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 Gabbards

Alecia and Kenny celebrated with their family and friends at a beautiful winery on a gorgeous summer evening! Their wedding was long awaited, and after many years of planning and overcoming obstacles that stood in their way (like a pandemic!) they finally said their vows <3 Seven Mile Winery, just outside of Cincinnati and Dayton, […]

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June 4, 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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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 Werners- Cincinnati Nature Preserve

Jenny and Joe have a love for the ages. They look at each other like their souls have been connected for much longer than a decade. I was very excited for their wedding day, spending the evening with them on their engagement session day was an unforgettable experience. Their love feels easy, effortless and endless. […]

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October 12, 2019

The Fischer’s – University of Dayton Marriot

Peter and Brittany celebrated their vows together with their closest friends and family with a beautiful ceremony and reception at University of Dayton Marriot. The hotel was buzzing with excitement over the celebrities staying with them that weekend, but through all the commotion, the newlyweds could only think about was how exciting was to be […]

August 24, 2019

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The Downs – Serendipity Farms Wedding Barn Blanchard MI

On a charming farm in Michigan, Tara and Devon along with their family and friends, celebrated a gorgeous wedding day! This day was truly beautiful from start to finish, complete with a romantic summer thunderstorm perfectly timed to add to the ambiance of dinner during the reception! Tara and Devon both have such big hearts, […]

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August 3, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Combs – Batesville

It was a perfect day to get married! The hot July sun was no match for the gorgeous backyard lakeside ceremony. Family and friends gathered for an intimate celebration in true Tolkien style! The couple tied in their favorite novels into their wedding day, and oh how incredible it was! I felt like we were […]

July 6, 2019

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