You’re getting married in Upstate NY, you say?
You deserve a photographer who sees the soul behind your wedding day.
Surrounded by deep emerald forests, rolling hills blanketed in lush greenery, and glistening Finger Lakes, an Upstate NY wedding is the epitome of timeless beauty.
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A scenic wedding destination tucked amidst miles of lavish countryside, which whispers of God’s glory and feels like earth’s poetry.
Upstate New York is the perfect destination for a wedding weekend experience.
Time slows down in this serene setting, beauty transcends words, and creation itself bears witness to holy matrimony.
Imagine a wedding that looks like this…
Gorgeous greenery and luxurious scenery for your wedding portraits.
A first look in front of plunging waterfalls that thunder in the distance.
A ceremony under treetops— or in the fall foliage amidst red, amber, and saffron!
Golden hour sunlight that cascades like honey and pools at your wedding train.
Cocktail hour serenaded by songbirds and the soft swell of a string quartet.
Meet Your Upstate NY Wedding Photographer:
Helloooo, my girl! I’m Emilee—
A wedding photographer based in the Finger Lakes region who has been photographing weddings for 10+ years! I’m so passionate about wedding photography and genuinely connecting with my couples to create high-impact, artful imagery! I’m a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kind of gal who loves building deep friendships, translating that into playful, authentic, down-to-earth imagery, and celebrating marriage through emotion-rich storytelling!
A few fun facts about me:
I’m a Mama to 3 wild little boys and my heart is for simple, intentional living
I love baking and know our chocolate chip cookie recipe by heart (if that tells you anything)
Catan? Play it nearly everyday, basically have a PhD in longest road, and low-key dream in wheat and brick
Mets fan for life! #LetsGoLindor
I love being outside, going on runs, and actually just ran my first half marathon!
My hubs and I are huge DIY home reno people, and have been renovating our house for what feels like forever! It’s such a labor of love, but so rewarding!
A photographer who feels like part of the crew
Vibing with wedding squads since 2019— including parents, bridal parties, and even your wildcard relatives.
I believe your wedding should feel easy, joyful, and completely you. That means surrounding yourself with people who just get you. My not-so-secret sauce? I naturally blend in with your people! Whether it’s joking with your bridal party or calming pre-ceremony nerves, you won’t have to worry about managing your timeline or rallying your crew — I'll be right there to make the whole day run smoother and create timeless imagery in the process!
This day is all about you.
But I know it’s also about your people!
Going for fun, fancy,
and unmistakably yours?
Yet, prioritizing a wedding that fosters community and cultivates an experience?
Say less.
I’m here to honor both, telling the story you’ll always come back to. Together, let’s create a visual narrative that lives on far beyond your actual wedding day.
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I believe that love is so much more than a feeling.
In the best ways imaginable, marriage is…
More than a legal contract
More than someone who knows your Chipotle order by heart (though that definitely deserves an honorable mention!)
More than health insurance or joint tax returns
Even more than marrying your best friend!
I believe marriage is a sacred, intentional, life-changing commitment that affirms, “This is my person— for life.”
The key to honoring such a profound legacy?
Imagery that tells a story.
To me, photography is more than just wielding a camera.
Rather, it’s the sacred, soul-deep art of storytelling.
Why my faith is the heartbeat of my approach to wedding photography
I truly love wedding photography and celebrating marriage, and that’s largely inspired by my faith!! I believe that marriage actually points to something cosmic, something eternal – and that is the deep, rich love of Jesus Christ! Designed by God to be a picture of the Gospel, marriage is an echo of His sacrificial love and redemption for all humanity!
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“She brings a genuine depth of thought, care, and passion to her clients, and we always felt like we were in the best of hands.”
Emilee was wonderful to work with as our wedding photographer. She gets to know her clients and what they are looking for, makes the right calls and recommendations, and builds fantastic trust. As for the product and service - well, it’s unmatched. The images she delivered are just GORGEOUS. We knew we wanted to work with her the first time we browsed her work on her website because she captures the mood and aesthetic we were looking for so naturally, and she delivered on that in both our engagement and wedding photos. We can’t wait for the album to get here, and would absolutely recommend and work with her again for any Finger Lakes photography needs.
— Anna and Matt
If you've ever said...
If you've ever said...
“I feel uncomfortable in front of the camera,”
Then you’ve found the right photographer—
goodbye stiff poses!
My philosophy for wedding photography comes alive through a laid-back approach! I’m a big fan of making you feel relaxed and at ease so that your photoshoot translates to warm, joyful, and fun images! Let’s ditch the fake, rigid poses and lean into thoughtful prompts, helpful coaching (honestly, think of me more as a movie director on-set) and allllll the encouragement (cause I tend to get a lil giddy behind the camera)!
