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

William & Brandy

“Summer afternoon- summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” -Henry James Celebrating an intimate wedding with William and Brandy, where modern chic met woodland whimsy and created a fairytale atmosphere (complete with margs and a taco bar of course!), was the perfect way to spend […]

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June 12, 2021

The Donadio’s

While a pandemic might have changed their plans, nothing could keep Emma and Nick from a dreamy wedding day celebrated with their friends and family- at last! After their exchange of vows and I do’s on the very same day last year, the newlyweds renewed their vows on May 15th, 2021 but this time had […]

May 15, 2021

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Meshewa House Editorial

Planning & Design @kmcweddings  Venue @themeshewahouse Floral Design @floralvdesigns  Table Rentals, Details & Bar @alloccasioneventrental  Vintage Furniture & Props @lostandfoundrentals  Stationery & Seating Chart @jchardesigns  Cake @rachelbakesandco  Cheers Sign & Table Numbers @foxweddingdesigns  Dresses & Accessories @bochicbridalboutique  Menswear @generationtuxMakeup @mariashteiwi  Hair @letsdomakeupandhair  Uplights @partypleasersservices

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October 18, 2020

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

July 28, 2020

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Natalie and Logan

Venue: Peterloon EstateHost: Odessa James PhotographyDesigner: KMC WeddingsHair: Beauty By Haley GarberMakeup: That Arabian GirlFlorist: The Budding Florist CincyDress: Carol Hannah BridalSuit: Generation Tux

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July 28, 2020

Paige and Marcus

Venue: Peterloon EstateHost: Odessa James PhotographyDesigner: KMC WeddingsFlorist: Floral V DesignsVintage Furniture: Lost and Found RentalsTable Details: All Occasions Rentals Macarons: Icon Cakes CincinnatiRings: Honey Designs Jewelry Hair: Beauty by Haley Garber Makeup: @thatarabiangirlDress: White Wisteria Bridal BoutiqueSuit: Generation Tux

July 28, 2020

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Morgan and Connor- The Manor House

Vendors Eva & Co Janay Beauty The Manor House Floral V Designs Party Pleasers Sweets by LaDawn Hyde Park Bridal Pronovias Azzazie Folchis Magnestreet Unlimited Events Primetime Rentals Genesis Diamonds

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January 18, 2020

The Hensons

I loved getting to know Leslie and Noah! From their engagement session to their wedding day, they have a beautiful relationship. One founded on friendship, respect and adoration. The way Noah looks as Leslie is priceless. And she most definitely has found her soul mate. Being around the two makes you smile, you know you […]

September 28, 2019

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The Wilson’s – Timeless Charm Weddings

It was a perfect, and I do mean absolutely perfect day to get married! With the gorgeous woodsy setting of Timeless Charm Weddings as a venue, it felts as if we were whisked off to a quiet mountain side for the day. Nicole and Tyler were both so ready for their first look while getting […]

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September 21, 2019

Emily and Lee Engagement

Dreamy sunrise sessions are the most romantic for engagements! Especially at Ault Park! Emily and Lee had a gorgeous morning of snuggles and laughter and dreams about their future wedding day! I am so looking forward to their spring wedding!!

September 14, 2019

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