- and her flexibility and communication is really respected and appreciated. If Emma has availability for your event, I highly recommend her; you'll be so happy to have your special moments captured perfectly.

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Dana 🥹🤍 I'm so glad I could help you two document these memories!! I also had the best time working with you two and even enjoyed our impromptu walk through Carpinteria haha Wishing you two all the best in this next phase of life together!
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    Natalie B. Sent on 01/20/2024
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    Absolutely amazing!

    Emma was amazing!!! She did a wonderful job making my husband and I feel comfortable on our wedding day and our pictures turned out beautifully! We are beyond grateful to have had Emma as our photographer :)

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so so much, Natalie!! I had so much fun helping you two capture these memories and your families were the sweetest to work with 🥹🤍
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    Zachary A. Sent on 02/28/2024
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    Emma is amazing!

    From the moment we met emma, we felt instantly at ease! Emma and her team were honestly such a joy to have at our wedding. Emma is such a kind-hearted hype woman! Her positivity is infectious and made taking photos feel natural and fun! Our engagement and wedding photos turned out spectacularly! We can’t recommend her enough!

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    Thank you so so much, Zach!! Everything about your wedding day was perfect and so much fun 🥳 I had the best time celebrating you two and meeting all of your incredible friends and family. Wishing you two all the best and the biggest congrats on your new lil cutie Morro 🥹🤍
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    Shayla O. Sent on 09/12/2023
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    Emma is Amazing - We Love Our Wedding Photos!

    Emma is the absolute best. Stop your search & book her; no need to look elsewhere! She is kind, funny, and EXTREMELY talented. Further, she is an excellent communicator and was so helpful with all my questions. We are absolutely obsessing over our sneak peek' photos from our wedding and absolutely loved our engagement photos in Montana de Oro. Emma is wonderful and I couldn't imagine anyone else taking photos for the biggest day of our lives. Book her - you won't regret it one bit!

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    Oh my gosh you are too kind 🥺🤍 Thank you so much, Shayla!! Working with you two was so much fun and your day was absolutely stunning! I can't freaking wait to get you the final gallery!!!!
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    Brittany G. Sent on 10/11/2023
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    Best Photographer Ever!

    Emma is amazing! I can't recommend her enough. She is so professional and sweet and so accommodating! She captured our day perfectly and was so easy to work with! She was super helpful with poses but also amazing at capturing the little moments that naturally happen. She brought amazing energy and worked so well with our entire bridal party to grab the best group shots. We just received all of our photos from our wedding and we are blown away at how amazing they came out. We are so happy we picked Emma to be our photographer!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, girl!! 🥹🤍 I had the best time with your wedding party and your families were so incredibly sweet and wonderful! It was an absolute joy helping you two capture these memories and I hope they bring you a lifetime of happiness!!
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    Lexie R. Sent on 12/08/2023
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    The most amazing experience with Emma!

    Emma is INCREDIBLE! From the moment we first spoke to her on the phone, we knew she was going to be the photographer for us. I had a vision in my head of how I wanted our wedding to be captured, and Emma and her second shooter, Jamie, fully delivered. She went above and beyond from the moment we booked her to the night we left our wedding. She was quick to offer color and clothing recommendations based off of where we did our engagement photos, and all of the photos she delivered were ones I will cherish forever.

    The night of our wedding, she captured all of the photos we were hoping for, and had such fun ideas to do with our bridal party. Not to mention, was a total ray of sunshine and filled with positive energy the entire weekend.

    Emma has quickly become more than our wedding photographer to us, she’s such a wonderful friend! If you have the chance to work with Emma, jump at the chance, she will deliver and you will be so happy!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    LEXIE 🥹😭🤍 Love you so much girl!! Thank you for the sweetest, kindest words. They mean the world to me. Helping you and Ned document your love is definitely one of my highlights this year and I'm so grateful to have met you two! I can't wait to see where this life takes you two 😘
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    Lisa L. Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Amazing experience

    Emma was so great to work with!! Not only was she our photographer, but she also helped us organize our day and was such a great hype-woman for us! We were a little nervous about being in front of the camera, but she makes it feel so natural and makes us look good as well.

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    Thank you so much, Lisa 🥺🤍 You two were an absolute delight to work with and I loved meeting all of your friends and family - you have an amazing support system surrounding you two 🤍 Wishing you both all the best!!
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    Katie W. Sent on 03/14/2023
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    The star of the show

    Emma is an absolutely QUEEN!! The most professional, fun, caring, creative, and efficient artist out there. I had completely forgotten to get ready after a wild morning of getting things ready and she was so supportive in getting the much needed timeline back on track. We can't stop sharing the photos to EVERYONE!!! A true professional and the best decision you'll make for your big day

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    KATIE!!! You are too freaking sweet 🥰❤️ I feel so lucky to have been able to help capture you & Cody and your sweet, quirky love. Your day was genuinely perfect and so you two. Chef's kiss. I can't wait to share the final gallery with you soon!!! Love you both so much 🤍
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    Reid A. Sent on 01/21/2023
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    Beautiful photos & outstanding experience!

