transforming your special moments into fine art

wisconsin & destination

I started painting and drawing from a young age and what that has taught me is to treat subjects and scenes that I photograph like a canvas.
Each element complimenting each other, telling a story, and setting the mood.
This is not just a job for me, this is my passion.



Emily Barbara

meet your photographer

& I'm so glad you're here

My love and passion for art and horses ran deep and started early. I loved to draw, sketch or paint - primarily horses! How does this relate to photography you ask? Well, as I aged, I found myself picking up a new medium more often than a paint brush: a camera. I was drawn to photographing horses (naturally) and landscapes a lot. Over time, I started photographing people and quickly realized I loved expressing myself in a form other than a traditional sketch pad or canvas.
By the time I graduated college in 2015, I had acquired my very first "professional" camera, and from there, the snowball began to roll. I photographed my very first wedding in 2017, quit my corporate job in early 2022, and the rest is history!
Outside my work, I love to spend summers on the lake in northern Wisconsin and winters on Sanibel Island (when I'm able!). I enjoy the occasional night out but am a natural homebody. I am a Christ follower that loves spending time in His creation alongside my husband and our golden retriever, Clifford.

the Difference

what i stand for

I am a laid back yet observant creative who aims to be the calm in your storm. My quiet nature allows genuine, real moments to play out and empowers my clients to be at ease and take in all the day has to offer.
I strive to become not just another vendor who participates in your wedding day, but a friend and shoulder for all the exciting, joyful, tearful and wonderful times that happen on one of the biggest days of your life. I capture the beauty alongside the honesty - both of which compliment one another in telling the beautiful story of your day.

"I will not reason and compare: my business is to create”
-William blake

Nature

The smells, sounds, colors etc.
I find myself become most peaceful when in nature and am able to tap into my creative side when in God's creation.

Inspired by

a few of my favs

England

There is a reason why Pride & Prejudice is my favorite movie ;)
Favorite place I've ever traveled to!

My Pup

Clifford the big gold dog.  We love our crazy man!

My love

The story of us started when we were 10 years old.  Just two kids who met in northern Wisconsin and whose story lines were to forever be intertwined.

“Take this as your sign to work with [her], she is the perfect calm to the chaos...”

- Alex & Greta

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