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

Zach and Chelsea

“Barely even friends, then somebody bends, unexpectedly” From our first meeting, I could tell how special Zach and Chelsea are to each other. Their love story is truly something of a fairytale, and if you ever get the pleasure of meeting this fun loving couple, you will understand why! Meeting in high school, they began […]

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June 15, 2018

Tayler and Colton

Growing up, Colton was always a dreamer. He is ambitious, passionate, and cares for everyone he meets. He was perfectly matched with Tayler, who shares these qualities and adds in a taste of adventure, a nurturing heart and a such beautiful grace! They are a duo to be reckoned with, and this day was a […]

June 8, 2018

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Nikki and Chris

Nikki and Chris, oh what a sweet couple! Meeting the two will  make you gush, they have that instant friends quality about them! Arriving at Nikki’s childhood home, I was greeted with a giant smile from the bride. She was already dolled up and full of anticipation for the day ahead. In her blush pink […]

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May 26, 2018

cincinnati wedding photography

Kate and Sarah’s Rhinegiest Wedding

Getting ready in an Air B&B overlooking the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline, Kate and Sarah prepped for their wedding day. Full of excitement, the house was buzzing with music, chatter and a whole lot of laughter. We snuck to get both girls ready with out seeing each other. The anticipation was felt throughout […]

May 13, 2018

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