    We had the BEST experience from start to finish with Emma Nicole for our Santa Barbara beach wedding.

    After seeing Emma's work online, we knew we wanted to hire her. We were attracted to her natural style from the authentic way she captured people to her use of lighting. Her pricing was really reasonable compared to some of the other photographers we looked into.

    From the start, she made the planning super easy. We met on the beach to discuss shots, and then had a couple follow-up conversations in the lead-up to the big day. She provided resources to keep us organized and always made us feel calm and prepared. We were on the same page the whole time.

    Day of, Emma was the perfect combination of friendly, encouraging, professional, and commanding. All of the planned photography was completed ahead of schedule, and Emma even remembered to follow up on a few special extra shots we requested at the last minute. We were so grateful to put our trust in her.

    When we received the finalized photos (with such quick turnaround!) we were thrilled. Emma had captured all of the most important moments of the night, but was never in the way. Everyone looked great in the photos because of her positive presence behind the camera. We would recommend Emma to anyone who is looking for a photographer.

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Reid 🤍 It was so much fun working with you two and your families!! Everyone was absolutely delightful and your day was beautiful. Best wishes to you both!
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    Rebecca Sent on 12/23/2022
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    So grateful for emma!

    From the moment we saw Emma’s work, we just knew we had to book her for our special day! She is amazing to work with, very responsive and so personable. She took the most gorgeous pictures we could have dreamed of for our engagement and for our wedding! Emma is so friendly, funny, and approachable and we knew she would blend into our wedding effortlessly and she did just that! She stayed in touch with us throughout the wedding planning process and when it came to the day it felt like we’d known her for years! She made everyone feel at ease and gave great direction. Emma captured so many lovely moments between people we love so dearly and we will treasure these pictures forever! We highly recommend Emma! We can’t wait to book her again for our next special moment!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Oh my gosh 😭🤍 Thank you so much for your incredibly sweet and kind words! I had the absolute best time celebrating you two and helping capture your love. Your friends and family were hilarious and so much fun to work with - you two truly have an amazing community around you. If you ever need more photos, I'll always be here for you ❤️ Congratulations again!!!
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    Maria Sent on 10/01/2023
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    Best decision made for our wedding

    Emma Nicole Photography was by far the best decision I made for our wedding! Let me tell you! First off she is extremely talented PERIOD. Her photos capture LIFE and I’m living for ours! We wanted to focus on capturing moments not poses and Emma just GETS IT! Second, Emma is honest, down to earth, and so fun to be around! From our engagement shoot to I use wedding day, I had an absolute blast working with Emma and there’s nothing more important than feeling loved and comfortable on your big day! I look at our pictures and I get to relive those moments, emotions, and love because Emma isn’t just a photographer, she is a magical director in creating your wedding photo documentary. She tells a story through her lens. You’re not just hiring a vendor here. You’re hiring a kind, hard working, artist who truly loves what she does, and we are forever grateful.

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Oh my gosh, MARIA 🥺🤍😭 Not me over here tearing up on a Monday hahaha Thank you so so much for your sweet words!! I had the most amazing time working with you & Adam - it was truly a joy to capture your love! I've also never laughed so hard during a wedding ceremony 😂 The way you two love each other is so admirable and magical, and I can't wait to see where life takes you two!! Love you both so much 🤍
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    Jackie G. Sent on 09/06/2022
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    100000000 stars to Emma!!!

    Emma is an absolute queen with a camera. From the moment I saw her work on Instagram, I knew that she just had to be the one to capture our special day! From our first conversation with Emma, we knew that she was going to go above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable, confident, and excited about working together - and I can definitely say that we were! From the engagement pictures that she took of us, to sharing her personal stories as a fellow Gaucho, to giving us so many recommendations on great picture spots, working with Emma was a dream.

    On the day of the wedding, Emma put so much effort into capturing the smallest of details - ones that I dont even think we were fully even able to notice and admire until we looked back at the pictures! Anyone who has been to a wedding knows how much time you spend in front of the camera, but Emma made the entire experience so natural and so so fun throughout the entire night.

    Emma - you are a gem. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us and the photos that we will treasure for a lifetime!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    It was such an honor and a pleasure to help you two celebrate your love and capture your story!! Your day was so beautiful, fun, unique, and genuinely perfect. Thank you so much for the kind words 🥹🤍 Don't be strangers when you're back in SB!!
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    Gabe F. Sent on 08/16/2022
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    Best photographer ever!

