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 Hoying’s – Cooper Creek

David and Laura’s autumn wedding was absolutely gorgeous! I was in love with the way that they incorporated so many personal touches throughout the day! These two engineers have impeccable taste! With the venue of a refined golf club and garden adorned family church, we had a beautiful setting at every turn. The couple tied in their favorite colors into the wedding as well, seamlessly fitting into their October wedding day. From favors of golf tees to the bridesmaid’s handmade jewelry, every little detail was special to the newlyweds.

We had a wonderfully warm October day, the trees had just begun to change colors and fall was setting in. It was a romantic day to be married! Laura and David were so excited to see each other at the alter, and even more excited to celebrate this awaited day with their family and friends. It is obvious how much they love and care for each other, but even more apparent was how much love is poured over them by the ones who love them most! Everyone was buzzing with excitement from getting ready to the swing dances at the reception!