It is my goal (read: superpower) to get you feeling yourself in front of the camera!
I know this can be intimidating— but trust me when I say that a rich friendship, paired with interactive prompts, a little bit of music, and some encouragement will get you in the zone!
MY PHILOSOPHY
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FRIENDSHIP
The thing about my approach to wedding photography is that I truly care about you! It’s not just about showing up with a camera—it’s about showing up with my heart in hand. It’s my desire to get to know you, tell your love story in a way that feels honest and meaningful, and celebrate your marriage through joyful, artful, emotion-rich imagery. That kind of storytelling only happens when there’s a real connection between us, one in which we feel comfortable with each other! Helping you feel relaxed, present, and completely yourself? That’s kinda my speciality, and when you’re having fun? The magic unfolds naturally, allowing us to create authentic, personality-driven imagery!
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COMFORTABILITY
This foundation of friendship translates not just into your imagery, but into your entire wedding experience. Think of me as an honorary member of your inner circle—camera in hand, fully tuned in. I’m not just there to take photos. I’m there to make your day easier, lighter, and more relaxed. I bring a comfortability to your day that enables me to instantly click with your bridal parties, charm your parents and grandparents, and yes—even deal with Aunt Karen and her strong opinions about the seating chart. From hyping up your crew to stepping in when something needs a quick fix, I ease into the rhythm of the day and help keep things flowing naturally. You get to be fully present, and camera in hand, I’ll handle the rest!
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TIMELESSNESS
To me, wedding photography is so much more than documenting pretty details or perfect poses—it’s about honoring the soul of your day and the very essence of your marriage. The way your grandmother clasps your hands with quiet pride, the glances between your parents when they think no one’s looking, how your best friend tears up during your vows. These are the unscripted, in-between moments that are full of history, heart, and meaning, and allow me to craft a living, breathing narrative of your day that feels timeless. I see your wedding not just as an event, but as a story unfolding, and I photograph it with the reverence and intention it deserves. Because years from now, when you look back, I want you to feel it all again.
“Emilee takes the time to truly get to know her clients, and her attention to detail is unmatched. She genuinely cares about every aspect of the process.”
Emilee is absolutely the best photographer out there! From our very first Zoom meet and greet to capturing the magic of our wedding day, she made us feel completely at ease and natural in front of the camera. She’s incredibly organized, communicative, and professional, and she is also so warm and easy to work with, making the experience even more enjoyable. We feel so lucky to have had the chance to work with her, and we’ll definitely be calling on Emilee for all future photo shoots and big life moments!
— Madi and Eric
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RECENT UPSTATE NY WEDDINGS
Here’s how this works…
Let me break it down for you step-by-step!
Meet and greet!
After you inquire through my website, let’s hop on a FaceTime call! I know how important your wedding photos are to you, and it’s equally important to me that we connect deeply! I want to make sure I’m the best fit for your wedding photographer, and that we have the potential to make some magic together!
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Build a custom timeline with me!
On our FaceTime call, we’ll mock up a custom timeline for your wedding day. This won’t be final, seeing as you may not even have things finetuned from a logistics perspective, but it will be a great starting point for you as you begin the wedding planning process— and for me, in mapping out a tentative photography timeline!
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Book me as your Upstate NY wedding photographer!
Are we a great fit?! Yaaaaaas! After our phone call, I’ll send you a follow-up email, recap our conversation, include your custom timeline, and best of all, create a custom wedding proposal for you. This includes the two next steps to officially reserve my date and time, which are 1) contract and 2) retainer!
“Emilee was so warm and made us feel SO good about ourselves the entire day.”
She was the best hype girl and photographer we could have asked for! All of this AND we got spectacular pictures! We cried the whole time looking at our pictures and are OBSESSED with them. We couldn’t have captured the feelings and emotions of the day any better! They literally look like they belong in a magazine and we’re in no way models… it just shows Emilee’s skill and dedication to her craft!
— Chelsie and Chandler
Looking for helpful resources?
Check out the freebies below for all the juicy tips on making your big day feel like pure magic.
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The bottom line is this—
Your wedding day will vanish more quickly than the brownie bites on your dessert table.
(Which I, without question, will be partly responsible.)
But your images? They will last a lifetime.
I want to spoil you with a wedding day experience that not only feels magical, but yields timeless imagery that honors your legacy for generations to come.
Planning a microwedding with under 30 people?
Let’s hop on a phone call and vision cast for your small, intimate affair!
I provide custom quotes for microweddings (typically fewer than 30 people!) and would love to chat with you about your special day!
