Emma McMahan

Emma McMahan

lifestyle + portrait photography

based in hamilton ohio

I love to tell stories. To me, each event I attend and capture, and every individual I have the honor to work with has a story to tell that is worth telling. These stories are better seen than heard, and oftentimes I find the magic moments that otherwise are too fleeting to remember. That is why I fell in love with photography in the beginning and still to this day is what brings me the most joy in my business. Memorializing stories in imagery to last decades.  

Welcome! I'm Emma!

Cincinnati Wedding Photographer and Lifestyle Portraits

Photographing Weddings and Lifestyle Portraits sessions are more than just a job for me! I love telling the stories of the couples, families, businesses and individuals that I work with. Traveling is an added perk, I love exploring new places! One of my favorite things about my business is how I have been able to turn a passion for art into a living where I continually am blessed to meet new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and see love in news aways with every click of my camera. You will see through the sessions and events on this blog how love grows in unique ways. How people change for the best year after year. And also how I see the world around me. 

I started this journey when I was fresh out of high school. I didn't know how greatly my life would be impacted from capturing weddings and families. It has been such an honor to do so over the last decade. Being able to capture my hometown and surrounding areas has been such a treat for me! I LOVE Cincinnati and I am proud to claim the title of a Cincinnati Wedding Photographer. It is a tight but large community of creatives in this region. I am thrilled to work with the best of the best! You'll find some amazing wedding industry vendors linked in the weddings blogged here. Their work is so important to what I do, it isn't only photographs that matter at the end of the wedding day, although they may last the longest ;) 

weddings 

engagements

Senior portraits

Lifestyle family

Editorial

business branding

the mcmahans

The Rivins

  Wedding Coordinator       Blue Dahlia Events                        Venue                       Hilton Netherland Plaza                    Photographer                   Emma McMahan Photography           Florist                               Floral Verde                                   Baker                               BonBonerie              DJ       […]

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April 23, 2022

2021 Year in Review- Weddings

It is that time of year once again to look back and reflect. I didn’t know what to expect entering 2021. I was expecting a baby in a matter of weeks, had a fully booked calendar for events and weddings, and we had just settled into our new home. My only plan was to take […]

December 28, 2021

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Olivia & Andre – The Fitton Center Hamilton

The 2021 wedding season ended with a celebration so full of joy! Olivia and Andre renewed their vows in front of their loved ones after their intimate ceremony the year before. They were overjoyed to be in Olivia’s hometown with everyone they loved and even a few surprise appearances that made the night even sweeter! […]

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October 30, 2021

McKenna & Tristan – The Prickel Barn

McKenna and Tristan celebrated the next chapter of theirs lives at The Prickel Barn in Northern Kentucky. They are collage sweethearts, parents to an adorable baby girl, and now they are The Downs. <3 Together, in front their adoring family and friends, they shared beautiful heartfelt vows before they danced the night away.

October 16, 2021

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Alissa & Tom- Headquarters

Tom and Alissa celebrated their nuptials in true Cincinnati fashion, with their first look overlooking the downtown city skyline, delicious treats and food from their local favorite eateries, and sweet nods to their other true love, The Cincinnati Bengals! They shared the night with their children, family and friends; all of which were so incredibly […]

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October 15, 2021

Penn & Courtney – Meson Sabika

This weekend we packed our bags and headed to Illinois to celebrate The Hollyer wedding! Courtney and Penn were officially wed last year, but finally got to celebrate with their family and friends in a place they love. And it was a perfect day! I couldn’t decide what photos to share, I have too many […]

October 2, 2021

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David & Ben- Rhinegeist Cincinnati

I first met David and Ben at an open house for a Cincinnati venue in the winter of 2019. We hit it off at their engagement session later that fall, and spent two hours spent getting to not only know each other better, but they shared with me their love for their hometown (and of […]

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September 19, 2021

Tory & Austin- Lake Lyndsay

Tory and Austin had the most perfect end of summer wedding, complete with an evening thunderstorm while we were inside and cozy for their ceremony. A rainbow made an appearance after just in time for their portraits! I loved the warmth that their decor brought to the atmosphere. Many of their details where handmade, vintage […]

August 27, 2021

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Ryan & Brenda – Oasis

Brenda and Ryan had a summer reception and celebration after their fall nuptials the year before. Finally, they were able to host a wonderful event with their friends and family to officially celebrate tying the knot! A late night Skyline Chili bar and sparkler exit closed out the evening in style!

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August 7, 2021

The Clarks- Glendale Lyceum Wedding

Maggie and Alex had planned an wonderfully extravagant garden party wedding at Glendale Lyceum, a location that has a very special place in Maggie’s family’s heart.

July 11, 2021

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“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”