Emma McMahan
Dynamic, Romantic, Whimsical, Adventurous, Effortless
The past twelve years in the photography industry have been a whirlwind and it's my pleasure to share the journey with you! I am a midwest and destination photographer. I love mixing documentary and styled direction when photographing, to curate beautiful memories! I love florals and vintage finds. I grew up playing make believe in summer gardens and wholeheartedly believed in fairies. I am a romantic through and through. A good love story will make me tear up every time. Looking for glimmers of what brought me joy as a child is one of the many things that captivates me about photography- finding the hidden magic in the world around me!
I am one bag packed away from traveling at all times and have a servants heart.
Hi! I'm Emma.
I haven't grown an inch taller since elementary school, and I also love ice cream to a fault still. Somethings never change!
When I am not shooting a wedding, portraits or creating imagery for a business, I likely can be found at some of my favorite local shops! I love Wild Fire Hygge Goods, Burlap and Birch, Scripted Studio and Flourish Home. I also love to frequent thrift stores and LOVE treasure hunting for new pieces! Since we moved into our home at the end of 2020, home decor has become a bigger hobby of mine! My favorite colors are powder blue and forest green. I love serene peaceful, earthy tones. It has been so much fun creating a space that is completely us and feels like home.
I will swoon over a spring peony. A good drama show or book and lit candles in every room is my go to on a stressful day. Lately my top Spotify playlists lately have been Cody Fry and Danny Go! My littles and I love music! Homeschool life means we listen to music most of our day. <3
I am a mother to two beautiful babies, Clara Everly and William James. My husband and I are high school sweethearts with a love story of our own that spans the globe. We've grown up together from teenagers in love, through college and military service, and now parenthood. <3 Aaron has been my best friend through it all! We have grown and learned that fairytale love stories in real life do not come easy, but are worth fighting for.
I'm self taught in the art of photography. I studied a multitude of subjects before graduating from Miami University with a degree in Business Management. Every alternative I dared dream about led me right back to photography. It was a match made in heaven and I wholeheartedly believe that.
I am entering my 12th year in the photography industry, shooting over 100 weddings since 2013 and countless family/senior portraits! I pray everyday that I am doing God's work through my passion and I was amazed at how many lives have been entwined with mine over the years. I am humbled and thankful!
Meet my family
There is no one I would rather share this life with. He has been a wonderful addition to my business since 2019. Upgrading from assistant bag and prop holder over the years to second photographer at weddings! I love having his perspective, and having my best friend work alongside me.
He is also making waves with Champions Do Overcome which is a local nonprofit supporting families of children with pediatric cancer. A cause that is near and dear to both of our hearts. I love his passion and heart for the things that drive him and when he is working with me at your event, you will love it too!
Show choir brought us together, and still to this day we often break out in song and dance at home, with or without the little ones!
Clara and William - our two sweet loves!
Clara is the light of our life and brings so much joy to everyone she meets. She is spunky and outgoing, strong willed and simply amazing.
William makes our family complete. He was everything we never knew we needed. He is sweet and gentle, always ready for a snuggle. He LOVES his big sister.
Aaron and I met in high school, and while a lot as changed, we still are those two kids at heart.
I decided while I was in college to forgo my original plan to get a degree in social work and family studies, and change gears to a business degree and pursue photography full time.
I started photography for fun in high school.
I couldn’t imagine doing anything else!
what I love the most
Clara & WILl
My children are the most precious things I have ever know. My heart is living outside my body these days. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Harlow & Charlie
Our Harlow girl is the silliest, clumsiest, most love-able golden doodle ever! "Sir Charles" was the best addition to our family and fills our hearts with so much love!
Traveling
Making new memories with my family and experiencing new places together is a dream come true! A few of my dream locations I have yet to visit are Washington state, Switzerland, and Nova Scotia! Do you see a pattern?
Flowers
I look at flowers and I can see how wonderful all of creation is. Flowers are a simple and gorgeous reminder to me of how much effort God has put into this temporary home for us.
