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

Jake and Celeste

Venue: Peterloon EstateHost: Odessa James PhotographyDesigner: KMC WeddingsFlorist: Floral V DesignsVintage Furniture: Lost and Found RentalsTable Details: All Occasions RentalsCakes: Icon Cakes CincinnatiRings: Honey Designs JewelryHair: Beauty by Haley GarberMakeup: @thatarabiangirlDress: White Wisteria Bridal BoutiqueSuit: Generation Tux Invitations: @thehoneybeecreative

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July 28, 2020

Kaitlin and Jared’s New Years Eve Wedding

Vendors KMC Weddings KC Flower Farm DJ Toad Nothing Bundt Cakes Spire Elegance ValCinema Films The Summit Hotel

January 1, 2020

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The Williams – Madtree Brewing

There is so much to say about Alex and Cameron’s wedding day. That is why I am so happy a picture is worth a thousand words. The day was gorgeous, more than just how pretty everything way. The people were adoring, they were so, so thrilled for the bride and groom! The day was full […]

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July 5, 2019

The Benison Event Center- Cameron and Raymond

It was such an honor to work with the wonderful Benison Event Venue crew to photograph their stunning event space in downtown Hamilton, OH! The gorgeous venue has a little bit of everything. Incredible light, antique aesthetics everywhere you look, and a vault that gives a nod to the Little Chicago days of Hamilton. While […]

May 2, 2019

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The Schanie Mini Session

This sweet family! I loved getting to spend time with them for their session. Charlie is the most adorable little kid ever, and didn’t stop making us laugh with her charming self! I mean look at her perfect shoes! She is my fashion goals for real <3     It was the perfect day for this session! […]

October 5, 2018

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The Caron’s

Morgan and her long time best friend Nathan, were wed on December 29th 2017 at her family home. Nathan is a Airman and Morgan an photographer, artist and barista! This sweet duo were such fun to photograph on their visit home from New Mexico this fall!  Their sweet love for each other was so touching! […]

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October 1, 2018

Parisian Styled Shoot

  I was SO excited to put on my first big styled shoot with the help of KMC Weddings and Events and Lost and Found Vintage Rentals. Karen and Jennifer were amazing to work with, and I am so thankful for the friend ships I have made with them! Their work is incredible and it […]

September 30, 2018

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Ethan’s Senior Session

I have known Ethan’s family since I was little kid! It was incredible to see the amazing young man he has become! He is a brilliantly hard worker, with an entrepreneurial drive. He will be fantastic with anything he decides to do with his future, and that future is bright! 

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September 5, 2018

Chloe’s Senior Session

Chloe’s senior session was so much fun! We had a gorgeous night in Oxford, complete with a family of deer that just really wanted to be in her photos and kept following us around! Chloe is the sweetest girl, and I had so much fun getting to know her. She is a go getter, and […]

August 10, 2018

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