    Look no further for your photographer!!! Emma was the photographer for our wedding this summer and we were so glad we picked her! Emma is so organized and communicative that right off the bat we knew she would be someone we’d be confident in and not have to worry about or micromanage at all. We first met in person for our engagement shoot and it was such a fun way to get to know each other and we loved all the photos! For the wedding day she went above and beyond to get all the shots we wanted and came up with such cute ideas and really captured all the vibes of the day so well. Emma made posing for photos feel so natural and fun, and always helped us look our best too! We love the style of all the photos and couldn’t recommend Emma highly enough!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Gabe! It was such a pleasure helping you and Arielle capture this milestone in your lives together!! You two are so so incredibly sweet, and your friends and family were just the best. It was an absolute blast to work with you all. I hope these photos bring you a lifetime of sweet memories and laughs! ❤️ Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness.
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    Lili Sent on 05/24/2022
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    Professional, talented and fun to work with!!

    Emma was incredibly helpful and amazing to work with. Very professional and organized through the entire planning process and the day of. She really helped us a lot with our timeline the day of. Her photography work is beautiful, classic and timeless. She captured our day so beautifully. We would definitely highly recommend her!

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Lili 🤍 I had so much fun helping you two capture your wedding day! Despite the rain, it was absolutely beautiful and couldn't have been more perfect. Can't wait to celebrate more life milestones with you two in the future!!
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    Mishelle P. Sent on 06/08/2022
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    Highly recommend 😍

    I can not say enough positive things about Emma and her amazingly talented work! She was the first vendor I booked and after chatting on the phone with her I knew I wanted to hire her. She is down to earth, friendly and genuinely excited to be a part of your big day! For our engagement session I was nervous because I’m pretty awkward in front of a camera but she is great at giving direction and her friendly personality made you feel at ease. Leading up to our wedding day she checked in with us regularly and created a wonderful photography timeline for us and gave us some sneak peaks super quick! Our photos turned out amazing and are something I will cherish forever. I am so grateful that Emma was a part of our big day! Thank you Emma! ❤️❤️❤️

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Mishelle! 🤍 It was an absolute honor to be a part of your day and help capture all of the love that surrounds you two. Everything was so beautiful. I'll always be here if you two ever need more photos 🥰
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    Riddhi K. Sent on 07/13/2021
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    Emma is a detail oriented artist with sweet and friendly personality.

    Hands down the best photographer we could have hire for our engagement photos and wedding. Emma is a detailed oriented photographer with very sweet and friendly personality. She always came up with good questions and pointers. If it wasn't for her, we might have overlooked few things on our wedding day. She communicates really well, and replies messages right away. Our reception was indoors; she did an excellent job capturing memorable moments with given indoor lighting. I particularly loved how our "Detail Shots" and "Getting Ready shots" turned out. I highly recommend her.

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    AWWW thank you so much, Riddhi 💗I cannot thank you and Evver enough for letting me be a part of your day. It was an absolute honor working with you and I had the best time celebrating you two! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!!
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    Cassidy G. Sent on 03/12/2021
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    Emma saved our wedding day! So lucky we found her.

    Emma was an AMAZING photographer for our small beach wedding! Due to fires in the fall, we had to switch locations from Big Bear to Santa Barbara a few days before the wedding. Emma saved the day — she helped us find the perfect location literally 24 hours before the ceremony (on her LUNCH BREAK, no less), came with some great ideas, and even provided her own props to help us turn the bluffs into a beautiful ceremony site.

    Emma handled both our engagement photos and wedding day photos beautifully. During the pandemic, she was responsible and respectful about social distancing during our shoots. She was fair and willing to work with our budget, and she conducted herself with professionalism and class.

    But also, she was FUN! My fiancé and I were both pretty nervous in front of the camera at first, and Emma made us feel comfortable and confident in no time. There was lots of laughing. Lots of dancing. We were cracking jokes the whole time. And she captured it all!

    On the big day, Emma was right on time and came prepared. We didn't make it easy for her — she had to go to a hotel for hair and makeup photos, then to the ceremony site, then to the reception an hour away, then to our off-site shoot, and then BACK to the reception. She kept our group photos moving quickly, snagged some heart-melting photos of our "dog of honor," and stayed on the ball all day long.

    Long story short — I could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Emma. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat for her professionalism, delightful personality and, of course, her insane talent. Our pictures were magical.

    Emma Nicole Photography's reply:

    AWWW!! This literally made me cry a little 😭💗 I am absolutely honored that I was able to be there for you two and help you celebrate such a BEAUTIFUL day!! It was absolutely perfect. If you ever need more photos, I'm your gal!!
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